Portage County, WI Community Profile & Relocation Guide

Technology and industry in Central Wisconsin benefit from the area’s commitment to economic development and an exceptional education system, including Mid-State Technical College and the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. The UWSP Small Business Development Center is key in helping new businesses get started in the region and existing businesses make decisions that help them grow and prosper.

Businesses in Central Wisconsin also benefit from the region’s close proximity to major urban areas — Chicago, Madison, Milwaukee, Minneapolis, and Green Bay are each within a half-day’s drive. But there are several more reasons business and industry leaders choose Portage County and the surrounding area:

Central Wisconsin has a dedicated and skilled workforce. The region has one of the lowest cost of living indices in the country. UW-Stevens Point ranks consistently in the Top 10 Public Universities in the Midwest, according to U.S. News and World Report.

Growing Industries. Once dominated by the paper industry, Central Wisconsin has diversified and become a prime destination for companies in the technology, environmental, health care, and manufacturing fields.

Statewide, wind energy is a growing industry. Wisconsin manufacturers produce and supply more than 7,000 components required to make a wind turbine. Wisconsin is also a leader in the plastics industry. The emerging medical devices sector is a big part of Wisconsin’s biotechnology and health care sectors.

Of course, the stalwarts of Central Wisconsin’s economy are the agriculture, food processing, and forest product industries. Wisconsin’s forest product industry employs more than 70,000 people, while Wisconsin’s dairy business generates a much greater economic impact than the citrus industry in Florida and the potato industry in Idaho.

Find out more about Portage County and Central Wisconsin in Portage County’s Chamber of Commerce Community Profile and Relocation Guide. Published by CommunityLink.

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Sunbury/Big Walnut Chamber of Commerce Community Profile

William and Lawrence Myers, brothers from Pennsylvania, platted the village of Sunbury on Nov. 9, 1816. It is believed they named the village for Sunbury Township, Pennsylvania.
Today, Sunbury surrounds the intersections of State Route 36/37 and State Route 3 and is the central hub of “Big Walnut.” With a 2008 census population of approximately 3,300, the village continues to grow rapidly, as does the rest of the county. New home developments, shopping, and health care facilities continue to grow, and the Big Walnut Local School District strives to keep up with the demands of this growing community. The village is proud of its historic square, which is the location of many events throughout the year.
Today, the Sunbury/Big Walnut Area Chamber of Commerce’s mission is to foster, support, and promote the
business environment in our community.
Visit http://cmlink.com/sbwp to view The Sunbury/Big Walnut Memberhship Directory, Community Profile, & Relocation Guide. Find out more about Sunbuy and Big Walnut by visiting the Chamber of Commerce web site at www.SunburyBigWalnutChamber.com

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