1. La Crosse Area Development Corporation

2. LADCO’s Mission
The La Crosse Area Development Corporation serves a “triad of development” throughout the La Crosse Area:
the attraction of business
the retention of business and industry
and co-management of the Coulee Region Business Center, small business incubator.

3. LADCO Project Overview
Coulee Region Business Center
I.C. System
Lakeview Business
Park
Advanced Fiber Products
River Steel

4. LADCO Events Richard McCreary, President/CEO
Keynote Speaker
Richard McCreary, President/CEO
Marinette Marine Corporation
Thursday, September 9th, 7:00 a.m.
Radisson Hotel Ballroom
Annual Meeting
Economic ForumTM Series
Oktoberfest in the Capitol
La Crosse Area Promotion Day

5. Business Plan Competition
14th Annual Competition
35 award winning business plans
Majority in operation today
2010 awards presented at Industry Appreciation Breakfast – Sept. 9th

6. La Crosse Industrial Park Corp. (LIPCO)
Partnership between the City of La Crosse, Xcel
Energy and LADCO
Involved in economic development projects where
real estate is the deciding factor
Five year lease arrangements with buyout
provisions
Past Project: 2nd & King
Past Project: PACAL Industries

7. LIPCO Plant 6 - Before

8. LIPCO Plant 6 - After

9. LIPCO Plant 6 Project Facts
Site Size: @ 12 Acres
Anticipated Redevelopment Value (to be articulated by follow-on developer): $15 - $18 million
Project Grants:
WI Department of Natural Resources - $250,000
WI Department of Commerce - $165,000
Environmental Remediation: to be completed by Trane Company
Site Availability: Fall 2010

10. Empire Builder High Speed Rail Coalition
Higher Speed & More Frequent Rail Service along the Existing Mississippi River Route
Advantages of Empire Builder Route
Amtrak’s most Successful Long Distance Route
20% local cost share will be shared equally between WI & MN based on miles of track in each state
WI & MN need to rally behind most cost effective & “shovel ready” route to avoid loosing federal funding to competing corridors across the country
Existing Passenger Level Trackage that requires less infrastructure upgrades
Existing Right-of-Way to accommodate Double Trackage which is critical in maintaining Freight & increased Passenger service simultaneously

11. March 18, 2010

12. A Conversation with Talgo & Amtrak"
High Speed Rail: 
A Conversation with Talgo & Amtrak"
Derrick James, Amtrak
Senior Government Affairs Director
Joshua Coran, Talgo
Director of Operations

13. Other High Speed Rail Advocacy Efforts
Joint Communiqué with West Central High Speed Rail Coalition (Eau Claire Route Supporters)
Advocating for:
Additional focus on passenger rail service
Additional service on the Empire Builder Route ahead of high speed
Commuter service between Eau Claire and Twin Cities
Student Survey of Business Use
Businesses are very interested in utilizing high speed rail
Frequency is a critical component to making this a viable alternative
Over 50 letters of support from local business and over 1800 petition signatures
Multiple News Advisories and communications to Elected Officials
Milwaukee Bucks vs. MN Timberwolves Train Trip/ Meeting with Senator Kohl

14. Route Decision & Implementation
Route Alternatives Study (Service Level NEPA)
Completion Date: 2011
Being Completed by a consultant under contract with WI DOT & MN DOT
Process/ Outcomes:
Data-driven process to select the most feasible and cost-effective routes (likely up to 4 routes)
Once complete, states can to apply for subsequent corridor development funding
Next Steps & Timeline
Environmental Engineering: @ 5 years; beginning as early as
High Speed Travel : As early as
Additional Trains: Could be added sooner, at current 79 mph
(Source: Research by Tom Faella – La Crosse Area Planning Commission; MN Rail Plan, FRA, etc)