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SUMMARY:2026 STEAM Night
DESCRIPTION:The Science\, Math\, Tech. Ed.\, and Art Departments are proud to host the 9th STEAM (Science\, Technology\, Engineering\, Arts\, and Mathematics) Open House on Wednesday\, 3/3/26\, from 5 pm to 8pm. Our goal is to connect students to STEAM careers in the Chippewa Valley\, and we need your help to make this event a success!    \n  \nTo register\, scan the QR Code or follow the Link \nPURPOSE:  \n\nTo promote ChiHi’s science/technology/engineering/art/math programs by enhancing post-secondary readiness and closing the skills gap.\nTo showcase STEAM-related post-secondary options and careers in the Chippewa Valley.\nTo connect our students to employers and the community at large. \n\nFor more information\, please contact: \nNick Gagnon  \nSTEAM Coordinator \n715-726-2406 ext. 1244 \ngagnonnd@chipfalls.org \n  \nSTEAM Video & Photos from previous years’ STEAM night & STEAM Animation \n 
URL:https://chippewa-wi.com/event/2026-steam-night/
LOCATION:Chippewa Falls Senior High School\, 735 Terrill Street\, CHIPPEWA FALLS\, WI\, 54729\, 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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SUMMARY:Growing Best in the Chippewa Valley ---The Forecast Lunch
DESCRIPTION:This lunch event brings together business owners\, entrepreneurs\, and economic development stakeholders to explore the region’s economic outlook and key challenges. Attendees will hear expert insights from Gary A. Wagner\, Ph.D.\, Acadiana Business Economist and BORSF Eminent Scholar Endowed Chair in Economics at the B.I. Moody III College of Business\, University of Louisiana at Lafayette. \nThe discussion will cover national and state economic trends\, labor market participation\, workforce challenges\, and the Chippewa Valley’s place in the broader Wisconsin and Upper Midwest economy. Participants will gain perspective on workforce shortages\, barriers to participation\, entrepreneurial energy\, housing and quality-of-life factors affecting talent attraction\, and strategies for businesses\, education\, and local governments to strengthen the regional workforce. \nCEDC is proud to partner with organizations like Frandsen Bank & Trust\, whose century-long commitment to supporting entrepreneurs and local communities aligns closely with CEDC’s mission to foster growth\, opportunity\, and long-term prosperity in the Chippewa Valley. \nEvent Details ~\nMonday\, April 20\, 2026Check-In: 11:30 a.m.Presentation: 12:00 p.m. \nLocation:29 Pines Conference Center5872 33rd Ave.Eau Claire\, WI \nWe look forward to welcoming you for an engaging afternoon of connection and conversation.
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SUMMARY:CEDC's 2026 Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Don’t miss the CEDC’s Annual Meeting on Friday\, May 15th! This exciting event is an excellent opportunity to connect\, learn\, and celebrate our great community. This year’s meeting is hosted at the beautiful Eau Claire Event District: The Crescent. \nEvent Schedule: \n\n\nConnecting begins at 7:00 am \n\n\nBreakfast is served at 7:30 am \n\n\nSpeaker begins at 8:15 am \n\n\nFeatured Keynote Speaker — Maggi Thorne\nWe are excited to welcome Maggi Thorne as our keynote speaker. Maggi is a world-renowned motivational speaker and 8X competitor on the Emmy-nominated show American Ninja Warrior\, where she became the second mom to conquer the warped wall and the first to beat the salmon ladder. She has also competed twice on NBC’s Spartan Ultimate Team Challenge\, previously earned the title of Mrs. International in 2014\, and serves as Chief Success Officer at CareerPathways\, helping people navigate and accelerate their career journeys. \nDrawing on her journey of resilience\, grit\, and high performance\, Maggi inspires leaders\, teams\, and communities to adopt a “Never Give Up” mindset and pursue their goals no matter what life throws at them. She has led and managed hundreds of millions of dollars in major construction projects\, founded JoyFlowCo to equip and inspire active women\, and travels the country empowering audiences of all ages to turn adversity into opportunity. \nJoin us for a day of connecting\, community engagement\, and fun—all while supporting a great cause. We look forward to seeing you there! \nRegister HERE
URL:https://chippewa-wi.com/event/cedcs-2026-annual-meeting/
LOCATION:Eau Claire Event District\, 5633 20th Ave\, Eau Claire\, WI\, 54703\, United States
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SUMMARY:CEDC's 2026 Charity Classic
DESCRIPTION:Tee Off for a Cause at the 2026 Charity Classic!\nRAIN OR SHINE \nJoin us for the Charity Classic Golf Outing on Friday\, May 15\, 2026\, at Whispering Pines Golf Course in Cadott\, WI! This 18-hole event benefits the Rogers Behavioral Health Foundation\, supporting mental health care\, research\, and recovery initiatives. \nGolfers of all skill levels are welcome to take part in a day of fun\, friendly competition\, and community impact—all for a great cause. \nWhat to Expect\n\n18 holes of golf\nCart rental included\nExciting prizes\nLunch provided\nA chance to make a real impact\n\n10:15 AM Shotgun Start\nRAIN OR SHINE \nRegistration is open for company teams- get your team ticket below! \nInterested in Sponsoring?\nWe’d love to partner with you! Support this meaningful cause while gaining valuable visibility for your business and building lasting community connections. \nPlease fill out this form –  Sponsorship 2026\nSend completed registration for sponsorship to Casey at staff@chippewa-wi.com \nLet’s swing for a great cause—see you on the course! \n 
URL:https://chippewa-wi.com/event/2026-charity-classic/
LOCATION:Whispering Pines Golf\, 24700 County Highway X\, Cadott\, WI\, 54727\, United States
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