The Chippewa Economic Development Corporation (CEDC) continues its commitment to supporting local businesses by partnering with UW-Stout Manufacturing Outreach Center (MOC), the Wisconsin Procurement Institute – WI APEX Accelerator (WPI), and Chippewa Valley Technical College (CVTC). Together, these organizations are hosting a three-part series of Manufacturing Competitiveness in the 21st Century Series as part of a Business Expansion and Retention (BEAR) Learning event aimed at helping local manufacturers stay competitive in a rapidly evolving marketplace.

The first session, focused on Training Within Industry (TWI), took place on Friday, December 6th, 2024. Led by Matthew Wakefield, Management Engineer at UW-Stout Manufacturing Outreach Center (MOC), this session provided valuable insights into how TWI can be leveraged as a comprehensive approach to improving manufacturing processes.

Looking Ahead

The next two BEAR Learning Sessions of our three-part series are:

• Vision Inspection with AI Deep Learning: REGISTER HERE Scheduled for February 7, 2025, from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm at CVTC Chippewa Falls Campus
• Cyber Culture for Compliance and Competition: REGISTER HERE Scheduled for March 14, 2025, from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm at CVTC Chippewa Falls Campus

CEDC’s ongoing partnership with local institutions such as UW-Stout, CVTC, and WPI ensures that Chippewa Valley manufacturers continue to benefit from programs that promote workforce development and operational excellence. The BEAR Learning Sessions offer practical, actionable insights that help manufacturers adapt to the evolving demands of the industry and stay competitive in a global marketplace.