CEDC Blog
Rail, Logistics, and Redevelopment: A Vision for Future Growth
Recently, CEDC hosted Wisconsin State Representative Rob Summerfield for a Business Expansion, Attraction, and Retention (BEAR) visit at B&L Transport to discuss the company's continued investment at the former frac sand processing facility and explore opportunities to strengthen the site's long-term economic potential. During the visit, B&L Transport provided an [...]
Opening Doors, Sharing Stories, Building Opportunity
Sometimes the most valuable economic development happens not in a boardroom, but on a shop floor. Recently, CEDC, in partnership with the New Auburn Area Development Corporation (NAADC), hosted a Collaborative Showcase that brought together more than twenty business owners and community leaders for a day centered on connection, collaboration, [...]
Local Businesses and Big Brands
Many people looking at economic development think industrial/manufacturing recruitment and retail recruitment travel on two parallel roads. One road is one that seems focused on jobs and logistics, the other road on consumer spending and placemaking. A common concern among many folks is whether recruiting these national manufacturing firms or [...]
Bringing Educators Behind the Scenes of Local Manufacturing
At CEDC, one of our core missions is strengthening the connection between education and industry and this summer, that mission came to life in a meaningful new way. We are thrilled to celebrate and be a small part of the launch of the Teacher Externship Program (TEP), a pilot initiative [...]
Mahalo for Business Inspiration: What Hawaii Taught Me
Ten days in Hawaii. White sand beaches, sea turtles, shave ice, and sunsets that reinforce that God is Great and Grand. By any measure, it was a perfect vacation. And yes — out of those ten glorious days, I spent one of them touring local entrepreneurs. My family was not [...]
Built Here, Growing Here: Celebrating Local Investment in Chippewa County
CEDC projects rarely happen overnight, they are often measured in milestones. A groundbreaking marks the beginning of the vision, while a ribbon cutting celebrates the successful completion of the project that took planning, partnership, and perseverance to bring to life. So, for us, the ribbon cutting is more than a [...]