Wisconsin cities capable of alluring talent from the coasts

Wisconsin’s cities, which feature a low cost of living and emerging downtowns, are attractive to talented workers looking to leave the coasts, tech industry leaders say.

A trio of stakeholders in the state’s technology sector participated in a Wisconsin Technology Council virtual event yesterday to discuss the state’s ability to attract tech talent.    

The COVID-19 pandemic has magnified problems facing tech corporations, companies, and start-ups in California’s Silicon Valley region, explained event moderator and Tech Council President Tom Still. In addition, the pandemic has created growing talks surrounding Silicon Valley’s future as the epicenter of America’s tech industry.  

High costs of living, which include skyrocketing rent prices, and the low chance of homeownership have contributed to a growing demand from tech employees to work remotely or in-person in places other than Silicon Valley, Still said. 

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