CEDC Blog
CEDC Speaks at Local Workforce Solutions Summit
CEDC’s Charlie Walker was invited to participate in the Eau Claire Chamber of Commerce’s Workforce Solutions Summit at the Pablo Center. As part of a breakout panel discussion, he highlighted the collaboration between CEDC and Momentum West in developing the regional economic development organization’s video series. The Workforce Solutions Summit is [...]
CEDC Hosts Xcel Energy for Economic Development Discussions
Having the support of major businesses is instrumental to the success of an economic development organization. Luckily, we have had an ongoing partnership with Xcel Energy, a multi-state utility company, for many years. On November 30th, Xcel's Economic Development Team received a tour of the Chippewa Valley's prospective industry hubs [...]
Happy Thanksgiving, Chippewa Valley!
Our hope is that you’re having a safe hunting experience, enjoying the company of your loved ones, and preparing to reflect on what you’re grateful for. Our few days before Thanksgiving has got CEDC thinking about how grateful we are for those that support our mission, the board members that [...]
Business Bees Get the Buzz on Financials
In addition to the Honeycomb HATCH Pitch Competition held on the 16th, the CCEDC held a BEAR Lunch & Learn during Startup Chippewa Valley Week. Startup Chippewa Valley Week (previously Startup Eau Claire Week) is a week-long celebration of the community's entrepreneurs and consists of entrepreneur-focused events by a variety [...]
Buzzing at Honeycomb HATCH
The Startup Chippewa Valley week is a celebration of everything entrepreneurial, highlighting the importance of entrepreneurship and the organizations and people working to develop and shape the valley’s thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem. Held during the month of November, at the heart of Startup Chippewa Valley, is CCEDC’s Honeycomb HATCH21 Pitch Competition. [...]
Entrepreneurs are the Bee’s Knees
Entrepreneurs drive the economy much more than people think; the Kauffman Foundation noted that startups create over 3 million jobs in the United States yearly. Successful entrepreneurs rely on a culture and environment (we call it an ecosystem) where they can gather inspiration, ideas, and resources to launch their businesses. [...]