CEDC Blog
2025 CEDC Annual Meeting Highlights Community as the Core of Economic Growth
The 2025 CEDC Annual Meeting, was held on Friday, May 16. The meeting coincided with Economic Development Week, a time to reflect on regional progress and sets the tone for continued growth and collaboration. The theme of this year’s annual meeting was Communities at the Core. The gathering-one of the Chippewa Valley’s [...]
Celebrating the Core
Over the past year, we have been continuously reminded that economic momentum doesn’t come from policies or plans alone but from our stakeholders and communities. Chippewa County's strength wasn’t built from the top down but from the inside out. This understanding has guided the Chippewa Economic Development Corporation (CEDC) as [...]
Powering Progress: Celebrating Economic Development Week in the Chippewa Valley
Since 2016, the International Economic Development Council’s Economic Development Week has recognized the vital role that economic development organizations and professionals play in shaping thriving communities across the nation. At the Chippewa Economic Development Corporation (CEDC), we are proud to be part of this national celebration and to champion the Power [...]
NIMBY Down the Road: Navigating Business Challenges
Several weeks ago, I delivered a presentation in Kentucky, highlighting the top issues that local businesses might face over the next twelve months. I covered the essentials, including inflation and economic volatility, tariff impacts, cybersecurity vulnerabilities, the acceleration of AI, and workforce talent constraints. I also discussed the growing influence [...]
The Power of Education in Driving Economic Growth: CEDC Sponsors the 2025 Eau Claire Luncheon
At CEDC, we’re committed to fostering economic vitality in Chippewa County, and we know that education is the backbone of that effort. The numbers tell a compelling story. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS): Individuals with higher education credentials enjoy lower unemployment rates and higher median weekly earnings [...]
Fueling Growth: CEDC’s BEAR Lunch & Learn Breaks Down SBA 504 Financing for Local Businesses
At CEDC, we’re dedicated to driving growth, innovation, and collaboration across the Chippewa Valley. One of the ways we make that happen is through our Business Expansion and Retention (BEAR) Lunch & Learn series — bringing together local business owners, entrepreneurs, and professionals eager to learn, connect, and uncover new [...]