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Business, Expansion, and Retention (BEAR) Program

Chippewa County Economic Development Corporation (CCEDC) proactively connects with our areas existing businesses through our Business, Expansion and Retention (BEAR) Program. Several studies have shown that expansions of existing businesses represent between 60 percent and upwards of 90 percent of a community’s job creation. Our local companies and the local workforce also serve as a “barometer” of Chippewa County’s overall sense of place and economic health. The approach of the CCEDC BEAR program is to be a collaborative form of outreach, emphasizing face-to-face contact and dialogue but use the outreach to collect comprehensive, comparable inputs from our business community. Recently, the CCEDC BEAR Team lead by Board member Rick Kaiser of Xcel Energy spent some time in Stanley visiting Ace Ethanol and Film Tech. Ace Ethanol LLC is an ethanol production facility built [...]

Business, Expansion, and Retention (BEAR) Program2020-01-17T14:00:17-06:00

Catalytic Combustion Expands in Bloomer, WI

Catalytic Combustion Corporation (CCC) continues to grow in Chippewa County, Wisconsin. The company began construction on an additional 15,000 sq. ft. of production space scheduled for completion by the end of 2019. The Phase III expansion project when completed will provide the company a total of 90,000 sq. ft. of modern heavy industrial fabrication and manufacturing floor space. The additional manufacturing space will also support the continued investment and growth of the company’s catalyst and coatings business and products. A new Catalyst Research & Development lab is also being built within the existing Riggs Street facility to include new coating and catalyst testing and laboratory technology equipment. “We are pleased to continue the investment and commitment to our hometown of Bloomer, Wisconsin, and the local community,” Mark Ruff, President/CEO of CCC said. “Since [...]

Catalytic Combustion Expands in Bloomer, WI2019-10-03T13:02:11-05:00

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

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

Meet ABECS Global

ABECS GLOBAL When ABECS Global was founded in 2016 by Ms. Jane Eagen, they never thought they'd be looking for a new location within a few short years. At that time, the company focused mainly on farm animals, providing health nutritional supplements. Dr. Vijay Sasi, a veterinarian, took over the company as President and CEO in January 2018 and has extended the product line to include products for both food and companion animals. The business boomed, Dr. Sasi knew he needed help in finding the right location to grow his business. He was recommended to turn to the Chippewa County Economic Development Corporation and their professional staff. ABECS is an acronym for multiple species, including Avian, Aquatics, Bovine, Equine, Exotics, Canine, Caprine, Cats, Swine, and Sheep. This represents the multitude of products it [...]

Meet ABECS Global2019-08-28T16:59:30-05:00
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