WOOD COUNTY: AT THE CENTER OF INSPIRATION AND INNOVATION
Wood County, Wisconsin is home to an incredible cross-section of business and industry. As one of the major cranberry-producing centers of the U.S., agriculture makes its mark on the region, but so does technology. The area’s internet is supported by gigabit-speed redundant broadband, helping residents work from home or remotely with great upload speeds. And, in their downtime, you’ll catch them outdoors.
Like much of central Wisconsin, Wood County offers boundless fishing, hiking and open spaces. What’s more, the county stands on more than 1,700 acres of tumbling sand dunes, which has proven to be the ideal foundation for a number of challenging golf courses that have the feel of America’s most popular seaside links courses. For example, the Sand Valley Golf Resort is situated on more than 1,700 acres that inspire coastal energy.
Working in Wood County provides the same variety its outdoor amenities do because it is the home of innovative companies in industries such as metals-based manufacturing, health care, web-based platforms and IT, life sciences and food and dairy production.
BUSINESS IN WOOD COUNTY
Innovation and the development of new businesses and technology is supported by resources such as the Tribune Building makerspace and powered by K-12 and post-secondary education providers who use programs such as the Tech Youth Apprenticeship to prepare the next generation of forward-thinking workers.
If you need to head out for a while, you’ll appreciate the two airports, which accommodate most corporate jets and have instrument procedures. Alexander Field (KISW) has a 5,500-foot runway, while Marshfield Municipal’s (KMFI) runway is just over 5,000 feet. But with so many resources and such an innovative workforce, we’re certain you’ll want to stick around Wood County.
WOOD COUNTY AT A GLANCE
Population: 73,107 | Labor Force: 34,185
EXPLORE CENTRAL WISCONSIN
MAKE A SPLASH
Home of the Waterpark Capital of The World, The Wisconsin Dells.
WORLD VIEW
Amtrak’s line, The Empire Builder, stops daily in Wisconsin Dells, making a trip to Glacier National Park or the California coast only a ticket away.
ROCK ON
Home to natural sights such as caves and rock formations, rivers, lakes, Rabbit Rock Park and Castle Rock.
The Trout Fishing Capital of the world is situated on the Prairie River.
FIND YOUR PATH
22 miles of cross-country skiing trails, 315 miles of maintained snowmobile trails and 200 miles of ATV trails.
MAKE HISTORY
Historic buildings including city hall, the post office and Sawmill Brewing Company’s renovated 1940s Department of Natural Resources building.
BUNDLE FOR ADVENTURE
An abundance of ice skating, hockey and skiing and home of Granite Peak Ski Resort.
MILKIN’ IT
The largest segment of Wisconsin’s dairy industry. You’ll find traditional dairy breakfasts where communities gather on local farms.
GO HALFWAY
The center of the Northern Western Hemisphere, the point exactly halfway between the North Pole and Equator.
Home to the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, a campus hosting nearly 10,000 students and the Pointers athletic teams.
FUN FACTS
WWSP, is the longest-run student radio station in the Midwest is home to the world’s largest trivia contest.
PINT-SIZED ENTERTAINMENT
Home to multiple breweries with national distribution including Point, O’So and Central Waters.