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CEDC’s 2025 Annual Meeting

Join Us for CEDC's Annual Meeting – Friday, May 16th as we celebrate Shaping Tomorrow's Economy: Communities are the Core! Don’t miss the Chippewa Economic Development Corporation’s Annual Meeting and Charity Golf Outing on Friday, May 16th! This exciting event is an excellent opportunity to connect, learn, and give back to the community. This year's meeting is hosted at the beautiful Eau Claire Event District: The Crescent. The CEDC Charity Golf Outing will follow with a shotgun start at 10:30AM at Whispering Pines Golf Course in Cadott, WI. Event Schedule: Breakfast & Connecting: Start the day with breakfast and connecting with fellow community leaders. Annual Meeting: Stay informed with updates from CEDC on our initiatives and local economic developments. Golf Outing: Head to Whispering Pines Golf Course in Cadott for a round of [...]

CEDC’s 2025 Annual Meeting2025-05-14T17:49:12-05:00

CEDC’s First Entrepreneur Showcase of 2025

We sincerely thank all of our CEDC investors who attended our first entrepreneur showcase in 2025; its success was truly remarkable. Special thanks to KYMA and their team for hosting us at their facility, allowing community leaders to discover the innovative manufacturing they bring to our community. We are fortunate to have them here. The morning started with Momentum West and the Chippewa Valley's Economic Development professionals gathering to collaborate and update each other on everyone's projects and activities that raise and improve Western Wisconsin's economy. Following the roundtable discussion, over forty community leaders enjoyed a complimentary taco bar lunch, after which they attended a KYMA company presentation by Frederik van Heerden. Van Heerden presented a high-level overview of the energy landscape to the CEDC stakeholders and business leaders, covering its historical context [...]

CEDC’s First Entrepreneur Showcase of 20252025-02-17T10:47:38-06:00

Winter Expansion: Chippewa County Company Builds Toward Prosperity

As winter frost blankets the Chippewa Valley, the local economy is heating up with exciting developments. Water’s Edge Cheese Curds has officially broken ground on a 12,000-square-foot facility in the Lake Wissota Business Park in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin. This expansion marks a significant investment in the company’s future, aimed at improving efficiency, increasing capacity, and enhancing its ability to meet growing customer demand. Despite the chilly temperatures, contractors are hard at work through the winter to bring this facility to life. Their dedication ensures that the project stays on schedule, reflecting the resilience and determination that define our community. Water’s Edge Cheese Curds began in 2010 with a secret recipe crafted in the kitchen of a Northwoods Wisconsin supper club. What started as a small venture has grown into one of the nation’s [...]

Winter Expansion: Chippewa County Company Builds Toward Prosperity2024-12-12T15:18:26-06:00

Get Ready for HATCH 2024: The Ultimate Idea Pitch Competition!

Entrepreneurs, innovators, and dreamers—this one’s for you! On Wednesday, November 13th, 2024, during Startup Chippewa Valley Week, Chippewa Falls will be buzzing with creativity and excitement as CEDC's HATCH returns. This year’s event promises to be bigger and better than ever, offering a $5,000 grand prize to the most promising business idea! HATCH is more than just a pitch competition; it’s a platform for local entrepreneurs to shine, connect with community leaders, and get their innovative ideas in front of a panel of experienced judges. Whether you're an entrepreneur looking to scale your next big venture or a community member excited to witness the latest ideas that could shape the future, this event is for you. Why You Should Attend: Meet the Entrepreneurs: Some of the brightest minds in the Chippewa Valley will [...]

Get Ready for HATCH 2024: The Ultimate Idea Pitch Competition!2024-09-16T15:58:06-05:00

The Northern Wisconsin State Fair – A Boost for Chippewa Falls

The Northern Wisconsin State Fair is more than just 5 days of fun and festivities; it’s a cherished tradition that brings our community together and has a significant positive impact on Chippewa Falls. Every year, residents and visitors eagerly anticipate the fair, which showcases our region's agricultural heritage, local talent, and vibrant culture. The fair is a major economic driver for Chippewa Falls, drawing thousands of visitors from across the state and beyond. Local businesses experience a surge in activity as fairgoers dine at restaurants, stay in hotels, and shop at stores. The influx of visitors boosts revenue for local merchants and creates seasonal job opportunities, providing an economic lifeline for many small businesses. Agricultural exhibits and competitions are at the heart of the fair, highlighting the importance of farming in our community. [...]

The Northern Wisconsin State Fair – A Boost for Chippewa Falls2024-07-09T13:10:21-05:00

2024 CEDC Golf Charity Classic

REGISTRATION CLOSED - WE ARE FULL! We thank you for your amazing support of this great event - see you on the course!   TEE OFF FOR A CAUSE! SUPPORT OUR VETERANS Join us for a day of golf in support of our nation’s heroes. Your participation will directly benefit CEDC’s charity mission to help bring more broadband internet access to our local Veterans, ensuring they have access to essential online resources and opportunities such as telemedicine and job opportunities. Together, let’s make a difference in the lives of those who have served our country selflessly. Sign up today and swing for a great cause! We will be having our CEDC Charity Golf Classic following the Annual Meeting on Friday, May 17th! -Shotgun Start at 10:30AM at Lake Wissota Golf & Events -18 [...]

2024 CEDC Golf Charity Classic2024-05-09T12:57:05-05:00

Learning over Lunch: Real Estate Wire Fraud

With a rise in electronic payments across the world, homebuyers and consumers need to be especially careful when working with their lenders and realtors to make sure that they don't release funds or personal information to the wrong person. According to a 2021 American Land Title Association (ALTA) survey on Wire Fraud, over 13,000 homebuyers/potential homebuyers were scammed out of a total of over $200 million. In addition, the losses due to fraud have risen due to the pandemic, from $1.8 billion in 2019 to $3.3 billion in 2020. To help the community better understand wire fraud, title insurance, and the other risks that come with the purchase of property, Knight Barry Title Group asked the CEDC to bring people together at the Willow in Chippewa Falls to learn about how to prevent [...]

Learning over Lunch: Real Estate Wire Fraud2022-06-28T11:39:37-05:00

Wisconsin Farmers Union Selects Greenfire for Historic Renovation Project

The Wisconsin Farmers Union is renovating a 45,000 square foot historic building that will include their state headquarters on the second floor - and have selected Greenfire Management Services to bring the project to life. The three-story building located in downtown Chippewa Falls will feature retail on the first floor, rentable office space on the second floor and apartments on the third floor. CEDC is so excited to see this building, after years of being vacant, restored and occupied by both residential and business customers. “We selected Greenfire because our values are similar and we like that they are tribally owned,” says Julie Keown-Bomar, Executive Director of Wisconsin Farmers Union. “We look forward to working with their team to revive the historic charm of this space, which we hope will be a new [...]

Wisconsin Farmers Union Selects Greenfire for Historic Renovation Project2022-06-07T14:21:00-05:00

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
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