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Built Here, Growing Here: Celebrating Local Investment in Chippewa County

Chippewa Falls, WI — June 8, 2026 — The Chippewa Economic Development Corporation (CEDC) joined community leaders, business partners, and members of the Chippewa Falls Area Chamber of Commerce on Monday to celebrate the continued growth of Water’s Edge Cheese Curds with a ribbon cutting for its new production facility in the Lake Wissota Business Park. The event marked a significant milestone for the family-owned company and highlighted strong local collaboration supporting business expansion and job growth in the Chippewa Valley. Led by owners Luke Grube, Rick Drolet, and Sara Drolet, Water’s Edge Cheese Curds has quickly built a reputation for quality, innovation, and commitment to Wisconsin’s dairy tradition while expanding its footprint in Chippewa Falls. “This project represents more than just a new building. It is a meaningful investment in the future [...]

Built Here, Growing Here: Celebrating Local Investment in Chippewa County2026-06-08T20:51:27-05:00

CEDC and BDO Zone Featured in Business in Focus Magazine

Chippewa County’s rich heritage, cultural diversity, economic growth, and designation as a BDO Zone are prominently highlighted in the latest edition of Business in Focus (BIF) Magazine. With a readership exceeding 250,000 executives across the United States and Canada, BIF Magazine is a premier source for business news and insights, reaching influential decision-makers shaping today’s economy. Its digital platforms are trusted for up-to-date developments and trends in economic growth and innovation. Through exclusive interviews with industry leaders, BIF dives into the stories behind their successes, providing valuable insights to its audience. “These are exciting times for CEDC and Chippewa County,” says Charlie Walker. “We are building on our traditionally strong agriculture and manufacturing base, and the BDO Zone will help us expand even further. It’s terrific to be recognized in this BIF publication.” [...]

CEDC and BDO Zone Featured in Business in Focus Magazine2024-11-18T11:45:27-06:00

Supporting Local Agriculture at WI Farm Tech Days

Chippewa County is excited to host this year’s Wisconsin Farm Technology Days at Close Farms and the Chippewa Valley Music Festival Grounds! This event celebrates the innovation and traditions in agriculture with more than 400 exhibitors displaying the latest farm equipment, communications, and technology. Along with these exhibitors, there will be legislative leaders, agribusinesses, and industry organizations that provide free seminars to focus on a variety of topics important to anyone interested or involved in the agriculture community. But beyond the excitement of new equipment and techniques, this event underscores a crucial aspect of our communities: the importance of supporting local farmers and the agriculture industry. Agriculture is the backbone of our economy and the foundation of our food supply. By supporting local farmers, we not only invest in the livelihoods of hard [...]

Supporting Local Agriculture at WI Farm Tech Days2024-04-10T12:49:57-05:00

Cadott High Students Study Chippewa Valley Careers

To increase awareness about the benefits of working in the trades, CEDC continues to collaborate with our local schools. We were pleased to assist Cadott with their Career Expo in early April. Through our many Business Expansion And Retention (BEAR) visits, we know the importance of skilled trades. These jobs vary from mechanics to construction workers, from welders to hairstylists, and are a critical component of our labor force. For years, interest in these skill trade jobs has continued to decline - in part because of the continued push by parents, teachers, and student peer groups to go to a university and get that four year degree. CEDC investors and stakeholders throughout the Chippewa Valley gathered in the gym at Cadott High School for one reason - to educate CHS students that the [...]

Cadott High Students Study Chippewa Valley Careers2022-04-05T14:04:22-05:00
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