Counties: Jackson • Juneau • La Crosse • Monroe • Trempealeau • Vernon • portions of Minnesota and Iowa
The 7 Rivers Alliance is a regional leadership group that fosters economic growth and collaboration in Western Wisconsin, Southeast Minnesota, and Northeast Iowa. La Crosse, which straddles the Mississippi River, is the biggest city in the region.
400 7th Street North
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 787-8777
www.7riversalliance.com
Executive director: Vicki Markussen
Population: 367,919
Top industries: Manufacturing, composites, health care, agriculture
Notable businesses: Kwik Trip Inc., Logistics Health Inc., Dairyland Power Cooperative, Gundersen Lutheran Health System
Colleges and universities (4): UW-La Crosse, Viterbo University, Western Technical College, Globe University
Major airports: La Crosse Municipal Airport
