Where Economic Vitality
Meets Quality of Life
Wisconsin River, Stevens Point
We’ve got our economic development proposition
down to three words. It’s better here.
Actually, its much better here, but that’s four words.
Our Mission:
PCBC’s priorities for our members and the community are retention and attraction of businesses and employees..
Our Values:
Engagement
Listening to the important priorities from
members and engaging change
Growth
Sharing member, community, regional and statewide
resources to enhance our partnerships.
Innovation
A creative economy and entrepreneurial culture
supported by a vibrant work ethic.
Leadership
Taking the initiative for positive, proactive opportunities.
Network Development
Connecting member employees and promoting
the interaction of those networks.
Partnerships
Teamwork with business, education, government,
visitors, arts and our citizens.
Did you see the Hot Deals?
sponsored by the Portage County Government
Portage County Newsroom
Kronenwetter Entrepreneur Wins Hatch $5,000 Pitch Competition for “First of Its Kind” Recycling App
By Portage County Business Council
PLOVER, WI (Nov. 14, 2019) – Michelle Goetsch of Kronenwetter won big and earned a $5,000 check as the Grand Prize Winner of the 3rd Annual Central Wisconsin HATCH Regional (continued).
WEDC launches online tool for business internship programs
By Portage County Business Council
To make it easier for businesses to launch their own internship programs, the University of Wisconsin System and the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) have introduced the Talent Generator, a (continued).
Precision Glass & Door Makes the Cover of The Business News
By Portage County Business Council
Precision Glass & Door Owners Nicole and Don Turzinski made the cover of The Business News. The article highlights their successful business and the growth they’ve experienced since they started (continued).
Chamber of Commerce
Chamber Experience a strong sense of belonging. The Portage County Business Council – your Chamber of Commerce partner.
Talent Development
Our workforce development belief?
The cream always rises to the top.
Well, it’s not just that the cream always rises to the top, it’s that our workforce development efforts produce the cream of the crop.
Leadership Portage County –
insights from the insightful.
Hands down, the Partners In Education program is the hands on favorite for school to business partnerships.
University of WI-Stevens Point
Portage County Living
Choose your you.
You like to recreate, be outdoors all four seasons, be with friends, you like fall colors and colorful people, good food and craft beverages, oh and yes, you like to work with talented people. You can do all of that and more in Portage County, the one place you can choose your you. Portage County, has been making appearance after appearance on national lists of America’s best cities. With small-town appeal and college-town sophistication, Portage County is the place to be.
