Research Library
THE GRID and Grow North are now Besties!
In January of 2024, The GRID, and all it’s Entrepreneurial Resources, moved in with Grow North. We are officially Besties! If you came here looking for The GRID, look no further. Take a look at some of our categorized resources below!
Grow North Resources
Here at Grow North, we are committed to identifying and providing the resources our partners need. Check out the following categories:
Regional Information
- Wisconsin Business Incentive Finder
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Department of Workforce Development (DWD) WISCONOMY Economic Indicators
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Local County/Community Contacts
- Great Lakes Inter-Tribal Council, Inc.
- Lac Du Flambeau Business Development Center
- Langlade County
- Lincoln County
- Marinette County
- Oconto County
- Oneida County
- Vilas County
- North Central Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission
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Area Chambers of Commerce
- Florence County Chamber of Commerce
- Forest County Chamber of Commerce
- Land O’ Lakes Chamber of Commerce
- Marinette Menominee Area Chamber of Commerce
- Merrill Area Chamber of Commerce
- Minocqua Area Chamber of Commerce
- Oconto Area Chamber of Commerce
- Pelican Lake Chamber of Commerce
- Phelps Chamber of Commerce
- Rhinelander Area Chamber of Commerce
- Sayner-Star Lake Chamber of Commerce
- Three Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce
- Tomahawk Regional Chamber of Commerce
- Vilas County Chamber of Commerce
- Workforce Development
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Connect Local Youth with Future Opportunities through Cesa 9 Career Pathways
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Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction’s Regional Career Pathways Program
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Video About North Central Wisconsin Regional Career Pathways
- Cooperative Educational Service Agency 8 (CESA 8) Northeastern Wisconsin
- Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development
- Regional Education Institutions
- Northeast Wisconsin Technical College (Crivitz Campus)
- Northern Technical College (Phillips Campus)
Resources for Energy Conservation
Succession Planning Tools
Additional Resources
Knowledge Base
Featured Research
Economic Report
Regional Workforce Analysis
A comprehensive study on Northwoods labor trends, exploring talent retention and emerging industry requirements for 2026.
Market Data
Broadband Impact Study
Evaluating the economic multiplier effect of high-speed internet expansion across rural Wisconsin communities.
Infrastructure
Regional Site Readiness
An inventory and assessment of commercial development sites, focusing on utility access and zoning compliance.
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Collaborator Inquiries
Partner with Grow North on cutting-edge regional economic research. We invite academic institutions, development professionals, and policy analysts to collaborate on data-driven projects that shape the Northwoods economy. Submit your inquiry to access laboratory findings or propose a joint study.