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Article: Forum plants ideas to grow Ways sought to boost state economy
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- The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (Milwaukee, WI)
- Article date:
- September 11, 2009
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By KATHLEEN GALLAGHER
Spurred by a report that says Wisconsin ranks among the bottom 10
states in creating well-paying jobs, a debate began to take shape
Thursday over what to do about it.
Ideas ranging from the creation of a statewide economic
development plan to a demand for detailed positions from candidates
in the next governor's election emerged from those attending a
meeting of the Wisconsin Innovation Network.
Underlying the suggestions was a nagging concern that the state
lacks the initiative and leadership to address the problem.
"No matter how you look at it, our numbers are terrible," said
Tom Hefty, former Blue Cross & Blue Shield United of Wisconsin chief
executive and a ...