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BORDER M O R E THAN B E E R AN D CH E E S E WISCONSIN IS SO MUCH MORE than beer and cheese. While it may have great iterations of each, the state has a lot to offer in other areas, as well. Businesses that are considering southeastern Wisconsin as a place to move or expand will be pleased to know there is lots of open land, organizations dedicated to helping and a ready workforce. We invite you to consider the assets and advantages Wisconsin offers and make the trip north of the border. In this Relocation Guide, we tell the stories of some businesses that have already made the move from Illinois to Wisconsin and share statistics and developments that demonstrate the region’s strength. Wisconsin has a favorable business environment and an outstanding quality of life. The commute times are short, the arts are affordable, the restaurants are award-winning, the schools are strong and health care is top-notch. In short, southeastern Wisconsin is the place to be. Read on to learn why.
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MARKETING & EVENTS INTERN
Many businesses are heading north of the border............................................. 6 Mapping southeastern Wisconsin........................................................................ 7 Snapshots of key counties..................................................................................... 8
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SALES & MARKETING
Stats and demographics........................................................................................ 9 Fortune 1000 and Inc. 5000 firms......................................................................... 10
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Linda Crawford linda.crawford@biztimes.com ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE
Molly Lawrence molly.lawrence@biztimes.com ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE
David Pinkus david.pinkus@biztimes.com
BUSINESS CLIMATE
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Wisconsin offers business-friendly climate.......................................................... 12 Projects that received state support in 2017....................................................... 13
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Relocation helpers.................................................................................................. 14
Maggie Pinnt maggie.pinnt@biztimes.com
Top 5 projects transforming southeastern Wisconsin........................................ 15
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Christie Ubl christie.ubl@biztimes.com
Companies that moved happy with decisions.................................................... 18
ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE
Affordable sites are ready for development........................................................ 20
Lena Tomaszek lena.tomaszek@biztimes.com
Transportation systems.......................................................................................... 21
SALES INTERN
Salimah Muhammad salimah.muhammad@biztimes.com
Major hotels and meeting facilities...................................................................... 22 Kenosha commuters a tappable workforce......................................................... 23
PRODUCTION & DESIGN GRAPHIC DESIGNER
Alex Schneider alex.schneider@biztimes.com ART DIRECTOR
Shelly Tabor shelly.tabor@biztimes.com
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LIVING HERE Home prices are where you really see the difference........................................ 26
FREELANCE ART DIRECTOR
Eileen Demet eileen.demet@biztimes.com
GET TO KNOW THE REGION
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Commute times....................................................................................................... 27 Living in southeastern Wisconsin.......................................................................... 28 Higher education opportunities........................................................................... 31 Major health care facilities..................................................................................... 31