A Strong Labor Force
Portage County’s civilian labor force is just under 41,000. Historically, unemployment rates have been at or below state and national averages.

Reasonable wage rates and a moderate cost of living make this area attractive to business and industry, which benefit from a strong Midwestern work ethic. A robust economy and an active, healthy lifestyle offer a perfect alternative to the rush hours and traffic jams of the big city.

The presence of the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point and Mid-State Technical College assure a steady supply of workers with the skills needed for a variety of industries, including the technology and science sectors that are projected to be the leaders of the world economy now and in years to come.

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