Press Releases
Built Here, Growing Here: Celebrating Local Investment in Chippewa County
Chippewa Falls, WI — June 8, 2026 — The Chippewa Economic Development Corporation (CEDC) joined community leaders, business partners, and members of the Chippewa Falls Area Chamber of Commerce on Monday to celebrate the continued growth of Water’s Edge Cheese Curds with a ribbon cutting for its new production facility [...]
Rogers Groundbreaking More than Turning Dirt!
CEDC was proud to celebrate the groundbreaking of the new Rogers Behavioral Health hospital in Chippewa Falls—a project that represents a major accomplishment for our organization, our partners, and the entire Chippewa Valley. The groundbreaking event was more than just turning dirt. It was in part about a gathering in [...]
Growing Best Together in the Chippewa Valley
The Forecast Lunch, part of CEDC’s Business Retention and Expansion (BEAR) program and hosted by CEDC with generous sponsorship from Frandsen Bank & Trust, brought together business owners, entrepreneurs, lenders, educators, area manufacturers, and public-sector partners. The shared purpose was clear: to better understand the forces influencing our local economy [...]
CEDC Hosts Legislative Speed Dating Event
Lake Hallie, WI — The Chippewa Economic Development Corporation (CEDC) hosted a successful Legislative Speed Dating event today at the Egg Break Café in Lake Hallie, bringing together more than 45 local business leaders, entrepreneurs, and community stakeholders to engage directly with elected officials on key economic development priorities. Participating [...]
The BDO Zone Delivers Real Economic Treasure
Top o' the morning to our Chippewa Valley friends! As we gear up to celebrate St. Patrick's Day—a time for green rivers, festive parades, and the promise of new beginnings—it's the perfect moment to shine a light on something truly golden right here in Chippewa County: our certified Bioeconomy Development [...]
Verify Before You Click
Phishing emails are not just an IT problem—they are a real business risk for businesses across Chippewa and Wisconsin, including our CEDC investors. Cybercriminals are getting more sophisticated at sending fake emails that appear to come from trusted local organizations, including the CEDC. Some even impersonate board members or business [...]