EAU CLAIRE (WEAU) - Governor Scott Walker made another stop in Eau Claire Wednesday afternoon.

He visited Dynamic Displays, where he signed an executive order that requires all state agencies to cooperate with the small business regulatory review board.

The republican says the the order will help get to the goal of adding 250,000 jobs in the state.

"Cause if we're gonna help the state get back to work and we're gonna get Wisconsin working again, that means we have to have a clear advocate in everything we do in the state's capitol for small business in the state, and that's exactly what this step is about today with this executive order," Walker said.

Walker says the order also helps recognize challenges that small businesses have with job growth.

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NEWS RELEASE FROM GOV. WALKER'S OFFICE:

Madison—Today Governor Walker will sign an Executive Order involving the Small Business Regulatory Review Board at Eau Claire-based company Dynamic Displays.

Wednesday, February 22
3:05p.m.
Dynamic Displays
1625 Westgate Road
Eau Claire, WI 54703

The Executive Order to be signed by the Governor requires all state agencies to cooperate with the Small Business Regulatory Review Board in the rule review process. Under the Governor’s order all agencies will cooperate with the Board to identify rules that hinder job creation and small business growth. Agencies will also work with the Board to recommend changes to the rules that will reduce the burden on job creators while continuing to comply with the intent of the statutes that created them.

“Today we are taking another important step toward making our state an easier place to start up, expand, or relocate a small business,” said Governor Walker. “Giving small business owners a seat at the table when discussing state regulations will help get buy-in for rules and regulations from employers, assist state agencies in promulgating rules that are realistic, and ultimately grow jobs in Wisconsin.”

According to the National Federation of Independent Business, Wisconsin small businesses spend eighty percent more per worker than large employers to comply with government regulations. 91 percent of small businesses said it was impossible to know about, comply with, and understand all of government’s regulations. Regulations are cited as one of the top three concerns for small business growth.

This event is opened to credentialed members of the media. Governor Walker will be available briefly for questions following the event.