The 7 Rivers Alliance hosted a Workforce Summit on May 23 in La Crosse to help employers find workers. . More than 15 credible speakers from multiple areas of employment shared their experiences and answered questions that helped businesses worker shortage gaps. . The summit will included […]
7 Rivers Alliance Annual Report
2017 Annual Report . 2017 was filled with tremendous accomplishments from the 7 Rivers Alliance. We developed a comprehensive Workforce Innovation for Strong Economy (WISE) Plan that focuses on recruitment, preparation, and retention of this area’s workforce. In order to fund the […]
Register for Foxconn information session April 17 in La Crosse
A regional information session for businesses interested in bidding on work for Foxconn’s Industrial Construction Work at Wisconn Valley Science & Technology Park will be held Tuesday, April 17 in La Crosse. The session will be from 2 to 4 p.m. in […]
Join Wisconsin’s Supply Chain Marketplace
Wisconsin Supply Chain Marketplace directory provides companies with a convenient avenue to find Wisconsin suppliers in a simple to use system that delivers results and supplier solutions. Similarly, the Marketplace offers suppliers a dynamic platform to get their information out to a […]
The Need To Get WISE On Workforce Development
The 7 Rivers Region must work together to address the challenges of our workforce, writes Chris Hardie, CEO of the 7 Rivers Alliance, in this op-ed published in the La Crosse Tribune. The Workforce Innovation for a Stronger Economy — the WISE […]
Register for 7 Rivers Inspire
Join the workforce solution to helping students launch careers! The 7 Rivers Alliance, in partnership with the WEDC, Western Wisconsin Workforce Board, TUMMA and CESA #4, has launched an online career planning tool for students in Jackson County. In 2018, this […]
Discover the state of our region!
The 7 Rivers Alliance State of the Region included a line up of knowledgeable speakers beginning with 7 Rivers Board President Michael Richards, Regional Economist Mark Schults and Bill Brockmiller, 7 Rivers Alliance CEO Chris Hardie, Regional EDA Director Jeanette Tamayo, the […]
Rising Stars under 40 honored
Two dozen of the 7 Rivers Region’s Rising Stars under 40 were honored at reception and with a special section in the River Valley Media Group. It’s the second annual tribute to young leaders who make a difference in the 7 Rivers […]
Three new members join 7 Rivers Alliance board
Three regional residents have been named to the 7 Rivers Alliance board of directors. Robert Halfmann, human resources manager for ZF TRW in Winona and Galesville; Mary Eiler Radl, key account manager for Alliant Energy in Tomah and Robert Stanford, president of […]
What does it mean to be an economically resilient community?
What does it mean to be an economically resilient community? Join the Sustainability Institute to learn how our 7 Rivers Region can strive to uphold workforce goals during inevitable economic challenges ahead. . When: Thursday, November 9th Time: 8am-12:30pm Where: Lunda Center at […]