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HATCH 2023: An Idea Pitch Competition

FOR ENTREPRENEURS: Imagine a cozy fireside gathering that's all about making your entrepreneurial dreams come true. Join us for our annual HATCH Business Idea Pitch Competition, in partnership with Startup Chippewa Valley Week, where the atmosphere is warm, the setting intimate, and the possibilities endless. Register for Hatch 2023 Today This event is tailor-made for entrepreneurs like you who are ready to turn their dreams into reality. We're seeking exceptional teams and groundbreaking products that resonate with our eager investors' criteria. This could be the moment your startup finds the capital it needs to soar. Save the date for a heartwarming evening at River Bend Winery & Distillery in the picturesque Chippewa Falls on Wednesday, November 15th, 2023, starting at 6:00 pm. It's not just an event; it's a celebration of [...]

HATCH 2023: An Idea Pitch Competition2023-10-25T17:53:53-05:00

Chippewa Valley Innovation Center (CVIC) Open House

In celebration of Wisconsin's MANUFACTURING MONTH, we welcome you to join us at CVIC for an Open House on Tuesday, October 10th from 11AM-2PM. CVIC is a manufacturing incubator and a vital resource to our community's startups and entrepreneurial ecosystem. Stop on by for lunch with Bubbles BBQ and to learn more about CVIC and what it has to offer.

Chippewa Valley Innovation Center (CVIC) Open House2023-10-05T00:36:32-05:00

Powering Progress: Celebrating Manufacturing Month in Wisconsin

Wisconsin is known for many things—its picturesque landscapes, world-class cheese, and proud sports traditions. But what often goes under the radar is the state's rich manufacturing heritage. That's why every October, Wisconsin takes a moment to shine a spotlight on its manufacturing sector with Manufacturing Month. This month-long celebration not only acknowledges the past but also points towards a promising future for both the state's economy and its aspiring graduates. Manufacturing Month in Wisconsin is a tribute to the generations of skilled workers and innovative companies that have fueled the state's economic engine. Wisconsin's manufacturing history spans from the dairy and agriculture machinery of the early 20th century to today's high-tech precision manufacturing. The legacy of local companies like Mason Companies, TTM, Spectrum Industries, and Advanced Laser (now Cadrex) has made an indelible [...]

Powering Progress: Celebrating Manufacturing Month in Wisconsin2023-10-30T10:59:30-05:00

CEDC Investor Mosaic Technologies Wins National Smart Rural Community Award

Recently, the NTCA Rural Broadband Association, who represents 850+ independent telecommunications companies met for their annual Fall Conference. At the conference, the organization presented their Smart Rural Community Showcase Awards. These awards recognize outstanding rural broadband providers. Chippewa Economic Development Corporation (CEDC), investor and economic development supporter Mosaic Technologies emerged as a 2023 Smart Rural Community Showcase Winner. Mosaic Technologies was recognized with this prestigious award for their continued involvement in enhancing Chippewa Valley's quality of life and broadband expansion. The company was lauded for its recent initiatives that included public Wi-Fi for parks at the Barron County Fairgrounds, supporting the Barron County Dairy Breakfast, and fostering local event connectivity. "Mosaic Technologies continues to support the Chippewa Valley through a variety of activities such as providing advanced WI-FI and security connections to the [...]

CEDC Investor Mosaic Technologies Wins National Smart Rural Community Award2023-10-03T13:52:47-05:00

WEDC Secretary and CEO Missy Hughes Visits Chippewa County Businesses

WEDC Secretary and CEO Missy Hughes Along with CEDC President CEO Charlie Walker visits a Chippewa Falls business KYMA Battery Technologies for a retention and expansion update while also celebrating Healthcare Workforce Training Institute grand opening. The Dove Healthcare Community Foundation received a Capacity Building grant from the WEDC. The grant assists the Institute in providing virtual and hybrid training programs for students who would otherwise be unable to access their services. This $75,000 state grant helped to expand the Chippewa Falls Healthcare Workforce Training Institute’s Education Center located on the campus of Dove Healthcare facility site in Chippewa Falls. The newly expanded Chippewa Falls Healthcare Workforce Training Institute provides training for individuals pursuing careers as Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) or Certified Medication Aides, as well as those seeking Community-Based Residential Facility trainings [...]

WEDC Secretary and CEO Missy Hughes Visits Chippewa County Businesses2023-10-03T14:35:32-05:00

CEDC Assists Integra Healthcare Equipment

The Chippewa Economic Development Corporation (CEDC) assists expanding companies in their site selection and due diligence in a variety of ways. Recently CEDC was contacted by a company that was searching for roughly 20,000 sqft of office/warehouse space. Leveraging our extensive site selection database and property inventory, CEDC rapidly identified and  pinpointed a few prime locations which might work for the company. For over a decade, Integra Health Care Equipment has been a trusted provider to hundreds of skilled nursing facilities, rehab centers and hospices throughout the Midwest. Their line of products are built from several of the most reliable brands in the healthcare industry such as Medela, Respironics, Drive, Medline and Fisher and Paykel. Integra Healthcare Equipment had an aggressive timeline and had to be operational in the Chippewa Valley market by [...]

CEDC Assists Integra Healthcare Equipment2023-09-21T14:36:03-05:00

Labor Day and Its Significance

Celebrating Labor Day: Honoring the Backbone of the Economy Every year, on the first Monday of September, people across the United States gather to celebrate Labor Day. For many, it marks the unofficial end of summer, a time for barbecues, parades, and relaxation. However, Labor Day carries a deeper significance that goes beyond the festivities. It's a day dedicated to recognizing and honoring the workforce, the driving force behind any nation's economic prosperity. The Historical Roots The history of Labor Day dates back to the late 19th century when the labor movement was gaining momentum in the United States. The labor force was demanding better working conditions, fair wages, and reasonable working hours. One of the pivotal moments in this movement was the Haymarket Affair of 1886 in Chicago, which resulted in the [...]

Labor Day and Its Significance2023-09-13T11:31:55-05:00

CEDC 29th Annual Meeting

The 29th Annual Meeting was held at the recently completed Eau Claire Event District - the new home of Country Jam. The Crescent is one of the state of the art venues within the Eau Claire Event District that provided all of the amenities one would need for their next event. From technical support to a full service caterer, they have it all! CEDC opted for a breakfast meeting in hopes for the highest turnout with the least impact to people's schedules. With over 450 in attendance, it was a great success. KP Katering is the Eau Claire Event District's in house catering company and event coordinator. Working with them was a breeze and they were so accommodating and easy to communicate with. The breakfast spread they put on was nothing short of [...]

CEDC 29th Annual Meeting2023-09-13T11:06:39-05:00

Farm Technology Days 2024 – Planning and Volunteer Opportunites!

Wisconsin Farm Technology Days 2024 will be hosted in Chippewa County next year at the Close Farm in Cadott, WI (Across from Country Fest). It will take place August 13th-15th, 2024. The Farm Technology Days Committee has been meeting for the past year and a half. Now that we are the next show, extensive planning is in full swing. From frequent site visits, to individual committee meetings, we hope to have the best turnout yet in Chippewa County! We currently are looking for volunteers during the event and on the planning committee. There are many positions available with varying responsibilities. We meet monthly (may increase in frequency as we approach the show). If you are interested, please email admin@chippewa-wi.com. Exhibitors, crafters, food trucks, and other vendors will be able to reserve spaces shortly [...]

Farm Technology Days 2024 – Planning and Volunteer Opportunites!2023-09-13T11:04:14-05:00

2023 Annual Meeting

Get ready to connect with business and community leaders across the Chippewa Valley! The Chippewa Economic Development Corporation invites you to our 29th Annual Meeting on August 24th at the new Country Jam venue: The Eau Claire Event District. Networking begins at 7:15 a.m., and our connection guru speaker, Ginger Johnson begins at 8:00 a.m. Join us for a great breakfast and a special and engaging presentation at one of the largest business gatherings in the area! Still time to sponsor or purchase your table! Please contact (715) 723-7150. Meet Our Speaker Ginger Johnson, personally inviting you to attend the Annual Meeting! Thank You to Our 2023 Sponsors! Diamond  Sponsors Platinum & Gold Sponsors Silver & Bronze Sponsors

2023 Annual Meeting2023-08-21T09:31:20-05:00
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