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Chippewa Economic Development Corporation Hosts Annual Legislative “Speed Dating” Event

Chippewa Valley, WI – On February 21st, the Chippewa Economic Development Corporation (CEDC) welcomed over 40 business and community leaders to its annual Chippewa Valley Legislative Speed Dating event at the Eggbreak Café in Lake Hallie. Attendees had the opportunity to connect with and provide input to Wisconsin Legislative Senate and Assembly elected officials. Modeled after the old-fashioned “Speed Dating” Concept, area legislators spent up to six minutes at tables with area constituents and CEDC economic development stakeholders, listening and updating them on local issues. After six minutes, all elected officials rotated to the following table to hear from the next set of local issues to another group. The legislative “dating” process lasted for an hour and a half. The CEDC event was privileged to host several key legislators who listened attentively, shared [...]

Chippewa Economic Development Corporation Hosts Annual Legislative “Speed Dating” Event2025-03-10T11:00:10-05:00

CEDC’s First Entrepreneur Showcase of 2025

We sincerely thank all of our CEDC investors who attended our first entrepreneur showcase in 2025; its success was truly remarkable. Special thanks to KYMA and their team for hosting us at their facility, allowing community leaders to discover the innovative manufacturing they bring to our community. We are fortunate to have them here. The morning started with Momentum West and the Chippewa Valley's Economic Development professionals gathering to collaborate and update each other on everyone's projects and activities that raise and improve Western Wisconsin's economy. Following the roundtable discussion, over forty community leaders enjoyed a complimentary taco bar lunch, after which they attended a KYMA company presentation by Frederik van Heerden. Van Heerden presented a high-level overview of the energy landscape to the CEDC stakeholders and business leaders, covering its historical context [...]

CEDC’s First Entrepreneur Showcase of 20252025-02-17T10:47:38-06:00

CEDC RECOGNIZED BY MID-AMERICA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL

COLUMBUS, OH, DECEMBER 5, 2024-The Mid-America Economic Development Council (MAEDC) honored outstanding achievements during its annual Economic Development Awards at the 2024 Mid-America Competitiveness Conference, held December 4–6 at the Columbus Hyatt Downtown. The Chippewa Economic Development Corporation (CEDC) received recognition in the Entrepreneurial Program category. This award highlights innovative economic development initiatives that foster entrepreneurial culture within a city or region or provide unique support for young businesses in the start-up and early stages of their growth. Entrepreneurial Awards were given to three markets per category – large division (community population over 25,000), medium division (community population between 10,001-25,000), and small division (community population less than 10,000). “The success of our MAEDC awards highlights the incredibly deep impact that innovative programs can have on communities. These awards recognize collective efforts creating [...]

CEDC RECOGNIZED BY MID-AMERICA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL2024-12-06T16:35:22-06:00

CHIPPEWA COUNTY, WISCONSIN ISSUED BDO ZONE ‘A’ RATING FOR CORN STOVER

(Chippewa Falls, WI) June 25th, 2024 - The BDO Zone Initiative has issued a BDO Zone ‘A’ rating for Chippewa County, Wisconsin for 380,000 bone dry tons per year of corn stover. The Chippewa Economic Development Corporation (CEDC) and Ecostrat are pleased to announce the establishment of a Chippewa BDO Zone and the issue of an investment grade ‘A’ Rating for Corn Stover for the Zone. The BDO Zone Initiative certifies regional readiness for bio-based manufacturing, creates global connections with project developers, and ignites an influx of clean energy opportunities. The Chippewa County BDO Zone is the first ‘A’ rating in the State of Wisconsin and extends a 75-mile drive distance from Chippewa Falls, WI.A BDO Zone rating is an internationally recognized standards-based technical risk assessment of biomass feedstock, supply chain, and infrastructure [...]

CHIPPEWA COUNTY, WISCONSIN ISSUED BDO ZONE ‘A’ RATING FOR CORN STOVER2024-11-07T15:03:43-06:00

CEDC & CFAUSD HOST SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, ARTS, MATH (STEAM) EVENT

CEDC & CFAUSD HOST SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, ARTS, MATH (STEAM) EVENT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Chippewa Falls, WI – February 19th, 2024 STEAM NIGHT is scheduled for Wednesday, February 28, 2024 from 5pm – 8pm at Chippewa Falls Senior High School. STEAM Night is a family friendly science fair style event with booths set up throughout the high school featuring regional companies and their operations that focus on science, technology, engineering, arts, and math. These companies host a booth/exploration station that will provide a STEAM based activity or demonstration that engages attendees to interact and ignite their interests in the STEAM careers these companies offer and provide. Chippewa Economic Development Corporation (CEDC) knows that STEAM jobs are expected to grow by 8.8 percent by 2028, according to a U.S. Department of Labor report in [...]

CEDC & CFAUSD HOST SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, ARTS, MATH (STEAM) EVENT2024-02-15T15:53:38-06:00

2nd Annual Open Air Job Fair May 9, 2023 10AM-2PM

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Eau Claire, Wisconsin 5/9/23)- The 2nd Annual Regional Open Air Job Fair will again take place, weather permitting, between 10AM to 2PM on Tuesday, May 9, 2023 at the Chippewa Valley Regional Airport parking lot. In recognition of Economic Development Week, economic development stakeholders have worked with many of the region’s employers in all sectors to provide and organize a one-stop opportunity for those looking to explore careers, learn more about companies, fine tune their networking skills, or find a great paying job. As the Chippewa Valley economy rapidly expands, many local businesses in all industrial sectors are looking for employees. With summer approaching, this is the perfect opportunity for job seekers to land a job at the Chippewa Valley Regional Airport parking lot. Dan Kitchen of Workforce Resource state, [...]

2nd Annual Open Air Job Fair May 9, 2023 10AM-2PM2023-04-24T14:08:42-05:00

2024 Farm Technology Days Location Unwrapped

For Immediate Release CADOTT, WI (December 15, 2022) –– This holiday season the Wisconsin Farm Technology Days (WFTD), Inc. continues planning for their 2024 three-day event in Chippewa County. The committee is proud to announce that it has chosen a date and location. Scheduled for August 13-15, 2024, at the Country/Rock Fest grounds in Cadott, Wisconsin (WI). Set on 360 acres of field, this fitting venue has been hosting events since 1987 and has a history of partnering with its neighbor, Close Farms which the committee has named as the host farm for the event. “We're so excited to welcome Wisconsin Farm Technology Days and its guests to the grounds,” Festival Promoter Wade Asher said. "Aligning Wisconsin's largest outdoor agricultural event with Country Fest, the largest party in a hayfield, just made sense. [...]

2024 Farm Technology Days Location Unwrapped2022-12-16T17:18:06-06:00

Mosaic Technologies Expands Across Northwest Wisconsin Through HomeTech Innovations Acquisition

For Immediate Release Eau Claire, WI - Mosaic Technologies, a leading provider in the rural telecommunications industry, has announced its acquisition of HomeTech Innovations, LLC, located in downtown Eau Claire. Mosaic Technologies, headquartered in Cameron WI, has been providing advanced commercial and residential services to rural Wisconsin for over 60 years including high speed internet, voice, video, and comprehensive IT managed business solutions. HomeTech Innovations has been providing state of the art commercial and residential services including audio and video electronics, managed WIFI, monitored security, and a vast array of smart home and office products for over 12 years. This acquisition will combine and expand over- the- top services and smart technology solutions of the two companies allowing for faster growth and better accommodations of increasing customer demand. The new company, HomeTech by [...]

Mosaic Technologies Expands Across Northwest Wisconsin Through HomeTech Innovations Acquisition2022-12-13T16:25:49-06:00

Ethan Van Grunsven Wins Grand Prize at the 2022 CEDC’s HATCH

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Chippewa Falls, WI – December 5, 2022 – Sconny Company, a Wisconsin Entrepreneur studying business at UW-Eau Claire, won the $5,000 at the 2022  and first place at the CEDC’s HATCH Business Pitch Competition. The Hatch event – a shark tank like business competition - held annually during Startup Chippewa Valley Week is aimed at encouraging Entrepreneurship and solidifying the region’s startup ecosystem. Ethan Van Grunsven, founder of the Sconny Company, an ambitious 19-year-old college student whose key objective is to offer chic, high-quality garments that represent Wisconsin without affiliations to universities or sports teams was chosen by a panel of five judges. Ethan plans to utilize the award money to increase production and brand recognition of his company. In addition, over 80 audience members voted for their choice [People’s Choice [...]

Ethan Van Grunsven Wins Grand Prize at the 2022 CEDC’s HATCH2022-12-05T15:50:09-06:00

$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 the Meat and Poultry Processing Expansion Program (MPPEP)-a Biden Administration program plan to spend hundreds of millions of dollars across the country to increase competition, boost farmer and rancher income and lower grocery costs for families. Crescent Meats application was part of the first round of grants investing $73 million and was one of 21 projects across the country awarded funding.   Secretary Vilsack explained that there was $150 million set aside for grants like the one Lautsbaugh’s receiving. The Department of Agriculture [...]

$1.6 Million Grant For Crescent Meats2022-11-08T12:37:10-06:00
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