Chippewa Economic Development Corporation

Discover Export Opportunities in Central Europe
2020-01-31 09:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) | Huebsch Services, 3605 White Ave, Eau Claire, WI, 54703, United States

Webinar on World Trade & Exporting
2020-01-30 10:00 - 11:00, 2020-01-29 10:00 - 11:00, 2020-01-28 10:00 - 11:00, 2020-01-27 10:00 - 11:00, 2020-01-26 10:00 - 11:00, 2020-01-25 10:00 - 11:00, 2020-01-24 10:00 - 11:00, 2020-01-23 10:00 - 11:00 and 7 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.

Attracting The Modern Employee
2020-01-29 11:30 - 13:00 | Citizens Connected, 328 W Main St, New Auburn, WI, 54757, United States

Incoterms 101: The Language of Trade
2020-01-14 11:30 - 13:30 | J&D Manufacturing, 6200 US-12, Eau Claire, WI, Eau Claire, WI, 54701
Incoterms are a set of rules which define the responsibilities of sellers and buyers for the delivery of goods under sales contracts. Are you using the best international trade term for your export? This informational seminar will provide you with an overview of Incoterms, the essential rules for international and domestic contracts setting out responsibilities between buyers and sellers for costs, delivery and risk.
Mark your calendars for the first of our Exporting Lunch & Learn Seminar Series – Incoterms 101: The Language of Trade! If you found our Freight Forwarders 101 event useful and want to learn more, be sure to attend the first of our Exporting Seminar Series!
Presented by Chris Wojtowicz of Maple Creek International Trade

Sponsored by

Christmas Investor Reception and Holiday Open House
2019-12-19 17:00 - 19:00 | Heyde Center For the Arts, 3 S High St, Chippewa Falls, WI, 54729, United States
Been a great year!! Come out to join us to celebrate the ending of a great year!!
2019 Holiday Party Invitation

How Employee Support Services can Help Build Employee Loyalty
2019-12-06 11:30 - 13:00 | HSHS St, Joseph’s Hospital, 2661 Co Hwy I, Chippewa Falls, WI
Employee Support Service
Register Today!

Venue held at:
HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital–McDonald Hall

Development Toolbox 101/Revolving Loan Fund
2019-11-18 12:00 - 13:30 | WI

2019 Western Wisconsin Benefit Benchmarking
2019-11-12 11:30 - 13:00 | Chippewa County EDC, 770 Technology Way, Chippewa Falls, WI, 54729
2019 Western Wisconsin Benefit Benchmarking – A Roundtable Discussion
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November 12, 2019 | 11:30pm – 1:00pm
Chippewa County Economic Development Corporation
CBS Squared Office
770 Technology Way, Chippewa Falls, WI 54729
$15 to attend
Wisconsin is among the highest in the nation for cost of care. Combined with increased competition for quality employees, businesses are struggling to balance their Total Rewards approach with long term sustainability in their premiums.
This presentation will touch on the Medical Cost Trend and national data for cost drivers and healthcare consumerism. The focus will shift to the results of JA Counter’s annual Western Wisconsin Benefit Benchmarking survey covering: local trends, an industry breakout for the top three industries that participated in 2019’s survey, what local companies are offering for benefits and numerical data on the following: premiums, deductibles, coverage limits, out of pocket maximums, and employer contribution strategy.
For nearly 20 years JA Counter has created a benefit benchmarking report for businesses in Western Wisconsin. It is JA Counter’s belief that every business will have their own strategy in regard to their benefit plan, and understanding where your company falls in relation to local benchmark is critical in attaining those goals.
Presenters:
Jill Gorres
Benefit Consultant
715.246.8062
jgorres@jacounter.com
Amber Richardson
Director of Business Development
715.246.8063
arichardson@jacounter.com

Coming to Stanley: 2019 Compensation Trends & Forecast for 2020
2019-10-18 11:30 - 14:00 | Chippewa Economic Development Corporation, 770 Technology Way, Chippewa Falls, WI, 54729
The Harding Group Presents
2019 COMPENSATION TRENDS & FORECAST FOR 2020
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October 18, 2019 | 12:00pm – 2:00pm
Martino’s Restaurant – 965 Pine St. Stanley, WI 54724
$15 to attend
As you begin your business planning for 2020, take into consideration that a solid plan for employee compensation plays a huge role in attracting and retaining the workforce you are looking for. Paying competitive wages and offering a rewards package allows you to demand workers with more experience and positive work histories. With a more qualified workforce your company will see higher productivity and customer service interactions. This can increase your company’s revenue and help your business establish its identity with consumers.
In the past:
• Has your company had difficulty retaining and attracting the talent it needs?
• Have you found it difficult to retain your best employees?
• Have you made employment offers and had them either declined or negotiated for a higher salary?
• Did bringing in new hires impact what you are currently paying your other employees?
• Does giving raises make you less competitive in the marketplace with your products and/or services?
• Have you lost talent due to a non-competitive benefits package?
Register Today to discuss topics such as:
• Competitive compensation factors
• Current local and national compensation trends
• Your base pay and incentive strategy aligned with your business environment
• Techniques for and examples of for attractive, successful compensation packages
• Discuss a total compensation philosophy approach to your pay and benefits plans
• What does a competitive benefit package look like to you?
Presenter Marc R. Harding is a certified compensation professional and Principal of the Harding Group LLC in Chippewa Falls. Established 24 years ago, The Harding Group a management consulting group that works with a variety of clients across a multi-industry providing a variety of services including compensation, benefit plan design, and implementation.

Lake Wissota Business Park-DHL Groundbreaking
2019-10-16 14:00 - 14:45 | Lake Wissota Business Park, 1949 Commerce Parkway, Chippewa Falls, WI, 54729, United States
You’re Invited to join us for our groundbreaking and celebrate the development of this new warehouse!
Wednesday, October 16, 2019
2:00 p.m.
Event will be held at:
1949 Commerce Parkway
Chippewa Falls, WI 54729

CCEDC Celebrates Manufacturing Month!
2019-10-14 09:00 - 2019-10-30 16:00 | Chippewa County EDC, 770 Technology Way, Chippewa Falls, WI, 54729
CCEDC celebrates October as Chippewa Valley Manufacturing Month!
CCEDC invites everyone to celebrate Manufacturing Month by encouraging your local high school counselors to join the fun and travel our local manufacturers this month!
Manufacturers understand that counselors have a major impact on their future workforce. Area businesses are issuing passports to our outstanding high school counselors/career advisers so they can enter to win $1,000 by visiting several local production facilities during October 2019 – National Manufacturing Month. Only high school academic career advisers are eligible to participate in these limited, unique tours!
Career Advisers must fill out their Passports, have them stamped by three (3) manufacturing destinations, and email a selfie with the manufacturing representatives plus the passport to staff@chippewa-wi.com to be entered into a drawing for the cash prize.
Download the latest Tour Details & Passport Here!
Check back often for the most recent Passport – companies are adding on all the time.
These area manufacturers will be opening their doors on the following times and dates:
Times: Mon & Tues: 9 – 1, Wed: 12-4
October 14, 15, 16

New Auburn/Bloomer

PMI – 600 21st Ave., Bloomer
Catalytic Combustion – 311 Riggs St., Bloomer
Glass Insulators Inc. – 507 Main St, Bloomer
Triad Plastics Inc – 106 E Pine St, New Auburn
Bloomer Machine & Fab – 7697 WI-64, Bloomer

Stanley/Boyd/Cadott

C&N Manufacturing Corporation – 501 S Clark St, Boyd
Hixwood Metal – n14685 Copenhaver Ave, Stanley
FilmTech LLC – 799 N Broadway St, Stanley

LakeHallie

Vincent Tool – 4197 123rd St, Lake Hallie
Chippewa Valley Innovation Center – 3132 Louis Ave, Eau Claire, Lake Hallie

October 21, 22, 23

Chippewa Falls

Advanced Laser Machining (Mon & Tues only) – 600 Cashman Dr, Chippewa Falls
Allied Dies, Inc – 800 Cashman Dr, Chippewa Falls
Great Northern Corporation – 421 Palmer St, Chippewa Falls

October 28, 29, 30

Cornell/Holcombe

Mule-Hide Manufacturing – 50 Bridge St, Cornell
Larson’s Custom Cabinets – 200 Industrial Park Rd, Cornell
A Plus Machine LLC – 20521 WI-64, Cornell

Eau Claire Area

J&D Manufacturing- 6200 US-12, Eau Claire

Stay tuned as more companies sign on in celebration of Manufacturing Month!

Manufacturing Advantage: SMART AUTOMATION
2019-10-08 09:00 - 15:00 | University of Wisconsin-Stout Memorial Student Center Menomonie, WI 54751, Menomonie, WI, 54751
Manufacturing Advantage: SMART AUTOMATION
October 8, 2019 | 9am-3pm
University of Wisconsin-Stout
Memorial Student Center
Menomonie, WI 54751
Leading practitioners and integrators will help you see what technology can do for you.
Learn about collaborative robots, automated cells, industrial technologies, streamlining manual processes, and much more!
Find your manufacturing advantage on smart automation strategy through interaction with leading practitioners and integrators as they show you how automating your process might look at your facility.
• Participate in hands-on demonstrations and see what these technologies can do for you.
• Learn about collaborative robots (cobots), automated cells, industrial technologies, streamlining manual processes, and much more!
Contact: Heidi Rabeneck: rabeneckh@uwstout.edu, 715-232-5506
Register at: https://www.uwstout.edu/moc/ma

2019 Compensation Trends & Forecast for 2020
2019-10-02 12:00 - 14:00 | Main Street Cafe, 1418 Main St,, Bloomer, WI, 54724
The Harding Group Presents
2019 COMPENSATION TRENDS & FORECAST FOR 2020
October 2, 2019 | 12:00pm – 2:00pm
Main Street Cafe – 1418 Main St, Bloomer, WI 54724
$15 to attend
As you begin your business planning for 2020, take into consideration that a solid plan for employee compensation plays a huge role in attracting and retaining the workforce you are looking for. Paying competitive wages and offering a rewards package allows you to demand workers with more experience and positive work histories. With a more qualified workforce your company will see higher productivity and customer service interactions. This can increase your company’s revenue and help your business establish its identity with consumers.
In the past:
• Has your company had difficulty retaining and attracting the talent it needs?
• Have you found it difficult to retain your best employees?
• Have you made employment offers and had them either declined or negotiated for a higher salary?
• Did bringing in new hires impact what you are currently paying your other employees?
• Does giving raises make you less competitive in the marketplace with your products and/or services?
• Have you lost talent due to a non-competitive benefits package?
Register Today to discuss topics such as:
• Competitive compensation factors
• Current local and national compensation trends
• Your base pay and incentive strategy aligned with your business environment
• Techniques for and examples of for attractive, successful compensation packages
• Discuss a total compensation philosophy approach to your pay and benefits plans
• What does a competitive benefit package look like to you?
Presenter Marc R. Harding is a certified compensation professional and Principal of the Harding Group LLC in Chippewa Falls. Established 24 years ago, The Harding Group a management consulting group that works with a variety of clients across a multi-industry providing a variety of services including compensation, benefit plan design, and implementation.

DHL Groundbreaking
2019-09-30 14:00 - 15:00 | WI

Industrial Hemp Meeting
2019-08-20 12:30 - 15:30 | WI
The Chippewa County Division of Extension UW-Madison office will be hosting an industrial hemp field meeting on August 20 at the Chippewa County Field Plots from 12:30pm to 3:00pm. The field meeting will focus on industrial hemp agronomic and production practices related to producing industrial hemp for seed and fiber. Replicated research plots include seeding rates, nitrogen rate applications, and variety trials. A discussion of production for CBD oil is also planned.
Speakers at the event include Haleigh Ortmeier-Clarke UW-Madison Department of Agronomy Research Assistant; Division of Extension UW-Madison agents, Carl Duley, Buffalo County; Jerry Clark, Chippewa County, and Alissa Maier, Buffalo/Chippewa County Summer Intern.
There is no cost to attend the event. 2.5 Certified Crop Advisor continuing education credits will be available.
The field is located east of the intersection of County HWY I and Seymour Cray Boulevard with the entrance to the field on Beach Drive. Field entrance coordinates are 44.951420, -91.348373.

Lunch & Learn - Freight Forwarders 101
2019-07-24 12:00 - 14:00 | Mid State Truck Service, 1189 118th St,, Chippewa Falls, WI, 54729, United States
Import / export strategy training event to be help by Chippewa EDC featuring The Camelot Company, established in January, 1977, by entrepreneur Tom Case. With five licensed brokers on staff, Camelot’s primary business is inbound Customs clearance services. Camelot holds an FMC license to handle import cargo, and has a dedicated partner that handles all export cargo. They have the ability to consult and advise importers with issues including classification, valuation, country of origin marking, binding rulings and importing regulations.
The next generation of the Case family, daughter Kellie, joined the firm in 1996 and earned her Customs broker license and currently holds the position of Vice President. Kellie inherently understands that the customer is the single most valuable asset an organization can have, and is excited to share her knowledge in our county.
By attending this seminar you will take away:
• Import and export cargo handling
• How a customs broker can help with your business
• Moving cargo by sea – start to finish
• An understanding of incoterms
• Competitive ocean transportation rate
Sponsored by Mid-State Truck and The Camelot Company
