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North central Wisconsin is the fastest growing metro area in the state due to its strong quality of life, convenient location, urban amenities and natural beauty. With a population of over 90,000, the Wausau metropolitan area is the largest and most culturally diverse community in the district. Rated as one of the safest cities in the US, it has a growing minority population of Southeast Asian and Spanish-speaking immigrants.
The district is home to a diverse, growth-oriented spectrum of companies whose products are used around the world. Manufactured homes, world-class residential and commercial window manufacturers, industrial electric motor and air handling systems companies, along with forest products firms including wood, lumber and papers comprise a solid traditional manufacturing base. Other major industries include insurance, healthcare, agribusiness and tourism.
Just a few hours drive from Minneapolis, Milwaukee and Chicago, north central Wisconsin is a year-round tourism and recreational destination. Owing much of its popularity to its natural beauty and hundreds of inland lakes and rivers, the north woods offer numerous outdoor recreational opportunities like golf, fishing, camping, hiking, boating, biking, skiing, snowmobiling and more. Rich in urban experiences as well, the great cultural diversity is reflected in its many performing arts groups, ethnic festivals, nationally acclaimed visual arts and historic museums, fine restaurants and diverse shopping. |
