7 Rivers Alliance is actively focused on growing five business clusters that include Advanced Agriculture, Advanced Manufacturing, Composites, Entrepreneurs and Inventors, and Health. Business clusters are groups of like-minded businesses that interconnect and come together to share knowledge, people, technology or services that contribute to a symbiotic relationship where all parties are enhanced by each other’s presence and contribution.

A company’s newfound success in a cluster most often requires additional suppliers to help perform related tasks that feed the success of both companies and grow the need for additional opportunities from other new companies. These regional business clusters can grow to consortiums of ten to twenty companies and continually contribute expertise and feed each other’s success.

Key business clusters we support

Advanced Agriculture

Businesses who serve as agents or members of food resources and agriculture networks. Members are focused in particular on enhancing the nutrition of food through organic farming and sustainability, as well as ensuring high-quality food growth, preparation and transportation.

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Advanced Manufacturing

Manufacturers who produce and assemble equipment, machinery and metal goods. These businesses help sustain our region through the continual output of goods, large workforce capacity and opportunities for product innovation.

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Composites

Manufacturers who produce goods using composites, which are two or more different materials combined together to create a superior, unique material. Composites can include polymer (reinforced plastic), metal, ceramic and carbon, and they are used to create high-strength, lightweight products like automotive parts, sporting equipment and building materials.

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Health Care

Businesses and organizations devoted to the health and wellness of residents in our region and beyond. Members provide products, services and resources that help sustain and improve human health and decrease the risks of injury and illness.

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Inventors and Entrepreneurs

Groups and individuals who have confronted and managed professional and financial risks to create and sustain new or alternative companies, products and services. The purpose and mission of our region’s inventors and entrepreneurs clubs is to educate inventors and entrepreneurs to develop successful businesses while giving back to new members, entrepreneurs and the betterment of the community.

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Collaborate with us

7 Rivers Alliance encourages collaboration among businesses in our region. There are currently 5 key areas where 7 Rivers Alliance is attempting to foster collaboration:

  1. Advanced agriculture
  2. Health care
  3. Composites
  4. Advanced manufacturing
  5. Entrepreneurs and inventors

To help set the collaborative tone for potential businesses, 7 Rivers Alliance Executive Director Vicki Markussen is offering to help connect area businesses. To be considered for collaboration, submit a written proposal to Vicki detailing your special challenge and what steps you have taken on your own to solve your challenge. If your proposal is selected, Vicki will attempt to connect you with an expert at one of our 7 Rivers Alliance members who will share their experience and expertise.