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Xcel Energy’s Certified Shovel-Ready Program Pays Off for Chippewa Falls

German-based global logistics company, DHL Real Estate Solutions, broke ground to construct a $6.8M, 124,000-square-foot warehouse facility project within the Lake Wissota Business Park (LWBP). Xcel Energy launched their multi-state, certified shovel-ready program a year ago and now has 36 certified shovel-ready sites throughout their service territory. The Lake Wissota Business Park in Chippewa County, is a one of six certified shovel-ready Xcel sites in Wisconsin. The certificated shovel-ready program helps to expedite the business location process by making sites like LWBP more attractive to companies like DHL, and other site-selection consultants looking to expand their businesses. To be declared certified shovel-ready by Xcel Energy, a site must have a base level of defined boundaries with a clear title, an established price, defined utility capacity, have documentation on important factors such as phase [...]

Xcel Energy’s Certified Shovel-Ready Program Pays Off for Chippewa Falls2019-10-29T14:43:16-05:00

CCEDC Hosts Regional Entrepreneurial Pitch Contest, HATCH

The Chippewa County Economic Development Corporation (CCEDC) is paving the way for local entrepreneurs and assisting them in bringing their business ideas alive by organizing and hosting the Chippewa Valley HATCH Program. Fostering more Startup entrepreneurs makes sense because of the role they play in helping the Chippewa Valley grow and prosper. CCEDC once again teamed with the BrightStar Wisconsin Foundation, Inc. and several area local businesses at Cowboy Jack’s Saloon in Altoona, WI on Thursday October 17, 2019 to further develop the entrepreneurial eco-system. The HATCH Program-in its second year- is a rotating, high-energy idea pitch program designed to facilitate connections between prospective entrepreneurs and those within a community who support them such as industry experts, professional service firms, banks, non-profits, business leaders and investors. “Brightstar and WEDC were impressed with the [...]

CCEDC Hosts Regional Entrepreneurial Pitch Contest, HATCH2019-10-23T17:29:42-05:00

Chippewa County Economic Development Corporation (CCEDC) hosted a dozen business owners and company representatives this afternoon in Stanley, WI at Martino’s Restaurant.

Chippewa County Economic Development Corporation (CCEDC) hosted a dozen business owners and company representatives this afternoon in Stanley, WI at Martino’s Restaurant. Attendees discussed the latest 2019 compensation trends for assisting them in their 2020 forecast and preparation for employee recruitment, retention and budgeting. This was the second series organized by CCEDC as part of their Business, Expansion and Retention Program (BEAR). A primary purpose of the BEAR lunch and learn series is to assist existing businesses by providing them with meaningful information to better compete in the new market place. CCEDC was thankful to work with the Harding Group to discuss this critical topic this afternoon and reach out with businesses in the Stanley area. CCEDC would like to thank our sponsors that helped with this event that included Forward Bank, Martino’s [...]

Chippewa County Economic Development Corporation (CCEDC) hosted a dozen business owners and company representatives this afternoon in Stanley, WI at Martino’s Restaurant.2019-10-18T15:34:26-05:00

CCEDC is excited to collaborate with IDC

On 10/15/2019, the Chippewa Economic Development Corporation (CCEDC) hosted the Chippewa Falls Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) board meeting and gave an update on CCEDC’s activities to date. After reviewing the history of CCEDC and its mission- President CEO Charlie Walker, discussed the improvements in CCEDC Business Attraction Program, the success of the Business Expansion and Retention (BEAR Program) and the organizations upcoming HATCH Program. Discussion also centered around home each organization can better support each other. “Collaboration is a necessary component of great economic development programs” stressed Walker "CCEDC is fortunate to have local organizations such as the Chippewa Falls IEDC as a supporter and partner."

CCEDC is excited to collaborate with IDC2019-12-10T14:26:44-06:00

Come Cheer on your favorite entrepreneurs!

Join in on the fun and come cheer on your favorite entrepreneur at Chippewa County Economic Development Corporation (CCEDC) Regional HATCH competition on October 17th, 2019 from 6:00-8:00pm at Cowboy Jack's Saloon! RSVP as seats are filling up quickly and you won't want to miss this wild west showdown in the Chippewa Valley. There are still a few open seats so reserve yours at info@chippewa-wi.com or call (715)723-7150.

Come Cheer on your favorite entrepreneurs!2019-10-11T15:40:31-05:00

CCEDC & Yellowstone Cheese Partner to Host Senator Tammy Baldwin

CCEDC & Yellowstone Cheese hosted Senator Tammy Baldwin today to discuss her initiatives of the Dairy Business Innovation Act to help Chippewa Valley farmers. The event was attended by Economic Development Corporations, press entities, farmers, several local businesses, and the University of Wisconsin Extension to bring specific concerns to light and get feedback on how the Diary Business Innovation Initiatives help to address these real-time challenges. Dairy Business Innovation Act Press Release

CCEDC & Yellowstone Cheese Partner to Host Senator Tammy Baldwin2019-10-08T16:11:50-05:00

Catalytic Combustion Expands in Bloomer, WI

Catalytic Combustion Corporation (CCC) continues to grow in Chippewa County, Wisconsin. The company began construction on an additional 15,000 sq. ft. of production space scheduled for completion by the end of 2019. The Phase III expansion project when completed will provide the company a total of 90,000 sq. ft. of modern heavy industrial fabrication and manufacturing floor space. The additional manufacturing space will also support the continued investment and growth of the company’s catalyst and coatings business and products. A new Catalyst Research & Development lab is also being built within the existing Riggs Street facility to include new coating and catalyst testing and laboratory technology equipment. “We are pleased to continue the investment and commitment to our hometown of Bloomer, Wisconsin, and the local community,” Mark Ruff, President/CEO of CCC said. “Since [...]

Catalytic Combustion Expands in Bloomer, WI2019-10-03T13:02:11-05:00

CHIPPEWA VALLEY COMPENSATION TRENDS DISCUSSED

Bloomer, WI (US) October 2, 2019 – Over 45 business owners and company representatives gathered at the Main Street Café in Bloomer, WI to receive the latest 2019 compensation trends for assisting them in their 2020 forecast and preparation for employee recruitment, retention and budgeting. This lunch presentation was organized by Chippewa County Economic Development Corporation (CCEDC) as part of their Business, Expansion, and Retention Program (BEAR). A primary purpose of the BEAR lunch and learn series is to assist existing businesses by providing them with meaningful information that would help them better compete in the market place. Marc Harding, a certified compensation professional and Principal of the Harding Group LLC discussed the importance of a solid plan for employee compensation and how a business can gather the data needed to ensure they [...]

CHIPPEWA VALLEY COMPENSATION TRENDS DISCUSSED2019-10-02T16:30:22-05:00

Community Kick-Off

Chippewa County spends more on drug-related health care than any other County in Wisconsin. The number of meth related cases in Chippewa County has more than tripled over the past four years. In 2014 there were 82 meth cases in the county, 12 of which involved relocating children. In 2018, that number more than tripled. As the number of meth cases in the County rises, leaders are seeing the impacts on not only local government but the families and community as a whole. This shocking rise has promoted Chippewa County Economic Development Corporation (CCEDC) and other prominent leaders in the community to come together and take a stand against meth during this crisis situation. CCEDC is proud to be a part of the task force and invites you to join your communities for [...]

Community Kick-Off2019-09-25T10:15:26-05:00
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