Driftless Development, Inc.
Driftless Development Inc. (DDI) is the EDO (Economic Development Organization) serving Crawford County. Economic Development has seen many changes in Crawford County through the years. Established mostly by immigrants interested in logging and agriculture. Today, manufacturing, retail, and agricultural lead the county’s economic profile. Tourism also contributes significantly to the county’s economy.
At Driftless Development INC, we focus on workforce, business, and community development.
We strive to make Crawford County a place to live, work, and play!
The largest city in the county is Prairie du Chien, which is the county seat and also the second oldest city in the state. Other leading communities include Soldiers Grove, Gays Mills, Seneca, Wauzeka, Eastman, and Ferryville. Formed in 1818, Crawford County is one of Wisconsin’s original counties. It covers 599 square miles and has a population of just over 16,000.
Who are we?
DDI is a private, not-for-profit economic development organization committed to the economic revitalization of the Driftless Region’s future through continued growth, prosperity, and inclusion. DDI conducts fundamental business, workforce and community development to the surrounding area.
What is our mission?
Our mission at Driftless Development, Inc. (DDI) is to enhance the economic vitality of our community through five key strategies, developed with the active involvement and support of community stakeholders:
- Attract Diverse Young Workers and Families
- Expand Housing Options
- Enhance the Perception of our Schools and Promote School-to-Work Pathways
- Build Countywide Broadband Connectivity
- Revitalize Core Business Districts and Downtowns
DDI is committed to driving positive change that ensures economic growth and societal well-being for future generations in the Driftless Area.
Our Team
We have a reliable team here available to help point you to all the great resources that the Crawford County has to offer. We welcome you to live here, work here and play here!
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Testimonials
Don't take our word from us, listen to what others have to say about us!
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| Lou Davis, Owner The Pickett Fence, Prairie du Chien |
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| As a small business owner, I often felt there was no one who could help me with many issues I face, but that was prior to Driftless Development. Now, I have a go-to source that I can count on for counsel, advice and direct assistance with business issues I often face. Not only have [Driftless Development] helped me solve problems, but they have provided ideas that I can use to help grow my business. They also have provided much-needed leadership in getting our downtown Main Street program on track and moving forward. |
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| Andrea Dearborn and James Peotter, Owners Driftless Gems, Wauzeka |
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| Andrea Dearborn and James Peotter have been into buying out estate sales and hosting garage sales at their rural Wauzeka home. Owning an indoor flea market setup was a natural fit for them. They went to DDI Director Carol Roth to learn what they might qualify for in terms of grants and loans to get their business running. The couple made the cut for some assistance, and also worked with a bank to get a loan. Andrea and James then closed on the former Stuckey’s Supermarket in Wauzeka! |
Driftless Development, Inc.
