Plover Wi visit draws praise from Portage County business leaders

The Portage County Business Council is expressing excitement ahead of Vice President JD Vance’s planned visit to plover wi on Thursday, a stop where the vice president will talk about the Trump Administration’s accomplishments at a local machining facility.

Plover Wi visit set for Thursday

The visit is scheduled for Thursday and is described as taking place in central Wisconsin; the vice president is expected to address administration accomplishments at a machining facility in Plover. The White House has not released specific details on precise locations or times, and those elements remain not publicly confirmed.

Local business council reaction

Michael Witte, president and CEO of the Portage County Business Council, said he is excited for the visit and noted that stops right after the State of the Union address are highly sought after. Witte said he believes this is the first time presidential leadership is coming to Plover and described the visit as putting the area in the national spotlight.

Manufacturing highlighted as a focus

Witte emphasized Portage County’s manufacturing mix, pointing to large companies like Pointe Precision and Steel King alongside smaller firms such as Sunset Engineering. He said the county is in a growth mode with new homes and expanding businesses, and that manufacturing’s presence makes the timing of the visit notable for local employers.

What happens next and what to watch

With location and timing details not publicly confirmed, local organizers and businesses are preparing for the visit while awaiting formal schedule release. If the administration’s itinerary is finalized and shared, it will clarify where the vice president will speak and which local facilities will be featured. For now, the visit is already prompting attention from regional business leaders and is framed by them as a recognition of recent growth in the area.

Key takeaways

• Vice President JD Vance will visit a machining facility in Plover on Thursday to discuss administration accomplishments.
• Portage County Business Council leaders say the visit highlights local manufacturing and community growth.
• Specific location and timing remain not publicly confirmed by the White House.