In this chapter, except as otherwise provided:

Terms Used In Wisconsin Statutes 238.01

  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
  • State: when applied to states of the United States, includes the District of Columbia, the commonwealth of Puerto Rico and the several territories organized by Congress. See Wisconsin Statutes 990.01
   (1)   “Board” means the board of directors of the corporation.
   (2)   “Corporation” means the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation.
   (3)   “Economic development program” means a program or activity having the primary purpose of encouraging the establishment and growth of business in this state, including the creation and retention of jobs.