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Is Wisconsin a business-friendly state in general? In terms of cost-of-doing-business, general work force, economy, etc?
I know it's a very broad question, but I'm hoping someone here has some experience starting/owning/operating some kind of business in WI and would not mind sharing their experiences..
Wisconsin has good workers but everything is up in the air right now with our new Governors budget bill, money will be tight for many people. The areas of the state very in interests so check the area out that you like to see if there is any interest in the business you want to start.
Is Wisconsin a business-friendly state in general? In terms of cost-of-doing-business, general work force, economy, etc?
I know it's a very broad question, but I'm hoping someone here has some experience starting/owning/operating some kind of business in WI and would not mind sharing their experiences..
If you're looking to put up a wind farm, WI is currently very unfriendly. If you would like to put your business on any wetlands, the current administration might pass a special bill to exempt you from any DNR requirements.
However, this type of treatment will change in the next election. Is that business friendly?
If you're looking to put up a wind farm, WI is currently very unfriendly. If you would like to put your business on any wetlands, the current administration might pass a special bill to exempt you from any DNR requirements.
However, this type of treatment will change in the next election. Is that business friendly?
Several recent studies show that WI is somewhat business friendly, however, under our current administration, this will greatly improve.
Thank God we have a new administration that is pro-business, pro-growth, (sounds pretty progressive doesnt it?) unlike the previous administration and its bleading heart, bald headed reject Governor that was only interested in taxing the residents to death, and businesses, as well as making it near impossible and outrageously expensive for them to operate. So, tree huggers aside, go ahead and build your business on a wetland...my condolences to the few little fisheys and frogys that may perish.
This treatment of pro-business will help WI to remain competitive for the next eight years, so now is the time to move your business here! Fortunately for us, our state has finally returned to red last November, so we at least have hope again!
Several recent studies show that WI is somewhat business friendly, however, under our current administration, this will greatly improve.
Thank God we have a new administration that is pro-business, pro-growth, (sounds pretty progressive doesnt it?) unlike the previous administration and its bleading heart, bald headed reject Governor that was only interested in taxing the residents to death, and businesses, as well as making it near impossible and outrageously expensive for them to operate. So, tree huggers aside, go ahead and build your business on a wetland...my condolences to the few little fisheys and frogys that may perish.
This treatment of pro-business will help WI to remain competitive for the next eight years, so now is the time to move your business here! Fortunately for us, our state has finally returned to red last November, so we at least have hope again!
'recent studies'... haha, were those taken directly from Belling's blog?
Anyway, ask a wind farm developer how pro-business our state is or ask a train manufacturer.
I would equate a pro-business governor as someone who gets rid of special treatment, special taxes, or special tax breaks for certain industries.
I would say that creating an equal playing field for business and taking politics out of how businesses are treated, would create the most pro-business climate. I don't see that happening.
I see the state turning so that you can only get the government to work for you if you have the money or clout to get legislation passed. I see the tax burden being placed on business unevenly... letting businesses that hire a bunch of accountants pay nothing, while small and medium firms are tapped out. I see businesses that can afford an army of lobbyists, get to write the laws, making it harder for most businesses to prosper.
Personally, I'm looking forward to the recall election in January. Russ Feingold would make a great governor.
I recently moved to Wisconsin so my spouse could pursue her career goals.
I agree that Wisconsin is business friendly,...but what state in this economy isn't? Building costs and interest rates are pretty much standard across the board. What Wisconsin offers is a large customer base. Having income secured by moving here is more than enough incentive to pack the bags.
Last edited by amerifree; 03-09-2011 at 10:16 PM..
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