560.07(2)
(2) Stimulate and foster the development of the private industry of this state.
560.07(2m)
(2m) In cooperation with the University of Wisconsin Small Business Development Center, the University of Wisconsin Center for Cooperatives, the technical college system board and the University of Wisconsin-Extension, collect and disseminate information regarding employee-owned businesses and promote the appropriate establishment of employee-owned businesses.
560.07(3)
(3) For the purpose of attracting persons interested in locating new enterprises in this state:
560.07(3)(a)
(a) Serve as the state's official liaison agency between persons interested in locating new economic enterprises in Wisconsin, and state and local groups seeking new enterprises. In this respect the department shall aid communities in organizing for and obtaining new business or expanding existing business and shall respond to requests that reflect interest in locating economic enterprises in the state. When the secretary considers appropriate, the department shall refer requests for economic development assistance to Forward Wisconsin, Inc., and shall attempt to prevent duplication of efforts between the department and Forward Wisconsin, Inc.
560.07(3)(c)
(c) Whenever appropriate, submit to the secretary of administration a report setting forth the amount of private contributions received by Forward Wisconsin, Inc., since the time the department last submitted such a report.
560.07(4)
(4) Collect and disseminate information regarding the ports of the state and promote the advantages of developing new business for the ports of the state.
560.07(5)
(5) Study, promote and implement means of expanding foreign and domestic markets for products of this state.
560.07(6)
(6) The secretary shall annually meet with the secretary of agriculture, trade and consumer protection to mutually agree on any joint program efforts.
560.07(7)
(7) Encourage public and private agencies or bodies to publicize the facilities and attractions of the state.
560.075
560.075
Repayment of grants, loans, and tax benefits. 560.075(1)(1) In this section, "tax benefits" means the credits under
ss. 71.07 (2dd),
(2de),
(2di),
(2dj),
(2dL),
(2dm),
(2dr),
(2ds),
(2dx),
(3g), and
(3t),
71.28 (1dd),
(1de),
(1di),
(1dj),
(1dL),
(1dm),
(1ds),
(1dx),
(3g), and
(3t),
71.47 (1dd),
(1de),
(1di),
(1dj),
(1dL),
(1dm),
(1ds),
(1dx),
(3g), and
(3t), and
76.636.
560.075(2)
(2) The department may not award a grant or loan under this chapter to a person or certify a person to receive tax benefits unless the department enters into an agreement with the person that requires the person to repay the grant, loan, or tax benefits if, within 5 years after receiving the grant or loan or being certified to receive tax benefits, the person ceases to conduct in this state the economic activity for which the person received the grant or loan or for which the person was certified to receive tax benefits and commences substantially the same economic activity outside this state.
560.075 History
History: 2005 a. 25,
259.
560.08
560.08
Economic and community development planning and research. 560.08(1)(1)
Purpose. The legislature determines that the proper development of the state as an attractive place to live and work will be enhanced through the development and expansion of comprehensive economic and community development planning programs and research programs undertaken by the department in order to accomplish the stated purposes of this chapter.
560.08(2)(a)
(a) Study the impact of the St. Lawrence Seaway on the economy of the state, conduct research on port development and new businesses for port communities, communicate the results of such studies to appropriate port, public and business agencies and formulate, coordinate and direct a program of port development for the state. The department shall serve as a liaison agency between local port authorities, state and federal agencies and individuals or private agencies who need or request information relative to the ports of the state. The department shall appear before federal, state and local agencies, whenever it deems such action advisable, in the matter of the welfare of the ports of the state.
560.08(2)(b)
(b) Assemble and correlate information relating to all facets of the state's economic resources, including without limitation, the labor supply, markets for Wisconsin products, power development, highways, watersheds, waterways, waterfront and harbor developments, water freight rates, tariffs, demurrage charges and state and federal regulations affecting ports, river basins, flood prevention, parks, reservations, river valleys, forests, wildlife refuges, aviation facilities, drainage and sanitary systems, waste disposal, waterworks, soil conservation, railroad rights-of-way, power transmission facilities, urban development, food, housing and water systems, and factors which influence the development of new economic enterprises such as taxes and the regulation of industry.
560.08(2)(c)
(c) Assess the economic resources of each area of the state, including its human resources, natural resources, and economic strengths and problems and advance proposals to develop its strengths and solve its problems.
560.08(2)(d)
(d) Identify gaps in government services as they relate to economic and community development in each area of the state and recommend specific actions to the local and state agencies concerned.
560.08(2)(e)
(e) Coordinate its comprehensive economic development plans with local and regional economic planning and economic development agencies, both governmental and nongovernmental, and assist these agencies to implement agreed upon economic development plans.
560.08(2)(f)
(f) Carry out continuing studies and analyses of the economic and community development problems faced by Milwaukee and other urban areas within the state and develop such recommendations as appear necessary. In carrying out such studies and analyses, particular attention should be paid to the development of financing methods and programs which will effectively supplement local effort.
560.08(2)(g)
(g) Carry out continuing studies and analyses of the problems faced by local governments within the state and develop such recommendations for administrative or legislative action as appear necessary.
560.08(2)(h)
(h) Study existing legal provisions that affect the structure and financing of local government and those state activities which involve significant relations with local government units; recommend such changes in these provisions and activities as appear necessary to strengthen local government, encourage economic and community development and facilitate closer state-local relations.
560.08(2)(i)
(i) Encourage, assist and advise regional, county and local agencies or bodies responsible for planning and zoning in the programs they administer or may wish to initiate.
560.08(2)(j)
(j) Assist planning for metropolitan or regional areas, or areas where rapid urbanization or decline has resulted or is expected to result, including areas extending into adjoining states.
560.08(2)(m)
(m) No later than September 30 of each even-numbered year, submit to the investment board a report describing the types of investments in businesses in this state which will have the greatest likelihood of enhancing economic development in this state.
560.081
560.081
State main street program. 560.081(1)(a)
(a) "Business area" means a commercial area existing at the time services under the state main street program are requested and having historic significance.
560.081(1)(c)
(c) "Revitalization" means the process of engaging in activities to increase economic activity, while preserving and building upon a location's historically significant characteristics.
560.081(2)
(2) The department shall establish and administer a state main street program to coordinate state and local participation in programs offered by the national main street center, created by the national trust for historic preservation, to assist municipalities in planning, managing and implementing programs for the revitalization of business areas. The department shall do all of the following:
560.081(2)(a)
(a) Enter into contracts to obtain business area revitalization services provided by the national main street center.
560.081(2)(b)
(b) Employ, in the state classified service, staff for the state main street program.
560.081(2)(c)
(c) With help from the council on main street programs and from interested individuals and organizations, develop a plan describing the objectives of the state main street program and the methods by which the department shall:
560.081(2)(c)1.
1. Coordinate the activities of that program with private and public sector revitalization of business areas.
560.081(2)(c)2.
2. Solicit and use private sector funding for revitalization of business areas.
560.081(2)(c)3.
3. Help municipalities engage in revitalization of business areas.
560.081(2)(d)
(d) Coordinate with other state and local public and private entities which provide services to municipalities undertaking projects for the revitalization of business areas.
560.081(2)(e)
(e) Annually select, upon application, up to 5 municipalities to participate in the state main street program. The program for each municipality shall conclude after 3 years, except that the program for each municipality selected after July 29, 1995, shall conclude after 5 years. The department shall select program participants representing various geographical regions and populations. A municipality may apply to participate, and the department may select a municipality for participation, more than one time. In selecting a municipality, however, the department may give priority to those municipalities that have not previously participated.
560.081(2)(f)
(f) For use in selecting the participants in the state main street program under
par. (e), develop objective criteria relating to at least the following issues:
560.081(2)(f)1.
1. Private and public sector interest in and commitment to revitalization of a business area selected by the municipality.
560.081(2)(f)2.
2. Potential private sector investment in a business area selected by the municipality.
560.081(2)(f)3.
3. Local organizational and financial commitment to employ a program manager for not less than 3 years, or not less than 5 years for participants selected after July 29, 1995.
560.081(2)(f)4.
4. Local assistance in paying for the services of a design consultant recommended by the council on main street programs.
560.081(2)(f)5.
5. Local commitment to assist in training persons to direct activities related to business areas in municipalities that do not participate in the state main street program.
560.081(2)(h)
(h) Provide training, technical assistance and information on the revitalization of business areas to municipalities which do not participate in the state main street program. The department may charge reasonable fees for the services and information provided under this paragraph. The department shall deposit all fees collected under this paragraph in the appropriation account under
s. 20.143 (1) (g).
560.081(2)(i)
(i) As part of the report required under
s. 15.04 (1) (d), include a report on the effects of the state main street program.
560.081 Cross-reference
Cross-reference: See also s.
Comm 127.01, Wis. adm. code.
560.082
560.082
Council on main street programs. The council on main street programs shall do all of the following:
560.082(1)
(1) Help the secretary develop a plan to operate the state main street program, and review the effectiveness of and recommend to the secretary procedures to improve that program.
560.082(2)
(2) Recommend to the secretary municipalities to participate in the state main street program under
s. 560.081 (2) (e).
560.082 History
History: 1987 a. 109;
1993 a. 16.
560.09(1)(1)
Liaison with state and federal agencies. The department shall assist, cooperate with, and seek information and advice from other state agencies, federal agencies, organizations of elected officials in the state, units of local government, local business and industry, and other appropriate agencies or organizations in carrying out its assigned functions and duties. Appropriate units of the University of Wisconsin-Extension shall coordinate their activities with the department, and the department shall cooperate by providing information necessary to the conduct of research and professional advice. Particularly, the University of Wisconsin-Extension and the department shall develop processes that will enhance coordination and cooperation in relation to the small business development centers and business advisory service programs and recreation related programs.
560.09(2)
(2) Research. The department shall utilize and coordinate with research programs of other state agencies and shall make such agreements as may be necessary to effectuate its own research program. It shall initiate research and economic planning and shall seek to make full use of and strengthen the research resources of state agencies, including the university or such other institutions of higher education as will enhance the work of the department.
560.09(3)
(3) Communications. The department shall establish strong lines of communication among all state agencies concerned with the economic and community development of the state to assure that all factors in such programs are given adequate consideration.
560.09(4)
(4) Publications. The department may issue pamphlets and bulletins pertaining to the economy and the resources of the state and activities of the department. The department may make charges for its pamphlets and bulletins as prescribed in
s. 20.908.
560.097
560.097
Notification of position openings; compliance. The department shall monitor compliance with the position-opening notification requirements under
ss. 66.1103 (6m) and
106.16.
560.097 History
History: 1987 a. 27;
1995 a. 27;
1999 a. 150 s.
672.
560.11
560.11
Small business environmental council. 560.11(1)
(1) The small business environmental council shall do all of the following:
560.11(1)(a)
(a) Advise the department of natural resources concerning the effectiveness of the small business stationary source technical and environmental compliance assistance program under
s. 285.79, difficulties encountered by small business stationary sources, as defined in
s. 285.79 (1), in complying with
s. 299.15 and
ch. 285 and the degree and severity of enforcement of
s. 299.15 and
ch. 285 against small business stationary sources.
560.11(1)(c)
(c) Review information to be provided to small business stationary sources in connection with
s. 299.15 and
ch. 285 to ensure that the information can be understood by persons without technical training.
560.11(1)(d)
(d) Provide other advice, as directed by the secretary, related to assisting small businesses in complying with federal and state air pollution laws.
560.11(2)
(2) The employees of the department of commerce who staff the small business ombudsman clearinghouse under
s. 560.03 (9) and the employees of the department of natural resources who staff the small business stationary source technical and environmental compliance assistance program under
s. 285.79 shall provide the small business environmental council with the assistance necessary to comply with
sub. (1).
560.125
560.125
Diesel truck idling reduction grants. 560.125(1)(c)
(c) "Idling reduction unit" means a device that is installed on a diesel truck to reduce the long-duration idling of the truck by providing heat, air conditioning, or electricity to the truck while the truck is stationary and the main drive engine of the truck is not operating.
560.125(1)(d)
(d) "Post-1998 diesel truck engine" means a heavy-duty highway diesel engine that complies with the air pollutant emission standards promulgated by the federal environmental protection agency under
42 USC 7521 for engine model year 1998 or a later engine model year.
560.125(2)
(2) Authority. Beginning on July 1, 2006, and ending on June 30, 2015, the department may award a grant to an eligible applicant for the purchase and field testing of one or more idling reduction units as provided in
subs. (3) and
(4).
560.125(3)
(3) Eligible applicants. An applicant is eligible for a grant under this section only if all of the following apply:
560.125(3)(a)
(a) The applicant is a common motor carrier, contract motor carrier, or private motor carrier that transports freight.
560.125(3)(c)
(c) The applicant pays 50 percent of the eligible costs for each idling reduction unit covered by a grant under this section without the use of grants, loans, or other financial assistance from this state or from a local governmental unit in this state.
560.125(3)(d)
(d) The applicant agrees to collect information relating to the operation and performance of each idling reduction unit covered by a grant under this section, as required by the department, and to report that information to the department.
560.125(4)(a)(a) Except as provided in
par. (b), the costs that an applicant has incurred or will incur to purchase and install an idling reduction unit on a truck tractor that is owned and operated by the applicant and that has a post-1998 diesel truck engine are eligible costs under this section if the use of the idling reduction unit will result, in the aggregate, in a decrease in the emissions of one or more air contaminants, as defined in
s. 285.01 (1), from the truck tractor on which the idling reduction unit is installed or in a decrease in the use of energy by the truck tractor on which the idling reduction unit is installed.
