2. The department of commerce shall collaborate with the department of natural resources, the Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System, the technical college system board, the department of tourism, the department of transportation, the department of agriculture, trade, and consumer protection, and the Wisconsin housing and economic development authority to facilitate the reporting required under ss. 23.169, 36.11 (29r), 38.04 (10m), 41.11 (1r), 84.01 (11m), 93.07 (20), and 234.255.
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42. 560.03 (15) of the statutes is repealed.
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43. 560.038 of the statutes is repealed.
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44. 560.039 of the statutes is repealed.
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45. 560.07 (3) (b) of the statutes is renumbered 560.07 (8) (intro.) and amended to read:
560.07 (8) (intro.) Contract with Forward Wisconsin, Inc., if the secretary determines it appropriate, to pay Forward Wisconsin, Inc., an amount not to exceed the amount appropriated under s. 20.143 (1) (bm), to establish and implement a nationwide business development promotion campaign to attract persons interested in locating new enterprises in this state, and to encourage the retention and expansion of businesses and jobs in this state. Funds may be expended to carry out the contract only as provided in s. 16.501. The department shall establish all of the following for the nationwide business development promotion campaign:
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46. 560.07 (8) (a) of the statutes is created to read:
560.07 (8) (a) Clear and measurable goals tied to statutory policy objectives.
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47. 560.07 (8) (b) of the statutes is created to read:
560.07 (8) (b) At least one quantifiable performance measure for each goal described in par. (a).
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48. 560.07 (8) (c) of the statutes is created to read:
560.07 (8) (c) A method for evaluating the projected results with actual outcomes as determined by evaluating the information described in pars. (a) and (b).
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49. 560.07 (9) of the statutes is amended to read:
560.07 (9) On or before July 1, 1985, and every July 1 thereafter, submit to the chief clerk of each house of the legislature, for distribution to the appropriate standing committees under s. 13.172 (3), a Include in the report stating the net jobs gain due to required under s. 560.01 (2) (am) an assessment of the nationwide business development promotion activities conducted by Forward Wisconsin, Inc., with the funds provided to Forward Wisconsin, Inc., under s. 20.143 (1) (bm). The assessment shall address the goals and performance measures established pursuant to sub. (3) (b).
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50. 560.10 of the statutes is repealed.
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51. 560.11 (1) (b) of the statutes is repealed.
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52. 560.13 (7) of the statutes is repealed.
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53. 560.137 (1) (a) of the statutes is repealed.
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54. 560.137 (1) (b) of the statutes is renumbered 560.138 (1) (at).
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55. 560.137 (1) (c) of the statutes is repealed.
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56. 560.137 (2) (a) (intro.) of the statutes is repealed.
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57. 560.137 (2) (a) 1. of the statutes is renumbered 560.138 (2m) (a).
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58. 560.137 (2) (a) 2. of the statutes is renumbered 560.138 (2m) (b).
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59. 560.137 (2) (bm) of the statutes is repealed.
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60. 560.137 (2) (c) of the statutes is repealed.
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61. 560.137 (2) (d) of the statutes is repealed.
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62. 560.137 (2) (e) of the statutes is repealed.
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63. 560.137 (2) (f) of the statutes is repealed.
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64. 560.137 (3m) of the statutes is renumbered 560.139 (3).
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65. 560.138 (2m) (intro.) of the statutes is created to read:
560.138 (2m) (intro.) Subject to subs. (3) and (4), from the appropriations under s. 20.143 (1) (ig) and (kj), the department may do all of the following for the purpose of improving the profitability of a qualified business that has been negatively impacted by the existence of a casino:
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66. 560.138 (3) of the statutes is amended to read:
560.138 (3) As a condition of approval of a grant or loan under this section, the department shall require that a qualified business provide matching funds for at least 25% of the cost of a project. The department may waive the requirement under this subsection if the department determines that the qualified business is subject to extreme financial hardship.
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67. 560.138 (5) of the statutes is renumbered 560.138 (5) (a).
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68. 560.138 (5) (b) of the statutes is created to read:
560.138 (5) (b) The department may forgive all or any part of a loan made under this section.
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69. 560.139 (3) (title) of the statutes is created to read:
560.139 (3) (title) Grants and loans for Oneida small businesses.
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70. 560.14 (3) (c) 8. of the statutes is amended to read:
560.14 (3) (c) 8. Whether the business incubator or technology-based incubator is or will be located in an area that has been designated as a development zone under s. 560.71, a development opportunity zone under s. 560.795 or an enterprise development zone under s. 560.797.
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71. 560.14 (3m) of the statutes is repealed.
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72. 560.155 (2) (b) 3. of the statutes is repealed.
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73. 560.155 (4) of the statutes is repealed.
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74. 560.155 (5) of the statutes is created to read:
560.155 (5) In deciding whether to award a grant under this section, the department may not consider any factor or characteristic of the business other than the criteria established under subs. (1) and (2).
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75. 560.17 (5r) of the statutes is repealed.
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76. 560.17 (6m) (a) of the statutes is renumbered 560.17 (6m) and amended to read:
560.17 (6m) Except as provided in par. (b), in order to To receive a grant or loan under this section a person or business shall contribute cash, from a source other than the state, in an amount that equals at least 25% of the total cost of the project.
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77. 560.17 (6m) (b) of the statutes is repealed.
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78. 560.17 (7) (a) of the statutes is amended to read:
560.17 (7) (a) Except as provided in par. (am), the department shall designate staff to evaluate applications for grants or loans and assist the board under this section. The board shall act on an application for a grant or loan at its next regularly scheduled meeting after the department determines that the application is complete, except that the board shall act on an application for a loan under sub. (5r) and advise the applicant of its decision within 45 days after the department determines that the application is complete.
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79. 560.205 (3) (c) of the statutes is repealed.
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80. 560.29 (3) of the statutes is created to read:
560.29 (3) Department reporting requirements. The department shall include in the report required under s. 560.01 (2) (am) all of the following:
(a) The total amount of certified capital investments made, by calendar year, since July 1, 1999.
(b) Statistical information on the qualified investments made by certified capital companies during the previous 2 calendar years.
(c) The department's assessment of the number of jobs created in this state during the previous 2 calendar years as a result of qualified investments made by certified capital companies under this section.
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81. 560.42 (5) of the statutes is repealed.
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82. 560.52 of the statutes is repealed.
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83. 560.55 of the statutes is repealed.
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84. 560.607 (2) of the statutes is repealed.
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85. Subchapter VII (title) of chapter 560 [precedes 560.80] of the statutes is amended to read:
CHAPTER 560
SUBCHAPTER VII
MINORITY BUSINESS EARLY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS
grants and loans
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86. 560.80 (3m) of the statutes is amended to read:
560.80 (3m) "Education and training project" means a business education and training program for minority group members and minority businesses that have received loans for working capital from an eligible recipient under s. 560.837 (1) (b) 560.82 (1m) (e).
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87. 560.80 (4) of the statutes is amended to read:
560.80 (4) "Eligible development project costs" means costs that, in accordance with sound business and financial practices, are appropriately incurred in connection with a development project, but does not include entertainment expenses or expenses incurred more than 6 months before the board approves a grant or loan under s. 560.83 560.82 (1m) (b).
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88. 560.80 (5) of the statutes is renumbered 560.80 (5) (intro.) and amended to read:
560.80 (5) (intro.) "Eligible recipient" means a person who is eligible to receive a grant under s. 560.82 (5) (a) or 560.837 or a grant or loan under s. 560.83 (5) (a) or (b). any of the following:
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89. 560.80 (5) (a) and (b) of the statutes are created to read:
560.80 (5) (a) An individual who is a minority group member and a resident of this state.
(b) A minority business.
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90. 560.80 (5) (c) of the statutes is created to read:
560.80 (5) (c) A person who is eligible to receive a grant under s. 560.82 (1m) (d) or (e).
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91. 560.80 (5m) of the statutes is amended to read:
560.80 (5m) "Finance project" means financial assistance to a minority group member or a minority business described in s. 560.837 560.82 (1m) (d) and (e).
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92. 560.81 (title) of the statutes is repealed.
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93. 560.81 (intro.) of the statutes is renumbered 560.82 (1g) and amended to read:
560.82 (1g) The department shall make a grant or loan to an eligible recipient or local development corporation under this subchapter section if any of the following apply: the board awards a grant or loan to the eligible recipient or local development corporation under sub. (1m).
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94. 560.81 (1) to (4) of the statutes are repealed.
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95. 560.82 (title) of the statutes is amended to read:
560.82 (title) Minority business early planning grants and loans.
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96. 560.82 (1) of the statutes is renumbered 560.82 (1m) (intro.) and amended to read:
560.82 (1m) (intro.) Subject to s. 560.84, the department The board may award a grant or loan under this section to an any of the following:
(a) Subject to s. 560.84, an eligible recipient, as defined in s. 560.80 (5) (a), to fund an early planning project.
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97. 560.82 (1m) (b) and (c) of the statutes are created to read:
560.82 (1m) (b) Subject to s. 560.84, an eligible recipient or local development corporation that submits application materials in a form specified by the department by rule to fund eligible development project costs.
(c) A local development corporation to make grants or loans under sub. (2g) (a) 1. or to fund a revolving fund program under sub. (2g) (a) 2.
