Submitted by Amanda Connelly, St. Croix EDC
RIVER FALLS, WI – Join us for a data-driven look at how shifting demographics are reshaping Wisconsin’s economy, especially in our western counties. This session will highlight trends in St. Croix, Polk, Pierce, Barron, and Dunn Counties, and preview new research comparing how Wisconsin counties stack up economically against those in other states.
Forward Analytics is a Wisconsin-based research organization that provides state and local policymakers with nonpartisan analysis of issues affecting the state. The mission of Forward Analytics is to use the best data available to highlight challenges facing the state, and to assist policymakers in understanding that data so they can make informed policy decisions.
Forward Analytics is led by Dale Knapp, Director of Research & Analytics, who brings more than two decades of research experience in economics and public policy. Prior to helping create Forward Analytics, Mr. Knapp spent 18 years with the nonpartisan Wisconsin Taxpayers Alliance, with the last 15 as Research Director. Forward Analytics was created in 2018 and is a division of the Wisconsin Counties Association.
Learn more about Forward Analytics before the event: forward-analytics.net/about.
Sweet Stats and Strong Coffee – Wake up to Market Trends will be held on Thursday, November 13, 2025, at the St. Croix Innovation Center, 1091 Sutherland Avenue, River Falls, WI. Description; 8:00 AM – Coffee, light breakfast, and networking. 8:30 to 9:30 AM Presentation by Dale Knapp, Forward Analytics.
Contact us with any questions: amanda@stcroixedc.com.
To Register go to: business.stcroixedc.com/ap/Events/Register/EqFlQEMUgC6C9.
