Re:PIERCE County Dialogue - Assets

 UWRF Comprehensive Study
 New Program Development (targeted at adult learners, assessment center, decision resource center, survey research)
 CVTC
 K-12
 Well educated population base
 Quality of life
 Work ethic
 Older workers
 Acceptance of life-long learning
 High ranking for relocation
 Transportation infrastructure
 International airport
 Proximity to Twin Cities
 Chippewa Valley Technical College – River Falls
 Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College
 University of Wisconsin – River Falls
 Business technical assistance and services
 Alternative School
 Career Services
 Regional Development Institute
 K-12 School System
 Pierce County Job Center – Ellsworth
 Economic Development Organizations
 Pierce County
 City of River Falls
 Local Municipal Economic Development Initiatives
 Local Chambers of Commerce
 Public Library System
 Internet technology
 Use in public schools
 Availability in public libraries
 Use by local businesses (employer and agency websites)
 Well educated workforce
 Main Street 2000 Initiative
 Local businesses combining resources in the area of recruitment and hiring
 Business/Education Partnerships with schools (internships, School-To-Work)
 St. Croix Valley Employer Association
 Emergency services in the community which are responsive to the needs of both businesses and the community at large
 High quality of life (education, health care, recreation, location)