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Anyone who’s ever spent time in Wisconsin Rapids will tell you that there is something special about this small central Wisconsin town. Aside from our successful paper mill, our global fame as a leader in cranberry production, and our good fortune attracting strong multi-national companies like Renaissance Learning and Advanced Fiberglass Technologies, there is a special convivial spirit that permeates our community.
Nature:
We are surrounded by the beauty and tranquility of nature…stunning rivers, streams, lakes and wide expanses of wooded land, marshes, wetlands and prairies. Perhaps it is our proximity and easy access to these natural treasures that anchors our community in calm and roots us in a more relaxed pace of living. Perhaps it is our connection to nature that gives us the energy and resourcefulness to propel our city from a single-industry past into a haven for entrepreneurs and visionary business leaders guiding Wisconsin Rapids to greater prosperity in a truly global marketplace.
Quality of Life:
We enjoy a quality of life that results from a shared passion to make our town a better place to live, for us and for our children. Wisconsin Rapids enjoys a prized location on the beautiful Wisconsin River which provides endless year around activities and natural beauty. We are incredibly fortunate to have strong, progressive local businesses that support our community and create positive employment opportunities while increasing our quality of life with their valuable products and services. Wisconsin Rapids is endowed with a community that values and supports the arts. Enjoy world class talent at our state of the art Performing Arts Center. See the best local talent on display at our delightful Community Theatre. Enjoy music alfresco with a summertime performance by the Wisconsin Rapids City Band. Witness the future of the arts at a local high school drama or musical performance. There’s always something to do in Wisconsin Rapids…from dining out, enjoying nature, four seasons of sports and recreation, theatre, spa treatments, movies, sporting events, community organizations and more. If you’re visiting Wisconsin Rapids, we invite you to discover the simple treasures and unexpected pleasures of Wisconsin Rapids. If you are a Rapids native, look again to reveal an incredible new city that is transforming before our eyes.
Education:
If you are from the area, you already know that Wisconsin Rapids has some of the finest schools in the state of Wisconsin. Our public and private schools are fortunate to have excellent educational and recreational facilities. Most importantly, Wisconsin Rapids is home to some of the most dedicated, hard-working, truly involved teachers and administrators that a community could hope to possess. Wisconsin Rapids’ schools are filled with teachers and advisors who genuinely care for our children and their future. Our children, and indeed the entire city are the proud benefactors of a strong public and private school system.
Our Future:
Wisconsin Rapids’ bright future will be fueled by innovators that see who we are, and inspire us to see what we can become. Gone are the days of Wisconsin Rapids’ recognition as a “mill town.” As the needs of our nation and world change, Wisconsin Rapids is changing to meet these needs, to remain relevant and central to creating the products and services that will keep our city and our nation strong. Paper production remains a powerful economic force, and we are grateful for the continued support of New Page and CORENSO. We see the positive impact of local educational software company Renaissance Learning, and are excited about the potential of Advanced Fiberglass Technologies and its parent company Energy Composites Corporation. We continue to marvel at the power of a little red berry that seems to grow in popularity and diversity of uses every year. Twenty years ago, it would have been hard to imagine that the cranberry would be a central player in our area’s agricultural growth. What is truly inspirational and incredibly exciting about the future of Wisconsin Rapids is the promise of those that work every day, dreaming and creating ideas that will transform our city and perhaps our world in the years to come. Alternative fuels, alternative energy, cutting edge Internet technologies and hundreds of other small ideas with huge potential represent the future of Wisconsin Rapids.
We are proud to call Wisconsin Rapids “home” and we invite each of you, from Rapids natives to first time visitors, to experience Wisconsin Rapids again…for the first time.
Go RAPIDS!
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