HARTFORD, WI – The Hartford Area Development Corporation has announced the selection of Patrice Hoeschele as Executive Director. Patrice brings a diverse corporate and industrial background in strategic business development, resource management, and organizational improvement.
“After thirty years of long distance commuting, I’m excited to contribute and further develop the business and industrial platform in this thriving community,” said Hoeschele, regarding the corporation’s motto Live Where You Work. “My sons were raised here, and I’m looking forward to encouraging entrepreneurs to join into the truly unique experience we’ve created in Hartford with our exemplary school system, beautiful parks, and a thriving local business environment.”
Hoeschele is joining the HADC at a critical juncture in its history. After the recent acquisition of land east of the Dodge County Industrial Park, the organization is looking to aggressively open up building opportunities for aspiring industry leaders. HADC President Gary Wendorff, of Steel Craft Corporation, noted the enthusiasm of the Board over Hoeschele’s drive to support the existing industrial base while bringing new business into the area.
In making the decision of bringing Hoeschele on as Executive Director, the Board found her unique blend of past business experiences a breath of fresh air. She plans to draw upon recent research she has conducted into the realm of social media as an online communications vehicle. She has also noted strong interest in bringing burgeoning industries of the 21st century into the area, specifically those targeted by the recent stimulus plan.
Apart from her top goal of developing new business in the area, Hoeschele will assist businesses in tapping the local labor pool to fill employment needs, encourage educational facilities to provide appropriate training resources, and advocate for affordable housing amongst a host of other duties filled by the Executive Director. She is certified to conduct ISO 9000 audits (CQA) and is a certified Senior Human Resources Professional (SPHR), enabling additional consultative support to HADC member firms.
About the Hartford Area Development Corporation
The Hartford Area Development Corporation (HADC), a nonprofit 501© organization, has a long-standing commitment to economic development. The organization was formed in 1977 through the initiative of the Hartford Area Chamber of Commerce and with the cooperation of City Government.
The activities of the HADC in partnership with City government can be credited for the creation of thousands of manufacturing jobs. Through retention and recruitment efforts during the past thirty years, new manufacturing floor space in excess of 5,600,000 sq. ft. has been added to the industrial base of Hartford.
To foster economic development, the HADC works with many agencies such as the Wisconsin Department of Commerce, Forward Wisconsin, Wisconsin Economic Development Association, Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority, U.S. Small Business Administration and Economic Development Washington County.
