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 to broke into five key factors that the community put together and voted on themselves. These strategic points include:
- Attract Diverse Young Workers and Families
- Increase Available Housing Options
- Improve Perception of Our Schools and Encourage School-to-Work
- Build Countywide Broadband Connectivity
- Revitalize Core Business Districts and Downtowns
Together, our mission is for the entire community to surround ourselves in a direction dedicated to positive change that promises economic and social growth for generations to come.
