The educational and governmental sectors provide many quality jobs and are an important influence on everyday life in Portage County.

The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point and Mid-State Technical College, along with four public school districts, provide substantial employment opportunities. Students and faculty at the University and College represent a solid and vital consumer base, while new graduates provide a constantly renewing, highly-skilled workforce. As an additional bonus, the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point and Mid-State Technical College attract new businesses and residents by contributing richly to the region’s culture and learning.

Offering a significant economic impact, not only through direct employment, but also through proactive, pro-business policies, are the 27 local units of government.

For more Portage County government information visit: www.co.portage.wi.us/

Portage County Business Council is breaking new ground by working together with local and state leaders, and business and economic developers, to successfully provide the resources, expertise, and resolve to help you expand or relocate your business to Portage County.

Portage County Business Council, along with local government entities and development groups, will provide expertise, networking and assistance with site selection, financing, training, operational and technical resources. It’s easy to see that “something’s happening here!”

For more information visit:
www.wisconsin.gov/state/core/government.html