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About Us

The La Crosse Area Development Corporation (LADCO) is a private, nonprofit organization that leads the development and diversification of the La Crosse County regional economy through the location and expansion of quality employers and job producing investments, including foreign direct investment, increasing exporting and finding real estate solutions. 

The La Crosse Area Development Corporation (LADCO) is a private, nonprofit organization that leads the development and diversification of the La Crosse County regional economy through the location and expansion of quality employers and job producing investments, including foreign direct investment, increasing exporting and finding real estate solutions. 

Regional Values

La Crosse is home to abundant local talent and some of the best primary and secondary education in the Midwest.

Connections

The La Crosse Area is conveniently located between major Midwest Metropolitan hubs.

Cost of Living

The cost of living in La Crosse is substantially less expensive than the national average.

Talent Retention

Greater La Crosse Area produces over 6,000 Associate and Bachelor degrees per year.

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Mission Statement 

“The purpose of the corporation shall be to actively facilitate and promote economic development and business retention in the Greater La Crosse Area.  This shall be accomplished by focusing on the “triad of development:”  the attraction of industry, the retention of business and industry, and co-management of the Coulee Region Business Center.” 

The Power of Proximity

The Power
of Proximity

Connections

The La Crosse Area is conveniently located between major Midwest Metropolitan hubs. With Minneapolis/St.Paul being two hours away, Milwaukee three hours away, and Chicago & Des Moines being four hours away, you’re never further than a half day’s travel from any of these major economic destinations. All of these hubs being connected via interstate. The region is also served by BNSF, CN, and CP railways, and the La Crosse Regional Airport, which features daily flights to Minneapolis, Chicago and Detroit via Delta and American Airlines.

Driving Times

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 Retention

Between Winona, MN & La Crosse, WI, The Greater La Crosse Area 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 89.4 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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La Crosse Area Development Corporation

Address: 601 7th St N • La Crosse, WI 54601

Phone: (608) 784-5488 • Monday – Friday, 9 am – 5 pm

Email: office@ladcolax.com

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Tim Kabat

Executive Director

tim@ladcolax.com

(608) 784-5488 ext. 1

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Natasha Link

Program Coordinator

natasha@ladcolax.com

(608) 782-5488 ext. 2

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