Chippewa County Awarded a BDO Zone

CEDC is the pioneering business services consultant in Chippewa County, Wisconsin. The organization supports hundreds of regional entrepreneurs and businesses, helping them reach their full potential from the startup stage onwards. The CEDC’s efforts to attract, retain, and expand local businesses have fostered a vibrant and thriving startup ecosystem in the area. CEDC provides continuous guidance and tools to empower entrepreneurs throughout the Chippewa Valley. With this in mind the CEDC has spent the last year working with the agricultural community on establishing a BDO Zone for the region. The BDO Zone Initiative certifies regional readiness for bio-based manufacturing, fosters global connections with project developers, and drives the influx of clean energy opportunities. A BDO Zone rating is an internationally recognized, standards-based technical risk assessment of biomass feedstock, supply chain, and infrastructure risk, [...]

Chippewa County Awarded a BDO Zone2024-07-26T15:12:34-05:00

CHIPPEWA COUNTY, WISCONSIN ISSUED BDO ZONE ‘A’ RATING FOR CORN STOVER

(Chippewa Falls, WI) June 25th, 2024 - The BDO Zone Initiative has issued a BDO Zone ‘A’ rating for Chippewa County, Wisconsin for 380,000 bone dry tons per year of corn stover. The Chippewa Economic Development Corporation (CEDC) and Ecostrat are pleased to announce the establishment of a Chippewa BDO Zone and the issue of an investment grade ‘A’ Rating for Corn Stover for the Zone. The BDO Zone Initiative certifies regional readiness for bio-based manufacturing, creates global connections with project developers, and ignites an influx of clean energy opportunities. The Chippewa County BDO Zone is the first ‘A’ rating in the State of Wisconsin and extends a 75-mile drive distance from Chippewa Falls, WI.A BDO Zone rating is an internationally recognized standards-based technical risk assessment of biomass feedstock, supply chain, and infrastructure [...]

CHIPPEWA COUNTY, WISCONSIN ISSUED BDO ZONE ‘A’ RATING FOR CORN STOVER2024-11-07T15:03:43-06:00

FTD -Tradition, Technology, and Ag Advancement

Thanks to North Country Enterprises for hosting the 60th Annual Farm Show at the Chippewa Valley Expo Center! The Eau Claire Farm Show showcased exhibitor's ag related products and services. This event brought together farmers, exhibitors, and community members from around central Wisconsin to share their insights on the latest farming equipment and products. There were over 150 vendors,  families, farmers, and small businesses that utilized the event to learn more about what is currently happening in the local agricultural scene. CEDC took advantage of the opportunity to chat with show vendors as they gave attendees a chance to win small prizes at their booths. CEDC informed them of the sponsorship and vendor opportunities that the 2024 Farm Technology Days (FTD) will offer. CEDC staff and local FTD volunteers  proudly represented and promoted [...]

FTD -Tradition, Technology, and Ag Advancement2024-03-08T14:21:48-06:00

Miron Breaks Ground in Chippewa County!

CEDC  Investor and Major Stakeholder, Miron Construction Co., Inc. with the help of both the Chippewa Falls and Eau Claire Chambers, broke ground on its new region office in Lake Hallie in May. The family-owned company has been in business since 1918 and is now one of the nation’s premier construction firms and industry leaders. Miron provides innovative preconstruction, construction management, design-build, industrial, and general construction services to multiple markets throughout the nation. Approximately 1,700 employees provide professional construction services to Miron’s clients. Currently, Miron is headquartered in Neenah, WI, with Yard Operations located in Menasha, WI, and regional offices in Eau Claire, Green Bay, Madison, Milwaukee, and Wausau, WI, and Cedar Rapids, IA. The new office in Lake Hallie will replace its current office in Eau Claire, Wis. “We look forward to [...]

Miron Breaks Ground in Chippewa County!2023-05-25T13:47:42-05:00

2024 Farm Technology Days Location Unwrapped

For Immediate Release CADOTT, WI (December 15, 2022) –– This holiday season the Wisconsin Farm Technology Days (WFTD), Inc. continues planning for their 2024 three-day event in Chippewa County. The committee is proud to announce that it has chosen a date and location. Scheduled for August 13-15, 2024, at the Country/Rock Fest grounds in Cadott, Wisconsin (WI). Set on 360 acres of field, this fitting venue has been hosting events since 1987 and has a history of partnering with its neighbor, Close Farms which the committee has named as the host farm for the event. “We're so excited to welcome Wisconsin Farm Technology Days and its guests to the grounds,” Festival Promoter Wade Asher said. "Aligning Wisconsin's largest outdoor agricultural event with Country Fest, the largest party in a hayfield, just made sense. [...]

2024 Farm Technology Days Location Unwrapped2022-12-16T17:18:06-06:00

The Chippewa Valley Benefits from Fiber-Optic Broadband

CEDC understands that access to high-speed internet is as much of a necessity as electricity. The need for fast, reliable internet is only going to increase—especially in our rural areas—which is why Bloomer Telephone Company is committed to expanding its fiber-optic network. Fiber broadband provides the fastest speeds of any technology. Period. With fiber, you can enjoy symmetrical speeds for seamless downloads and uploads. The internet signal doesn’t degrade over distance, and the bandwidth capacity is unparalleled. You can power multiple devices simultaneously without buffering or lag. Fiber broadband is the future, here today. Bloomer Telephone Company is thrilled to announce that construction for the Tilden and Eagle Point fiber-optic network expansion has begun. Later this year, approximately 300 residents and businesses in these areas will have access to the internet they deserve. [...]

The Chippewa Valley Benefits from Fiber-Optic Broadband2022-06-27T09:05:39-05:00

Mark your Calendar – Our Annual Meeting is Coming Soon!

Mark your calendar for August 19th - it's the CEDC Annual Meeting! Join us for networking, good times, and celebrating economic development in the Chippewa Valley. Location and time are to be determined. Don't forget - the CEDC Business of the Year award nominations are still open! Click here to learn more.

Mark your Calendar – Our Annual Meeting is Coming Soon!2022-06-13T08:11:25-05:00

CEDC Hosts Local Developer Summit

Recently, the Chippewa Economic Development Corporation (CEDC) hosted a Developers Update Summit, where we invited state and regional developers to familiarize themselves with the many opportunities that Chippewa County has to offer. The event also provided a sneak peek to CEDC investors regarding current industrial, commercial, and residential developments that are in-progress or soon to be announced. Besides giving attendees an update on the Chippewa Crossing project, Wangard Partners Inc. utilized the event to stay abreast of other development projects that are happening and provided insight as well as next steps, which the community can take into consideration to leverage its assets. Understanding how the community is investing in its roads, utility and high-speed broadband internet infrastructure, and workforce pipeline development helps site selectors, brokers, and developers with their due diligence in making [...]

CEDC Hosts Local Developer Summit2022-05-02T15:47:09-05:00

CEDC’s Developers Update

Attendees, along with gathering insightful information from real estate developers, will get to hear from the Chippewa County Housing Authority, the Chippewa Valley Homebuilder’s Association, the Chippewa Economic Development Corporation, and local telecom companies on their role in the County’s development.

CEDC’s Developers Update2022-04-25T15:56:58-05:00
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