If you’re looking for a productive, educated and growing workforce, this is the place. Located in east-central Wisconsin, the Fox Cities Region was founded on a tradition of paper-making and printing. Today, it remains a powerhouse for world-class manufacturers and corporations representing several business sectors.
45 Minute Commute to: Downtown Appleton
> 733,000 population
> 404,000 workforce
Fox Cities HS Grad Rate
90%
MFG sector highlights
LQ > 116
Plastics Packaging Film and Sheet Manufacturing
LQ > 50
Sawmill, Woodworking, and Paper Machinery Manufacturing
LQ > 48
Heavy Duty Truck Manufacturing
a highly skilled workforce:
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INDUSTRY TARGETS
PROJECTED GROWTH + HIGHER THAN REGIONALLY AVERAGE WAGES + COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE = FOX CITIES WEALTH
ADVANCED MANUFACTURING
PACKAGING
PAPER
ELECTRONICS
SPECIALTY MACHINES
HIGH QUALITY BUSINESS SERVICES
INSURANCE
FINANCE
ENGINEERING
ARCHITECTURAL
HEAVY TRANSPORT MANUFACTURING
HEAVY TRUCKS
AEROSPACE
MILITARY
EMERGENCY
FOOD & BEVERAGE PROCESSING
DAIRY / CHEESE
GRAINS
FROZEN FOODS
CANNED GOODS
MIDWEST DRIVE TIMES
MINNEAPOLIS 4 hours • CHICAGO 3.5 hours • MADISON 2 hours • MILWAUKEE 1.5 hours • LAMBEAU 0.5 hours
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EVERYTHING YOUR ORGANIZATION NEEDS TO THRIVE
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Over 500 available sites and buildings in the Fox Cities Region
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explore transportation options such as: interstate, surface, air, rail, etc
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Innovative talent initiatives ensuring qualified workforce growth through the “talent crunch”
Fox Cities Days — an on-campus recruitment opportunity bringing the Fox Cities to college students
Future Fox Cities Career Expo & Conference –two-day interactive event for local students
PULSE Young Professionals Network–engaging and developing YPs
Leadership Fox Cities–immersive community engagement program
quality of life:
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Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting 2014
Violent crime includes: murder and non-negligent manslaughter, forcible rape, robbery, and aggravated assault.
Property crime includes: burglary, larceny-theft, and motor vehicle theft.
Looking to expand or relocate your business?
The future looks bright for the Fox Cities Region. It’s one of the largest and fastest growing urban centers in Wisconsin. Population has grown 14.14% since 2000, and a labor force of 1,196,472 can be accessed within 50 miles. With lower-than-average wages and affordable utilities, the region’s cost of doing business is significantly less than the national average.
Source: Stats America 2015
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