From an economic standpoint, Walworth County is very strong. This is good for locals businesses and good for businesses looking to locate here.

Come find out more about the state of the county, including state and region perspectives. This is a great opportunity to learn how our taxes are being spent, as well as the tax implications for the future and how this all impacts business development going forward.

Click here to see a video of last year’s State of the County. MAKE YOUR RESERVATION NOW!

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Dave Bretl
Walworth County Administrator/Corporation Counsel

As county administrator, David Bretl is the chief administrative officer of the county and takes care that every county ordinance and state or federal law is observed, enforced and administered within Walworth County. Bretl also serves as corporation counsel for the county. Under his leadership,  Bretl worked with the county board to achieve a no-debt status last year, making Walworth County the only county to obtain this status. And he routinely makes dull topics engaging through his adept use of humor.

Rob Henken
President, Wisconsin Policy Forum

Rob Henken is the President of the Wisconsin Policy Forum. Rob joined the Wisconsin Policy Forum (previously Public Policy Forum) in 2008. Rob has authored or co-authored four reports that won national awards from the Governmental Research Association. He was named one of Milwaukee’s 100 most influential leaders in The Milwaukee Business Journal’s annual “Power Book” in 2012 and one of Milwaukee’s “Game Changers” by M Magazine in 2013.

Tom Walsh
Economist from the Department of Workforce Development

Tom Walsh is a Labor Market Economist for the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD). Tom started covering the seven county southeastern Wisconsin region in March of 2019. Prior to this position, he was a Data Analyst for Milwaukee Area Technical College and worked in multiple roles for DWD.