CEDC Blog
Rogers Behavioral Health Expands Access to Mental Health Care in the Chippewa Valley
Rogers Behavioral Health is inviting community members, leaders, and partners to attend an upcoming Open House on Wednesday, October 15, at Chippewa Valley Technical College in Chippewa Falls. The event marks an important milestone as Rogers continues to inform and educate more local citizens about their expansion project in Chippewa [...]
Investing in People: CEDC Hosts UW-Stout MOC TWI Course
At CEDC, we recognize that employee turnover can be just as significant a challenge as finding new workers. To stay competitive, the Chippewa Valley needs access to high-quality workforce training—and who better to deliver that than our partners at the UW-Stout Manufacturing Outreach Center (MOC)? Last week, we were proud [...]
The Heartbeat of Western Wisconsin: The BEAR Podcast
If you care about the future of Chippewa, rural innovation, or the heartbeat of western Wisconsin, there’s one podcast you can’t afford to overlook: The BEAR Podcast, hosted by Charlie Walker of the Chippewa Economic Development Corporation. BEAR stands for Business Expansion, Attraction, and Retention—but it’s more than an acronym. [...]
Opportunity Zone 2.0: Charting the Next Chapter for Chippewa County
CEDC knows that economic development is about more than attracting investment. It’s about creating lasting opportunities for growth that benefit everyone in our area. That’s why in 2016/17 CEDC advocated for the establishment of a Chippewa County Opportunity Zone, what is known as Census Tract 105 in Chippewa Falls. This area [...]
Driving Defense Contracts – Jobs and Growth for Chippewa and Western Wisconsin
For communities across Wisconsin, economic development organizations (EDCs) such as the CEDC play a critical role in supporting local businesses. Encouraging participation in the defense supply chain is one part of strengthening our region. Chippewa Valley’s role in supporting our nation’s defense is both substantial and growing. With our partners, [...]
Smoked, Sauced, and Strategized: CEDC Heats Up!
CEDC was fired up—literally and figuratively—as our very own barbecue team, C2 BBQ, proudly competed in the inaugural Northern Wisconsin State Fair BBQ Cook-off. Thousands of BBQ cook-offs now take place annually across the U.S. and internationally, attracting pitmasters, foodies, and tourists. Events like the American Royal in Kansas City [...]