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CEDC President Presents at Best Practices Conference

Chippewa Economic Development Corporation (CEDC) President and CEO Charlie Walker presented at the 2023 Wisconsin Economic Development Association (WEDA) Best Practices Conference in Wausau, Wisconsin on September 27th-29th 2023. This conference provided attendees with an opportunity to delve into the core principles of economic development and address contemporary challenges, including workforce housing, childcare access, talent attraction, transportation issues, business retention and expansion best practices, and redevelopment and revitalization opportunities. Charlie Walker's presentation drew an audience of over 40 individuals eager to explore the topic of development agreements (DA) and best practices when working with the tool. Accompanied by notable speakers like Liz Brodek, Development Director, City of Wausau, and Randy Fifrick, Economic Development Manager, City of Wausau, the discussion covered developing an inclusive DA negotiation team to better reach consensus, setting ground rules, [...]

CEDC President Presents at Best Practices Conference2023-10-03T16:02:31-05:00

CEDC Investor Mosaic Technologies Wins National Smart Rural Community Award

Recently, the NTCA Rural Broadband Association, who represents 850+ independent telecommunications companies met for their annual Fall Conference. At the conference, the organization presented their Smart Rural Community Showcase Awards. These awards recognize outstanding rural broadband providers. Chippewa Economic Development Corporation (CEDC), investor and economic development supporter Mosaic Technologies emerged as a 2023 Smart Rural Community Showcase Winner. Mosaic Technologies was recognized with this prestigious award for their continued involvement in enhancing Chippewa Valley's quality of life and broadband expansion. The company was lauded for its recent initiatives that included public Wi-Fi for parks at the Barron County Fairgrounds, supporting the Barron County Dairy Breakfast, and fostering local event connectivity. "Mosaic Technologies continues to support the Chippewa Valley through a variety of activities such as providing advanced WI-FI and security connections to the [...]

CEDC Investor Mosaic Technologies Wins National Smart Rural Community Award2023-10-03T13:52:47-05:00

WEDC Secretary and CEO Missy Hughes Visits Chippewa County Businesses

WEDC Secretary and CEO Missy Hughes Along with CEDC President CEO Charlie Walker visits a Chippewa Falls business KYMA Battery Technologies for a retention and expansion update while also celebrating Healthcare Workforce Training Institute grand opening. The Dove Healthcare Community Foundation received a Capacity Building grant from the WEDC. The grant assists the Institute in providing virtual and hybrid training programs for students who would otherwise be unable to access their services. This $75,000 state grant helped to expand the Chippewa Falls Healthcare Workforce Training Institute’s Education Center located on the campus of Dove Healthcare facility site in Chippewa Falls. The newly expanded Chippewa Falls Healthcare Workforce Training Institute provides training for individuals pursuing careers as Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) or Certified Medication Aides, as well as those seeking Community-Based Residential Facility trainings [...]

WEDC Secretary and CEO Missy Hughes Visits Chippewa County Businesses2023-10-03T14:35:32-05:00

CEDC Assists Integra Healthcare Equipment

The Chippewa Economic Development Corporation (CEDC) assists expanding companies in their site selection and due diligence in a variety of ways. Recently CEDC was contacted by a company that was searching for roughly 20,000 sqft of office/warehouse space. Leveraging our extensive site selection database and property inventory, CEDC rapidly identified and  pinpointed a few prime locations which might work for the company. For over a decade, Integra Health Care Equipment has been a trusted provider to hundreds of skilled nursing facilities, rehab centers and hospices throughout the Midwest. Their line of products are built from several of the most reliable brands in the healthcare industry such as Medela, Respironics, Drive, Medline and Fisher and Paykel. Integra Healthcare Equipment had an aggressive timeline and had to be operational in the Chippewa Valley market by [...]

CEDC Assists Integra Healthcare Equipment2023-09-21T14:36:03-05:00

The Cobban Bridge Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Marks the Grand Opening of the New Modern Bridge!

The Chippewa Economic Development Corporation (CEDC) understands that for any community to grow they need modern infrastructure- great roads, rail, and fiber. Recently CEDC worked with the Chippewa County Highway Department to organize and celebrate the completion of a modern bridge across the Chippewa River. Governor Tony Evers presided over the momentous event held on July 25th, 2023. The new Cobban Bridge opened just 6 years after the closure of its predecessor three months ahead of schedule. At a cost of 4.6 million dollars, it was designed to cater to the diverse transportation needs of rural Chippewa County. Built in 1908, the former two-span Pennsylvania through-truss bridge was the oldest of its kind in Wisconsin. The bridge closed in August 2017 after a routine bridge inspection noted some deficiencies and the bridge could [...]

The Cobban Bridge Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Marks the Grand Opening of the New Modern Bridge!2023-07-31T15:48:32-05:00

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
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