CEDC Blog
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 [...]
Take Your Business to the Next Level: SBA 504 Loans & Expert Advice
CEDC's Business Expansion and Retention (B.E.A.R.) Lunch and Learns are vital to our mission to support small business growth and expansion. The upcoming B.E.A.R. Lunch and Learn on March 20th will be held at the CEDC office at 770 Technology Way in Chippewa Falls! The event will run from 11:30 [...]
Fostering Innovation: The CEDC Collaborative Showcase at VSA
At CEDC, we sincerely thank all our investors, business leaders, and entrepreneurs who participated in the CEDC Collaborative Entrepreneur Showcase today at Valley Sports Academy (VSA) in Lake Hallie, WI. A special thanks to VSA for hosting such a fantastic event in their state-of-the-art facility. The CEDC Collaborative Entrepreneur Showcase [...]
BDO ZoneCONNECT Webinar: CHIPPEWA COUNTY, WISCONSIN & FLAGSTAFF COUNTY, ALBERTA
Are you looking for the perfect location to kick-start your biobased project? Look no further than BDO Zones! These designated areas are transforming the landscape for bio-based industries, offering a multitude of benefits that make them prime locations for development. Let’s dive into the key advantages of BDO Zones and [...]