Grow Your Business in Central Wisconsin
Centered Around Your Company’s Needs
Central Wisconsin’s robust economy fosters a collaborative business environment that can help take your company to the next level. Bringing your business to the Center gives you access to:
- Talent attraction and retention with a highly competitive cost of living
- Network of trained, skilled professionals from our educational pipelines
- Innovative community resources to help launch and scale your business
At the Center of Your Business Success
MORE FOR YOUR MONEY
Your investments go further in the Center, so your business can operate more cost-effectively. Additionally, low living costs can help attract and retain talented employees, who enjoy a higher quality of life at less expense than larger cities.
TALENTED WORKER POOLS
Central Wisconsin is home to top universities and technical colleges that train a highly skilled and educated workforce. These institutions offer many employment programs that we’ll help you access to find the right people for your business.
COMMUNITY INVESTMENT
The Center is focused on growing your business through innovation, collaboration and community involvement. We work with local governments, businesses and nonprofits to create a robust economic environment for new and expanding companies.
Setting the Standard in Community Health Care
Aspirus Health Care
Aspirus is a nonprofit, community-focused health system with a robust network of hospitals, clinics, pharmacies and physicians across Central Wisconsin. Based in Wausau, its 11,000 employees are dedicated to improving the health and strengthening communities throughout the Center.
Providing Packaging Solutions for Modern Businesses
Packaging Corporation of America
Central Wisconsin remains a top producer of paper products in the United States, particularly in the packaging industry. The Packaging Corporation of America is one of these leading manufacturers, thanks in part to its containerboard mill on the Wisconsin River in Tomahawk.
Earning Your Cheddar in Big Cheese
Marathon Cheese Corporation
Dairy is big business in the Center, and cheese producers and packagers are major players. Marathon Cheese Corporation leads the way as a top packaging company, combining traditional practices with automation and other innovative technologies to create a successful, modern agricultural business.
Tough Equipment for the Toughest Jobs on Earth
Gamber-Johnson
Based in Stevens Point, Gamber-Johnson is a leading supplier of rugged mounting systems that safely secure mobile communication systems, computers and other electronic equipment to vehicles and other moving applications. Their products are integral to work in law enforcement, public safety, military and warehouses around the world.
Fueling the Community with Coffee and Camaraderie
Out of the Box Coffee House
Every town values a business that enhances its quality of life, especially a great local spot for coffee, breakfast and friendly conversation. Theresa Cashman opened Out of the Box Coffee House in Wisconsin Rapids for exactly that, and customers responded with unwavering support.
Thriving Communities, Endless Opportunities
Collaborating Across Key Industries
The Center’s collaborative business environment supports many companies across a wide range of industries. Visit our Supply Chain Marketplace for quick and easy connections between companies and suppliers.