Gov. Doyle: To announce details of sustainable manufacturing pilot program

Contact: Laura Smith, Office of the Governor, 608-261-2162

Governor Jim Doyle will address the Manufacturing Matters Conference and announce details of the Wisconsin Manufacturing Extension Partnership (WMEP) sustainable manufacturing pilot program tomorrow, Tuesday, April 20, 2010 at 12:30 p.m. at the Midwest Airlines Center in Milwaukee.

The sustainable manufacturing program builds on the Governor’s hard work over seven years to support manufacturers that are efficient and compete at the high-end. During his State of the State Address in January, Governor Doyle announced the state will invest $1.75 million through WMEP to help small and mid-sized manufacturers use sustainable practices to save money and gain a competitive edge.

WHERE: Midwest Airlines Center

400 West Wisconsin Avenue

Milwaukee

WHEN: Tuesday, April 20, 2010

12:30 p.m.