CEDC Blog
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 [...]
11-11-11 THANK YOU!
At the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month- November 11, 1918, the armistice ending World War I went into effect. A year later, in 1919, President Woodrow Wilson proclaimed November 11th as the first commemoration of “Armistice Day”. In 1954, after World War II had required [...]
$1.6 Million Grant For Crescent Meats
U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and White House domestic policy advisor Susan Rice were in Chippewa County to award grant funds to Chippewa Economic Development Corporation (CEDC) investor Crescent Meats. Along with other CEDC investors CBS Squared and the Roc Group the team helped the company apply for [...]
CEDC Board Member Highlight
CEDC Board Member Ron Haas has been serving the organization for over five years. Currently the owner of Martino's Restaurant in Stanley Wisconsin, he has a passion for business growth and entrepreneurship. "I like to know what is going on in the community and if I can have a small [...]
CEDC Board Members Attend Business Day
On Wednesday October 19, 2022, several Chippewa Economic Development Corporation Board members attended Business Day in Madison. The event brought business leaders from all over the state including Chippewa Economic Development Corporation’s (CEDC) Rebecca Reinhardt, Deb Chilson, and Mary Stabenow to discuss important issues facing the business community and our [...]
CEDC Nominated Projects Recognized By WEDA
The Wisconsin Economic Development Association (WEDA) recently announced the four winners of its annual Community and Economic Development Awards (CEDA). The CEDA Awards were established by WEDA to recognize and celebrate businesses, projects, and organizations that are making significant contributions to Wisconsin’s economy. Winners were unveiled and celebrated at the [...]