Wisconsin: Partnerships that work

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1 : Partnerships that work s approach to economic development stresses partnership at various levels, including business associations, public and private educational institutions, state and local government, regional marketing groups and independent, non-profit organizations such as the Technology Council and its programs. These slides show how some of these groups work together to serve.

local government, regional marketing groups and independent, non-profit organizations such as the

2 : 72 counties, many opportunities is made up of 72 counties, with the most populous counties clustered in southeast and south-central, the Fox River Valley, central, the Chippewa Valley in the northwest and in Mississippi River communities near the Minnesota border. Many programs affiliated with the Department of Commerce are delivered by county or among multiple counties.

in the northwest and in Mississippi River communities near the Minnesota border.

3 Technical College Districts The Technical College System is among the nation s best, producing employmentready graduates who bring the latest technical skills and an outstanding work ethic to their jobs. This map shows s 16 technical college districts, which are home to a combined 47 campuses that routinely work with private businesses to meet their workforce needs. Indianhead Chippewa Valley Western Northcentral Southwest Nicolet Area Mid-State Madison Area Blackhawk Fox Valley Moraine Park Northeast Gateway Lakeshore Milwaukee Waukesha Co.

This map shows s 16 technical college districts, which are home to a combined 47 campuses that routinely work with private businesses to

4 University of System 50-mile radius The University of System includes 13 four-year and 13 two-year campuses that produce high-quality graduates, world-class research and economic benefits for their regions. This map shows the location of the 13 four-year campuses, which are near some of the state s largest cities. A rule of thumb: Campus start-ups usually land within 50 miles of home. Superior River Falls Eau Claire Stout La Crosse Platteville Stevens Point Green Bay Oshkosh Madison Milwaukee Whitewater Parkside

This map shows the location of the 13 four-year campuses, which are near some of the state s largest cities.

5 Private Colleges & Universities (offering entrepreneurial emphasis) has 21 private colleges and universities, many of which offer programs tied to business growth and assistance, research and development and entrepreneurship. Those campuses are highlighted on this map. Edgewood College Wis Assn of Ind. Colleges & Universities Beloit College Northland College St. Norbert College Lawrence University Ripon College Concordia University Medical College of Milwaukee School of Engineering Marquette University Carthage College

Those campuses are highlighted on this map. Edgewood College Wis Assn of Ind.

6 Economic Development Regions s regions have different strengths and offer distinct opportunities for companies to grow. This map shows seven regional economic development organizations, most of which have been created in the past five years to work locally while keeping statewide growth goals in mind. Area to be announced Momentum West 7 Rivers Region Centergy Grow North New North Area to be announced Thrive M-7

This map shows seven regional economic development organizations, most of which have been created in

7 Innovation Network chapters The Technology Council is one of several statewide groups that offer specific services to entrepreneurs, investors and others engaged in the high-growth economy. The map shows locations of the Tech Council s Innovation Network chapters. WIN-Western WIN-Lake Superior Region WIN-Madison WIN-Centergy WIN-Northeast WIN-Milwaukee

8 Angel Networks & Funds Lake Superior Angel Network New Richmond Angel Investment Network St. Croix Valley Angel Network Chippewa Valley Angel Network Marshfield Investment Partners, LLC Central Business Angels Origin Investment Group, LLC Undisclosed Group Badger Alumni Capital Network Investment Partners, LLC Kegonsa Capital Fund Phenomenelle Angels DaneVest Tech Fund I Continuum Investment Partners North Woods Angels Capvest Venture Fund In January 2005, when the Angel Network was created under the umbrella of the Tech Council, there were only five active angel networks or funds in. Today, there are 23. This map shows where those early NEW Capital Fund, LP stage investment groups are Golden Angels Network located. Women Angels Silicon Pastures Capital Midwest Fund Successful Entrepreneur Investors Pennies from Heaven

Investment Partners, LLC Kegonsa Capital Fund Phenomenelle Angels DaneVest Tech Fund I Continuum Investment Partners North Woods Angels Capvest Venture Fund In January 2005, when the Angel Network

9 This map shows how s economic development efforts pull together. The preceding slides are NOT inclusive of every effort in the state, but they depict how a mix of representative groups and institutions are collaborating to build a more prosperous. WIN Chapters Technical Colleges Angel Networks & Funds Private Colleges & Universities UW System (50-mile radius) Economic Development

of representative groups and institutions are collaborating to build a more prosperous.

Compare to Other States. Wisconsin 41.1% graduate in 150% time 14.7% graduate in 100% time. THE CHRONICLE OF HIGHER EDUCATION College Completion

Compare to Other States. Wisconsin 41.1% graduate in 150% time 14.7% graduate in 100% time. THE CHRONICLE OF HIGHER EDUCATION College Completion Wisconsin for-profit colleges (2-year) 3 colleges Compare to Other States graduation rates Compare state averages for 2-year private for-profit colleges. Wisconsin 41.1% graduate in 150% time 14.7% graduate