Actively promoting economic development and business retention in La Crosse County
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News Spotlight:
Save the Date
Join us on January 13th, 2025, at 11:30 AM in the Radisson Main Ballroom as we celebrate and reflect on a successful 2024! We are excited to announce that Missy Hughes, Secretary of the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC), will be our keynote speaker at LADCO's 2024 Annual Meeting. Secretary Hughes will share valuable insights on key development projects in the La Crosse area and highlight the critical role WEDC plays in supporting these initiatives. Enjoy a plated lunch while we gather for the meeting, followed by our awards ceremony. A special thank you to our generous sponsors—Xcel Energy, La Crosse Regional Airport, Dairyland Power Cooperative, and Mayo Clinic Health System—for their continued support in making this event possible. If you have any questions or need further information, please get in touch with alora@ladcolax.com. We look forward to seeing you there—register below!
The Power
of Proximity
Connections
The La Crosse area is conveniently located between major Midwest metropolitan hubs. With Minneapolis/St. Paul two hours away, Milwaukee three hours away, and Chicago & Des Moines, IA four hours away, you are never further than a half day’s travel from these major destinations. All of these hubs connected via the Interstate system. The region is also served by Amtrak's Empire Builder train, and the La Crosse Regional Airport, which features daily flights to Chicago via American Airlines.
Driving Times
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La Crosse → Minneapolis = 2 hours 30 minutes
La Crosse → Des Moines = 4 hours
La Crosse → Milwaukee = 3 hours
La Crosse → Chicago = 4 hours 20 minutes
Talent
Between Winona, MN & La Crosse, WI, the greater La Crosse region produces more than 6,000 Associate and Bachelor degrees each year. Through partnerships with other community development organizations, LADCO works with the goal of educating the local students about the low cost of living, abundant job opportunities, and the unparalleled quality of life in the Coulee Region.
Competitive and Growing Regional Benefits
Contact Us
La Crosse Area Development Corporation
Address: 601 7th St N • La Crosse, WI 54601
Phone: (608) 784-5488 • Monday – Friday, 9 am – 5 pm
