The Greater Menomonie Development Corporation (GMDC)
Creating and supporting a business and industry climate that fosters responsible economic growth within the City of Menomonie while supporting regional economic activity.
Creating and supporting a business and industry climate that fosters responsible economic growth within the City of Menomonie while supporting regional economic activity.
The Greater Menomonie Development Corporation (GMDC) celebrates Economic Development Week (EDW) starting May 8th. Economic development in Central Wisconsin has been thriving, and EDW is the perfect time to show off the fantastic achievements of the Greater Menomonie Development Corp. Economic Development Celebrates Greater Menomonie, Wisconsin’s Success Created by the International Economic Development Council in 2016, EDW helps increase awareness about local economic development programs. Whether the program produces job opportunities or improves a community’s overall quality of life — it is essential to regional growth. The GMDC provides companies expanding in the greater Menomonie region with the expertise to support their growth. Coordinated site selection, financing, and site planning and permitting. Connection with the educational and technology resources that will help you grow. Introduction to local, state, and federal leaders who may offer guidance or assistance with your expansion or relocation into the greater Menomonie area. “Economic development involves not only attracting new businesses but also supporting existing businesses as well as creating a supportive environment where they can grow,” said Senior Planner Josh Miller. “Economic development touches nearly every facet of a community from business development to housing and childcare and is a vital part of the health of a community.” EDW offers an opportunity to celebrate the efforts of economic developers and the local leaders who work around the clock to boost the local economy and improve the quality of life of the community they serve. The GMDC works to provide assistance and resources to local entrepreneurs, small businesses, large corporations, and international companies. GMDC’s efforts support local companies’ retention, expansion, promotion, and regional workforce development. The GMDC IS Here For You To Grow Your Business The GMDC’s mission is to create and support a business and industry climate that fosters responsible economic growth in the City of Menomonie while supporting regional economic activity. GMDC staff leverage their extensive experience working with local, national, and international businesses to provide services and resources to create a thriving community. Partnering with the GMDC offers companies excellent location benefits, a strong workforce, and quality incentives while having community support for your business. Creating new business opportunities involves working with experienced economic developers who prioritize speed-to-market. The GMDC prides itself on its ability to help local, national, and international businesses expand and grow their business in Central Wisconsin. Contact the GMDC to learn more about the resources available and the many ways we can help.
Read MoreThe Greater Menomonie, Wis., area is home to manufacturing companies producing goods using the latest technologies and raw materials. We at the Greater Menomonie Development Corporation celebrate these companies’ employment opportunities and innovations that grow our economy.Manufacturing companies in Menomonie are helping break the perception that their jobs are monotonous tasks completed in dirty, dark, and dangerous environments. Today, modern manufacturing is anything but that, involving the latest technologies to create unique products, requiring innovative thinkers skilled at problem-solving.3M is a Leader in the Greater Menomonie Area3M is a global manufacturer operating in more than 70 countries around the world. Manufacturing is at the core of their operations in delivering for our customers and communities, and is one of the largest employers in Menomonie. Products made at the Menomonie site support nearly every business division at 3M, making it one of the most product-diverse facilities in the company. Developing products from concept to market requires collaboration across their manufacturing supply chain, and Menomonie is a key part of the 3M story.3M’s facility will celebrate 50 years in the Menomonie community in 2024. “During that time, we’ve had the benefit of the area’s skilled workforce making a difference in the delivery of our products to our global customers and helping write the 3M story,” said Janice Neitzel, site director for 3M’s facility in Menomonie. “Being in a community this long also gives us a chance to develop deep-rooted relationships with organizations looking to enhance the lives of others in the region. When we have opportunities to give back, we are a better company with a more engaged workforce.”3M’s Investment in the Menomonie Community“As one of the largest employers in the area, we want to be good neighbors and make a positive impact on the community where we live and work while applying science in collaborative ways to improve lives each day,” said Britt Nordquist, human resources manager for the Menomonie site.Locally, engagement with organizations like Junior Achievement, Chippewa Valley Technical College, The United Way, Boys & Girls Club, and environmental conservation groups — to name a few — reflects 3M’s corporate values of how they connect with communities and leverage their resources for good.Whether those connections involve volunteer hours, funding opportunities through 3MGives — the social investment arm of 3M — or donations of their diverse products, 3M is committed to developing relationships for the future.3M is Helping Growing Manufacturing Talent in the Surrounding AreaThe future of manufacturing at 3M relies on a robust talent pipeline to develop the next generation of team members. The company invests in a wide range of STEM and skilled trade environments, including their goal of creating five million unique experiences for underrepresented individuals by the end of 2025.3M’s Menomonie site is also engaged in the 3M Manufacturing and Academic Partnerships (MAPS) program, which connects students to careers in manufacturing through grants that support a robust mechatronics curriculum while providing hands-on education for students and access to 3M employees as guest educators. The program began in communities surrounding 3M facilities in the U.S. and has since expanded internationally.Wisconsin is a State for Manufacturing Growth Manufacturing’s importance in Menomonie and throughout Wisconsin comes from its stability and growth, ultimately creating jobs and economic opportunities for local communities. Manufacturing contributes over $65.7 billion to the Gross State Product annually, according to the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM). Other significant data includes:$26.3 billion in exported manufacturing goods.Over 8,000 Wisconsin manufacturers employ 483,500 people Average annual compensation of $84,475.Manufacturing in the Greater Menomonie Area and Dunn County is AcceleratingMany manufacturers have realized success due to the favorable economic environment in Dunn County, Wisconsin. These manufacturers are leaders in combining the latest technology and good workplace practices to produce high-quality products and consistently innovate to progress their industries.The Greater Menomonie Development Corporation understands the vital importance manufacturing has in the Menomonie, Wisconsin, area. Contact us today to learn more about manufacturing opportunities!"Photo courtesy of 3M"
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What could health care of the future look like? It could look exactly like a program called Mayo Clinic Advanced Care at Home — hospital-quality care in your home — that already is offered at select locations across Mayo Clinic.Just like it sounds, ACH gives certain types of patients the option to remain at home — using 21st century technology for virtual care and home visits to stay in touch with providers around the clock — rather than be admitted to a brick-and-mortar hospital.Whether or not ACH and the growing hospital-at-home movement blossoms into the health care model of the future throughout the Mayo system and across the nation will take more time and more work. A piece of that work is being done by two University of Wisconsin-Stout sociology professors, Nels Paulson and Jeffrey Sweat, in collaboration with Mayo Clinic.Read the full article here.
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A center at UW-Stout will help equip and empower students with financial knowledge to create a successful and sustainable future for themselves.The newly opened Financial Wellness and Literacy Center on campus works with students on various financial topics, focusing on paying for college, budgeting, scholarships and financial aid resources with real-life perspectives from volunteer mentors, financial professionals and industry experts. Also, hands-on learning experiences will show students they can improve the conditions of their lives.The center’s programs are available to all students at no cost. It is part of UW-Stout’s STRONG program, Strategic Technology, Retention and Organizational Networks and Guidance, which seeks to holistically support students beyond the classroom to enhance their academic success.Read the full article here.
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