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SUMMARY:Chippewa County - Wisconsin Farm Technology Days
DESCRIPTION:Wisconsin Farm Technology Days will be here before we know it! \nContact us with any questions by calling (920) 644-3551 or emailing info@wifarmtechdays.org \n  \nFor more information visit wifarmtechdays.org \n 
URL:https://chippewa-wi.com/event/farm-technology-days-2024/
LOCATION:Country Fest Grounds\, 24447 COUNTY HWY S\, CADOTT\, wi\, 54727
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SUMMARY:HATCH 2024 Pitch Competition
DESCRIPTION:Why YOU Should Attend \nJoin us during Wisconsin Startup Week to witness firsthand how Chippewa Valley is rapidly becoming a notable business expansion hub. This event offers you the chance to be a pivotal player in the region’s exciting entrepreneurial growth. \nFOR ENTREPRENEURS\nUnleash Your Potential at the HATCH Business Pitch Competition During 2024 Wisconsin Startup Week!\nImagine an intimate fireside evening where your entrepreneurial vision takes center stage. Join us at the annual HATCH Business Pitch Competition\, a signature event during Wisconsin Startup Week. This is your chance to elevate your early-stage business and engage in a nurturing ecosystem that propels you toward equity investment opportunities. \nhttps://chippewa-wi.com/wp-content/uploads/HATCH-Promo-Vid.mp4\nSecure Your Tickets for Hatch 2024 Today \nAPPLY! (AKA What’s in It for You)\n\nMaximize Exposure: Present your innovative business growth strategy to a live audience of investors\, industry experts\, and fellow entrepreneurs.\nRefine Your Pitch: Receive constructive feedback from knowledgeable judges and boost your pitching skills.\nNetworking Opportunities: Build valuable connections with potential investors\, mentors\, and peers in the entrepreneurial community.\nWin Big:  Stand a chance to gain notoriety as a winner.\nVisibility: Gain unparalleled visibility and media exposure during Wisconsin Startup Week\, enhancing your business’s profile.\nCommunity Connection: Become a vital Chippewa Valley business community member and build lasting connections.\n\nMark your calendars and submit your application today to participate in this unique event. It’s not just a pitch competition; it’s a celebration of entrepreneurship and your opportunity to shine during Wisconsin Startup Week! \nDOWNLOAD your application HERE or APPLY ONLINE HERE. Questions? Message brittany@chippewa-wi.com or call 715-723-7150 \nFOR INVESTORS\nBe on the Cutting Edge of the Burgeoning Chippewa Valley Business Scene and Future Innovation\nWhy You Should Be There: \n\nIntimate Networking: Forge genuine relationships with fellow investors\, local businesses\, and community leaders in an ambiance designed for personal connections.\nExclusive Access: Be the first to discover the most exciting investment opportunities that impact Chippewa Valley.\nDynamic Pitches: Witness entrepreneurs passionately present their visions in a dynamic\, high-stakes five-minute showcase.\nLocal Insight: Gain deep knowledge of the Chippewa Valley entrepreneurial landscape and uncover hidden investment gems.\n\nInvest first\, connect deeply\, and make a lasting impact. Secure your ticket to the 2024 HATCH Pitch Competition now! \nITINERARY\n6 PM – 7 PM Food Truck Show ‘n Shine \n7 PM – 7:10 PM Food Truck Show ‘n Shine Award Presented \n7:10 PM – 7:20 PM Keynote \n7:20 PM – 8:30 PM Pitches and Q&A From the Judges \n8:30 PM – 8:50 PM Judges and Attendees Vote/Sponsor Highlights \n8:50 PM – 9 PM Awards & Photo Session \nFor Sponsorship Levels or a PITCH application\, contact brittany@chippewa-wi.com or call 715-723-7150 \nGET TICKETS
URL:https://chippewa-wi.com/event/hatch-2024-pitch-competition/
LOCATION:River Bend Winery & Distillery\, 10439 33rd Avenue\, Chippewa Falls\, WI\, 54729\, United States
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SUMMARY:CEDC's 2025 Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join Us for CEDC’s Annual Meeting – Friday\, May 16th as we celebrate Shaping Tomorrow’s Economy: Communities are the Core! \nDon’t miss the Chippewa Economic Development Corporation’s Annual Meeting and Charity Golf Outing on Friday\, May 16th! This exciting event is an excellent opportunity to connect\, learn\, and give back to the community. This year’s meeting is hosted at the beautiful Eau Claire Event District: The Crescent. The CEDC Charity Golf Outing will follow with a shotgun start at 10:30AM at Whispering Pines Golf Course in Cadott\, WI. \nEvent Schedule: \nBreakfast & Connecting: Start the day with breakfast and connecting with fellow community leaders. \nAnnual Meeting: Stay informed with updates from CEDC on our initiatives and local economic developments. \nGolf Outing: Head to Whispering Pines Golf Course in Cadott for a round of golf\, with proceeds benefiting the Jayna Kelley Memorial Foundation. \nNetworking begins at 7:00 am\nBreakfast is served at 7:30 am\nSpeaker begins at 8:15am \nTickets: $30 \nMeet Sylvie NelsonTHE 2025 CEDC ANNUAL MEETING KEYNOTE SPEAKER \nPresident & CEO of Adirondack Executive Services & SDN Innovation\, Sylvie Nelson is a nationally recognized leader in workforce development—turning bold ideas into real change for communities. \n\nAdvocated in D.C. for child care & thriving wages\nBringing AI into NY classrooms for future-ready jobs\nLeading global partnerships for local impact\nChampion for equity\, innovation & strong communities\n\n“COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT IS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT”– SYLVIE NELSON \n  \nJoin us for a day of connecting\, community engagement\, and fun—all while supporting a great cause. We look forward to seeing you there!
URL:https://chippewa-wi.com/event/2025-annual-meeting/
LOCATION:Eau Claire Event District\, 5633 20th Ave\, Eau Claire\, WI\, 54703\, United States
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SUMMARY:CEDC's 2025 Charity Golf Outing
DESCRIPTION:Tee Off for a Cause at the 2025 Charity Classic!\nRAIN OR SHINE \nThe Charity Classic Golf Outing on Friday\, May 16\, 2025\, at Whispering Pines Golf Course in Cadott\, WI IS FULL! This 18-hole event will benefit the Jayna Kelley Memorial Foundation\, dedicated to improving lives through educational opportunities and charitable initiatives. \nWhat to Expect:\n\n18 holes of golf\nCart rental included\nExciting prizes\nLunch provided\nA chance to make a real impact\n10:30AM Shotgun Start\nRAIN OR SHINE\n\nRegistration: GOLF REGISTRATIONS ARE FULL! \nA huge thank you to all of our sponsors for making this event possible! \n  \nA Few Sponsorship Opportunities Are Still Available\nSupport this great cause while gaining visibility for your business. Only a few Birdie sponsorships are still available!! \nFor questions\, contact Brittany  at brittany@chippewa-wi.com or 715-723-7150. \nLet’s swing for this great cause!
URL:https://chippewa-wi.com/event/2025-charity-classic/
LOCATION:Whispering Pines Golf\, 24700 County Highway X\, Cadott\, WI\, 54727\, United States
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SUMMARY:BEAR: Business Expansion and Retention Pitch Showcase
DESCRIPTION:BEAR ’25: Celebrating Cubs to Kings of Business\nThe inaugural BEAR: Business Expansion and Retention Pitch Showcase is ready to roar! 🐻 HATCHed at last year’s HATCH competition\, BEAR ’25 puts the spotlight on established\, second-stage businesses that are scaling up\, creating jobs\, and shaping the future economy of the Chippewa Valley and beyond. \n \nWho Is BEAR ’25 For?\n\nGrowth-stage businesses that are ready to expand\nInvestors\, lenders\, and business support champions\nCommunity leaders and local officials\nChambers of Commerce\, EDCs\, post-secondary institutions\, and economic stakeholders\nAnyone passionate about economic growth and entrepreneurship\n\nAt BEAR\, we’re celebrating the businesses that make Wisconsin strong. Finalists will pitch for guaranteed investor group pitch opportunities\, exposure\, connections\, and exciting prizes\, while the community gathers to recognize the companies driving real impact. \nGRAND PRIZE: Guaranteed pitch opportunities with BrightStar Wisconsin Foundation\, Tundra Angels\, Wisconsin Investment Partners\, and at Hill Capital Corporation’s Summit event in November.\n&\nAdditional Awards: Provided by Badgerland Printing\, Second Stage Growth\, and CEDC \n✨ Come celebrate momentum\, leadership\, and the entrepreneurial journey beyond the startup. \nTHE DETAILS\nThursday\, August 14th \nHosted by East Bay Lodge \n27325 268th Ave \nHolcombe\, WI 54745 \n5:30 PM – 6 PM RECEPTION Hors d’oeuvres compliments of our host\, East Bay Lodge \n6 PM – MAIN EVENT Six pitches\, sponsor highlights\, judging\, awards & photos \nReserve your tickets on Eventbrite HERE.  \nSubmit your Sponsorship Form to brittany@chippewa-wi.com or call 715-723-7150 if you have questions. \n 
URL:https://chippewa-wi.com/event/bear-2025-pitch-competition/
LOCATION:EastBay Lodge\, 27325 268th Ave\, Holcombe\, WI\, 54745\, United States
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SUMMARY:HATCH 2025 Pitch Competition
DESCRIPTION:HATCH 2025 is back—and this year\, we’re going all in on Wisconsin startups\, inventions\, and innovations! Whether you’re dreaming up your next big idea\, cheering from the sidelines\, investing in innovation\, or shaping tomorrow’s economy\, we want you in the room. \nWhat is HATCH?\nHATCH is a high-energy pitch event designed for early-stage entrepreneurs\, inventors\, and big thinkers who are ready to take their bold ideas to the next level. Whether you’re launching a scalable startup\, developing a transformative product\, or refining a unique service tailored to a specific market or industry\, HATCH is your platform to shine. This event is specifically geared toward those who are in the testing phase—fine-tuning their go-to-market strategy and exploring viable sales channels. If your concept is built to grow\, evolve\, or disrupt\, we want to hear from you. \nWho Is HATCH For?\nHATCH is Wisconsin’s idea-stage pitch showcase for early-stage entrepreneurs\, first-time founders\, inventors\, and creative thinkers ready to test bold concepts and build momentum. It’s also for the investors\, business mentors\, community leaders\, economic developers\, educators\, and innovation champions who believe in cultivating fresh ideas from the ground up. This year\, we’re proud to place a spotlight on Veteran entrepreneurs as part of our broader celebration of innovation and leadership across all communities. \nWhether you’re building a scalable product\, exploring a new service model\, or turning a big idea into a business reality\, HATCH is the place to take your shot. Finalists will pitch in front of a live audience for prizes\, visibility\, connections\, and ongoing support\, as the community rallies around the next generation of Wisconsin entrepreneurs. \n✨ Join us to celebrate creativity\, courage\, and the earliest sparks of entrepreneurial journeys. This is where big ideas begin. \nTo be eligible to apply for HATCH\, your concept must be based in Wisconsin\, and your idea or business must meet at least one of the following criteria:\n\nA scalable start-up\, invention\, innovation\, or concept with the potential to achieve high-growth over time\nA product or idea that can evolve into a diverse product line or a specialized service targeting specific industries or markets\nA business or concept that is in the early stages of development and actively testing its go-to-market strategy and sales channels\n\n \n\nFailing Forward: Invite-Only VIP Networking Reception\nFounders know the truth: the fastest way to a better company is through the lessons that hurt. Join us for an invite-only\, founder-first reception where investors and seasoned entrepreneurs open up about the misses\, pivots\, and near-misses that shaped their wins. \nWho it’s for\n– Startup and growth-stage founders (all industries)\n– Sponsors\, investors\, and banks \nWhen\n– 4:45 PM: Arrive\, grab a drink\, get settled\n– 5:00 PM: Facilitated introductions to spark quality connections\n– 5:05–5:30 PM: Small-group conversations at investor/mentor-led tables on “founder fails” and what they taught us\n– 5:30–6:00 PM: Conversations continue as the reception and doors open\n– 6:00 PM: HATCH begins \nWhat to expect\n– No slides\, no pitches—real talk in a supportive\, off-the-record setting\n– Candid lessons you can apply immediately\n– Targeted introductions to investors\, banks\, and peers who get it \nRequest an invite\nFounders (startup and otherwise): message us on our social channels or email\n– Sarah Kowal: sarah@sarahkowal.com\n– Casey Hedrington: staff@chippewa-wi.com \nCapacity is limited; requests will be confirmed in the order received.\nOptional: bring business cards or a one-pager to make follow-ups easy. \n\nSPONSORSHIPS\n \nEmail Casey at staff@chippewa-wi.com for sponsorship info. \n  \nhttps://chippewa-wi.com/wp-content/uploads/HATCH-Promo-Vid.mp4
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LOCATION:EastBay Lodge\, 27325 268th Ave\, Holcombe\, WI\, 54745\, United States
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SUMMARY:Disaster Recovery & Business Continuity
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a practical\, executive-level seminar focused on strengthening your organization’s disaster recovery and business continuity strategy. Designed for business owners and senior leaders\, this session will provide clear\, actionable guidance to help you prepare for cyber incidents\, operational outages\, and unexpected disruptions — with documentation you can actually use. \nWhat You’ll Learn\n-Incident response planning essentials \n-How to define and prioritize recovery objectives \n-Understanding and meeting compliance expectations \n-Strategies to reduce downtime and minimize business impact \nOpening Remarks\nShawn Massey – CRO\, The Dirks Group \nWith more than 25 years of IT leadership experience — from IT Director to VP of Sales — Shawn Massey is a certified Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity Engineer dedicated to helping organizations strengthen security\, resilience\, and data protection. He joined The Dirks Group as Chief Revenue Officer in January 2026. \nFeatured Speaker\nScott Owens – Owner & Managing Director\, BluTinuityCISM\, CDPSE\, CBCP\, PMP \nScott brings 35 years of specialized experience in business continuity\, disaster recovery\, incident response\, and tabletop exercises. As Managing Director of BluTinuity\, a Milwaukee-based cybersecurity and resilience consulting firm\, he works with organizations to plan and prepare for what they hope never happens. \nSchedule\n1:30 PM – Check-In2:00 PM – Presentation4:00 PM – Networking ReceptionCocktails & hors d’oeuvres provided \nLocation\nMetropolis Resort – Skybox Banquet Hall5150 Fairview DriveEau Claire\, WI 54701 \nEvent Details\nDate: April 14\, 2026Time: 1:30 PM – 5:00 PMCost: Free \nRegister HERE
URL:https://chippewa-wi.com/event/disaster-recovery/
LOCATION:Metropolis Resort (Skybox Banquet Hall) 5150 Fairview Drive\, Eau Claire 54701\, 5150 Fairview Drive\, Eau Claire\, WI\, 54701\, United States
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