Our Region
The Southwest Wisconsin Workforce Development Board (SWWDB) serves Grant, Green, Iowa, Lafayette, Rock and Richland counties.
As of 2007 (city-data.com), the total population of the six counties was approximately 301,664 residents. The six-county region is home to employers and industries that are as diverse as the area’s topography.
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From the population hubs that have long been known as manufacturing centers to our agriculture-rich communities, the SWWDB area is also home to thriving and growing industries such as health care, food processing, finance, insurance, logistics, and warehousing.
WDA #11 2009 Economic Base - JOBS |
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| The above graph illustrates the top 12 industries comprising the economic job base for the SWWDB area. The largest industry contributing to the economic base remains manufacturing at 28.42% of the pie. (Use key at left for identification of industry.) |
WDA #11 2009 Economic Base - EARNINGS |
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| The above graph depicts the corresponding industry earnings for the SWWDB area's economic base. (Use key at left for identification of industry.) |
| Source: Economic Modeling Specialists, Inc. - www.economicmodeling.com |
| County Snapshots (PDFs by Wisconsin DWD) |
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