North Central Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission
Providing Economic Development, Geographic Information Systems, Intergovernmental Cooperation, Land Use Planning and Transportation Assistance since 1973
An assessment of economic development activities of the Marathon County urbanized communities. These municipalities are the Village of Kronenwetter, the Village of Marathon City, the Town of Rib Mountain, the Village of Rothschild, the City of Schofield, the City of Wausau, and the Village of Weston.
An assessment of economic development activities of the North Central Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission over the last decade and the past year. The report’s seven sections describe the CEDS Committee, Past Year’s Activities, the Physical Region, Changes in the Region’s Population, changes in the Region’s Economy, a Regional Development Strategy, and an Economic Development Work Plan. Also included is a list of potential public works projects. This CEDS process maintains the Region’s eligibility as an Economic Development District (EDD) with the U.S. Economic Development Administration. The District consists of ten counties. These counties are Adams, Forest, Juneau, Langlade, Lincoln, Marathon, Oneida, Portage, Vilas, and Wood. However, Portage, and Wood Counties do not fully participate in the EDD – only some local communities with these two Counties participate.
County leaders are aware of the need for a strategic comprehensive plan addressing economic development. The purpose of this chapter is to provide the economic context by presenting an economic history of the county and an overview of previous planning processes on the local, regional, and state levels.
An assessment of economic development activities of the North Central Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission over the last decade and the past year. The report’s seven sections describe the CEDS Committee, Past Year’s Activities, the Physical Region, Changes in the Region’s Population, changes in the Region’s Economy, a Regional Development Strategy, and an Economic Development Work Plan. Also included is a list of potential public works projects. This CEDS process maintains the Region’s eligibility as an Economic Development District (EDD) with the U.S. Economic Development Administration. The District consists of ten counties. These counties are Adams, Forest, Juneau, Langlade, Lincoln, Marathon, Oneida, Portage, Vilas, and Wood. However, Portage, and Wood Counties do not fully participate in the EDD – only some local communities with these two Counties participate.
The Economic Development Assessment Report is one of four reports prepared as part of the overall Regional Livability Plan effort undertaken by the North Central Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission. Each of the Assessment Reports focuses on the foundational topics of Housing, Economic Development, Transportation and Land Use. These four reports along with demographic data will form the basis for the overall Regional Livability Plan in North Central
Wisconsin.
This Assessment Report examines economic development on a regional scale. The business and employment mix, in part, defines the Region. Economic Development is an important component of any planning effort, be it at the local or regional level. Economic Development is a crucial component of livability and impacted by the housing, transportation, and land use of the Region. In addition to explaining the current population, education, and employment
conditions in the Region, this report will also observe projections for the future. Further, this report will study the Region’s economic strengths and weaknesses in the context of industry trends and emerging industry clusters.
An assessment of economic development activities of the North Central Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission over the last decade and the past year. The report’s seven sections describe the CEDS Committee, Past Year’s Activities, the Physical Region, Changes in the Region’s Population, changes in the Region’s Economy, a Regional Development Strategy, and an Economic Development Work Plan. Also included is a list of potential public works projects. This CEDS process maintains the Region’s eligibility as an Economic Development District (EDD) with the U.S. Economic Development Administration. The District consists of ten counties. These counties are Adams, Forest, Juneau, Langlade, Lincoln, Marathon, Oneida, Portage, Vilas, and Wood. However, Portage, and Wood Counties do not fully participate in the EDD – only some local communities with these two Counties participate.
The Niijii Community is defined by the people who live and work there; the houses and businesses; the parks and cultural features. There are three tribes affiliated with the NiiJii Enterprise Community; they are the Lac du Flambeau Band of Lake Superior Chippewa, the Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin and Sokaogon Chippewa Community (aka Mole Lake Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians), see MAP 1. The comprehensive plan provides guidance to the NiiJii Enterprise Community when making future decisions on key community elements. How a community changes, how that change is perceived and how change is managed are the subjects of community comprehensive planning. The plan will provide goals, objectives and policies to successfully grow and advance the communities in five key elements: Population and Housing; Economic Development; Utilities and Transportation; Agriculture, Natural Resources and Cultural; and Land Use. Goals and objectives include key livability principles ensuring future growth that accommodates community member’s needs and desires ultimately working towards a better more sustainable life for the NiiJii Enterprise Community.
The Town of Argonne was founded in 1887 when the Soo Line railroad built a depot. Today, the community has a population of just over 500 people. The center of the community is located at the intersection of State Highway 32 and 55. The community’s town hall, fire department, post office, community building and major business area is located within blocks of the intersection. The rail line is no longer active.
An assessment of economic development activities of the North Central Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission over the last decade and the past year. The report’s seven sections describe the CEDS Committee, Past Year’s Activities, the Physical Region, Changes in the Region’s Population, Changes in the Region’s Economy, a Regional Development Strategy, and an Economic Development Work Plan. Also included is a list of potential public works projects.
The North Central Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission (NCWRPC) is designated as an Economic Development District (EDD) by the U. S. Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administration (EDA). Current members of the EDD are Adams, Forest, Juneau, Langlade, Lincoln, Marathon, Oneida, and Vilas Counties, as well as parts of Portage and Wood Counties. The EDA provides Financial assistance to designated districts in part, for the purpose of developing a Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS), the Region’s economic roadmap to diversify and strengthen the regional economy
