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Published October 06, 2008, 12:00 AM

Governor Doyle visits River Falls' AMS

Gov. Jim Doyle and Commerce Secretary Dick Leinenkugel spent 40 minutes in RF Monday, recognizing Air Motion Systems' new investment in the state


Doyle and Leinenkugel board separate State Patrol squads for a quick ride to Chippewa Falls and the next economic development visit. Trooper Bill Traynor was behind the wheel for Doyle.

  • Doyle and Leinenkugel board separate State Patrol squads for a quick ride to Chippewa Falls and the next economic development visit. Trooper Bill Traynor was behind the wheel for Doyle.
  • A ceremonial check for $250,000 was presented to AMS owner Steve Metcalf and partner Hans Ulland by Wisconsin Gov. Jim Doyle, right, and Commerce Secretary Dick Leinenkugel, left.
  • Gov. Jim Doyle spoke for about 10 minutes Monday, highlighting the State's economic development incentives and praising the strong continuing education opportunities available through technical colleges and universities.
  • Gov. Jim Doyle extends a greeting to Mary Halada, left, vice-chancellor for administration & finance at UW-River Falls. Halada will retire later this month. Lisa Wheeler, right, will take over the position.
  • Bill Warner, director of the Pierce County Economic Development Corp. greets Gov. Doyle as he enters AMS Monday.
  • Gov. Jim Doyle reaches for his remarks as he arrives with several aides at Air Motion Systems about 11:10 a.m., Monday.
  • Gov. Doyle visited briefly with River Falls Mayor Don Richards on Monday.
  • Gov. Doyle is introduced to AMS partner Hans Ulland's wife, Kristin. Also pictured are owners Steve and Kathy Metcalf, left.
  • AMS owner Steve Metcalf explains some details about the company to Gov. Jim Doyle.
  • Gov. Jim Doyle listens while AMS partner Hans Ulland explains the concept behind AMS' ultraviolet drying process used in offset printing.
  • Secretary of Commerce Dick Leinenkugel offered a few words about his background and urged business people to talk with him about how the state's business climate can be improved.
  • The pristine shop floor at AMS fell quiet for 20 minutes or so as remarks and the presentation were made.