Rebecca Kleefisch Works Side By Side With The Hard Working Wisconsinites At Signicast

Signicast, an innovative manufacturer of precision investment castings at their Hartford, WI Complex, hosted Lt. Governor Kleefisch’s most recent stop on her “Real Jobs Tour.” Lt. Governor Kleefisch spent the day training and working at two of Signicast’s open positions, listed at the Job Center of Wisconsin.

“Signicast has a strong history of growth and modernization, Wisconsin needs to duplicate this progress,” Lt. Governor Kleefisch said. “Signicast’s continued investment in its Hartford Complex and the pro-growth policies we have put in place is a great combination for success for the state of Wisconsin.”

“Wisconsin’s unemployment rate is 6.6%, but there is still more to be done. Whether it is here at Signicast or one of more than 2,500 employers that currently have job postings at Job Center of Wisconsin, we need to continue to connect job creators and job seekers, with an importance on technical training and workforce development.”

“The expansion of the Hartford Complex is a result of the hard work and dedication put forth by our employees to provide a quality product, on-time, and at a competitive price- qualities expected by our customers and prospects,” said Kristin Reid, Marketing Coordinator. “We’re excited to have the Lt. Governor here to work alongside our employees and to experience working in a technologically advanced, world-class manufacturing facility. She was an enthusiastic part of our team today and did a great job working with our employees and learning what Signicast is all about.”

Signicast announced in May 2011 that it planned to expand its Hartford Complex with the purchase of 52 acres of land and an initial investment of $50 million through 2013. The first phase of the expansion includes two separate production facilities and a skywalk connecting the new facilities with the legacy sites.

Kleefisch began by spending the day at Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation of Appleton, which makes jet planes for businesses. She plans to work from time to time at a business which advertises its job openings on the state Web site.

There are thousands of openings listed on the site, which can be found at JobCenterOfWisconsin.Com.

“I am humbled to be honored by this organization for the work I have done and it only invigorates me to continue spreading the conservative message in Wisconsin and across the country.”

The award, given at the Reagan Ranch Center, was part of the Clare Boothe Luce Western Women’s Summit.

“The Clare Boothe Luce Policy Institute doesn’t give this award every year because ­­ Women of Exceptional Courage are so rare,” remarked Michelle Easton, President. “Rebecca is a fearless and outspoken defender of freedom and last June, along with Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker, she defeated the hordes in the unions and other liberals in the state and across the nation to win a recall election.”

Rebecca Kleefisch, a former small business owner and news reporter, serves as Wisconsin’s 44th Lieutenant Governor. She was elected Wisconsin’s Lieutenant Governor on November 2, 2010 and was reelected on June 5, 2012.

Rebecca is the mother of two daughters, Ella and Violet, colon cancer survivor and a graduate of the University of Wisconsin­Madison. She lives in Oconomowoc with her husband, State Representative Joel Kleefisch.

This honor has been bestowed only one other time in the history of the organization. In 2008, it was presented to author and commentator Nonie Darwish. The Clare Boothe Luce Policy Institute is a non­profit organization with the mission of preparing young women for effective leadership and promoting conservative women leaders.

“There were days when it seemed like those elections were never-ending,” Kleefisch observed, “but one thing is clear – even though we’ve had a lot going on, we sure have made great strides here in the Badger state.”

The video points to the dire circumstances left by previous administrations and the reforms they’ve taken to get Wisconsin back. “We are so proud of the thousands of jobs that have been created on our watch,” the Lieutenant Governor announced.

“Our reforms are working, and with your support and help, we’ll continue to move Wisconsin forward,” explained Kleefisch.

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Kleefisch took office in 2010 with a Legislature that did not hold a Republican majority in both houses like it does today. The Lieutenant Governor sees opportunities – and challenges – in the coming days. “We must demand that government move at the speed of business and I resolve to continue our efforts to reform state government,” she said.

Left with a historic $3.6 billion budget deficit, Kleefisch and Walker made the tough choices and are now projecting to start fiscal year 2013 with a $342.1 million balance.

“Romney and Ryan are going to give Obama the ‘R-and-R’ he really needs!” Kleefisch declared, as the crowd roared.

The event, which was scheduled only a day earlier, ended up attracting crowds well in excess of 10,000. Miles of traffic surrounded the Waukesha Expo Center two hours before the event  began as the faithful – and the newly energized – traveled to mark Paul Ryan’s first visit since being named Romney’s choice as Vice Presidential nominee.

Ryan was humbled and emotional, acknowledging his family and the massive crowd who attended his homecoming. “It’s good to be home,” he said with sincerity.

Wisconsin’s Rebecca Kleefisch delivered a rousing address to close the 2012 Smart Girl’s Summit, describing the recent recall effort in Wisconsin as an “epic battle that was being waged in Wisconsin between the big special interest groups and your average working family.”

Kleefisch, whose strong conservative values have caught the attention of key conservative leaders all across the country, explained she was proud to be part of the  “movement of moms across the country willing to fight like cats for their kids.”

Rebecca didn’t mince words – even when talking about the President. “ We faced a choice,” she said, “Forward or back. Backward, we could pander to the folks with the entitlement mentality, hoping that they would be beholden to us when elections ran around, much like our president does very often; or we could actually put on the big girl pants and do what parents do. Make a decision that is right for the entire Wisconsin family.”

When Kleefisch closed her speech, encouraging an energized audience to “Stay strong, pray hard, and let’s take back America,”  Twitter lit up with energized audience response. @emmorris316 wrote, “I’m sure I’m not the only #SmartGirl who’s loving @RebeccaforReal’s fiery speech. What a strong & fearless leader. #sgs12.”

The Faith and Freedom Conference is an annual gathering that attracts the best and brightest conservative minds. This year’s Conference featured speeches from Presidential Hopeful Mitt Romney and Senator Marco Rubio.

Wisconsin’s Lieutenant Governor Rebecca Kleefisch spoke to hundreds of supporters at a rally the night before Wisconsin’s recall election, igniting the crowd. “We’re about to send a message that we stand with leaders who make tough decisions,” Rebecca said.

Kleefisch started the day in Fitchburg, Wisconsin, and then headed to LaCrosse, on to Eau Claire, then returned to Milwaukee for the rally at Serb Hall.

Rebecca is inspiring people in Wisconsin and all across America. On the Official Rebecca Kleefisch Facebook page, Earlena Ferrell wrote: “Best of Luck to Rebecca and Scott Walker, their election is very important to our Country. God Bless and may their Winning be a LANDSLIDE! Ohio is Watching!”