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News Spotlight: 26th Industry Appreciation

Please join us for LADCO'S 26th Annual Industry Appreciation Event! On October 5, 2023, we will host Tom Larson, Executive Vice President at Wisconsin's Realtors Association, to discuss Wisconsin's hot real estate market. Click here for more information and to register for the event--we can't wait to see you all!

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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

Live Better for Less

Cost of Living

According to Sperling’s Best Places, with the number 100 representing the national average, La Crosse scored 84.4 for overall cost of living, meaning the cost to live in La Crosse is substantially less expensive than the national average. 

Key Investors within the Coulee Region

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Reports

Important information on
La Crosse area development

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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

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Tim

Kabat

Executive Director

 

tim@ladcolax.com

(608) 784-5488 ext. 1

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Alora Fitzgerald

Administrative Assistant

 

alora@ladcolax.com

(608) 782-5488 ext. 2

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Bailey

Johnson

Economic Development Intern

 

bailey@ladcolax.com

(608) 782-5488 ext. 1

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