2022 HATCH Business PITCH Competition

Do you have a scalable business model that can reach high growth rates over time? Do you have a product or idea that can transform into a wide variety of products or a service that is specific to certain industries or markets? Investors are looking for exceptional teams and products that fit their investment criteria so they can make a return on their investment.

2022 HATCH Business PITCH Competition2023-03-16T12:41:05-05:00

BEAR Discussion with Deb Leslie of Workforce Resource

The CCEDC will sit down with Deb Leslie, Chief Executive Officer at Workforce Resource, Inc., to talk about the development of the company, the area's workforce, and more! Workforce Resource, Inc. (WRI) is a private non-profit corporation incorporated originally as the West Central Wisconsin Private Industry Council, Inc. in 1983 and has been in continuous operation in the nine county (Barron, Chippewa, Clark, Dunn, Eau Claire, Pepin, Pierce, Polk and St. Croix) West Central Wisconsin Workforce Development Area since its founding. Operating workforce development programs through job centers in the region, WRI has successfully managed the region's Job Training Partnership Act, Workforce Investment Act and the Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act. Since 2013, Workforce Resource has been the designated W2 (Wisconsin Works) program operator for the 16 county Northwest Wisconsin W2 region which [...]

BEAR Discussion with Deb Leslie of Workforce Resource2021-06-17T14:47:06-05:00

Regional Telecoms that provide broadband service to Chippewa County

Chippewa County Economic Development Corporation (CCEDC) understands the impact that internet connectivity has on our local economy. Effective and affordable broadband access increases the growth potential of our local businesses by helping them access new markets. It is necessary for any precision agriculture operation. It is a catalyst for rural prosperity by connecting rural households, schools, and healthcare with each other. It also is a “must” if small communities are to attract new residents and talent. Today, one thing that was made abundantly clear by the 2020-21 pandemic is that it is even more necessary has because of the huge increase in demand for high-speed internet within the Chippewa Valley as businesses, education, healthcare, and workers transitioned to online services. Over the past several years CCEDC has worked with our local Telecom providers [...]

Regional Telecoms that provide broadband service to Chippewa County2021-04-26T12:56:31-05:00

CCEDC 2021 Round-Up HATCH Business Pitch Event

Wrangle up some friends and join the CCEDC at Chippewa Valley Music Festivals for the wildest Entrepreneurial night at Chippewa Valley Wisconsin largest Start Up Pitch Event! Come cheer on your favorite entrepreneur and show your support. Entrepreneurs will each have five minutes to pitch their case to local judges and you the audience about their business ideas. In addition, you will have a chance to evaluate and vote for your favorite idea alongside the judges. Space is limited! RSVP to save your seat and watch this Wild West Idea Showdown. The best wins $5,000.

CCEDC 2021 Round-Up HATCH Business Pitch Event2021-04-23T10:25:34-05:00
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