Nearly 70 of west central Wisconsin’s business, education and government leaders met with state legislators at Momentum West’s Legislative Day in Madison.  The Legislative Day, which was held February 16, 2010, included a lunch briefing, followed by visits to state legislators and a networking reception.  A bus and van were scheduled to allow for ease of transportation from all parts of the 10-county region that make up Momentum West. The Legislative Day highlighted issues of regional concern to create awareness among the state’s legislators.  Issues included economic development, education, transportation, taxes and agriculture.

“It was an exciting day for us as we had the opportunity to meet with legislators and their staff to introduce ourselves and our region and discuss our issues,” said Jason Plante, Momentum West’s president.

Momentum West, as one of seven regional organizations in Wisconsin, has assumed many of the activities formerly headed by Forward Wisconsin.  This includes business call trips to other states including Minnesota, Illinois, and California, trade show sponsorships, legislative days and discussions with legislators and marketing of the region to the state, nation and internationally.  In addition Momentum West works to assist area businesses involved in international trade.  Momentum West works closely with the region’s county economic development offices.

For more information on the Momentum West Legislative Day, please contact Momentum West at 715-874-4673 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .