Events

CEDC’s BEAR at the Orchard is an entrepreneur-focused networking and pitch event designed to connect business owners, startups, growth-stage companies, mentors, investors, and community partners throughout the Chippewa Valley. Held at Dixon’s Apple Orchard in Cadott on Wednesday, August 12, this unique event combines relationship building, idea sharing, and business support in a relaxed orchard setting. The evening will feature guided connecting, an open pitch experience where entrepreneurs can share their ideas and receive audience feedback, and opportunities to connect with resources that help businesses launch, grow, and succeed. Attendees can enjoy refreshments while building connections with others passionate about entrepreneurship and economic growth. Who is BEAR at the Orchard for? Entrepreneurs looking to share ideas, business owners seeking connections, mentors and investors supporting local companies, and community partners interested in strengthening the [...]

Join CEDC for a BEAR Lunch and Learn featuring Economic Development 101, an engaging, three-hour session designed to build a stronger understanding of how economic development creates opportunities for businesses, communities, and residents. Led by the Wisconsin Economic Development Association (WEDA), this training is ideal for elected officials, community leaders, business professionals, board members, and anyone interested in supporting long-term economic growth in the Chippewa Valley. Registration includes lunch, which will be served during the program. Whether you're new to economic development or looking to expand your knowledge, this session provides a practical overview of the strategies, partnerships, and decision-making that drive successful communities. Participants will also gain a better understanding of how CEDC and Momentum West work together to attract investment, support business expansion, and strengthen economic growth throughout Chippewa County and [...]