CEDC Blog
CEDC and Chippewa Valley Innovation Center (CVIC)
Over 30 years ago Chippewa Economic Development Corporation partnered with area economic development stakeholders to develop and run a local business incubator. The Chippewa Valley Innovation Center was established to help startups, entrepreneurs, and new business ventures in manufacturing accelerate their growth and success. With assistance-CVIC does this by providing [...]
Meet Our 29th Annual Meeting Speaker! Ginger Johnson
Powered by Connection As humans we’re uniquely poised to ponder what’s going on, to respond, to reflect and to try to connect what is happening with us, the world around us and our relationships. It's utterly fascinating! Working with and for leaders and people [...]
WEDC International Market Access Grant Applications Now Open!
Chippewa Valley Companies that want to grow typically look for other markets. Often times, they don't think or realize that other countries might be a market for their products. For years, CEDC has been helping existing businesses realize the potential of gaining new customers from over seas. Understanding that this [...]
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 [...]