“Where you work,” means more than your place of employment; it includes your
home, neighborhood, community, social circle and environment. The “living” side
of the coin is just as important as the “working” side.

Life in central Wisconsin comes with a wide variety of options — for year-round
outdoor enthusiasts, music and theatre lovers, first-time homebuyers, or those starting
a family. Free from urban congestion and pressures, and yet a short drive to major
cities, central Wisconsin offers inviting, historic neighborhoods and country homes
with low costs of living; abundant land, trails and roads for cyclists, bikers, hikers,
cross-country skiers, snowmobilers and hunters; a wealth of lakes, rivers and streams
for boaters and anglers; plus many annual events and everyday sources of nightlife
and entertainment.

Local Young Professionals groups in our region provide valuable networking and
socializing potentials. Check the Young Professionals Calendar for regular updates
on meetings, activities and events.

• United Way of Marathon County - Emerging Leaders
• United Way of Portage County - Emerging Leaders
• Marshfield Young Professionals