Wisconsin Battery Company CEO Jeff Greene plans to open a presence in Fennimore within 12 weeks and hopes to hire the Energizer workforce. The startup had hoped to purchase the existing plant but Energizer refused to sell. The company will initially operate out of a former Family Dollar store with 10,000 sq. ft. of space and will eventually expand to perform the same work as was done at Energizer. The CEO encouraged workers to take advantage of training programs at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College. The startup is also undertaking a similar hiring process in Portage, which is also losing its Energizer plant.
These developments in Fennimore, Wisconsin highlight the efforts of the Wisconsin Battery Company to provide employment opportunities for workers affected by the closure of the Energizer plant. By establishing operations in Fennimore and hiring the Energizer workforce, the startup aims to contribute to the local economy and support the skilled workers in the area. The company's plan to expand and perform similar work as Energizer further demonstrates its commitment to the battery industry and the potential for growth in the region. The CEO's encouragement for workers to take advantage of training programs at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College underscores the importance of upskilling and continuous learning in the evolving job market.
Sources:
- [WKOW](https://www.wkow.com/news/economy/new-company-promises-to-hire-energizer-workers-begin-fennimore-operations-within-3-months/article_244c1aae-2524-11ef-a306-67d47956fd98.html)