Wisconsin machiner receives $40,000 state grant

Fitchburg, Wis. - Jenkins Research and Manufacturing Corp. will receive $40,000 in state Technology Zone tax credits to expand its business, creating two jobs and retaining 25 more, Gov. Jim Doyle announced Tuesday.

Jenkins Research and Manufacturing Corp specializes in custom machining, welding, and fabrication of parts for the medical devices industry. They're investing nearly $400,000 to purchase equipment and increase production demands.

If you operate a machining, welding, or fabrication, there are times it's a great deal to get state or local seed money this way. Lots of states provide business assistance in training, consultation, or quality management as well -- typically for free.