Workforce
When Being Small Is a Big Advantage
1 Jul 2023
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If you want to gain a competitive edge in the race to hire talent, you may want to consider doing what many American workers have already done: Move out of the big city.
What many thought was just a blip during the COVID-19 pandemic — people fleeing big cities for the open space of suburbs, exurbs and rural small towns — has turned into a long-term trend.
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Wisconsin is seeing more rural population growth than most other Midwest states, particularly in areas where tourism plays a big role in the local economy.
That’s according to the latest Wisconsin Policy Forum report, which shows the state’s rural population grew 5.1 percent between 2000 and 2022. That’s the...

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today that USDA is making investments to increase independent meat and poultry processing capacity, expand market opportunities for farmers and support a growing workforce in rural areas. The announcement comes on the heels of President Biden delivering a major address on...

When you live in Wisconsin, it’s easy to take our incredible natural resources for granted. We have clean water, healthy forests, and spectacular trails throughout the entire state. These natural resources are more than just beautiful to look at. They provide unmatched opportunities for agriculture, forestry, and tourism that are...