BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//Chippewa Economic Development Corporation - ECPv6.17.0//NONSGML v1.0//EN
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
METHOD:PUBLISH
X-WR-CALNAME:Chippewa Economic Development Corporation
X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://chippewa-wi.com
X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Chippewa Economic Development Corporation
REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H
X-Robots-Tag:noindex
X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:America/Chicago
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0600
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:CDT
DTSTART:20180311T080000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0600
TZNAME:CST
DTSTART:20181104T070000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0600
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:CDT
DTSTART:20190310T080000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0600
TZNAME:CST
DTSTART:20191103T070000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0600
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:CDT
DTSTART:20200308T080000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0600
TZNAME:CST
DTSTART:20201101T070000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0600
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:CDT
DTSTART:20210314T080000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0600
TZNAME:CST
DTSTART:20211107T070000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0600
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:CDT
DTSTART:20220313T080000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0600
TZNAME:CST
DTSTART:20221106T070000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0600
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:CDT
DTSTART:20230312T080000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0600
TZNAME:CST
DTSTART:20231105T070000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221116T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221116T200000
DTSTAMP:20230316T174105Z
CREATED:20220928T160054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230316T174105Z
UID:10002516-1668618000-1668628800@chippewa-wi.com
SUMMARY:2022 HATCH Business PITCH Competition
DESCRIPTION:Do you have a scalable business model that can reach high growth rates over time? Do you have a product or idea that can transform into a wide variety of products or a service that is specific to certain industries or markets? Investors are looking for exceptional teams and products that fit their investment criteria so they can make a return on their investment. Local investors are a key part of the Chippewa Valley entrepreneurial ecosystem and might be able to provide the capital that your startup needs. Attend the Chippewa Valley HATCH Pitch Competition to pitch your idea for a business startup. \nCEDC has partnered with Start-up Chippewa Valley Week along with other sponsors to host a regional investors gathering at 29 Pines Restaurant and Lodge in  Eau Claire on November 16th\, 2022\, at 5:00 pm. This cool event celebrates entrepreneurs and helps starting ones with their pitch for a business idea or product. Selected entrepreneurs will have five minutes to pitch their idea or business plan to a panel of judges and a live audience. Spectators will have a chance to evaluate and vote for their favorite pitch alongside the judges. Beyond the chance of winning $5\,000 for the best PITCH\,  this is an opportunity to share your fresh and creative business idea with supportive investors\, businesses\, and community members! \nITINERARY\n4:30 PM – 5 PM High School Pitches (Judges Only) \n4:30 PM – 5  PM VIP Reception (Invite Only) \n5 PM  Open to the Public (refreshments served) \n5:45 PM – 7:30 PM Pitches (time depends on the number of pitches and may be shortened accordingly) \n7:30 PM – 7:45 PM Judges and Attendees Vote \n7:45 PM – 8 PM Awards & Photos \n  \nFor Sponsorship Levels or a PITCH application\, contact: Staff@chippewa-wi.com or call 715-723-7150 \nUPDATE: As of 11/2/2022\, this event is SOLD OUT. No new RSVPs on any platform will be accepted. \nUPDATE: Please note that our venue has changed to 29 Pines Restaurant and Lodge. \n  \n 
URL:https://chippewa-wi.com/event/2022-hatch-business-pitch-competition/
LOCATION:29 Pines Restaurant and Lodge\, 5872 33rd Avenue\, Eau Claire\, WI\, 54703\, United States
CATEGORIES:Feature
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://chippewa-wi.com/wp-content/uploads/HATCH-2022-Facebook-Cover-7.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Chippewa Economic Development Corporation":MAILTO:brittany@chippewa-wi.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220114T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220114T093000
DTSTAMP:20211217T184907Z
CREATED:20211217T182705Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211217T184907Z
UID:10002454-1642145400-1642152600@chippewa-wi.com
SUMMARY:Expand your Market: Learn about Doing Business in Central Europe
DESCRIPTION:Are you a new or active exporter? Is your company looking to expand to new markets? Want to find opportunities for business growth overseas? \nThen this Business Expansion And Retention (BEAR) Discussion is for you! Join the Chippewa Economic Development Corporation (CEDC)\, Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC)\, UW-Stout Manufacturing Outreach Center (MOC)\, Momentum West\, and the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) for an interactive discussion\, Q&A session\, networking\, and breakfast. \nNicola Michels\, the Senior Manager and Consultant at WEDC’s Trade Representative in Germany\, is joining us to meet with Wisconsin businesses\, answer questions\, and discuss market opportunities in Europe (excluding the UK\, France\, Ireland\, and the Benelux countries)\, with an emphasis on southern Germany and Austria. \nWEDC is planning a trade venture to that region with stops in Munich\, Germany and Linz and Vienna\, Austria\, May 14-21\, 2022.  These locations offer great opportunities for Wisconsin exporters of industrial machinery\, IIOT and automation\, IT\, biotech\, and food and beverage products as well as production and packaging equipment among other products. \nWhile Nicola has lived and worked in the United States in the past\, this will be her first visit to Wisconsin.  She will be making stops in multiple communities so that she can get a better feeling of Wisconsin and the variety of companies in the state.  Any Wisconsin business interested scheduling a one-on-one meeting to discuss specific market issues can contact Stanley Pfrang\, stanley.pfrang@wedc.org\, (608) 210-6777. \n \nNicola Michels\, Senior Manager & Consultant\nNicola is a seasoned economic development professional with over 20 years of experience spanning three continents. She started out her career in South Africa as a Trade Association Executive in Cape Town representing 750 German\, Austrian and Swiss companies as well as the Leipzig Trade Show in Sub-Saharan Africa. Nicola then spent 15 years in the United States working for the German American Chamber of Commerce in New York City.  In her last role she was Vice President. After moving back to Germany in 2016\, Nicola Michels worked independently with The Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) and served as European Representative of the State of New Jersey. Before joining AHP International as Senior Manager & Consultant she collaborated with AHPI on numerous projects such as the German Government Market Entry Program (MEP) for German SMEs exploring new markets abroad. \nAt AHPI she coordinates a team that conducts Market Assessments\, Partner Searches\, and Meeting Facilitation services for Wisconsin firms seeking to expand their export sales in Germany\, the Nordic countries\, and Central and Southern Europe. \nNicola studied in Germany and the U.K. and holds a Master’s degree in Communication Science. She is a dual German American citizen and fluent in German and English\, speaks French and basic Spanish.
URL:https://chippewa-wi.com/event/expand-your-market-learn-about-doing-business-in-central-europe/
LOCATION:Residence Inn by Marriott\, 4466 Princeton Ridge Dr\, Eau Claire\, WI\, 54703\, United States
CATEGORIES:Feature
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://chippewa-wi.com/wp-content/uploads/1-14-22-Expand-Your-Market-scaled.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Chippewa Economic Development Corporation":MAILTO:brittany@chippewa-wi.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210513T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210513T170000
DTSTAMP:20210507T205818Z
CREATED:20210507T205818Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210507T205818Z
UID:10002479-1620918000-1620925200@chippewa-wi.com
SUMMARY:Open Job Fair - May 13\, 2021 Chippewa Valley Airport
DESCRIPTION:CV Airport Job Fair
URL:https://chippewa-wi.com/event/open-job-fair-may-13-2021-chippewa-valley-airport/
LOCATION:Chippewa Valley Regional Airport Parking Lot\, 3800 Starr Ave\, Eau Claire\, 54703\, United States
CATEGORIES:Feature
ORGANIZER;CN="Chippewa County Economic Development Corporation":MAILTO:info@chippewa-wi.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210304T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210304T120000
DTSTAMP:20210301T005502Z
CREATED:20210226T214451Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210301T005502Z
UID:10002470-1614853800-1614859200@chippewa-wi.com
SUMMARY:BEAR Discussion with Piccard Medical
DESCRIPTION:For over 30 years Dave Espeseth/CEO of Piccard Medical has been hands on working with Physical Therapist\, Occupational Therapist\, and Directors of Nursing. Being involved in the skilled nursing home industry since 1986\, Dave’s favorite area to work on in the product design and customer service learn what inspires his medical chair design.
URL:https://chippewa-wi.com/event/bear-discussion-with-piccard/
LOCATION:CCEDC Virtual Event\, 770 Technology Way\, Chippewa Falls\, WI\, 54729
CATEGORIES:archive,Feature
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://chippewa-wi.com/wp-content/uploads/C2-BEAR.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="CEDC":MAILTO:staff@chippewa-wi.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210211T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210211T140000
DTSTAMP:20210226T150330Z
CREATED:20210211T201128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210226T150330Z
UID:10002466-1613048400-1613052000@chippewa-wi.com
SUMMARY:BEAR Discussion Exporting World Trade Research Institution-Preparing for Global E-commerce
DESCRIPTION:  \nJoin CCEDC along with World Trade Research Institute in an discussion on Global E-commerce \nDecided to start selling your products globally\, marketing online to the large population that lives outside the U.S. But new opportunities bring new responsibilities. This webinar will provide information you will need to complete international online sales and explain how to integrate that information in your sales fulfillment process. \nAn association of international trade professionals from around the world dedicated to making international trade easier and more accessible to everyone.  WTRI encourages and promotes international trade through up-to-date research and training.  We provide practical training on various real-world aspects of international trade and functional research on selling in countries around the world.  WTRI is committed to helping businesses\, individuals\, and governments better understand and gain from the benefits of international trade.
URL:https://chippewa-wi.com/event/bear-discussion-exporting-world-trade-research-institution-preparing-for-global-e-commerce/
LOCATION:CCEDC Virtual Event\, 770 Technology Way\, Chippewa Falls\, WI\, 54729
CATEGORIES:Feature
ORGANIZER;CN="CEDC":MAILTO:staff@chippewa-wi.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210121T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210121T153000
DTSTAMP:20210121T171145Z
CREATED:20210119T190213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210121T171145Z
UID:10002457-1611241200-1611243000@chippewa-wi.com
SUMMARY:BEAR Discussion
DESCRIPTION:Join CCEDC for an BEAR Discussion with Klaus Bauer from Huebsch  \nHuebsch isn’t just a floor mat service and uniform rental company. They are your neighbor\, your friend\, your business partner. Through four generations of family ownership\, they have developed a great respect for their employees\, customers\, and communities. They service Minneapolis-St. Paul and Western Wisconsin. \nIn 2020\, Chippewa Valley faced the largest health and economic crisis in recent history! Forcing many of our local companies to implement actions that protected their employees  and maintain their  operations. Like many family businesses Huebsch was no exception. Learn the reality of how companies within the Chippewa Valley are dealing with the crisis and preparing for the recovery. Huebsch tells their story\, one of pivoting to business models conducive to short-term survival along with long-term resilience and growth. \nThese Business Expansion AND Retention (BEAR) Discussions are an economic development strategy of CCEDC.  They aim is to proactively connect with existing businesses within the Chippewa Valley to share\, promote\, and celebrate success and learn from each other. Helping improve supply chains\, workforce/talent strategies\, exporting opportunities\, and improve networking. \nSign up today and a special link will be sent at an later date connecting you to the discussion!
URL:https://chippewa-wi.com/event/bear-discussion-3/
LOCATION:CCEDC Virtual Event\, 770 Technology Way\, Chippewa Falls\, WI\, 54729
CATEGORIES:Feature
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200302
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200307
DTSTAMP:20210210T205645Z
CREATED:20200210T174729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210210T205645Z
UID:10002445-1583107200-1583539199@chippewa-wi.com
SUMMARY:BEAR Discussion
DESCRIPTION:March 2-6\, 2020\nJoin us for a series of workshops on Retaining Rural Business through Employee Ownership in Minnesota and Wisconsin to learn how employee ownership can be an effective strategy for keeping businesses\, jobs\, and wealth in rural communities. UW Center for Cooperatives with partners from University of Minnesota Extension and Cooperative Development Services will be traveling across the two states to deliver free workshops on converting rural businesses to worker-owned cooperatives. \nWho should attend:\n\nEconomic and business development professionals\nOwners and managers of businesses\nProspective employee-owners\nBusiness support professionals\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSchedule\nRegister \nDownload the Workshop Flyer
URL:https://chippewa-wi.com/event/retaining-rural-business-through-employee-ownership-workshops/
CATEGORIES:Feature
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200226T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200226T130000
DTSTAMP:20210210T210027Z
CREATED:20200203T195342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210210T210027Z
UID:10002441-1582716600-1582722000@chippewa-wi.com
SUMMARY:BEAR Discussion-Workforce Attraction: Attracting New Employees...Times Have Changed!!
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://chippewa-wi.com/event/workforce-attraction-attracting-new-employees-times-have-changed/
CATEGORIES:Feature
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200220T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200220T153000
DTSTAMP:20210210T210131Z
CREATED:20191223T204815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210210T210131Z
UID:10001280-1582187400-1582212600@chippewa-wi.com
SUMMARY:BEAR Discussion-2020 Annual Symposium
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://chippewa-wi.com/event/2020-annual-symposium/
CATEGORIES:Feature
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200218T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200218T133000
DTSTAMP:20210210T210233Z
CREATED:20200206T155647Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210210T210233Z
UID:10002442-1582025400-1582032600@chippewa-wi.com
SUMMARY:BEAR Discussion-Health care partnership in Chippewa Valley topic Tech Council Innovation Luncheon
DESCRIPTION:Learn how biomedical innovation and major partnership in Chippewa Valley will help to transform care.\nPanelists are Nick Amundsen\, vice president of product strategy for Jamf; Dr. Timothy Nelson\, director of research and innovation at Mayo Clinic Health System in northwest Wisconsin; and Chancellor Jim Schmidt of UW-Eau Claire. \nThe collaboration between Mayo and UW-Eau Claire is only the second of its kind in the nation\, opening the door for research projects involving faculty\, students and one of the world’s leading health systems\,” said Tom Still\, president of the Wisconsin Technology Council. “Over time\, it will improve health care for people in the Chippewa Valley and far beyond.” \nJamf\, the global software firm rooted in Eau Claire\, will be a part of the partnership\, as well\, through projects such as creating a home monitoring application on mobile devices for congenital heart disease. \nThis luncheon is in partnership with Momentum West and the Wisconsin Healthcare Business Forum. \nThe Tech Council is the independent\, non-profit science and technology adviser to the governor and Legislature\, with events\, publications and outreach that build Wisconsin’s tech-based economy. \nTo join\, go to www.wisconsintechnologycouncil.com or call 608-442-7557. \nView Event Fees \nView Event Summary
URL:https://chippewa-wi.com/event/health-care-partnership-in-chippewa-valley-topic-tech-council-innovation-luncheon/
LOCATION:UW-Eau Claire Davies Center\, 77 Roosevelt Ave-Dakota Room\, Eau Claire\, Wisconsin\, 54701
CATEGORIES:Feature
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200211T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200311T170000
DTSTAMP:20200207T201349Z
CREATED:20200206T195642Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200207T201349Z
UID:10002443-1581408000-1583946000@chippewa-wi.com
SUMMARY:Wisconsin Business Development- 2020 Seminar Series
DESCRIPTION:Register Today for WBD’s 2020 Seminar Series!  \nWBD SBA loan experts are embarking on a 12-stop tour starting next week through March to provide updates and insight on SBA lending and changes to the 504 loan program. \nThis year we’re offering new and exciting features to our presentations to create opportunities for discussions and questions to help attendees boost their SBA know-how more than ever! Here’s what you’ll experience this year: \n• WBD Loan Officer and business owner interaction videos discussing realistic loan opportunity scenarios. See our WBD Loan Officers like you’ve never seen them before in acting roles that will sure to entertain!\n• Tools that will ensure you’re fully knowledgeable on 504 loan updates and changes\n• Seminars and Happy Hours are FREE!\nFollow WBD on Facebook and LinkedIn for the latest news and updates\, and to see our Seminar Series promo teasers! . \nOur Seminar Series locations and dates are listed below. \nSheboygan – February 11 Sheboygan – February 11 \nOshkosh – February 12   Oshkosh – February 12 \nBrookfield – February 13 Brookfield – February 13 \nGreen Bay – February 18 Green Bay – February 18 \nWaunakee – February 20 Waunakee – February 20 \nPlatteville – February 25 Platteville – February 25 \nWausau – February 27  Wausau – February 27 \nLa Crosse – March 3  La Crosse – March 3 \nWisconsin Dells – March 4 Wisconsin Dells – March 4 \nEau Claire – March 5  Eau Claire – March 5 \nMilwaukee – March 10 Milwaukee – March 10 \nHudson – March 11 Hudson – March 11 \n 
URL:https://chippewa-wi.com/event/register-today-for-wbds-2020-seminar-series/
CATEGORIES:Feature
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://chippewa-wi.com/wp-content/uploads/crossroads.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Wisconsin Buisness Development":MAILTO:mdiekman@wbd.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200210T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200210T203000
DTSTAMP:20210210T210336Z
CREATED:20200210T172055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210210T210336Z
UID:10002444-1581355800-1581366600@chippewa-wi.com
SUMMARY:BEAR Discussion-Business Plan Basics class
DESCRIPTION:Business Plan Basics class  \n Small business owners\, entrepreneurs and aspiring business owners are invited to attend Business Plan Basics on Monday\, February 10th\, 2020. The class will run from 5:30-8:30 pm. at \nthe RANWW Conference Center 3460 Mall Dr\, Ste 5B Eau Claire WI 54701.  Tuition is $29. Class materials are included. Scholarships are available for income-eligible individuals. \nClass participants will learn how to create an effective and engaging business plan that can be presented to lenders and used to guide the launch and growth of a new business. \nA formal business plan is a required document for anyone in search of funding to start a new business\, expand an existing business\, or launch a new product. Fundamentally\, a business plan will include a mission statement\, business description\, product description\, market analysis\, marketing plan\, operations plan\, management plan and financial projections. However\, more than just a document\, the process involved with putting the components of a business plan together will help the entrepreneur identify and mitigate risk. \n  \nRegister Here
URL:https://chippewa-wi.com/event/business-plan-basics-class/
CATEGORIES:Feature
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200114T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200114T133000
DTSTAMP:20200205T182632Z
CREATED:20191126T154018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200205T182632Z
UID:10001277-1579001400-1579008600@chippewa-wi.com
SUMMARY:Incoterms 101: The Language of Trade
DESCRIPTION:Incoterms are a set of rules which define the responsibilities of sellers and buyers for the delivery of goods under sales contracts. Are you using the best international trade term for your export? This informational seminar will provide you with an overview of Incoterms\, the essential rules for international and domestic contracts setting out responsibilities between buyers and sellers for costs\, delivery and risk. \nMark your calendars for the first of our Exporting Lunch & Learn Seminar Series – Incoterms 101: The Language of Trade! If you found our Freight Forwarders 101 event useful and want to learn more\, be sure to attend the first of our Exporting Seminar Series! \nPresented by Chris Wojtowicz of Maple Creek International Trade \n  \nSponsored by \n \n \n 
URL:https://chippewa-wi.com/event/exporting-lunch-learn-seminar-series-incoterms-101-the-language-of-trade/
LOCATION:J&D Manufacturing\, 6200 US-12\, Eau Claire\, WI\, Eau Claire\, WI\, 54701
CATEGORIES:Feature
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://chippewa-wi.com/wp-content/uploads/FeatImg-Incoterms.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Chippewa Economic Development Corporation":MAILTO:brittany@chippewa-wi.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191112T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191112T130000
DTSTAMP:20200205T182632Z
CREATED:20191030T153413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200205T182632Z
UID:10001275-1573558200-1573563600@chippewa-wi.com
SUMMARY:2019 Western Wisconsin Benefit Benchmarking
DESCRIPTION:2019 Western Wisconsin Benefit Benchmarking – A Roundtable Discussion \nDownload the Event Flyer \nNovember 12\, 2019 | 11:30pm – 1:00pm\nChippewa County Economic Development Corporation\nCBS Squared Office\n770 Technology Way\, Chippewa Falls\, WI 54729\n$15 to attend \nWisconsin is among the highest in the nation for cost of care. Combined with increased competition for quality employees\, businesses are struggling to balance their Total Rewards approach with long term sustainability in their premiums. \nThis presentation will touch on the Medical Cost Trend and national data for cost drivers and healthcare consumerism. The focus will shift to the results of JA Counter’s annual Western Wisconsin Benefit Benchmarking survey covering: local trends\, an industry breakout for the top three industries that participated in 2019’s survey\, what local companies are offering for benefits and numerical data on the following: premiums\, deductibles\, coverage limits\, out of pocket maximums\, and employer contribution strategy. \nFor nearly 20 years JA Counter has created a benefit benchmarking report for businesses in Western Wisconsin. It is JA Counter’s belief that every business will have their own strategy in regard to their benefit plan\, and understanding where your company falls in relation to local benchmark is critical in attaining those goals. \nPresenters:\nJill Gorres\nBenefit Consultant\n715.246.8062\njgorres@jacounter.com \nAmber Richardson\nDirector of Business Development\n715.246.8063\narichardson@jacounter.com
URL:https://chippewa-wi.com/event/2019-western-wisconsin-benefit-benchmarking/
LOCATION:Chippewa County EDC\, 770 Technology Way\, Chippewa Falls\, WI\, 54729
CATEGORIES:Feature
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191016T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191016T144500
DTSTAMP:20200205T182632Z
CREATED:20190930T204848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200205T182632Z
UID:10001272-1571234400-1571237100@chippewa-wi.com
SUMMARY:Lake Wissota Business Park-DHL Groundbreaking
DESCRIPTION:You’re Invited to join us for our groundbreaking and celebrate the development of this new warehouse! \nWednesday\, October 16\, 2019\n2:00 p.m. \nEvent will be held at:\n1949 Commerce Parkway\nChippewa Falls\, WI 54729
URL:https://chippewa-wi.com/event/dhl-groundbreaking-2/
LOCATION:Lake Wissota Business Park\, 1949 Commerce Parkway\, Chippewa Falls\, WI\, 54729\, United States
CATEGORIES:Feature
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://chippewa-wi.com/wp-content/uploads/DHL-ground-breaking.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Chippewa Economic Development Corporation":MAILTO:brittany@chippewa-wi.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191014T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191030T160000
DTSTAMP:20200205T182633Z
CREATED:20190926T171131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200205T182633Z
UID:10001270-1571043600-1572451200@chippewa-wi.com
SUMMARY:CCEDC Celebrates Manufacturing Month!
DESCRIPTION:CCEDC celebrates October as Chippewa Valley Manufacturing Month! \nCCEDC invites everyone to celebrate Manufacturing Month by encouraging your local high school counselors to join the fun and travel our local manufacturers this month! \nManufacturers understand that counselors have a major impact on their future workforce. Area businesses are issuing passports to our outstanding high school counselors/career advisers so they can enter to win $1\,000 by visiting several local production facilities during October 2019 – National Manufacturing Month. Only high school academic career advisers are eligible to participate in these limited\, unique tours! \nCareer Advisers must fill out their Passports\, have them stamped by three (3) manufacturing destinations\, and email a selfie with the manufacturing representatives plus the passport to staff@chippewa-wi.com to be entered into a drawing for the cash prize. \nDownload the latest Tour Details & Passport Here! \nCheck back often for the most recent Passport – companies are adding on all the time. \nThese area manufacturers will be opening their doors on the following times and dates: \nTimes: Mon & Tues: 9 – 1\, Wed: 12-4 \nOctober 14\, 15\, 16 \n\nNew Auburn/Bloomer\n\nPMI – 600 21st Ave.\, Bloomer\nCatalytic Combustion – 311 Riggs St.\, Bloomer\nGlass Insulators Inc. – 507 Main St\, Bloomer\nTriad Plastics Inc – 106 E Pine St\, New Auburn\nBloomer Machine & Fab – 7697 WI-64\, Bloomer\n\n\nStanley/Boyd/Cadott\n\nC&N Manufacturing Corporation – 501 S Clark St\, Boyd\nHixwood Metal – n14685 Copenhaver Ave\, Stanley\nFilmTech LLC – 799 N Broadway St\, Stanley\n\n\nLakeHallie\n\nVincent Tool – 4197 123rd St\, Lake Hallie\nChippewa Valley Innovation Center – 3132 Louis Ave\, Eau Claire\, Lake Hallie\n\n\n\nOctober 21\, 22\, 23 \n\nChippewa Falls\n\nAdvanced Laser Machining (Mon & Tues only) – 600 Cashman Dr\, Chippewa Falls\nAllied Dies\, Inc – 800 Cashman Dr\, Chippewa Falls\nGreat Northern Corporation – 421 Palmer St\, Chippewa Falls\n\n\n\nOctober 28\, 29\, 30  \n\nCornell/Holcombe\n\nMule-Hide Manufacturing – 50 Bridge St\, Cornell\nLarson’s Custom Cabinets – 200 Industrial Park Rd\, Cornell\nA Plus Machine LLC – 20521 WI-64\, Cornell\n\n\nEau Claire Area\n\nJ&D Manufacturing- 6200 US-12\, Eau Claire\n\n\n\nStay tuned as more companies sign on in celebration of Manufacturing Month!
URL:https://chippewa-wi.com/event/chippewa-county-manufacturing-month/
LOCATION:Chippewa County EDC\, 770 Technology Way\, Chippewa Falls\, WI\, 54729
CATEGORIES:Feature
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://chippewa-wi.com/wp-content/uploads/2019-MM-Feat-Event-Web-Graphic.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191002T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191002T140000
DTSTAMP:20191001T210028Z
CREATED:20190905T205701Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191001T210028Z
UID:10001268-1570017600-1570024800@chippewa-wi.com
SUMMARY:2019 Compensation Trends & Forecast for 2020
DESCRIPTION:The Harding Group Presents \n2019 COMPENSATION TRENDS & FORECAST FOR 2020\nOctober 2\, 2019 | 12:00pm – 2:00pm\nMain Street Cafe – 1418 Main St\, Bloomer\, WI 54724\n$15 to attend \nAs you begin your business planning for 2020\, take into consideration that a solid plan for employee compensation plays a huge role in attracting and retaining the workforce you are looking for. Paying competitive wages and offering a rewards package allows you to demand workers with more experience and positive work histories. With a more qualified workforce your company will see higher productivity and customer service interactions. This can increase your company’s revenue and help your business establish its identity with consumers. \nIn the past:\n• Has your company had difficulty retaining and attracting the talent it needs?\n• Have you found it difficult to retain your best employees?\n• Have you made employment offers and had them either declined or negotiated for a higher salary?\n• Did bringing in new hires impact what you are currently paying your other employees?\n• Does giving raises make you less competitive in the marketplace with your products and/or services?\n• Have you lost talent due to a non-competitive benefits package? \nRegister Today to discuss topics such as:\n• Competitive compensation factors\n• Current local and national compensation trends\n• Your base pay and incentive strategy aligned with your business environment\n• Techniques for and examples of for attractive\, successful compensation packages\n• Discuss a total compensation philosophy approach to your pay and benefits plans\n• What does a competitive benefit package look like to you? \nPresenter Marc R. Harding is a certified compensation professional and Principal of the Harding Group LLC in Chippewa Falls. Established 24 years ago\, The Harding Group a management consulting group that works with a variety of clients across a multi-industry providing a variety of services including compensation\, benefit plan design\, and implementation.
URL:https://chippewa-wi.com/event/2019-compensation-trends-forecast-for-2020/
LOCATION:Main Street Cafe\, 1418 Main St\,\, Bloomer\, WI\, 54724
CATEGORIES:Feature
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://chippewa-wi.com/wp-content/uploads/FeatImg-Comp-Treds-2.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Chippewa Economic Development Corporation":MAILTO:brittany@chippewa-wi.com
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR