THRIVE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
When you hear the word “Thrive” you think of moving forward, and that’s the goal in economic development. Thrive Economic Development is a non-profit 501(c)3 public-private organization created to promote the economic competitiveness of the Greater Jefferson County area by providing professional economic development services for the purpose of retaining, expanding and attracting capital investments and driver industry jobs to our communities. Formed in 2016, we engage the private sector in economic development activities.
Supported by a coalition of area business and community and civic leaders, ThriveED is dedicated to working toward prosperity in Greater Jefferson County. Our Vision and Mission Statements bear this out. LEARN MORE
Available Labor Data
Available Labor Data
Learn more about the available workers in the Greater Jefferson County labor basin
Research & Studies
Research & Studies
ThriveED conducts and commissions studies on economic development-related issues.
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Success Stories
Our Services
Our Services
We’re here to help businesses looking to make their next business investment.
ThriveED Annual Report
The mission of Hoard's Dairyman is to supply dairy farmers and their advisers from North America and…
United Cooperative is a full-service cooperative offering feed, grain, agronomy and energy products to farmers…
Fort HealthCare provides quality healthcare to the residents of an eight-community area, and has the…
Taskforce Eyes Solutions to Housing Shortage in Greater Jefferson County
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Jefferson, Wis., May 17, 2023 – A taskforce made up of representatives from Thrive Economic Development, Jefferson…
Palermo’s Pizza is Coming to Jefferson!
Official corporate press release below MILWAUKEE – February 09, 2023 – Palermo Villa, Inc. today announced that it is expanding…
Thrive Economic Development Names New President
Thrive Economic Development (ThriveED) has named a new president. Deb Reinbold, who has been serving as the organization’s interim president…