GM may still be considering Janesville seriously
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WCLO's Stan Stricker reports on waiting game with GM
No news, may be good news, when it comes to a proposal to keep the Janesville General Motors plant open.
Governor Doyle helped lead a delegation of Janesville business and UAW Local 95 leaders to Detroit September 12th. Governor Doyle tells WCLO's Stan Milam show the auto industry is important for Wisconsin's future. He is concerned the current economic conditions affecting the auto industry and its consumers could affect a decision by General Motors. Congressman Paul Ryan of Janesville agrees, but tells WCLO's Stan Milam show the longer General Motors officials consider the plan, the better.
He says currently Janesville is the only plant to make a proposal that was not rejected by General Motors.
Oct 10, 2008 at 2:13 p.m.
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Thanks for your insight janesvillean.
Oct 9, 2008 at 10:30 a.m.
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chip, our leaders do try to develop other employers even in good times, and recent headlines have shown Janesville is still a draw for light industrial development. I don't hold out much hope for the plant, especially after the recent financial crisis developments, but this last-ditch pitch is certainly worth a shot. The site itself won't be available for redevelopment for some time to come.
Oct 8, 2008 at 7:50 p.m.
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Well, no rejection YET that is.
It seems that the local government as well as state officials are STILL putting their eggs in one basket. Why is it that NO ONE is out selling Janesville and Greater Rock County to other potential suitors no matter the size?
God knows that if GM closes, there will be enough laborers to support another industry.
Let's just say that GM does stay with the Janesville plant.
HOORAY for Janesville and the area! But, would it be so bad to have other industry in place in Janesville to help support and bolster the local economy?
Come on fellas, let's get the blinders off and start selling Janesville and Greater Rock County as a viable community for industry and growth. You have got to understand that we may lose GM.
What will take its' place? What will it take for the 'Government' to get off of its' backside?
ATTENTION 'Government' officials: You just can't only sell the area to GM.
After all, they did announce that they will close the plant by the end of 2010.
Are there other places in the local area that would support an operation the size of GM? Maybe half the size of GM? Are we selling those locations yet???
The basket falls and all of the eggs are broken...
GM can not be the areas' basket!!
The coffee is brewing folks, time to get up and take a wiff of reality.
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