Beloit, WI (August 8, 2006) - Robson authored a provision in the 2001-03 state budget that designated $4.7 million in development zone tax credits for businesses that locate in the Gateway. Both Kettle Foods and Staples office supply company are using the development zone credits. The two businesses

"I welcome Kettle Foods, and assure you that you will find a great workforce here in our community," Robson said. "I have been working hand in hand with Beloit leaders for the past six years to make the Gateway a success and to bring more family-supporting jobs to Beloit. I applaud the city leaders on their tireless efforts. They have done a wonderful job in promoting this business park, and in promoting our region as a great place for food manufacturing."

Robson applauded Kettle Foods for finding ways to re-use byproducts of the manufacturing process rather than landfilling them. The company converts 100 percent of its waste vegetable oil into bio-diesel fuel.

"If you see a Kettle Foods car with a flower on it, remember it is running on bio-fuel, not gasoline. The gasoline-powered cars we replace with bio-diesel cars, we will have cleaner air and less dependence on foreign oil," Robson said.

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On the Net: Judy Robson State Senator Website: http://www.legis.wisconsin.gov/senate/sen15/news/press/2006/pr2006-077.htm
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