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Justin Vajko of Dialog Design Co. – Designing The Perfect Workplace – Episode 115

CCEDC's Charlie Walker sits down with Justin Vajko, founder of Dialog Design Co., to discuss being proactive about finding talent, the importance of investing into your employees before anything else, and the evolvement of the field of digital marketing. Dialog Design Co. gives businesses proven marketing tools they need to find steady talent so they can reach their goals and help entrepreneurs create brands & websites that get more leads. Some of the things they offer: Web Design SEO Google & Facebook Content Marketing Branding Packaging Design

Justin Vajko of Dialog Design Co. – Designing The Perfect Workplace – Episode 1152021-06-22T12:53:54-05:00

Ashley Furniture Expands to Chippewa County, Wisconsin

CHIPPEWA FALLS, WI, June 2, 2021 – The Chippewa County Economic Development Corporation’s [CCEDC] mission is to help existing businesses expand and to find new markets while promoting Chippewa County as a place for new investment and economic growth. The CCEDC is proud to welcome Ashley Furniture as the newest corporate citizen within the city of Chippewa Falls. The CCEDC team worked with Ashley Furniture to help identify their next manufacturing location. Ashley Furniture purchased the former Spectrum Industries building on 925 First Avenue in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin. The 127,000 square foot facility will serve as an Ashley upholstery furniture manufacturing site. This new Chippewa Falls location will work in coordination with Ashley’s Arcadia facility and become a part of their supply chain. “The high demand for furniture has led us to increase [...]

Ashley Furniture Expands to Chippewa County, Wisconsin2021-06-02T14:18:59-05:00

Call for Nominations

Do you know of an outstanding entrepreneur or business that is deserving of recognition this year? Nominate them for CCEDC's Economic Development Awards, announced at the 2021 Annual Meeting! We will be taking nominations until August 20, 2021. Please contact info@chippewa-wi.com with any questions. Download the nomination form here.

Call for Nominations2021-06-01T15:22:40-05:00

Matt Guse – Accidental Start, Accident-Proof Finish – Episode 114

CCEDC's Charlie Walker sits down with Matt Guse, owner of MRS Machining Co., to discuss carrying on legacies, educating the next generation, the criticality of manufacturing as a trade, and running a family business. "At MRS Machining in Augusta, Wisconsin, we strive to be the best. Providing turning, milling, drilling, and other machining operations, we are always looking for new and innovative ways to help our customers get their parts as quickly as possible while meeting and exceeding tolerances, quality standards, and ultimately our customer expectations. Continuous investment in the latest high-performance machinery and tooling is just a part of the plan. Strategic partnerships with vendors, educators, and other industry leaders, as well as community involvement all helps us maintain a leadership role in the industry."

Matt Guse – Accidental Start, Accident-Proof Finish – Episode 1142021-06-22T12:55:07-05:00

Save the Date – 2021 Annual Meeting Approaching!

It's happening! Get ready for one of the biggest Chippewa Valley economic events - the Annual Meeting - on Friday, August 27, 2021 from 11:45 am to 1:30 pm at the canvas tent by the stage on the Northern Wisconsin State Fairgrounds. More information is coming soon; we hope to see you there! If you would like to RSVP, please register here.

Save the Date – 2021 Annual Meeting Approaching!2021-05-24T13:22:45-05:00

Workers Need to Get Back into the Game

It was just last week that the Chippewa County Economic Development Corporation (CCEDC) teamed up with Workforce Resources and over 35 local companies throughout the Chippewa Valley to host an outdoor job fair. A major feedback  that CCEDC received from  companies that participated in the event was that they are still having difficulty finding workers-especially those who are eager to return to work. This lack of worker participation in the job market is now turning into a crisis which threatens the viability of hundreds of local businesses in the region. Many hiring companies believe that this shortage of workers is enhanced by current continued state & federal pandemic-related unemployment benefits being offered in Wisconsin. Typically, the state of Wisconsin requires persons seeking unemployment benefits to look for and complete (4) four unique work [...]

Workers Need to Get Back into the Game2021-05-19T13:28:48-05:00

Entrepreneurs Return to Round-Up Hatch Pitch Competition After Pandemic

Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin (May 12, 2021) – Over seventy attendees supported the nine registered entrepreneurs that participated in the event. Organized and held during the International Economic Development Week, the event is aimed at strengthening the Chippewa Valley’s ecosystem for business startups and highlighting the mentoring programs that CCEDC and other economic development organizations do to support business growth in the Chippewa Valley. Similar to the Shark Tank Television Show, a panel of local business owners served as judges to select the best business idea, product or plan pitched to them by registered entrepreneurs. This event also provided an opportunity for local entrepreneurs to network with members of the Chippewa Valley Angel Network and share their fresh and creative business ideas to other supportive investors, businesses, and community members. During Round-Up HATCH, presenters [...]

Entrepreneurs Return to Round-Up Hatch Pitch Competition After Pandemic2021-05-12T17:08:02-05:00

Get Ready for the The Open Air Job Fair!

The Open Air Job Fair, an outdoor employment event at the Chippewa Valley Regional Airport parking lot, is coming up next Thursday at 3-5 pm! Over two dozen companies will be there to answer questions, interview, and even hire stellar candidates. The dress code is business casual, and safety precautions will be in place so everyone stays safe. If you have any further questions, please contact Dan Kitchen at Workforce Resource (kitchend@workforceresource.org). Hope to see you there!

Get Ready for the The Open Air Job Fair!2021-05-07T15:10:42-05:00

Open Air Job Fair May 13, 2021 3pm til 5pm

2021’s first regional free open air job fair will take place, weather permitting, between 3 to 5 pm on Thursday, May 13, 2021 at the Chippewa Valley Regional Airport parking lot. There will be over 30 companies there. In the event of weather cancellation, information will be provided at www.chippewa-wi.com and on the Chippewa County Economic Development Corporation Facebook page. The Open Air Job Fair is organized in partnership with a variety of community organizations to celebrate National Economic Week 2021. The Chippewa Falls Economic Development Corporation [CCEDC], Workforce Resource, Inc., Chippewa Falls Chamber, Department of Workforce Development, Momentum West and the West Central WI Workforce Development Board have partnered to assist workers in landing a job with employers. While the pandemic has been difficult on the industrial field, the CCEDC is excited [...]

Open Air Job Fair May 13, 2021 3pm til 5pm2021-05-07T16:04:23-05:00

Regional Telecoms that provide broadband service to Chippewa County

Chippewa County Economic Development Corporation (CCEDC) understands the impact that internet connectivity has on our local economy. Effective and affordable broadband access increases the growth potential of our local businesses by helping them access new markets. It is necessary for any precision agriculture operation. It is a catalyst for rural prosperity by connecting rural households, schools, and healthcare with each other. It also is a “must” if small communities are to attract new residents and talent. Today, one thing that was made abundantly clear by the 2020-21 pandemic is that it is even more necessary has because of the huge increase in demand for high-speed internet within the Chippewa Valley as businesses, education, healthcare, and workers transitioned to online services. Over the past several years CCEDC has worked with our local Telecom providers [...]

Regional Telecoms that provide broadband service to Chippewa County2021-04-26T12:56:31-05:00
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