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The La Crosse Area Development Corporation (LADCO) serves a "triad of development" throughout the La Crosse Area: the attraction of business, the retention of business and industry, and co-management of the Coulee Region Business Center.

Located in Western Wisconsin along the Mississippi River, the La Crosse Area is ideally located for business and industry, serving as the center of the tri-state area (WI, MN and IA). The La Crosse Area is linked to the Upper Midwest and the rest of the country by Interstate 90, the Canadian Pacific and Burlington Northern Railroads, the Mississippi River Navigational System, and air service via American and Delta Airlines at the La Crosse Municipal Airport.

La Crosse is home to three institutions of higher education, the University of WI – La Crosse, Viterbo University, and Western Technical College, providing a highly trained workforce to companies throughout the region. Western Technical College, as well as the Northwest WI Manufacturing Outreach Center, provides a wide array of customized training to companies throughout the region.

Two nationally renowned health care facilities, Gundersen-Lutheran and Franciscan Healthcare - Mayo Clinic Health System, along with the vast array of recreational opportunities in our natural environment and much more contribute to the quality of life experienced in the La Crosse Area.

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The La Crosse Area Development Corporation (LADCO) serves a "triad of development" throughout the La Crosse Area: the attraction of business, the retention of business and industry, and co-management of the Coulee Region Business Center. Located in Western Wisconsin along the Mississippi River, the La Crosse Area is ideally located for business and industry, serving as the center of the tri-state area (WI, MN and IA). The La Crosse Area is linked to the Upper Midwest and the rest of the country by Interstate 90, the Canadian Pacific and Burlington Northern Railroads, the Mississippi River Navigational System, and air service via American and Delta Airlines at the La Crosse Municipal Airport. La Crosse is home to three institutions of higher education, the University of WI – La Crosse, Viterbo University, and Western Technical College, providing a highly trained workforce to companies throughout the region. Western Technical College, as well as the Northwest WI Manufacturing Outreach Center, provides a wide array of customized training to companies throughout the region. Two nationally renowned health care facilities, Gundersen-Lutheran and Franciscan-Skemp-Mayo, along with the vast array of recreational opportunities in our natural environment and much more contribute to the quality of life experienced in the La Crosse Area. Come grow your business with us! _______________________________________________ The Coulee Region Business Center (CRBC) provides facilities, resources, mentoring and coaching to small businesses and entrepreneurs in the La Crosse area. Learn more about this shared facility which is ideal for starting or expanding a business HERE. _______________________________________________ LIPCO Plant 6 Redevelopment Site George Street & St. Andrew Street, La Crosse 12 acre mixed use redevelopment site Contact LADCO for additional information Information Packet WHEDA Priority Census Tracts New Markets Tax Credit Eligible News & Announcements JF Brennan Wins National Award! La Crosse Area Development Corporation would like to congratulate JF Brennan for receiving the "Grand Award" at the Wisconsin Family Business of the Year banquet, held last week in Madison. This award is the highest honor for large businesses that have more than one hundred employees. Their award highlighted their high community involvement. safety initiatives, and their efficient organization. JF Brennan is a marine construction and environmental remediation company who does most of their work in the Midwest, with some projects in South Dakota and Montana. Continuing off of their success from last year, the company is predicting even more success this year.		Upcoming Events & Programs WEDC announced Phase III of the Profitable Sustainability Initiative in February, 2013. It is an innovative program, managed by the Wisconsin Manufacturing Extension Partnership (WMEP), to promote sustainable manufacturing in Wisconsin and has room for 32 additional manufacturers. At the recent Manufacturing Matters! conference, Governor Walker announced that WEDC will indeed provide funding for the additional 32 companies to become a part of the Wisconsin Profitable Sustainability Initiative. Click here for more information. A Limited Number of Low-Dollar Contracts Now Available Through New Online Marketplace On Jan. 17, 2013, The U.S. Small Business Administration, in conjunction with the White House’s Presidential Innovation Fellows, launched a “beta” (pilot) version of RFP-EZ, a new online marketplace that streamlines the government contracting process, making it simpler for small businesses to find and bid on low-dollar contracts from federal agencies. “BE BOLD 2: Growing Wisconsin’s Talent Pool” Study Released Competitive Wisconsin, Inc. has released the results of a year-long examination of the state’s job skills challenges and opportunities. This study was prompted by growing concerns about existing skills gaps and the effects an aging workforce will have on employer ability to meet future needs, and was undertaken in partnership with ManpowerGroup. BE BOLD 2: Growing Wisconsin’s Talent Pool is available for download on CWI’s website, www.competitivewi.com. Thank you to all who attended LADCO's 53rd Economic Forum, entitled "La Crosse's Leadership -- Moving our Community Forward", on March 21st! LADCO's 41st Annual Meeting Keynote Speaker: The Most Honorable Scott Walker Governor, State of Wisconsin Thank you for attending! Download our 2012 Annual Report here. ______________________________ Upcoming Seminars, Events & Business Development Opportunities

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