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HATCH 2023: Unveiling Winners and a Packed House at Chippewa Valley Startup Week

The fifth annual business pitch competition, HATCH An Idea Pitch Competition hosted by the Chippewa Economic Development Corporation, had a sold-out audience on Wednesday, November 15th, as a part of Chippewa Valley Startup week. The event showcased a lineup of contestants, and the winners have been officially announced, along with recognition for the collaborative efforts of community partners. Whitney Stuart of Half Moon Clay in Eau Claire secured the Grand Prize. Half Moon Clay, a community pottery studio envisioned by Whitney during the pandemic while learning pottery from YouTube, received $5,000 towards a new kiln slated to triple the business's current capacity. She also secured a guest appearance on the BEAR (Business Expansion AND Retention) Discussions Podcast. Red Letter Grant nominated Whitney and Half Moon Clay. Colin Bursik of Aqua Garden LLC, headquartered [...]

HATCH 2023: Unveiling Winners and a Packed House at Chippewa Valley Startup Week2023-11-21T18:08:19-06:00

Veterans: Catalysts for Economic Growth and Development

In the intricate tapestry of economic development, certain threads stand out as vital contributors to progress and prosperity. Among these, the presence and participation of veterans in the workforce emerge as a powerful force, bringing unique skills, discipline, and a profound sense of duty to the table. Many local companies have learned that one way to help ease their workforce shortage is to grab the attention of those who have served our country and gained valuable skills while doing it.  CEDC knows and understands that Veterans add to the workforce and have an  overwhelmingly positive impact on our local economic development program. Our National Veterans  have those specialized skills acquired during their military service that benefit all businesses types-from the main street deli  to the local logistics company. When looking further into the [...]

Veterans: Catalysts for Economic Growth and Development2023-11-21T14:30:45-06:00

Walleye, Water, and Herbs

Last week the CEDC crew met up with  the team at Aqua Garden, LLC - Barron County Economic Development Corporation's "Rising Star of the Year" award winner  for a podcasting session. Barron County Economic Development Corporation is an outstanding collaborator with the CEDC and Momentum West and specializes in economic gardening activities. The purpose of the visit was to update Aqua Garden on the upcoming Farm Technology Days event hosted in Chippewa County in 2024. While there, Charlie and Casey also learned all about their innovative operation and how it is changing the world of agriculture. The Aqua Garden facility is an old potato storage warehouse that has been upcycled and repurposed into a facility that houses a system which yields over 1,500 lbs of walleye and 25,000 lbs of herbs each year! [...]

Walleye, Water, and Herbs2023-11-02T14:14:59-05:00

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 Competition2023-10-30T14:14:09-05:00

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
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