La Crosse Region
Conclusions
- Unique collaboration of education and health care will enhance services, foster related R&D, and capitalize on additional opportunities.
- Despite growing core, high-tech is still in infancy. Speed-to-market characterizes high-tech. Policies must accommodate this need.
Recommendations
- Focus resources on the education infrastructure
- Provide expertise to local governments and require cooperation as a condition of funding
- Build new image/brand, starting with internal promotion and education