CEDC Blog
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 [...]
Time is Running Out; the Annual Meeting is Almost Here!
CEDC embodies Wisconsin's spirit of innovation, devoted to recognizing and celebrating the remarkable achievements of local businesses and entrepreneurs. To actively promote and highlight the collective successes we have accomplished together, fostering a vibrant and prosperous community, CEDC is proud to host its Annual Meeting on August 24th, 2023. Last [...]
Miron Breaks Ground in Chippewa County!
CEDC Investor and Major Stakeholder, Miron Construction Co., Inc. with the help of both the Chippewa Falls and Eau Claire Chambers, broke ground on its new region office in Lake Hallie in May. The family-owned company has been in business since 1918 and is now one of the nation’s premier [...]
A Focused and Energized Team
In Economic Development, everyone knows it’s a team sport. The Chippewa Economic Development Corporation (CEDC) could not do what we do without our collaborators and supporters. One such supporter and collaborator is the Focus on Energy team. Energy efficiency and energy usage are key variables in any economic development project. [...]
Chippewa & UK Entrepreneurs Work Together
The Chippewa EDC for several years has been wrestling with what to do with the several idle frac sand plants that have ceased operations in the region. Back in the day, the CEDC worked aggressively to recruit several non metallic mining operations bringing over $600 Million and hundreds of jobs [...]
Chippewa Valley’s Economic Development Week Job Fair
Economic Development Week (May 8th-12th) in the Chippewa Valley is here! During the week CEDC emphasizes the importance of economic development for the Chippewa Valley and uses it to increase understanding of economic development’s contribution to the areas business climate, job retention and growth, the tax base, and our overall [...]