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From daily operational guidance to corporate governance to succession planning, D|K is dedicated to being a valued resource that neither overwhelms nor underwhelms your objectives. Whether mitigating risk, assessing real estate and intellectual property assets, revamping workforce policies, or refining transition plans, we are here for you — from the boardroom to the courtroom and beyond.
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Below are a few examples of the many complimentary business and legal resources that we offer to our clients. For additional details or to consider Davis|Kuelthau for your outside general counsel needs, contact any of our attorneys directly or initiate a communication through our Contact Us online inquiry form.
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Additional Business Resources
- New North’s ‘In the New North’ Video Series: Complimentary videos for employers to post on their websites to help spur interest in the greater New North region among potential new hires.
- New North’s Gold Shovel Site Certification: Identifies your property to developers, site selectors and companies looking for suitable expansion locations.
- WEDC’s Certified In Wisconsin® Program: Provides the reviews, documents and assessments required for industrial use.
- WEDC’s Locate In Wisconsin® Tool: Searchable available sites along with perspectives on communities, laborforce data and more.
- WEDC Newsletter Subscription: Receive complimentary news and related resources from WEDC.
- WEDC’s ThinkMakeHappen In Wisconsin®: Marketing initiative geared to help generate outside interest among potential workforce candidates.
- WEDC’s Workforce Training Grants: Assists businesses in workforce retention and expansion into new markets and technology.
- WEDC’s Veteran Hiring Initiative: Resources for employers interested in hiring veterans.
- Wisconn Valley site: A resource providing news and tools for tapping into various Foxconn related opportunities.
- Wisconn Valley Small Business Capacity Building Sessions: Addresses barriers to bidding and provides strategies and tools to overcome those barriers.
- WI Supply Chain Marketplace Site Founded by New North: Directory provides companies with a means to find Wisconsin suppliers.
- WI Veterans Affairs Resource Site: Listing of Wisconsin programs, benefits and services for veterans.