CEDC Blog
Chippewa Communities Benefit from Fiber-optic Broadband
Not everyone agrees with the phrase “build it and they will come,” but most people who work to grow the local economy agreed that health care, emergency services, educational institutions, and housing are all essential to attracting businesses and growing jobs in a community. Just as important as sewer, water, [...]
Farm Technology Days Unwraps the Secret
Along with cookies and milk, this holiday season the local Wisconsin Farm Technology Days (WFTD) Committee continued their work alongside the Chippewa Economic Development Corporation (CEDC) in identifying the location for the 2024 Wisconsin Farm Technology Days show to be hosted in Chippewa County. Recently, they held a press conference [...]
Give Thanks
With so much to be thankful for, we want to reflect on just how fortunate we are. Behind the scenes, it takes many educators, board members, investors, staff, and other community members to make what we do here at the Chippewa Economic Development Corporation a success. It is encouraging to [...]
Boots on the Ground! We Fare Well!
As the primary economic development driver of Chippewa County-CEDC has a mission to lead economic growth by: (1) attracting and sustaining industries that support job creation, (2) foster strong businesses through our BEAR Program ensuring our existing companies continue to connect, grow, and prosper here, and (3) continue to create [...]
Sconny Company wins 2022 CEDC’S HATCH
As part of Startup Chippewa Valley Week, this year’s pitch event competition, Hatch, went off without a hitch! The CEDC was thrilled to see so many members of the community attend and support a great Chippewa Valley entrepreneurial event. Over 80 people attended the 2022 event which keeps growing, keeping [...]
All Businesses Start With An Idea
Chippewa Economic Development Corporation understands the importance of business startups and entrepreneurship and the role they play in the community. That's why for years the organization has organized and sponsored a business pitch competition where a good idea can earn entrepreneurs cash and prizes with the ultimate goal of furthering [...]