The climate for doing business in the 7 Rivers Alliance region has never been stronger. Our unemployment rate is consistently among the lowest in the nation. There are six institutions of higher learning that consistently contribute to an educated and highly motivated work force. The region is about as geographically centered in the United States as a location could be with outstanding access to all forms of transportation. The natural beauty of the region and the endless recreational opportunities inspire innovation and attract top talent.

Our Members Talk on Regionalism

“The overhead for class one office space compared to other areas around the country is comparatively less.  You can provide your employees with a very good work environment at a competitive price.  It makes doing business here very competitive on a national basis.”
— Don Weber, Logistics Health

“We’ve drawn people from all over the state and all over the nation to work here in the 7 Rivers Region.  Your children are well cared for and it is a safe environment in which to raise your children.  It is a really wonderful place.”
— Louise Hemstead, Organic Valley

“The networking opportunities that the 7 Rivers Alliance has provided have been very beneficial.”
— Jeff Kessler, Allergy Associates

“We feel blessed to live where we live.  We say at Kwik Trip our biggest resource is our people.  If we work on training to make them productive, they will do so.  We have the lowest turnover in our industry.”
— Steve Loehr, Kwik Trip

“We have a really good work force pool, they’re loyal and hardworking.  Most of my workforce has been with me for a long time.  It is a career choice.  The Midwestern work force is second to none in the world.”
— Mike Cichanowski, Wenonah Canoe

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