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 Momentum West is a Regional Economic Development Organization composed of ten counties: Barron, Chippewa, Clark, Dunn, Eau Claire, Pepin, Pierce, Polk, Rusk, and St. Croix.
All the reasons for living, working and playing in West Central Wisconsin have come together right here for your benefit. This resource-rich website, brought to you by Momentum West, is designed to be your gateway to a world of valuable information in this beautiful area.
You’ll learn about the top-rated education systems, financial business incentives, affordable housing, culture and music festivals, business parks, workforce training programs, national sporting events and even see what’s new in advanced technologies like micro and nanotechnology.
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Business leaders in West Central Wisconsin will learn how they can benefit from the recommendations of the UW System's "Research to Jobs Task Force" at a luncheon forum in Menomonie on August 19, 2010. Entitled "Research to Jobs - Applying Research to Advanced Innovation and Growth", this event is one of Momentum West's regional seminars held in partnership with the Wisconsin Innovation Network (WIN) Western Wisconsin Chapter.
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When CNNMoney.com ranked 100 small cities as the best places to live, it was nice to see a city in the Momentum West region among them - Eau Claire. Eau Claire was listed as 69th based on affordable housing, income and quality of life.
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According to recent Manpower statistics, "80% of employers are anticipating less than 5% voluntary turnover as the economy improves. However, 60% of employees said they are planning to leave their employer in 2010 if the economy improves." This startling statistic was addressed at the Roundtable Discussion held on June 24, 2010 in Eau Claire, WI.
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Marc Harding, Chair of the Momentum West Board of Directors, is pleased to announce Noel Eggebraaten as the organization's President.
Eggebraaten comes to Momentum West as a seasoned executive with a demonstrated record in growing and developing businesses, communities and non-profit organizations. He has worked with organizations improving their performance while balancing the interests of customers and all shareholders.
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They may not agree on which route should be chosen for the planned Madison-St. Paul High Speed Rail Line, but business groups advocating for the Eau Claire and La Crosse routes say they support continued state investment in passenger rail. This includes completion of the planned Milwaukee to Madison line, as well as increased frequency on current routes and additional local corridor opportunities.
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