Chippewa Economic Development Corporation

Webinar on World Trade & Exporting
2021-12-17 10:00 - 11:00, 2021-12-16 10:00 - 11:00, 2021-12-15 10:00 - 11:00, 2021-12-14 10:00 - 11:00, 2021-12-13 10:00 - 11:00, 2021-12-12 10:00 - 11:00, 2021-12-11 10:00 - 11:00, 2021-12-10 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) and 16 more dates | Chippewa Economic Development Corporation, 770 Technology Way, Chippewa Falls, WI, 54729
They are instructed by international trade experts with real-world experience that will be able to answer your questions live and help you understand the complicated subjects of international trade

What’s New in the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement -When approved, the USMCA will modernize and update the trading relationship between the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. Join this webinar to learn about the changes and additions to the agreement that will replace NAFTA. This webinar will cover the details of the changes and how U.S. companies can take advantage of the new export opportunities.

The Art of the Bounce-Back: A Story of Redemption
2021-12-15 12:00 - 13:00 | CCEDC Virtual Event, 770 Technology Way, Chippewa Falls, WI, 54729
stsJoin the CEDC, HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital, and the Chippewa County Take a Stand Against Meth committee for a special LIVE BEAR Discussions Podcast episode featuring Nycki Wallsch.
Here’s what she says:
“I was born and raised in Bloomer, WI. I was always the kid who felt I never fit in, no matter the group I hung around with in school. I started drinking and using other substances to feel like I belonged, and to cope with past traumas. I spent a long time running from my past, but no matter how hard I tried, I couldn’t pull myself out of those circumstances. I spent two decades self-medicating with alcohol and substances. After multiple jail visits and ultimately losing my children into the child protective care system, I finally was offered treatment court as an alternative to revocation. I graduated from Chippewa County Treatment Court in 2017, was successfully reunited with my two children in 2018, and have been given full guardianship of my nephew.
I strongly believe in, and advocate for community-based services specific to each individual’s needs, which is why I work as an organizer with the FREE campaign and EXPO (EX-incarcerated People Organizing). I also volunteer with different community-based organizations. I sit on the board of Chippewa County CJCC and was recently elected on the State of Wisconsin’s Council of Mental Health and Criminal Justice committee. I have a great understanding of the hardships individuals encounter when dealing with alcohol misuse/addiction, re-entry into the community, and dealing with past trauma.
Although life has not always given me the road I wanted, it led to me where I am now, and I am extremely grateful. Every hardship I have encountered has helped to mold me into the person I am today. I love spending time with my kids and raising my pets. Other activities I have found that help me when I am struggling with my mental health are doing anything outdoors, being near water, swimming, walking, hiking, being in nature, and several other physical activities. I also like arts and crafts.”
Please click the link on the right to join the Zoom meeting. This will also be streamed on our Facebook page.

Managing and Transforming Difficult Emotions
2021-12-14 09:00 - 11:00 | Virtual
Unresolved negative emotions can destroy energy, morale, and the ability to work together. Negative emotions are very “contagious” and they can escalate quickly. This seminar focuses on strategies for effectively dealing with our own and the other person’s emotional responses.
Tuesday, December 14, 2021
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM (CST)
Online via Microsoft Teams
$200.00 per attendee
The course instructor is Dr. Marya Wilson. She is the Director of the Leadership Institute, a resource of the Discovery Center at the University of Wisconsin-Stout. She is also an Assistant Professor teaching and researching in the areas of organizational leadership, development & behavior, operations management, and quality management.
You will receive a message from the university with log-in instructions one week before the session. Special group discounts for three or more from the same organization, and UW-Stout alumni, staff, faculty, and students can receive 50% off the full price, please contact us for more information at wilsonma@uwstout.edu or profed@uwstout.edu.
https://www.uwstout.edu/outreach-engagement/lifelong-learning/leadership-development/leadership-institute/managing-and-transforming-difficult-emotions

Leading Through Failure in a State of Flux
2021-12-09 10:30 - 12:30 | Virtual
Virtual event. FREE with registration.
From the time we were children, most of us were taught to avoid and abhor failure. That belief system flies in the face of the reality that failure is inevitable, particularly in these disruptive, turbulent, COVID-19 times. While popular literature, podcasts, and blogs espouse the platitudes of “celebrating and learning from failure,” they provide little guidance to address our beliefs about failure, nor tools for leaders to respond effectively to mistakes, mishaps, and blunders taking place in the workplace.
What is the result? “CYA” work cultures, compromised productivity and quality, communication silos, finger-pointing, and workplaces where high performers quit and leave, and others quit and stay.
Session Overview:

What is the state of your workplace culture?
The leadership challenge – how do we navigate through workplace failure – mistakes, errors, and mishaps?
Breakout, debrief individual implications.

https://www.uwstout.edu/outreach-engagement/lifelong-learning/leadership-development/leadership-institute/leadership-speaker-series/leading-through-failure-state-flux

BEAR Lunch & Learn - Transitioning your Business
2021-12-07 11:30 - 13:00 | Staybridge Suites, 1515 Bluestem Blvd, Altoona, WI, 54720, United States
Join the CEDC and Bob Oliver for “Creating Value,” a series of interactive workshops on improving, growing, and transitioning your business.
The fourth and final workshop in this series is an interactive discussion on transitioning out of a business and planning your succession.
Cost is $25 per person, per workshop. Lunch is provided by the CEDC. Space is limited; reserve your spot early!

BEAR Lunch & Learn
2021-12-03 11:30 - 13:00 | CCF Bank, 2727 Commercial Blvd, Lake Hallie, WI, 54729, United States
Treasury Management and the CCEDC are holding a BEAR Lunch & Learn at CCF Bank’s Lake Hallie office on Friday, December 3rd from 11:30-1pm. The topics will center around strategic planning, organizational growth and risk management within Treasury Management.
Ticket purchase is required to attend. Space is limited.
Learn more about the speakers:
Robert H. Zondag brings to his clients 25+ years of leadership experience as an entrepreneur and executive in financial services, private enterprise and agriculture. His clients have included financial institutions, technology companies, corporations, municipalities and government entities. Robert is passionate about bringing clarity to his clients when they face complex business issues and regulatory matters. Robert is a Certified Treasury Professional and has worked both inside of banks with commercial clients helping grow their businesses, as well as building Treasury and Cash Management divisions for Banks.
Marcie Bomberg-Montoya. Wipfli LLP Principal leads the Strategic Advisory Services practice across all industries Wipfli serves, with a personal focus on the Technology and Financial Services Industries. She specializes in futurist planning, emerging technologies, and digital evolution. Prior to joining Wipfli Marcie held leadership roles in financial services for 25 years, and then shifted focus to the technology industry. She founded and led a consulting firm that worked with FinTech companies specializing in blockchain, cryptocurrency, and payment solutions. Marcie is a sought-after consultant, speaker, author, and educator on emerging technology, innovation, and strategy.

Working from Home: What Privacy Issues Arise in our Remote Workspaces?
2021-12-02 09:00 - 10:30 | Virtual
Virtual event. FREE with registration.
The pandemic of 2020 forced nearly all of us to work from home. We had to rapidly shift to creating a homework space for our jobs or our educations or both. The focus was on ensuring our work got done, but what about the ethics of doing all of this from home? How responsible are we for the security and privacy of data when we work or study from home? Join us for a panel discussion about remote work environments, cybersecurity and privacy, and the ethics of the home office.
https://www.uwstout.edu/outreach-engagement/lifelong-learning/leadership-development/leadership-institute/2021-pandemic-and-ethics-leadership-speaker-series/working-home-what-privacy-issues-arise-our-remote-workspaces
