The economic story for Central Wisconsin remains bright.
Employment continues to edge forward even in a period of tight labor markets.
Moreover, unemployment continues to trend downward. As a mater of fact, the rates are at all time lows for the region. These exceptional economic conditions represent a once in a life time situation for area residents. Portage and Marathon counties registered identical 1.8 percent unemployment rates in September. Just as impressive was Wood County s 2.0 unemployment rate.