CEDC Blog
#FlyEAU — What Communities Without Air Service Wish They Had
In economic development, you don’t always learn the value of an asset by having it. Sometimes you learn by watching others lose it. Across the Midwest, communities without reliable commercial air service are discovering—often the hard way—that air access is not a luxury. It is one of the core infrastructure [...]
The BDO Zone Delivers Real Economic Treasure
Top o' the morning to our Chippewa Valley friends! As we gear up to celebrate St. Patrick's Day—a time for green rivers, festive parades, and the promise of new beginnings—it's the perfect moment to shine a light on something truly golden right here in Chippewa County: our certified Bioeconomy Development [...]
Verify Before You Click
Phishing emails are not just an IT problem—they are a real business risk for businesses across Chippewa and Wisconsin, including our CEDC investors. Cybercriminals are getting more sophisticated at sending fake emails that appear to come from trusted local organizations, including the CEDC. Some even impersonate board members or business [...]
Supporting Neighbors, Strengthening Community
Access to timely, high quality mental health and addiction care can change the trajectory of a life. For many individuals and families, however, the greatest barrier to healing is not willingness. It is cost. The Rogers Behavioral Health Foundation exists to remove that barrier, ensuring more people can access the [...]
A Feast of Curiosity — How STEAM Night Served Up the Future
When area students, families, regional manufacturers, and employers gathered for this year’s STEAM Night held on to the campus of Chippewa Falls High School, it felt less like a school event and more like a “community banquet of curiosity”. From robotics demonstrations to digital art displays, from coding challenges to [...]
The Rise of the Entrepreneurial Generation: How CEDC Is Aligning with Tomorrow’s Founders
A quiet revolution is reshaping the workforce. Today’s rising generation doesn’t just want a job—they want to plant, nurture, build, and grow something of their own. According to recent research, 84% of Gen Z express interest in entrepreneurship. That’s more than a passing trend; it represents a fundamental shift in [...]