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SUMMARY:Wisconsin Defense Manufacturing Supply Chain Conference [DMSCS]
DESCRIPTION:DMSCS brings together manufacturers\, suppliers\, government\nrepresentatives\, and industry leaders to explore opportunities\nin the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) supply chain. \nWho Should Attend\n• Small and mid-sized manufacturers exploring DoD contracts and becoming part\nof the Defense Industrial Base [DIB]\n• Businesses looking to strengthen existing defense relationships\n• Contractors and subcontractors working to gain clarity on compliance\,\ncybersecurity\, and procurement strategies that directly impact their ability to\ncompete and grow \nNetworking & Connections\n• Meet directly with DoD officials\, industry primes and suppliers\n• Explore resources from procurement and manufacturing support organizations \nYou’ll Learn\n• What defense buyers and prime contractors look for in their suppliers\n• Best practices for navigating DoD compliance and cybersecurity requirements\n• Strategies to position your business for long-term success in the defense\nmarketplace \nRegister Now!
URL:https://chippewa-wi.com/event/wisconsin-defense-manufacturing-supply-chain-conference-dmscs/
LOCATION:WI
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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
URL:https://chippewa-wi.com/event/hatch-2025-pitch-competition/
LOCATION:EastBay Lodge\, 27325 268th Ave\, Holcombe\, WI\, 54745\, United States
CATEGORIES:Feature
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SUMMARY:CEDC Christmas Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our Christmas Gathering at The View in Chippewa Falls on December 18th from 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. \nEnjoy hot hors d’oeuvres\, cash bar\, and Christmas music while mingling with CEDC staff\, board members\, investors\, and other community members. We greatly appreciate our supporters and would love to see you!
URL:https://chippewa-wi.com/event/cedc-christmas-gathering-2/
LOCATION:The View\, 17779 Co Hwy X\, Chippewa Falls\, 54729\, United States
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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.
URL:https://chippewa-wi.com/event/the-forecast/
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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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