About Us

Centergy unties the Central Wisconsin region around talent attraction and development, regional brand development, business development, and in promoting innovation and entrepreneurship. Centergy's efforts signify the collective economic power behind the five counties of central Wisconsin: Adams, Lincoln, Marathon, Portage and Wood.

The vision of Centergy is to unite resources to stimulate regional economic development by marketing the region, convening resources and supporting collaboration through economic competitiveness, talent development, and innovation and entrepreneurship. Our mission is to promote the region, retain and attract thriving businesses, align regional talent development resources and initiatives, and support innovation and entrepreneurship to inspire continuous improvement in our region's economic vitality.

Centergy is a partner with the five major Chambers of Commerce in the region: Heart of Wisconsin, Marshfield Area, Merrill Area, Portage County Business Council, and the Wausau Region. Centergy additionally works in close alliance with public economic development partners in the region, colleges, tech schools and universities in the region, the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) and the State of Wisconsin.

Centergy adds value by leveraging investors' financial resources and voluntary time to position Central Wisconsin as a leader in key business sectors, unite regional stakeholders to develop strategies, and leverage resources to implement and advance strategic initiatives.