Nearly two-thirds of 528 Dane County companies polled in a recent survey expect similar or higher profits this year, compared to last year. Even better, many of those companies expect profits to increase next year.
Efforts to encourage the growth of high-paying jobs across the Capital Region need constant attention and cooperation.
Helping lead the way is Thrive, an economic development organization that 's been set up to boost the eight-county area surrounding Madison. Thrive is wisely concentrating on nurturing existing companies -- especially those involved in biotechnology, agriculture and health care.