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Phishing emails are not just an IT problem—they are a real business risk for businesses across Chippewa and Wisconsin, including our CEDC investors. Cybercriminals are getting more sophisticated at sending fake emails that appear to come from trusted local organizations, including the CEDC. Some even impersonate board members or business [...]
Connecting Across Borders: CEDC Welcomes Polish Delegation with a Roundtable Discussion
At CEDC, we recognize that discovering new solutions and recipes to success begins with connection. Whether those connections are across the county or across the globe, collaboration is what fuels innovation and progress. That belief was on full display this week as CEDC welcomed a delegation of Polish mayors, part [...]
BEAR ’25: Wisconsin’s Statewide Pitch Showcase Tackles Mid-Stage Capital Gap- Connecting Scaling Businesses with Growth-Ready Investment
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 15, 2025 BEAR ’25: Wisconsin’s Statewide Pitch Showcase Tackles Mid-Stage Capital Gap- Connecting Scaling Businesses with Growth-Ready Investment Holcombe, WI – Positioned at the forefront of Wisconsin’s growing startup success story, the Chippewa Economic Development Corporation’s BEAR ’25 (Business Expansion and Retention Pitch Showcase) took place [...]
CEDC Launches BEAR ’25 to Showcase the Region’s Top Growth-Stage Businesses with the BEAR Pitch Event to Drive Business Expansion
CEDC launches BEAR ’25 to spotlight growth-stage businesses shaping Wisconsin and Eastern Minnesota’s economy. Chippewa Falls, WI – The Chippewa Economic Development Corporation (CEDC) proudly announces the launch of BEAR ’25: Business Expansion and Retention Pitch Showcase, a new event dedicated to highlighting growth-stage companies that are actively scaling and making significant [...]
CEDC Highlights Local Innovation at Collaborative Entrepreneur Showcase
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CEDC Showcases Local Innovation at Collaborative Entrepreneur Showcase Lake Hallie, WI—On March 6th, the Chippewa Economic Development Corporation welcomed over 50 investors, business leaders, and entrepreneurs to the second Collaborative Entrepreneur Showcase of 2025, held at Valley Sports Academy (VSA). Those in attendance had the opportunity to [...]
BDO ZoneCONNECT Webinar: CHIPPEWA COUNTY, WISCONSIN & FLAGSTAFF COUNTY, ALBERTA
Are you looking for the perfect location to kick-start your biobased project? Look no further than BDO Zones! These designated areas are transforming the landscape for bio-based industries, offering a multitude of benefits that make them prime locations for development. Let’s dive into the key advantages of BDO Zones and [...]