Pierce
County Overview
Pierce County, in the scenic lower St. Croix and
Mississippi River Valleys offers the best of both rural and metropolitan
lifestyles. Home to UW-River Falls and Chippewa Valley Technical
College, the county offers an ideal mix of agricultural, industrial and
residential lands including 6 industrial parks. Let
us show you how to escape to Wisconsin and Pierce County with its superior work ethic,
business climate, lifestyle and natural beauty with excellent access to the Twin City Metro Area.
Pierce County enjoys a superior business tax climate compared to the Twin Cities.
40,000 people reside in the County, an increase of 12.3% from 1990 with growth anticipated
at a 9.5% rate over the next 15 years.
Regional Workforce
The workforce has a wide range of production, office, and technical skills.
The rural character of the area provides a moderating force for prevailing wage rates and
a strong work ethic in the population.
Excellent Education System Available
Chippewa
Valley Technical College - River Falls
University of Wisconsin - River Falls
7 public technical colleges within 30 minutes
University of Wisconsin - Stout - 30
minutes
University of Minnesota
- Twin Cities - 30 Minutes
Excellent Education for Area
Residents
Six local school districts produce well-prepared graduates with test
scores, graduation rates and post-secondary entry rates all exceeding state and national
averages.
Employment
Health & Medical System
Industrial Park Sites
Maps
Property Values
Retail Trade
Taxes & Operating Costs
Training & Educational Systems Transportation System
Workforce & Population
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Employment
Health & Medical System
Industrial Park Sites
Maps
Property Values
Retail Trade
Taxes & Operating Costs
Training & Educational Systems Transportation System
Workforce & Population
Pierce County EDC
410 S. Third St. - UWRF RDI Building River Falls, WI 54022
Phone: (715) 425-3881
Fax: (715) 425-4479
E-mail: info@pcedc.com |