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Farm Technology Days Unwraps the Secret

Along with cookies and milk, this holiday season the local Wisconsin Farm Technology Days (WFTD) Committee continued their work alongside the Chippewa Economic Development Corporation (CEDC) in identifying the location for the 2024 Wisconsin Farm Technology Days show to be hosted in Chippewa County. Recently, they held a press conference at Chippewa Valley Electric Cooperative's (CVEC) office in Cornell, WI to "unwrap" or reveal the host farm and the venue. The committee is proud to announce that it has chosen a date and location. Scheduled for August 13-15, 2024, at the Country/Rock Fest grounds in Cadott, Wisconsin (WI). Set on 360 acres of field, this fitting venue has been hosting events since 1987 and has a history of partnering with its neighbor, Close Farms which the committee has named as the host farm [...]

Farm Technology Days Unwraps the Secret2023-04-19T13:13:10-05:00

2024 Farm Technology Days Location Unwrapped

For Immediate Release CADOTT, WI (December 15, 2022) –– This holiday season the Wisconsin Farm Technology Days (WFTD), Inc. continues planning for their 2024 three-day event in Chippewa County. The committee is proud to announce that it has chosen a date and location. Scheduled for August 13-15, 2024, at the Country/Rock Fest grounds in Cadott, Wisconsin (WI). Set on 360 acres of field, this fitting venue has been hosting events since 1987 and has a history of partnering with its neighbor, Close Farms which the committee has named as the host farm for the event. “We're so excited to welcome Wisconsin Farm Technology Days and its guests to the grounds,” Festival Promoter Wade Asher said. "Aligning Wisconsin's largest outdoor agricultural event with Country Fest, the largest party in a hayfield, just made sense. [...]

2024 Farm Technology Days Location Unwrapped2022-12-16T17:18:06-06:00

Mosaic Technologies Expands Across Northwest Wisconsin Through HomeTech Innovations Acquisition

For Immediate Release Eau Claire, WI - Mosaic Technologies, a leading provider in the rural telecommunications industry, has announced its acquisition of HomeTech Innovations, LLC, located in downtown Eau Claire. Mosaic Technologies, headquartered in Cameron WI, has been providing advanced commercial and residential services to rural Wisconsin for over 60 years including high speed internet, voice, video, and comprehensive IT managed business solutions. HomeTech Innovations has been providing state of the art commercial and residential services including audio and video electronics, managed WIFI, monitored security, and a vast array of smart home and office products for over 12 years. This acquisition will combine and expand over- the- top services and smart technology solutions of the two companies allowing for faster growth and better accommodations of increasing customer demand. The new company, HomeTech by [...]

Mosaic Technologies Expands Across Northwest Wisconsin Through HomeTech Innovations Acquisition2022-12-13T16:25:49-06:00

Ethan Van Grunsven Wins Grand Prize at the 2022 CEDC’s HATCH

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Chippewa Falls, WI – December 5, 2022 – Sconny Company, a Wisconsin Entrepreneur studying business at UW-Eau Claire, won the $5,000 at the 2022  and first place at the CEDC’s HATCH Business Pitch Competition. The Hatch event – a shark tank like business competition - held annually during Startup Chippewa Valley Week is aimed at encouraging Entrepreneurship and solidifying the region’s startup ecosystem. Ethan Van Grunsven, founder of the Sconny Company, an ambitious 19-year-old college student whose key objective is to offer chic, high-quality garments that represent Wisconsin without affiliations to universities or sports teams was chosen by a panel of five judges. Ethan plans to utilize the award money to increase production and brand recognition of his company. In addition, over 80 audience members voted for their choice [People’s Choice [...]

Ethan Van Grunsven Wins Grand Prize at the 2022 CEDC’s HATCH2022-12-05T15:50:09-06:00

Give Thanks

With so much to be thankful for, we want to reflect on just how fortunate we are. Behind the scenes, it takes many educators, board members, investors, staff, and other community members to make what we do here at the Chippewa Economic Development Corporation a success. It is encouraging to see that so many people want to be involved in our beloved Chippewa Valley community. By bringing in both talent and capital to the area, we are building a foundation to ensure we will have a healthy economy for generations to come. This is what makes the Chippewa Valley a great place to raise a family and do business. We are forever grateful to be a part of such an amazing community that provides great opportunities for businesses and families alike. From all [...]

Give Thanks2022-11-23T11:48:36-06:00

Boots on the Ground! We Fare Well!

As the primary economic development driver of Chippewa County-CEDC has a mission to lead economic growth by: (1) attracting and sustaining industries that support job creation, (2) foster strong businesses through our BEAR Program ensuring our existing companies continue to connect, grow, and prosper here, and (3) continue to create a culture that engages, retains, and expands our local talent/workforce so we are always a prosperous and thriving community. The first strategy (attraction) is a way in which CEDC continues to grow the local tax base and economy. By assisting in attracting new companies to our region- more jobs and capital investments are realized in Chippewa— this helps engage our existing businesses and industries who tend to be a part of the targeted company’s supply chain. In short this strategy helps our local [...]

Boots on the Ground! We Fare Well!2022-11-18T14:37:20-06:00

Sconny Company wins 2022 CEDC’S HATCH

As part of Startup Chippewa Valley Week, this year’s pitch event competition, Hatch, went off without a hitch! The CEDC was thrilled to see so many members of the community attend and support a great Chippewa Valley entrepreneurial event. Over 80 people attended the 2022 event which keeps growing, keeping competition steep amongst the participants. There were 11 contestants selected out of nearly 30 entrepreneurs that applied to pitch their business ideas in front of the judges. The HATCH Business PITCH Competition utilized stakeholders from University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire, Red Letter Grant, COLAB, Chippewa Valley Technical College, Eau Claire Economic Development Corporation, and St. Croix Business Innovation Center to identify top entrepreneur contestants for the competition. Esteemed local business leaders - Jamie Leibrandt of Northwestern Bank, Susan Marcott of Applied Data [...]

Sconny Company wins 2022 CEDC’S HATCH2022-12-05T16:21:00-06:00

All Businesses Start With An Idea

Chippewa Economic Development Corporation understands the importance of business startups and entrepreneurship and the role they play in the community. That's why for years the organization has organized and sponsored a business pitch competition where a good idea can earn entrepreneurs cash and prizes with the ultimate goal of furthering their business. This year there were over 25 requests for applications from entrepreneurs throughout the Chippewa Valley that showed interest in pitching their business idea to the audience. What is really cool is the number of people who have ideas and want to be entrepreneurs continue to grow each year. The CEDC Hatch - A Shark Tank-like event is obviously working and is enhancing our local entrepreneur ecosystem. From sauna rentals to pet devices, this year's Hatch event is on track to be [...]

All Businesses Start With An Idea2022-11-15T17:14:07-06:00

11-11-11 THANK YOU!

At the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month- November 11, 1918, the armistice ending World War I went into effect. A year later, in 1919, President Woodrow Wilson proclaimed November 11th as the first commemoration of “Armistice Day”. In 1954, after World War II had required the greatest mobilization of soldiers, sailors, Marines and airmen in the Nation’s history. Then American forces had to fight aggression in Korea. Afterwards -Congress stuck out the word "Armistice" and inserting in its place the word "Veterans” and November 11th became a day to honor all American veterans of all wars. Chippewa Economic Development Corporation remembers and  honors all who have served our country! CEDC Knows that veterans have been and remain at the forefront of defending  liberty and that beacon of light [...]

11-11-11 THANK YOU!2022-11-11T12:00:13-06:00

$1.6 Million Grant For Crescent Meats

U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and White House domestic policy advisor Susan Rice were in Chippewa County to award grant funds to Chippewa Economic Development Corporation (CEDC) investor Crescent Meats. Along with other CEDC investors CBS Squared and the Roc Group the team helped the company apply for the Meat and Poultry Processing Expansion Program (MPPEP)-a Biden Administration program plan to spend hundreds of millions of dollars across the country to increase competition, boost farmer and rancher income and lower grocery costs for families. Crescent Meats application was part of the first round of grants investing $73 million and was one of 21 projects across the country awarded funding.   Secretary Vilsack explained that there was $150 million set aside for grants like the one Lautsbaugh’s receiving. The Department of Agriculture [...]

$1.6 Million Grant For Crescent Meats2022-11-08T12:37:10-06:00
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