(File Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye)
KENOSHA COUNTY, Wis. — Kenosha County Executive Samantha Kerkman on Tuesday celebrated what she called a transformative moment for the local economy, following the State of Wisconsin’s announcement of up to $100 million in performance-based tax credits to support a major Eli Lilly development in the county.
The pharmaceutical giant is planning a $4 billion investment in Kenosha County, one of the largest in Wisconsin history. The state incentive, announced by Gov. Tony Evers and the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC), is designed to help make that investment a reality—one that is expected to bring long-term benefits to southeastern Wisconsin.
“This $100 million package from the state helps enable a $4 billion investment in Kenosha County, with additional, significant economic impacts to follow for many years to come,” Kerkman said in a statement. “It also positions us well for a ripple effect as other major employers see the benefits of locating operations in our region.”
Kerkman emphasized that the project is not just about one company, but about the county’s emergence as a key player in the broader technology and biosciences sector. She linked the development to Wisconsin’s recent designation as a U.S. Regional Tech Hub, a federal initiative aimed at boosting high-tech industries in select areas across the country.
“Eli Lilly’s decision to build here is a reflection of Wisconsin’s status as a U.S. Regional Tech Hub and Kenosha County’s prime location as the Gateway to Wisconsin,” she said. “We’re a world-class place to do business.”
Details on the number of jobs or construction timelines have not yet been released, but the project is expected to generate both short-term construction jobs and long-term employment in manufacturing, logistics, and bioscience operations. Officials say the magnitude of the investment could also spur complementary developments, such as housing, retail, and infrastructure improvements.
Kenosha County has been actively positioning itself as a magnet for corporate investment, aided by its proximity to both Chicago and Milwaukee, access to major interstate highways, and an expanding workforce pipeline. Local leaders are hopeful the Lilly development will solidify the region’s reputation as an economic engine.
The full announcement from Gov. Evers and WEDC is available on the governor’s website:
https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/WIGOV/bulletins/3ebe69a
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Great. More big pharma. These people are killers.
Just because a company was the provider of LSD to the CIA for mind control experiments on unwitting citizens doesnt mean they wont make a wonderful asset to our community.
I cant wait to see what use of government money they have planned this time!