IN A STATE OF WELL BEING
Comprehensive, quality health care is what makes Wisconsin home to some of the healthiest cities in America. With superior health care right around the corner, our residents enjoy the freedom to spend more time doing what they want—paving the way for a healthier and happier life.
Our nationally-ranked health care system is a result of our deep experience in science and health care innovation. We’ve been pioneers in the medical field ever since we led the way in bone marrow transplants and antibiotic resistance, and we remain on the cutting edge of medical improvements to this day.
HEALTH CARE RANKINGS
In Wisconsin®, we stay healthy and prevent illness through healthy living, comprehensive care and innovative medical developments—and we have the rankings to prove it.
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IN OVERALL HEALTH CARE QUALITYBEST
CRITICAL ACCESS HOSPITALS#1
CHILD WELLNESS VISITS
WEDC now accepting applications for Certified In Wisconsin Program
WEDC is now accepting applications for its Certified In Wisconsin® Program, which designates industrial parcels of 20 acres or more as being “development ready.” Read More
WISCONSIN NEWS
From the latest announcements and economic developments to behind-the-scenes insight into the best state in the Midwest, find complete coverage of all things Wisconsin here.
Wisconsin ranks third in winning health and life science business grants
Wisconsin’s early-stage health and life science firms and the Center for Technology Commercialization (CTC) received national attention for the state’s success over the past decade in landing competitive federal grants. Read More
$190 million Promega expansion receives WEDC support
WEDC has announcedt is providing Promega, a global life science company, with up to $1.5 million in tax credits over three years to support the construction of a new research and development facility at the company’s Fitchburg campus—a $190 million project expected to create 100 jobs. Read More
Watertown business wins Main Street Makeover Contest
Anthony’s 511 barbershop in downtown Watertown has been named the winner in WEDC’s annual Main Street Makeover Contest. Read More
HAVE A LOOK IN WISCONSIN®
Charming small-town living with close proximity to major metro areas
Education, culture-rich communities and $1 billion in yearly research
Lake Michigan, old world charm and craft beer and Wisconsin’s largest city
Scenic landscape, high qualify of life and an abundance of recreational activities
Extraordinary quality of life, outdoor recreation and business-friendly communities
Impactful careers, family living and recreational opportunities galore
Recreational playgrounds, safe neighborhoods and a small-town feel
Recreational playgrounds, safe neighborhoods and a small-town feel
HAVE A LOOK IN WISCONSIN®
One thing Wisconsin’s regions all have in common is how unique they are. Every community in Wisconsin holds its own individual charm and characteristics, making our state one of the best options for fulfilling your personal and career goals.
From the natural playground of our forests and lakes to the vibrant communities hosting world-renowned festivals and farmers markets, Wisconsin balances enriching experiences with the essentials of a superior education and high-quality healthcare. Regardless of what you’re looking for, one of our safe, diverse neighborhoods is a good place to start being more you.
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WISCONSIN STORIES
Our residents are some of the happiest and most ambitious people in the nation—but don’t just take our word for it. Take theirs.
“I think the best part of living and doing business in Wisconsin really is the people. Everyone is so nice. I’ve heard people say there’s something in the water. I don’t think’s that’s quite right … I really just think there’s something in the beer.”
“We came here for the beautiful countryside, we came here for the schooling options, the access to amazing food. It’s really been a great place to start a family and start this business.”
“Not all of the owners are from Park Falls specifically, but choose to live in this state because they find a quality of life that [they] haven’t found elsewhere.”
“If this (game development with his current company) is going to happen – it needs to happen in Wisconsin. The state has a strong engineering background and strong education background, but also a strong artistic background. Wisconsin brings the best of these unique backgrounds together.”
“Wisconsin is the best state for us. The balance of network support, the economics and the opportunity for social and culture. Wisconsin is ideal for anyone’s success.”
“Living in Austin (Texas) was getting to be too expensive. There are a lot of opportunities in Wausau with major companies. We took promotions when we moved here. And the commute times are shorter so I get more time with my family.”
“Wisconsin is great for it. The cost of living is amazing, the people are amazing, you have access to so many things. You don’t need to live in a Chicago, San Francisco, New York … they are great cities, but if you can get all those amenities here, at a much lower cost, why wouldn’t you?”
“There is a sense of belonging that I feel in Eau Claire that I don’t think I would feel if I was living in a different city.”
“Choosing Wisconsin was a perfect fit for our company and part of it was the people that live in the great state of Wisconsin.”