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…and a Happy New Year!

Although you can reset at any time throughout the year, there is just something ideal about the first of the year to set goals and make plans. It is especially refreshing when the 1st lands in the beginning of the week. With a combination of a positive attitude and a little ambition, one can kick off the year with a fresh mindset and goals to match. The power of attraction comes in to play when planning and manifesting one’s year. Believing in yourself and aligning your life with what you want and desire can be a powerful tool in making your dreams come to fruition. Here are some helpful tips to begin the new year: Write your plans and goals down. Whether you prefer a physical planner and pen or the calendar on [...]

…and a Happy New Year!2023-03-16T12:35:14-05:00

Governor Approves Expansion for Stanley

The City of Stanley is on Santa’s nice list as Governor Tony Evers announced the State Building Commission approved a $16.5 million health building addition at the Stanley Correctional Institution. With funding finally approved after 3 years in the making, construction is expected to be completed in May of 2025. This addition is proof that the initial investment of the prison is paying off and will continue to be a state asset. This was a major CEDC legislative priority where the Advocacy Committee continued to push for its development. The Committee would like to thank Governor Evers and our legislative delegation for investing in the City of Stanley and its largest employer.

Governor Approves Expansion for Stanley2022-12-28T14:24:08-06:00

Happy Christmas!

Maggie will tell you that the first Christmas card ever published had contained the common holiday phrase “A Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year”. Being a dog that loves Christmas she would also remind you that since the early 1500’s "Merry Christmas" has been the standard greeting during the month of December. I recently returned from England and was brought up to speed on why there is a difference between “Happy Christmas” and “Merry Christmas.” On a tour of London, the conversation came up of King Henry VIII’s top advisor-Thomas Cromwell who used the phrase and during the time the famous carol “We Wish You a Merry Christmas," became popular. The phrase “Merry Christmas” was made even more popular when it was used as a proper greeting in Charles Dickens’ famous tale [...]

Happy Christmas!2022-12-28T14:16:59-06:00

Chippewa Communities Benefit from Fiber-optic Broadband

Not everyone agrees with the phrase “build it and they will come,” but most people who work to grow the local economy agreed that health care, emergency services, educational institutions, and housing are all essential to attracting businesses and growing jobs in a community. Just as important as sewer, water, and roads-most everyone also agrees that broadband is an essential infrastructure component for economic growth. In other words, building-out broadband does not create certainty in business expansion wins, it is merely necessary to be able to be on the short list for a location. The Chippewa Economic Development Corporation has spent the last several years pushing the importance of broadband expansion in the Chippewa Valley. CEDC has worked with Bloomer Telephone in the past by conducting a business roundtable, hosting elected officials, and [...]

Chippewa Communities Benefit from Fiber-optic Broadband2022-12-21T17:10:27-06:00

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
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