— Bay Shipbuilding, based in Sturgeon Bay, has filed notice with the state that it plans to lay off 450 workers beginning in late October. See the filing: http://www.wisbusiness.com/1008/090825bayshipbuilding.pdf — The state’s income tax claimed 3.3 percent of workers’ wages in 2007, ranking Wisconsin 10th in the nation, according to a new report from the Wisconsin Taxpayers Alliance. On a per capita basis, income taxes averaged $1,137 per person, 13th highest in the country. The report also found those making more than $100,000 accounted for 40 percent of the state’s total income and 49.1 percent of the income taxes collected. Those making $30,000 to $100,000 accounted for 48.3 percent of total income and 46.3 percent of taxes collected, while those making less than $30,000 a year paid 4.6 percent of the taxes collected. See the press release: http://www.wistax.org/news_releases/2009/0906_07Income.html — The third annual Resource Rendezvous conference today in Milwaukee is giving attendees a chance to learn about federal research opportunities, straight from the federal agencies themselves. The event includes speeches from staffers who work on research & development for agencies like the Department of Homeland Security and the FBI. It closes by giving businesses and researchers a chance to take the stage for three minutes each to pitch their research ideas to the speakers and others in attendance. See details: http://wisecurity.org/events/?ID=1749 — Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen announced that Richlen Excavating, Inc., and Steven W. Stock have agreed to pay penalties and costs totaling $45,000 for their alleged unlawful dredging and enlargement of two ponds and their disposal of eroded soils into the North Branch of Beaver Creek. See details: http://www.wisbusiness.com/index.iml?Article=168052 — Worries about the spread of the H1N1 virus haven’t changed the majority of Americans’ hand washing habits, according to a national survey conducted by Bradley Corporation of Menomonee Falls, a manufacturer of bathroom and locker room furnishings, including sinks, faucets, hand dryers, showers and lockers. In Bradley’s first Healthy Hand Washing Survey, 54 percent of the 1,020 respondents said they “wash their hands no more or less frequently” in public restrooms as a result of the H1N1 virus. See Bradley’s release: http://www.wisbusiness.com/index.iml?Article=168123 TOP STORIES
Manitowoc Co. unit gets $5.7M Army contract: The U.S. Army has placed a $5.7 million order for cranes for forward repair systems — military maintenance shops on wheels — with Grove U.S. LLC, a unit of crane and food service equipment manufacturer Manitowoc Co. Inc. in Manitowoc. Associated Banc-Corp announces job cuts : Associated Banc-Corp of Green Bay announced Tuesday that it has cut positions from its workforce of 5,200. Door County shipyard may lay off up to 405: Bay Shipbuilding Co. filed a notice with the state Tuesday that it anticipates laying off as many as 405 people this fall due in large part to the economy. Running out of options for second vote for Mercury Marine workers: Options are running out to organize a second vote by the Mercury Marine union — and potentially save the company’s local manufacturing jobs. Appleton awaits word on if train manufacturing plant will set up base in city: Two weeks after sending letters to Gov. Jim Doyle and Spanish train builder Talgo Inc., Appleton officials are waiting to hear about their efforts to attract a train manufacturing plant.
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