Sauk County High Ground Economic Summit
High Ground is where entrepreneurs, business leaders, and changemakers come together to elevate their vision — and our region.
Hosted by the Sauk County Economic Development Committee, this summit is a catalyst for connection, innovation, and shared growth.
High Ground — Where bold ideas are exchanged, partnerships are forged, and insights are gained from some of the best minds across industries like healthcare, manufacturing, education, public safety, and more. We’re celebrating the people who make prosperity possible, and establishing a forum for them to gain insights and share knowledge with each other. High Ground is a place for the cross pollination of ideas, so that our community will be established as a ground for greatness, for decades to come.
Agenda
7:30 am – Registration Opens
8:00 am – Welcome Remarks by Tim McCumber, Sauk County Board Chair
8:15 am – Opening Keynote with Dr. Steven Deller: Wisconsin's Economy & Sauk County Perspective
9:30 am - Break
9:45 am – Roundtable Talks | Finance and Banking, Health Care and Manufacturing
10:30 am – Jeff Wright, Sauk Prairie School District Administrator: A New Model of Excellence in Education
11:30 a.m. - Roundtable Talks | Education and Hospitality & Travel
12:00 pm - Lunch Break [lunch provided]
12:45 pm – Luncheon Keynote with Brian Reisinger, Author of "Land Rich, Cash Poor: My Family’s Hope and the Untold History of the Disappearing American Farmer"
2:00 pm – Roundtable Talks | Law Enforcement & Public Safety
2:15 pm - Break
2:30 pm – Afternoon Session with Franklin Otis, Regional Economist, Wis DWD: Wisconsin's Workforce and Sauk County Perspective
3:30 pm – Roundtable Talks | Construction & Building and Municipalities
4:00 pm – Closing Session
Why attend?
This is your chance to connect with entrepreneurs, business leaders, and civic minds across Sauk County and beyond. Whether you're looking to grow your business, strengthen your network, or shape the region’s future, High Ground is where you lay the ground for greatness.
Ready to Register?
You do not need to be a member of the Baraboo Chamber of Commerce to register. This is for all of Sauk County. When prompted, simply click: “Not a member? Click here to continue your event registration.”
Date and Time
Wednesday Sep 10, 2025
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM CDT
8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Wednesday, September 10
Location
Nelson Performing Arts Center
Wisconsin Dells High School
Fees/Admission
$25
