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Foxconn factory could bring jobs to Northeast Wisconsin

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It's the single largest economic development deal in Wisconsin's history, according to Governor Scott Walker.

Taiwanese electronics giant Foxconn is expected to bring 3,000 jobs when it builds a $10 billion factory in Southeast Wisconsin. Over time, that number could swell to 13,000 jobs.

However, the factory could also bring 22,000 indirect jobs to the state, including Northeast Wisconsin, according to The New North organization.

The majority would be in the construction industry at first since the proposed building will be as big as 11 Lambeau Fields.

However, the factory will also bring a boost to Northeast Wisconsin's economy, as people will come from all over the country and world to be a part of the process.

"They're going to be looking for machinists, robotics, I mean all kinds of IT stuff is going to go into this and that's going to again, challenge our education system," said Jim Golembeski with Bay Area Workforce Development.

Foxconn will also bring money into the area.

"In real terms, that's all brand new money. So manufactured products are sold to their customer outside, all those dollars come into the state of Wisconsin," said Jerry Murphy with The New North. 

The Bay Area Workforce Development Board said unemployment is less than three-percent in the Green Bay area, meaning the affect will be felt a little less here than in other parts of the state.

However, the factory is working to build connections across the area to keep a supply chain, according to The New North.

Governor Walker will be in Appleton Friday to discuss the project.