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BEAR Lunch Dialog

CCEDC’s economic development programs prioritize business expansion and retention (BEAR) above all else. Estimates show that approximately 60-80 percent of  all new jobs in a rural community are created through the expansion of the existing businesses that are already here. Chippewa County’s existing employers are the foundation of our local economy and must be supported through a strong BEAR program. The areas existing clusters of precision manufacturers, technology/e-commerce businesses, value-added agriculture/food processors, and healthcare employers are the backbone of our Chippewa economy. On January 29th, 2020-BEAR endeavors continued in New Auburn, Wisconsin where over a dozen business leaders gathered for a conversation about “Attracting the Modern Employee.” As part of the BEAR Lunch and Learn series-Justin Vajko the Chief Conversationalist of the Dialog Design Company led the group though a discussion that highlighted [...]

BEAR Lunch Dialog2020-02-07T10:31:32-06:00

Discovering Export Opportunities in Central Europe

The potential exists to increase local companies’ sales through exporting. CCEDC hosted a round table discussion where over a dozen Chippewa Valley companies asked questions about the advantages of exporting their products to Central Europe. Paul Smerda, the Senior Manager at Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) European Trade Representative Firm in Berlin, Germany lead a discussion and answered questions concerning the upcoming WEDC trade venture to Germany in June 2020, market trends, and recommended pro-active sales strategies for doing business in countries such as Germany, Switzerland, Italy, Spain, and Scandinavia. Wisconsin has a history of strong German immigration and shares many similarities such as a strong manufacturing base, an emphasis on quality, and instilling a strong work ethic. In 2018 Germany was Wisconsin’s 4th largest trading partner exporting $814 million worth of goods and [...]

Discovering Export Opportunities in Central Europe2020-01-31T15:34:27-06:00

Farm Ventilation Business Expands In Chippewa Falls

Chippewa Falls, WI (December 2nd, 2020) – A Chippewa Falls manufacturer is planning a $9 million expansion that will allow the company to double its staff. A groundbreaking ceremony is scheduled for December 14th. VES has completed an agreement to purchase a 12.4 acre parcel in the Lake Wissota Business Park from Chippewa County for $1, said Chippewa County Supervisor, Steve Gerrish. The property is in one of the city’s tax-increment financing districts. VES designs ventilation systems for barns and agricultural buildings, which improves the overall quality of life for animals. Their website states, “our direct drive fans pull fresh air into the structure, direct the air in waves to cow level, and then remove the dirty, heated air. Fresh air keeps your cows body temperatures down, keeps bedding dry, helps prevent diseases from [...]

Farm Ventilation Business Expands In Chippewa Falls2020-01-22T12:35:54-06:00

Feasibility Business Park Site Visit

Chippewa County is on the cusp of expanding on its recent economic boom, the President/CEO of the Chippewa County Economic Development Corporation(CCEDC)-Charlie Walker said. According to Walker, “The county began the process of looking into the feasibility of adding or building another Certified Shovel Ready Business Park because in part of the most recent success of the current Lake Wissota Business Park." Chippewa County officials want to expand on that success by making room for more businesses. As part of that process Chippewa County hired a consultant to look at the feasibility of such a project. CCEDC organized meetings between businesses, elected leaders, site selectors and other economic development stakeholders to gather input and feedback for the new business/industrial park. The consultants and CCEDC spent two days touring Chippewa County looking at current [...]

Feasibility Business Park Site Visit2020-01-17T13:56:24-06:00

Interested in learning more about Exporting?

Sign up today for Incoterms 101 - The Language of Trade Are you using the best international trade term for your export? This informational seminar will provide you with an overview of Incoterms, the essential rules for international and domestic contracts setting out responsibilities between buyers and sellers for costs, delivery and risk.

Interested in learning more about Exporting?2020-01-17T13:57:44-06:00

Winter 2019 Newsletter

Hot off the press, the CCEDC Winter 2019 Newsletter  is available now. Catch up on the latest news in BEAR, site visits, Chippewa Valley awards, CCEDC Board Retreat, and more! Stop in our office or read it now.  

Winter 2019 Newsletter2019-12-24T10:09:35-06:00

Barron County Cheese and CCEDC Recognized at Mid-America EDC’s 2019 Annual Economic Development Awards

Barron County Cheese, located in the northwestern Wisconsin town of Barron, envisioned becoming an entrepreneurial exporter in the global market. Their vision was to become an industry leader in cheese packaging and conversion, providing an unmatched quality of service to all customers through ongoing improvement in global research, teamwork, safety, versatility, and innovation. It is proof that hard work pays off as Chippewa County Economic Development Corporation (CCEDC) is proud to share that Barron County Cheese was awarded as a winner for the Entrepreneurial Award (small division) category for the Mid-America EDC’s 2019 Annual Economic Development Awards! Recognition for both CCEDC and Barron County Cheese took place at the at awards luncheon program at the Mid-America Competitiveness Conference & Site Selector Forum in Downtown Chicago. CCEDC helped Barron County Cheese seek new ways [...]

Barron County Cheese and CCEDC Recognized at Mid-America EDC’s 2019 Annual Economic Development Awards2019-12-27T10:42:51-06:00

How Employee Support Services can Help Build Employee Loyalty

Chippewa County Economic Development Corporation (CCEDC) hosted local business owners and company representatives this afternoon in Chippewa Falls, WI at HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital. Attendees discussed how employee support services can help build employee loyalty in the workplace and how mental health is just as critical to your most valuable assets of your company. The event was presented by Neal Bennett, President of Occupational Chaplains of America (OCA). Bennett discussed that for employees to perform at their best they need to be able to have a positive outlet during the demands throughout their working day and that is where OCA is available. OCA provides certified, occupational chaplains that interact with employees on a regular basis and are there to help your employees during their time of need or crisis situations. OCA understands that [...]

How Employee Support Services can Help Build Employee Loyalty2020-01-17T13:58:46-06:00

Consultant Connect celebrates the nation’s top 50 economic developers of 2019 at ECONOMIX

Consultant Connect helped celebrate the nation’s top 50 economic developers of 2019 at ECONOMIX. ECONOMIX is a blending of economic development professionals, coming together to stir additional insights and practical tools to enhance work in their respective communities. ECONOMIX featured over 24 site consultants who are working to get deals done and are ready to bring economic development to the highest standards. These are the men and women nominated by their colleagues, friends and site consultants who are movers and shakers in their communities. Chippewa County Economic Development Corporation (CCEDC) is proud to share that our very own Charlie Walker, President/CEO was honored in Charleston, South Carolina for his outstanding work! CCEDC is fortunate to have Charlie leading the organization. Charlie is knowledgeable in every realm of what it means to be an [...]

Consultant Connect celebrates the nation’s top 50 economic developers of 2019 at ECONOMIX2019-12-27T10:44:04-06:00
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