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Community Kick-Off

Chippewa County spends more on drug-related health care than any other County in Wisconsin. The number of meth related cases in Chippewa County has more than tripled over the past four years. In 2014 there were 82 meth cases in the county, 12 of which involved relocating children. In 2018, that number more than tripled. As the number of meth cases in the County rises, leaders are seeing the impacts on not only local government but the families and community as a whole. This shocking rise has promoted Chippewa County Economic Development Corporation (CCEDC) and other prominent leaders in the community to come together and take a stand against meth during this crisis situation. CCEDC is proud to be a part of the task force and invites you to join your communities for [...]

Community Kick-Off2019-09-25T10:15:26-05:00

Board of Directors Meet at New Hoeft Building

On September 19th, 2019 Chippewa County Economic Development Corporation (CCEDC) held its monthly Board of Director's (BOD) meeting at the new Hoeft Builders location in Altoona, WI. The board discussed topics that included planning for HATCH 2019, Business at the Gardens, Manufacturing Month, CareerTek and the strategic planning efforts that this year's BOD's will be gearing towards. CCEDC would like to thank Hoeft Builder's for their hospitality in their beautiful new building!

Board of Directors Meet at New Hoeft Building2019-09-25T10:16:05-05:00

UW-Eau Claire hosts Entrepreneur Meeting

On September 17th, 2019 Chippewa County Economic Development Corporation (CCEDC) participated in the Tech Council Innovation Network luncheon at the University of Eau Claire, WI. Jonathon Horne, managing director of Idea Fund of La Crosse, a seed stage venture capital fund established in 2016 to invest in pre-revenue and early stage revenue startup companies gave a presentation on what his fund looks for when investing in startups. Rosalyn Zirngible, Marketing Specialist and Project Manager of CCEDC, provided the group with an overview of CCEDC's programs which are aimed at improving our entrepreneurial ecosystem such as our upcoming HATCH slated for October 17, 2019 at Cowboy Jack's Saloon.  

UW-Eau Claire hosts Entrepreneur Meeting2019-09-17T16:42:16-05:00

Sept. 17, 2019 Tech Council Innovation Network luncheon

Chippewa County Economic Development Corporation is aggressively focused on increasing entrepreneurship in the rural communities of our county. There are several untold opportunities in our rural area that can serve as a catalysts to help spur economic diversification efforts. One of those opportunities is the Sept. 17, 2019 Tech Council Innovation Network luncheon in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, and CCEDC staff will be there to hear panelists Jonathon Horne, managing director of Idea Fund of La Crosse, a seed stage venture capital fund established in 2016 to invest in pre-revenue and early stage revenue startup companies; and Mike Schulte, head analyst and head of legal of Great North Labs, which is an early-stage venture fund for the upper Midwest. This event is Cross-border investing: Minnesota, Wisconsin VCs -is great opportunities for innovators from two [...]

Sept. 17, 2019 Tech Council Innovation Network luncheon2019-09-06T12:27:21-05:00

School is around the corner!

School is right around the corner! CCEDC would like to wish all students a wonderful start to their school year. Work hard, study hard and have fun! As a reminder CCEDC is looking for motivated and enthusiastic fall interns! If you are interested please contact the office at info@chippewa-wi.com or call (715)723-7150 to apply!

School is around the corner!2019-08-28T17:00:24-05:00

2nd Annual Career Exploring Event

Chippewa Falls, WI (US) August 13, 2019 – 2019 marks the 70th anniversary of the National Exploring Program and celebrates decades of opportunities for young adults to become prepared for life. Career Exploring is a unique career exploration program for young men and women grades 6-12. The program provides students with an opportunity to learn about a wide variety of career fields and network with professionals already working in those fields. Students get hands-on experience to determine whether or not a particular career field is right for them. They develop valuable networking contacts with professionals working in their selected career fields, and students get to know other peers with the same interests and aspirations. On August 13, 2019 at the Eagles Club in Chippewa Falls, over 100 Chippewa Valley business and citizens took [...]

2nd Annual Career Exploring Event2019-08-28T17:00:13-05:00

Construction 2019-Nordson EDI

Here's the new scoop on Lake Wissota Business Park. Summer is still in full swing and so is construction season in the Lake Wissota Business Park! We "dig" watching the progress of Nordson EDI and look forward to the finished product. Great work everyone!

Construction 2019-Nordson EDI2019-08-28T16:59:52-05:00
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