Economic Studies
Northeast Wisconsin Economic Opportunity Study
This is the final strategy report from the study. Officially "Phase III" of the project, the 87-page report, produced by NorthStar Economics, Inc. of Madison, describes five key strategies and 98 action steps for creating a successful, knowledge-based economy in the region. To access this study, click here.
Fox Cities Quality of Life Study
L.I.F.E. (Leading Indicators For Excellence) in the Fox Cities presents an overview of the socio-economic conditions of the Fox Cities region and the overall direction in which it is headed. To access this study's website, click here.
Bridge to the New Economy: A Cluster-Based Strategy of the Fox Cities Economic Development Partnership
Bridge to the New Economy: A Cluster-Based Strategy of the Fox Cities Economic Development Partnership was developed by the Fox Cities Economic Development Partnership based on the recommendations of the three studies previous studies ("The Economic Structure of the Fox Valley: A Study of Economic Opportunity," "Northeast Wisconsin Economic Opportunity Study," and the "Fox Cities/Oshkosh Regional Business Park Strategy – Phase 1 Report"). The Cluster-Based Strategy was developed through a series of workshops facilitated by Martenson & Eisele, Inc. beginning in February 2006 and concluding in August 2006. In addition, the FCEDP held a Focus Group facilitated by Matousek & Associates. To download the strategy, click here.
Reports and Statistics
U.S. Census Bureau-American Fact Finder
The U.S. Census Bureau information on the Decennial Census, taken every 10 years to collect information about the people and housing of the United States can be found at by clicking here.
Wisconsin Workforce Statistics
The County Workforce Profiles, created by the labor market analysts/economists in DWD's Office of Economic Advisors, provide snapshots of the labor market in every Wisconsin county. Every profile includes analysis of the county's current and projected population dynamics and their effect on the labor force, of the county's industries and employers, of occupational patterns within industries and average wages, and of total personal income. To access the County Workforce Profiles by county, click here.
State Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates for Wisconsin
These occupational employment and wage estimates are calculated with data collected from employers in all industry sectors in metropolitan and non-metropolitan areas in Wisconsin. To access the statistics, click here.
Wisconsin's WORKnet
An online, interactive tool from the Department of Workforce Development providing various types of labor market and economic information on the state of Wisconsin. To access Wisconsin's WORKnet website, click here.
Wisconsin Dept of Workforce Development
The DWD provides access to a variety of workforce and labor information and offers a wide variety of employment programs and services. The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) is the state agency charged with building and strengthening Wisconsin's workforce. To access Wisconsin Dept of Workforce Development's website, click here.
Wisconsin's Office of Economic Advisors
The OEA publishes monthly and annual reports that provide an overview of Wisconsin county and state trends including workforce observations, county workforce profiles, workforce development area profiles, and state and regional employment projections. The Office, assists economic data users to better understand the relationships between labor markets and other economic and demographic specifics as well as helping users interpret labor force data and focus on the issues and trends influencing employment growth in the State of Wisconsin. To access the Wisconsin's Office of Economic Advisor's website, click here.
