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Sarah Kowal Blogging for CEDC-From Founder to Capital Connector: A Western Wisconsin Entrepreneur Comes Full Circle with BEAR ’25

When I was building WeatherVane Creamery (note: website intentionally frozen in time), I was trying to do more than just open a vibrant Wisconsin-themed deli in River Falls- I was painting a vision. I wanted people to see what I saw: a vital, community-centered, proudly Wisconsin space that could become something special right now, not “someday.”   And thankfully, people did see it. I built an advisory board of experts, restaurateurs, and dairy industry insiders. I crowdfunded. I launched investor dinners. I had the American Cheese Society's stamp of approval. I got a ton of media coverage. It was alive and moving, being the scrappy Western Wisconsin founder working tirelessly to rally Cheeseheads.   What I didn’t have… was a clear investor path. Ask any rural founder in these parts, and they’ll likely tell you a [...]

Sarah Kowal Blogging for CEDC-From Founder to Capital Connector: A Western Wisconsin Entrepreneur Comes Full Circle with BEAR ’252025-07-31T16:47:34-05:00

RESCO Opens for Business in Stanley, WI

Stanley, Wisconsin - Yesterday marked a momentous occasion as Rural Electric Supply Cooperative (RESCO) inaugurated its state-of-the-art warehouse facility, spanning an impressive 40,000 square feet. The expansion of the company into Stanley reflects RESCO’s commitment to providing its electric utility members and customers with exceptional service and reliable inventory, as well as quick response to weather-related and storm damage needs. RESCO is a member-owned, not-for-profit wholesale distributor of high voltage electrical products and is one of the largest full-line distributors in the Midwest. The grand opening ceremony drew over 100 representatives from member cooperatives, Stanley business community, and elected officials who eagerly explored the modern efficient operations. The culmination of diligent collaborative efforts from various stakeholders, including the Chippewa Economic Development Corporation, the Clark County Economic Development Corporation, the City of Stanley, and [...]

RESCO Opens for Business in Stanley, WI2024-04-26T15:45:58-05:00

WEDC International Market Access Grant Applications Now Open!

Chippewa Valley Companies that want to grow typically look for other markets. Often times, they don't think or realize that other countries might be a market for their products. For years, CEDC has been helping existing businesses realize the potential of gaining new customers from over seas. Understanding that this can be scary and daunting, the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation are experts in hand holding and educating Wisconsin businesses that are interested in exploring this opportunity. Navigating the global marketplace requires specialized knowledge and a sound strategy based upon proven best practices. The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) and the CEDC stands ready to help you. One of the first steps is to gain insights to tap into new international markets. So contacting the WEDC's Global Business Development Program! They even have grants [...]

WEDC International Market Access Grant Applications Now Open!2023-06-20T13:54:31-05:00

Time is Running Out; the Annual Meeting is Almost Here!

CEDC embodies Wisconsin's spirit of innovation, devoted to recognizing and celebrating the remarkable achievements of local businesses and entrepreneurs. To actively promote and highlight the collective successes we have accomplished together, fostering a vibrant and prosperous community, CEDC is proud to host its Annual Meeting on August 24th, 2023. Last year CEDC was proud to award Northern Crossarms Co., Inc. as the recipient of the 2022 Business Expansion and Retention (BEAR) Award. Continuously demonstrating their worthiness of this recognition, Northern Crossarms Co., Inc. has shown remarkable ingenuity in addressing the issues associated with wet treated wood decks, such as shrinking, cupping, warping, and twisting during the drying process, leading to uneven gaps and spaces, even in newer decks. Thanks to the dedication and expertise of Pat Bischel and their team of fifty skilled [...]

Time is Running Out; the Annual Meeting is Almost Here!2023-08-01T15:51:17-05:00

2022 HATCH Business PITCH Competition

Do you have a scalable business model that can reach high growth rates over time? Do you have a product or idea that can transform into a wide variety of products or a service that is specific to certain industries or markets? Investors are looking for exceptional teams and products that fit their investment criteria so they can make a return on their investment.

2022 HATCH Business PITCH Competition2023-03-16T12:41:05-05:00

BEAR Lunch & Learn: Talent in the Digital Age

Most people don't know that 85-95% of all job creation comes from a community's existing businesses. CCEDC gets it and understands that. That's why we work through our BEAR [Business Expansion and Retention] program to help them grow and expand. As a part of our mission, we aim to provide or direct our area's businesses to all the  available resources they could possibly need, especially in the areas of talent/workforce attraction and retention. Our BEAR Lunch & Learn events are designed to provide existing businesses with such relevant information so that our business community can apply it to their daily practices. Recently, a CCEDC BEAR Lunch & Learn centered around the topic of improving talent recruitment through digital marketing. Justin Vajko, owner of Dialog Design Co., led a fascinating discussion on talent in [...]

BEAR Lunch & Learn: Talent in the Digital Age2021-08-12T09:31:23-05:00

BEAR Discussion with Lona Cook from Cook Chiropractic Center

Join CCEDC and Lona Cook from Cook Chiropractic Center in Chippewa Falls, WI, we believe everyone deserves to live in their fullest expression of life. When there is disconnection or pain in the mind, body, or spirt it an cause problems on many levels of your well-being

BEAR Discussion with Lona Cook from Cook Chiropractic Center2021-04-27T10:53:58-05:00

Regional Telecoms that provide broadband service to Chippewa County

Chippewa County Economic Development Corporation (CCEDC) understands the impact that internet connectivity has on our local economy. Effective and affordable broadband access increases the growth potential of our local businesses by helping them access new markets. It is necessary for any precision agriculture operation. It is a catalyst for rural prosperity by connecting rural households, schools, and healthcare with each other. It also is a “must” if small communities are to attract new residents and talent. Today, one thing that was made abundantly clear by the 2020-21 pandemic is that it is even more necessary has because of the huge increase in demand for high-speed internet within the Chippewa Valley as businesses, education, healthcare, and workers transitioned to online services. Over the past several years CCEDC has worked with our local Telecom providers [...]

Regional Telecoms that provide broadband service to Chippewa County2021-04-26T12:56:31-05:00
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