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August Unemployment Rate is 3.8%
On September 20th, the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) announced the preliminary August 2023 unemployment rates for Wisconsin’s 72 counties and the 35 cities with populations greater than 25,000 residents. St. Croix County’s August rate was estimated at 3.8%, which is higher than July’s final rate of 3.2% and June’s final rate of 3.5%.
EDC Proclaims September 28 as Craft Brewing Day
St. Croix Economic Development Corporation (EDC) proclaims Thursday, September 28th as Craft Brewing Day in St. Croix County. This is an annual celebration in recognition of a small but growing business sector in the county. The first craft brewing day was held in September 2019 and survived the global pandemic of COVID in 2020-2021.
Recording of Bakke Norman Panelists
St. Croix EDC hosted attorneys from Bakke Norman on Monday, August 28th via Zoom® for short presentations packed with expert advice for your business. This article provides a link to the recording.
St. Croix EDC Hosts Conversation with Scott Hodek and Deb Nichols
St. Croix EDC will host Scott Hodek and Deb Nichols for a lunch conversation on Wednesday, September 20th at Northwood Technical College, 1019 South Knowles Avenue, New Richmond, Wisconsin. The event is free, but registration is required.
July 2023 Unemployment
On August 23rd, the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) announced the preliminary July 2023 unemployment rates for Wisconsin’s 72 counties and the 35 cities with populations greater than 25,000 residents. St. Croix County’s July rate was estimated at 3.2%…
St. Croix EDC Hosts Bakke Norman Panelists on August 28th
St. Croix EDC will host attorneys from Bakke Norman starting at 9:30 a.m. on Monday, August 28th via Zoom® for short presentations packed with expert advice for your business.
June 2023 Unemployment
On July 26th, the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) announced the preliminary June 2023 unemployment rates for Wisconsin’s 72 counties and the 35 cities with populations greater than 25,000 residents. St. Croix County’s June rate was estimated at 3.5%…
Recording of Legislative Wrap Up
The July 20th Legislative wrap up conversation with Michael Welsch was recorded. You can listen to it here.
St. Croix EDC Hosts Bakke Norman Panelists on August 28th
Save the date: St. Croix EDC will host attorneys from Bakke Norman starting at 9:30 a.m. on Monday, August 28th via Zoom® for short presentations packed with expert advice for your business.
Legislative Wrap-Up Conversation with WEDA’s Michael Welsh
On Thursday, July 20th, St. Croix EDC will host Michael Welsh for a 45-minute zoom® conversation on the latest legislative session in Madison.
May 2023 Unemployment Rate is 2.8%
On June 21st, the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) announced the preliminary May 2023 unemployment rates for Wisconsin’s 72 counties and the 35 cities with populations greater than 25,000 residents. St. Croix County’s May rate was estimated at 2.8%,
Traveler Spending 2022
Traveler spending in St. Croix County increased from $113.3 million in 2021 to an estimated $127.8 million in 2022 (a +12.8% increase) according to a June 6th economic analysis released by the Wisconsin Department of Tourism.
Networking and 30th Anniversary Celebration
Join us for a networking event to celebrate the 30th Anniversary of St. Croix EDC!
April Unemployment at 2.9%
On May 24th, the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) announced the preliminary April 2023 unemployment rates for Wisconsin’s 72 counties and the 35 cities with populations greater than 25,000 residents. St. Croix County’s April rate was estimated at 2.9%, which is ….
2023-24 Directors and Officers Elected at EDC Annual Meeting
St. Croix Economic Development Corporation (EDC) held its Annual Meeting on Tuesday, May 9th. A slate of officers for 2023-2024 and three new board members were elected, along with the re-election of two directors.
Small Business Week 2023 Includes EDC Visits
St. Croix EDC’s staff, business retention committee, and community representatives made several stops around the county during Small Business Week 2023.
March Unemployment Rate is 3.4%
On April 26th, the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) announced the preliminary March 2023 unemployment rates for Wisconsin’s 72 counties and the 35 cities with populations greater than 25,000 residents. St. Croix County’s March rate was estimated at 3.4%, which is lower than February’s final rate of 3.8% but higher than January’s final rate of 3.3%. One year ago, the county’s unemployment rate was estimated at 3.6%.
County, EDC Recognize National Small Business Week 2023
St. Croix County Board Chair Bob Long and St. Croix EDC President Aaron Sundeen teamed up earlier this month on a joint proclamation recognizing National Small Business Week 2023, April 30-May 6.
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