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Department Organization
The Department of Commerce employs over 400 people in its seven divisions. Each division is headed by an administrator. The divisions and their principal functions are as follows:
Administrative Services
Provide internal management services in the areas of personnel, payroll and benefits, affirmative action, employee health and safety, labor relations, telecommunications, property and space management, mail services, forms management, and records management. Provide services in the fiscal areas of procurement, printing and financial management. Develop and promote passage of legislative and budget initiatives; serve as a information bridge with the legislature, other state agencies and the federal government. Provide a full scope of information technology (IT) services to the department including network development and support; microcomputer hardware and software configuration, acquisition and support; and IT systems development.
Contact Information:
Phone: 608-266-1874
Fax: 608-266-0182
Address: PO Box 7970, Madison, WI 53707
Business Development
Administers statewide business and development programs, including
programs to provide information on industrial sites and to foster new
and minority business opportunities. Administers many of the state's
economic development financing programs.
Contact Information:
Phone: 608-266-9467
Fax: 608-267-2829
Address: PO Box 7970, Madison, WI 53707
Housing and Community Development
The Division of Housing and Community Development's primary mission is to help
Wisconsin communities become or remain attractive places for businesses
and for families of all income levels. We also work to prevent
homelessness in Wisconsin by addressing the special housing needs of
persons who are disabled or who require immediate, usually short-term
shelter and/or support services.
Contact Information:
Phone: 608-267-3895
Fax: 608-266-8969
Address: PO Box 7970, Madison, WI 53707
Environmental and Regulatory Services
Is responsible for the sampling and testing of petroleum products
and tank systems at terminals, bulk plants, and retail (Retail Petroleum Services)
and non-retail sites, as well as the registration, plan review, inspection, and
permitting of 180,000 underground and above-ground tank systems
(Bureau of Storage Tank Regulation). ERS also manages the state's largest
environmental fund, processing more than $100,000,000 in claims each year
for more than 8,500 environmentally-damaged sites by establishing claimant
eligibility, site closure procedures, review of remedial alternatives, claim
review, performance and claim audits, registration of consultants, and the review
of regulatory strategies (Petroleum Environmental Cleanup Fund Award - PECFA).
Contact Information:
Phone: 608-266-3723
Fax: 608-267-1381
Address: PO Box 7839, Madison, WI 53707
Investment & Export
The Division of Investment and Export encourages overseas companies to locate facilities in Wisconsin and helps existing Wisconsin manufacturing and service firms expand their sales in international markets, offers guidance on the mechanics of exporting, conducts market research, assists in developing market plans, and coordinates the Governor's overseas trade missions.
Contact Information:
Phone: 608-267-9227
Fax: 608-266-5551
Address: PO Box 7839, Madison, WI 53707
Office of the Secretary
The Secretary of Commerce administers the department, aided by the Deputy Secretary and the Executive Assistant. The Secretary is appointed by the Governor and is a member of the Governor's Cabinet.
Contact Information:
Phone: 608-266-8976
Address: PO Box 7090, Madison, WI 53707
Safety and Buildings
Protects the safety, health, and welfare of employees, consumers, and
the public through laws related to buildings and structures, plumbing
and private sewage, ground water protection and mechanical systems.
Certifies and/or licenses program-related occupations. Administers the
Wisconsin Fund.
Contact Information:
Phone: 608-266-3151
Fax: 608-261-6699
Address: PO Box 2658, Madison, WI 53701
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