Downtown Employee Appreciation Week: WEDC Director speaks candidly on the state of Wausau`s downtown economy

WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) The Wausau River District Organization and The Wausau Economic Development Commission, or WEDC, agree there are substantial investments in Wausau`s downtown area. During the work week of June 25-29, The River District is hosting Downtown Employee Appreciation Week.

Chris Schock the director of the WEDC said in the last decade employment has doubled downtown, indicating an increasing investment by consumers and business.

"This is not just a Wausau thing. Every community, every peer community of Wausau is investing in their downtown" Schock said...