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CEDC BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETS WITH WEDA

With funding from over 100  key private-sector companies, the County of Chippewa, and the villages and cities within the region-the CEDC  empowers local business owners, connects with community partners, and collaborates with our state and regional stakeholders to provide a pathway for the area growth, economic prosperity and improved quality of life for everyone.   The CEDC Board of Directors spends time identifying and working with organizations that provide direct and/or foundational support for our economic development efforts. Recently, Michael Welsh, Vice President of Legislative Affairs of the Wisconsin Economic Development Association (WEDA) to meet and discuss opportunities and the constraints that need to be addressed to continue to move the county forward in economic prosperity.   WEDA, founded in 1975, is a statewide non-profit organization dedicated to expanding Wisconsin’s economy. Driven by [...]

CEDC BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETS WITH WEDA2023-08-01T13:48:57-05:00

CEDC and Chippewa Valley Innovation Center (CVIC)

Over 30 years ago Chippewa Economic Development Corporation partnered with area economic development stakeholders to develop and run a local business incubator. The Chippewa Valley Innovation Center was established to help startups, entrepreneurs, and new business ventures in manufacturing accelerate their growth and success. With assistance-CVIC does this by providing support in a variety of areas including business advisory services, management training, office space, capital, mentorship, and bringing meaningful connection opportunities in combination of with affordable workspace. CEDC assisted and introduced a group of entrepreneurs who are running a century old manufacturing company to the CVIC, as a way to enter the Chippewa Valley Market slowly and methodically. With a history that dates back to 1875 the story of Huber begins. In 1875 marks the incorporation of the Huber Manufacturing Company in Marion, [...]

CEDC and Chippewa Valley Innovation Center (CVIC)2023-07-17T12:18:20-05:00

Meet Our 29th Annual Meeting Speaker! Ginger Johnson

Powered by Connection As humans we’re uniquely poised to ponder what’s going on, to respond, to reflect and to try to connect what is happening with us, the world around us and our relationships. It's utterly fascinating! Working with and for leaders and people who want to learn and to significantly improve from how-to to How-To-Think, who are seeking transformation in the simplicity of human connection and need and want a seasoned guide to help them is the work we accomplish together. High positive energy and enthusiasm, singular insights and research, curiosity and humor are what propel great work with terrific client partners forward. More About Ginger The Chippewa Economic Development Corporation invites you to our 29th Annual Meeting on August 24th at the new Country Jam [...]

Meet Our 29th Annual Meeting Speaker! Ginger Johnson2023-07-13T09:40:32-05:00

WEDC International Market Access Grant Applications Now Open!

Chippewa Valley Companies that want to grow typically look for other markets. Often times, they don't think or realize that other countries might be a market for their products. For years, CEDC has been helping existing businesses realize the potential of gaining new customers from over seas. Understanding that this can be scary and daunting, the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation are experts in hand holding and educating Wisconsin businesses that are interested in exploring this opportunity. Navigating the global marketplace requires specialized knowledge and a sound strategy based upon proven best practices. The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) and the CEDC stands ready to help you. One of the first steps is to gain insights to tap into new international markets. So contacting the WEDC's Global Business Development Program! They even have grants [...]

WEDC International Market Access Grant Applications Now Open!2023-06-20T13:54:31-05:00

Bloomer Broadband Delivers High-Speed Internet to Rural Eau Claire and Chippewa Counties

There is one fact about the connection between Broadband and economic development- communities that have reliable, affordable, and high-speed broadband are more competitive in recruiting and retaining both businesses and talented workers. In an ongoing effort to help close the digital divide in rural America, Chippewa County Economic Development Corporation investor Bloomer Broadband (previously known as Bloomer Telephone Company) continues its movement forward to deliver high-speed broadband services to rural Eau Claire County and Chippewa County, specifically focusing on bringing high-speed internet to 600 Seymour, Hallie and Lafayette residents and businesses. The current project is the sponsored and partially funded by Bloomer Broadband, and partially funded by a Wisconsin state grant, as well as Eau Claire County and Chippewa County ARPA grants, and Townships of Seymour and Hallie ARPA grants, administered by the [...]

Bloomer Broadband Delivers High-Speed Internet to Rural Eau Claire and Chippewa Counties2023-07-14T15:16:27-05:00

Time is Running Out; the Annual Meeting is Almost Here!

CEDC embodies Wisconsin's spirit of innovation, devoted to recognizing and celebrating the remarkable achievements of local businesses and entrepreneurs. To actively promote and highlight the collective successes we have accomplished together, fostering a vibrant and prosperous community, CEDC is proud to host its Annual Meeting on August 24th, 2023. Last year CEDC was proud to award Northern Crossarms Co., Inc. as the recipient of the 2022 Business Expansion and Retention (BEAR) Award. Continuously demonstrating their worthiness of this recognition, Northern Crossarms Co., Inc. has shown remarkable ingenuity in addressing the issues associated with wet treated wood decks, such as shrinking, cupping, warping, and twisting during the drying process, leading to uneven gaps and spaces, even in newer decks. Thanks to the dedication and expertise of Pat Bischel and their team of fifty skilled [...]

Time is Running Out; the Annual Meeting is Almost Here!2023-08-01T15:51:17-05:00

Miron Breaks Ground in Chippewa County!

CEDC  Investor and Major Stakeholder, Miron Construction Co., Inc. with the help of both the Chippewa Falls and Eau Claire Chambers, broke ground on its new region office in Lake Hallie in May. The family-owned company has been in business since 1918 and is now one of the nation’s premier construction firms and industry leaders. Miron provides innovative preconstruction, construction management, design-build, industrial, and general construction services to multiple markets throughout the nation. Approximately 1,700 employees provide professional construction services to Miron’s clients. Currently, Miron is headquartered in Neenah, WI, with Yard Operations located in Menasha, WI, and regional offices in Eau Claire, Green Bay, Madison, Milwaukee, and Wausau, WI, and Cedar Rapids, IA. The new office in Lake Hallie will replace its current office in Eau Claire, Wis. “We look forward to [...]

Miron Breaks Ground in Chippewa County!2023-05-25T13:47:42-05:00

A Focused and Energized Team

In Economic Development, everyone knows it’s a team sport. The Chippewa Economic Development Corporation (CEDC) could not do what we do without our collaborators and supporters. One such supporter and collaborator is the Focus on Energy team. Energy efficiency and energy usage are key variables in any economic development project. Thus, having a group that has expertise in that subject only makes sense. In 2022 CEDC’s Project GBM began their site selection for their U.S. based headquarters. The company was introduced to an idle Frac Sand Facility, one of Western Wisconsin’s largest, located in Chippewa Falls, WI. CEDC worked with the new owners who purchased the 80-acre property by providing due diligence information to potential businesses that wanted to operate within the closed frac sand complex. One particular prospect - Project GBM - [...]

A Focused and Energized Team2023-05-30T14:27:42-05:00

Chippewa & UK Entrepreneurs Work Together

The Chippewa EDC for several years has been wrestling with what to do with the several idle frac sand plants that have ceased operations in the region. Back in the day, the CEDC worked aggressively to recruit several non metallic mining operations bringing over $600 Million and hundreds of jobs to the area. Today the market has changed and the movement away from fossil fuels has opened another opportunity for expanding companies that need rail served sites. One particular idle frac sand location in Chippewa Falls, WI [EOG Facility] was purchased by a private investor. The private investor met with CEDC and the hunt for the next user of the 80 acres began with a collaborative approach. CEDC has a program that works with entrepreneurs that helps them grow. Enhancing the entrepreneurial ecosystem [...]

Chippewa & UK Entrepreneurs Work Together2023-05-24T16:13:36-05:00

Chippewa Valley’s Economic Development Week Job Fair

Economic Development Week (May 8th-12th) in the Chippewa Valley is here! During the week CEDC emphasizes the importance of economic development for the Chippewa Valley and uses it to increase understanding of economic development’s contribution to the areas business climate, job retention and growth, the tax base, and our overall quality of life. Economic development involves an increase in real incomes, higher life expectancy, lower poverty, and a greater provision of basic amenities. A job is the first step toward that goal. Economic Development Week is the time when CEDC organizes the annual open air job fair in part to highlight this fact. On Tuesday, May 9th the Chippewa Economic Development Corporation’s Workforce/Talent Development Committee (CEDC) hosted an Open-Air job fair at the Chippewa Valley Regional Airport Parking lot. With the collaboration from [...]

Chippewa Valley’s Economic Development Week Job Fair2023-05-10T13:13:50-05:00
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