The
Conveners of the 2010 Wisconsin Economic Summit Series
are proud to present Be
Bold: The Wisconsin Prosperity Strategy. The concepts and recommendations in the Wisconsin
Prosperity Strategy represent the best thinking and sincere
efforts of hundreds of Wisconsin’s business, academic,
policy and community leaders. They have been distilled
from the presentations and comments that occurred during
the 2010 Wisconsin Economic Summit Series, which was convened
by the UW System, Competitive Wisconsin, Inc., the Wisconsin
Technology Council, the Wisconsin Way and the Wisconsin
Higher Education Business Roundtable, and the findings
of past commissions, summits, white papers and public engagement
efforts of organizations involved in economic development
and dedicated to revitalizing our state.
The final document was drafted by Mr. John Torinus, Chairman
of Serigraph, Inc.; Mr. Tom Hefty, retired President and
CEO of Blue Cross/Blue Shield; and Mr. Tom Still, President
of the Wisconsin Technology Council. They were assisted
and guided in their efforts by the members of the 2010
Wisconsin Economic Summit Series Advisory group which included
Mr. Nino Amato, Executive Director, Coalition of Wisconsin
Aging Groups; Mr. John Ashley, Executive Director, Wisconsin
Association of School Boards; Mr. Steven Baas, Government
Affairs Director, Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of
Commerce ; Mr. Robert Bartlett, Director of Public Affairs,
Alliant Energy Corp.; Mr. Todd Berry, President, Wisconsin
Taxpayers Alliance; Mr. Eric Borgerding, Executive Vice
President, Wisconsin Hospital Association; Mr. Brad Boycks,
Director of Government and Political Affairs, Wisconsin
Builders Association; Ms. Amy Boyer, Legislative Director,
Wisconsin Economic Development Association; Mr. Keith Bozarth,
Executive Director, State of Wisconsin Investment Board;
Mr. Michael Brophy, VP, Chief Communications Officer, Aurora
Health Care; Mr. James Buchen, Vice President, Government
Relations/Membership, Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce;
Mr. Dan Burkhalter, Executive Director, Wisconsin Education
Association Council; Mr. Richard Chandler, President, Chandler
Consulting; Mr. Timothy Christen, CEO, Baker Tilly; Mr.
Roger Cliff, Chief Administrative Officer, Wisconsin Farm
Bureau; Senator Timothy Cullen; Mr. Jerry Deschane, Executive
Vice President, Wisconsin Builders Association; Mr. Randall
Dimond, Vice President and Chief Technical Officer, Promega
Corp.; Mr. Brian Doudna, President, Wisconsin Economic
Development Association ; State Superintendent Anthony
Evers, Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction; Ms.
Morna Foy, Vice President for Policy and Government Relations,
Wisconsin Technical College System; Mr. David Giroux, Executive
Director, Communications and External Relations, UW System;
Ms. Gail Hanson, Deputy Executive Director, State of Wisconsin
Investment Board; Mr. Randy Hulke, Director, Discovery
Center, UW–Stout; Mr. Michael Jones, Vice President – Corporate
Affairs, MillerCoors;
Mr. Robb Kahl, Executive Director, Construction Business
Group; Provost Beverly Kopper, UW–Whitewater; Mr. Louis
Maier III, Retired President and CEO, Emjay Corporation;
Mr. William Malkasian, President, Wisconsin REALTORS® Association;
Mr. William McCoshen, Senior Vice President, Capitol Consultants, Inc.; Mr. Terry
McMahon, Director, Wisconsin Towns Association; Mr. John Metcalf, Director of
Human Resources Policy, Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce; Mr. Don Nelson,
Senior Administrative Program Specialist, Chancellor's Office UW–Madison; Mr.
David Newby, Former President, Wisconsin State AFL-CIO; Mr. Mark O'Connell, Executive
Director, Wisconsin Counties Association; Mr. Phillip Prange, President and CEO,
Wisconsin Business Council; Mr. Chris Prestigiacomo, Portfolio Manager, State
of Wisconsin Investment Board; Mr. Joel Rogers, Director, The Center on Wisconsin
Strategy; Mr. Randy Satterfield, Vice President of Public Affairs, American Transmission
Co.; Mr. Dan Schwartzer, Executive Director, Wisconsin Economic Development Association;
Ms. Christine Smith, Principal, Baker Tilly; Mr. Pat Stevens, General Counsel,
Wisconsin Builders Association; Mr. Joseph Strohl, Lobbyist, Strohl & Associates;
Mr. Michael Theo, Vice President for Legal and Public Affairs, Wisconsin REALTORS®
Association; Mr. Daniel Thompson, Executive Director, League of Wisconsin Municipalities;
Mr. Craig Thompson, Executive Director, Transportation Development Association
of Wisconsin; Ms. Jessica Tormey, State Government Relations, UW System; Mr.
Bill Trezevant, Chief of Staff and Special Assistant to the Chancellor, UW–Platteville;
Mr. James Troupis, Troupis Law Office LLC; Mr. Scott VanderSanden, President
AT&T Wisconsin; Dr. Rolf Wegenke, President, Wisconsin Association of Independent
Colleges and Universities; Chancellor Richard Wells, UW–Oshkosh; Dr. Sammis White,
Associate Dean & Director of Workforce Development, UW–Milwaukee; Mr. Curt
Witynski, Assistant Director, League of Wisconsin Municipalities; Mr. Jim Wood,
President, Wood Communications Group; and Mr. Paul Zimmerman, Executive Director
of Public Affairs, Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation.
The conveners, sponsors and organizers of the 2010 Wisconsin
Economic Summit Series also wish to thank the dozens of
business, academic, community leaders and elected officials
who shared their expertise and experience with the hundreds
of people who attended the Summits and the thousands of
citizens who have since watched their presentations and
panels on the web.
The conveners would also like
to thank Alliant Energy; American Transmission Company;
AT&T Wisconsin; Aurora
Health Care; Baker Tilly; Competitive Wisconsin; MillerCoors;
The Wisconsin Credit Union League; Wisconsin Builders Association;
Wisconsin Counties Association; Wisconsin Economic Development
Association; Wisconsin Education Association Council; Wisconsin
Hospital Association; Wisconsin REALTORS® Association;
Wisconsin Technology Council; and Wood Communications Group
for their financial and intellectual support.
We thank these citizens and the institutions and organizations
to which they belong for their insights and dedication. Their
participation in the process, and their recognition in this
document, is an indication of their sincere concerns about
the Wisconsin’s economy and their belief that bold ideas
and action are imperative.
We welcome you to review the strategy,
and send your comments and feedback to Summit Conveners
at woodcomm@wcgpr.com or
608-259-0757.
In the News:
WI
Dept. of Workforce Development Sends Mixed Signals on
Growth of WI’s Economy, PAX Americana
Institute, by Deputy Policy Director, December 17, 2010
Be
bold! Report offers suggestions, New
Richmond News, Editorial, December 17,
2010
Remaking
Commerce agency only part of the solution for the Wisconsin
economy, WisBusiness.com, BizOpinion,
by Tom Still, December 16, 2010
Remaking
Commerce agency only part of the solution for the WIsconsin
economy, Wisconsin Technology
Network, by Tom Still, December 15, 2010
Is
Walker on right track?, Janesville
Gazette, Opinion Blog by Greg Peck, December 14, 2010
Wisconsin
needs bold push for jobs, Wisconsin
State Journal, Editorial, December 12, 2010
'Be
Bold: The Wisconsin Prosperity Strategy' released by
group that includes Tech Council, Wisconsin
Tecnology Council, December 8, 2010
2010
Wisconsin Economic Summit Series: Releases its “Be Bold:
The Wisconsin Prosperity Strategy,” WisBusiness,
Press Release by Wood Communications Group, December 8,
2010
Be
Bold Report: Wisconsin can emerge from its economic crisis, WTN News, by Tom Grownfeldt, December 8, 2010
Governor-elect
Scott Walker promises economic boldness,
WTN News, by Tom Grownfeldt, December 8, 2010
Coalition
unveils ‘Bold’ economic plan for Wisconsin,
BizTimes, December 8, 2010
2010
Wisconsin Economic Summit Series: Releases its “Be Bold:
The Wisconsin Prosperity Strategy,” Press Release,
December 8, 2010
Walker’s
Commerce plan deserves a look, The Journal Times,
Editorial, December 7, 2010
Wisconsin
needs economic reforms, Gov.-elect Scott Walker told, Post-Crescent, by Scott Bauer, December 7, 2010
Walker
backs Commerce Dept. overhaul, state venture capital
fund WisPolitics, by Andy Szal, December
7, 2010
Walker
wants to 'eliminate and replace' Commerce Dept. WKOW-TV,
by Capitol Bureau Chief Bob Schaper,
December 6, 2010
Walker
endorses plan to 'eliminate and replace' Commerce Dept. WKOW-TV,
December 6, 2010
Walker touts
Commerce Department revamp, Associated Press, December
6, 2010
Walker
plans to replace Commerce Department with public-private
partnership Milwaukee Journal Sentinel,
by Patrick
Marley, December 6, 2010
Wis.
Gov.-elect Walker listens to pitch for dramatic reform
of state government, economy Canadian Business Online,
by Scott Bauer, December 6, 2010
Walker
hears pitch for reform of state gov't CNBC, December
6, 2010
Walker:
Replace Commerce Dept. with public-private partnership Wisconsin
State Journal, Politics Blog, by Mary Spicuzza, December
6, 2010
Walker to be briefed at economic
summit, by Associated Press, December 5, 2010
Changing
times call for evolving tax laws Milwaukee Journal
Sentinel, Business Commentary, by Tom Still,
December
4, 2010
Other
states offer models for Wisconsin's next steps in attracting
capital, WisBusiness, Opinion, by Tom Still,
November
16, 2010
State's
numerous economic development plans may get traction
after election, WisBusiness, by Brian Clark,
November
2, 2010
'Be
Bold Wisconsin' plan introduced to Wausau business
leaders, Wausau Daily
Herald, by Kathleen Foody,
October 29, 2010
A
Wisconsin prosperity strategy, Marketplace Magazine:
Blog, by Steve Prestegard, October 21, 2010
Politicians:
Taxes aren’t the answer, The Daily Reporter, by Matt
Pommer, October 15, 2010
October
Updates; Wisconsin Economic Summit Series Concludes,
UW System Government Relations, October 15, 2010
Charting
a course toward better times, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel:
Editorial, October 7, 2010
Report:
WI Should Grow Economy Before Cutting Spending, WHBL
News Radio 1330, October 6, 2010
Final
economic summit session finds participants still searching
for consensus, WisBusiness, by Kay Nolan,
October
6, 2010
Barrett,
Walker Talk Jobs at Milwaukee Economic Summit, WTMJ4,
by the WTMJ News Team, October 6, 2010
Wisconsin
Economic Summit produces plan to rev up state economy,
IstockAnalyst, by Matt DeFour of the
Wisconsin State
Journal, October 5, 2010
Wisconsin
Economic Summit produces plan to rev up state economy,
Wisconsin State Journal, by Matt DeFour,
October 5, 2010
Economic
summit series wraps up, Wisconsin Radio Network,
by: Brian Moon, October 5, 2010
Firstwatch:
You can cast those ballots now, Milwaukee Journal
Sentinel: News and Opinion Blogs, October 5, 2010
Gubernatorial
Candidates To Speak At Economic Summit; Walker, Barrett
Appearing At Moving Wisconsin Forward Summit, WISN-TV,
October 5, 2010
Barrett, Walker Take Part
in Economic Summit, by the WTMJ News Team, October 5, 2010
Business
Brief: Events, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, October
3, 2010
Final
Economic Summit October 5, UW System Government Relations,
September 30, 2010
Wisconsin
Economic Summit III: Program released, WisBusiness,
Press Release: Wood Communications Group, September 29,
2010
A
crumbling middle augurs ill for us all, Milwaukee
Journal Sentinel, September 25, 2010
Wisconsin
economic summit eyes lean times, Tzumii News, September
19
Economic
growth is vital part of efforts to reduce state budget
deficit, WisBusiness.com, By Tom Still, September
21
Another
view: Economic growth essential to reducing state budget
deficit, Door County Advocate, By Tom Still,
September
15, 2010
Scholarships
available for the 2010 Wisconsin Economic Summit Series,
WisBusiness, Press Release:
Wood Communications Group,
September 2, 2010
For
next Governor, economic growth is essential to reducing
state budget deficit , Wisconsin Technology Council,
by Tom Still, September 1, 2010
My
Tax Dollars Go Where? A Look at UW System's Budget ,
Badger Herald, by Adelaide Blanchard, September 1,
2010
Election
Weekly: Group looks to advance Wisconsin manufacturing,
Post Crescent, August 29, 2010
Wisconsin
economic summit eyes lean times, La Crosse Tribune,
by Steve Cahalan, August 27, 2010
WTA
President: State budget deficit can be reduced, Wisconsin
Public Radio, by Steve Roisum, August 27, 2010
Education,
business groups to discuss Wis. economy, WXOW-TV,
August 26, 2010
State-backed
venture funds carry risks, rewards, Milwaukee Journal
Sentinel, by Kathleen Gallagher, August 14, 2010
Learning
from other states about economic growth – as others learn
from Wisconsin, WisBusiness.com, BizOpinion,
by Tom
Still, August 9, 2010
Business
leaders at 2010 Wisconsin Economic Summit Series in Appleton
say Wisconsin economic development needs focus, USA
Today, News Link, August 3, 2010
Business
leaders at 2010 Wisconsin Economic Summit Series in Appleton
say Wisconsin economic development needs focus, The
Appleton Post-Crescent, by Larry Avila, August 3
Summit
focuses on economic development, 1150 WHBY-Radio,
News, August 3, 2010
Summit
targets Wisconsin economic development strategy,
Green Bay Press Gazette, by Larry Avila, August 3, 2010
Summit
targets Wisconsin economic strategy, BizJournals.com,
Blog, Morning Roundup, August 3, 2010
Study
calls for change in economic development, 1150 WHBY-Radio,
News, August 2, 2010
Appleton
Economic Summit Looks To Spur Job Growth, NBC26,
News, August 2, 2010
Can
Wisconsin compete?, BeloitDailyNews.com, by Hillary
Gavan, August 2, 2010
Education, business groups
to discuss Wis. Economy, WKOW
TV-Madison, WSAW
TV-Wausau, NBC15-Madison,
News, August 2, 2010
Education,
business groups hold 2010 Wisconsin Economic Summit in
Appleton, The Appleton Post-Crescent, News, August
2, 2010
Forum
examines Wisconsin's sluggish economy, WSAU.com,
News, August 2, 2010
State’s
Economy on Agenda Monday, GazetteXtra.com, News,
August 2, 2010
Wisconsin
Economic Summit Series kicks off, Wisconsin Radio
Network, by Bryan Moon, August 2, 2010
WisPolitics:
Report says Wisconsin needs new economic development
agency, WisPolitics.com, News, August 2, 2010
Education, business groups
to discuss Wis. Economy, Associated Press, August 1-2,
2010
Going
‘bold’ for business, GazetteXtra.com, by Jim Leute,
August 1, 2010
Report:
State's business development needs a boost, Wisconsin
State Journal, by Judy Newman, August 1, 2010
Wood
Communications Group: Economic Summit I set for Monday,
Aug. 2, WisBusiness.com, Press Release,
July 30,
2010
Wisconsin's
Economy Fairing Better Than Others, WHBL News Radio,
News, July 27, 2010
Wisconsin
has a promising but vulnerable economic future, Pierce
County Herald, News, July 27, 2010
Economic
forums begin in August, RiverTowns.net, Superior
Telegram, News, July 26, 2010
Economic
Summit set for Aug. 26 at La Crosse Radisson, La
Crosse Tribune, July 18, 2010
WISC
Editorial Agenda 2010 -- Your Election Issues/ Wisconsin
Economic Development Summits, Channel 3000, Editorial,
by Neil Heinen, July 3, 2010
2010
Wisconsin Economic Summit Series focused on job creation,
fiscal responsibility and quality of life, WisBusiness.com,
Press Release from Wood Communications Group, June 23,
2010
Wisconsin
Economic Summit Series will kick off in August, Wisconsin
State Journal, by Judy Newman, June 23, 2010
To
prosper, Milwaukee should focus on degrees, Milwaukee
Journal Sentinel Editorial, June 19, 2010
Revival
of Wisconsin Economic Summits provides timely forum for
ideas, Inside Wisconsin Column, by Tom Still, president
of the Wisconsin Technology Council and 2010 Economic
Summit Series convener, June 7, 2010
