CEDC Blog
Development Toolbox 101/Revolving Loan Funds Lunch & Learn
Tobi LeMahieu, Fund Manager from Regional Business Fund, Inc (RBF) presented her topic, "Development Toolbox 101/Revolving Loan Funds", where attendees learned about the multiple funding options that are available to small businesses throughout the Chippewa Valley. RBF offers low-interest loans to businesses that expand within the region, diversity the economy, [...]
WEDC Secretary and CEO Missy Hughes meets with CCEDC
Missy Hughes, Secretary and CEO of the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) visited Chippewa County Economic Development Corporation (CCEDC) to receive an update on the organization’s Business Retention, Entrepreneurial Development and Workforce Strategies that are currently being deployed. Mayor Greg Hoffman of the City of Chippewa Falls updated Missy Hughes [...]
Economic Growth Doesn’t Halt for Elements
Freezing cold temperatures and a little bit of snow can't slow down Economic Development growth and progress in Chippewa County! Proof of progress comes in the way of the construction at the new DHL site at the Lake Wissota Business Park. CCEDC is looking forward to watching all of the [...]
TTM Technologies Hosts Chippewa Falls Girl Scout Troop 3345 & 3101 for Manufacturing Month
Every October - Manufacturing Month - Manufacturers across Wisconsin, the Chippewa Valley and next door utilize the month as an opportunity to inspire and recruit the next generation of manufacturers. With a continued goal of providing our future workforce with exposure to real STEM workplaces, the Chippewa County Economic Development [...]
Xcel Energy’s Certified Shovel-Ready Program Pays Off for Chippewa Falls
German-based global logistics company, DHL Real Estate Solutions, broke ground to construct a $6.8M, 124,000-square-foot warehouse facility project within the Lake Wissota Business Park (LWBP). Xcel Energy launched their multi-state, certified shovel-ready program a year ago and now has 36 certified shovel-ready sites throughout their service territory. The Lake Wissota [...]
CCEDC Hosts Regional Entrepreneurial Pitch Contest, HATCH
The Chippewa County Economic Development Corporation (CCEDC) is paving the way for local entrepreneurs and assisting them in bringing their business ideas alive by organizing and hosting the Chippewa Valley HATCH Program. Fostering more Startup entrepreneurs makes sense because of the role they play in helping the Chippewa Valley grow [...]