Smoked, Sauced, and Strategized: CEDC Heats Up!

CEDC was fired up—literally and figuratively—as our very own barbecue team, C2 BBQ, proudly competed in the inaugural Northern Wisconsin State Fair BBQ Cook-off. Thousands of BBQ cook-offs now take place annually across the U.S. and internationally, attracting pitmasters, foodies, and tourists. Events like the American Royal in Kansas City and the Jack Daniel’s Invitational in Tennessee are considered BBQ’s Super Bowls-and there is no doubt the Northern Wisconsin State Fair's cook off is headed in that direction. This sizzling new event brought together pitmasters from across the region for a day filled with smoky flavors, live music, food trucks, and festive camaraderie. But for CEDC’s team—Ken Pearson, Paul Olson, Casey Hedrington, and Charlie Walker—it was about more than just chicken and ribs. It was a chance to showcase the heart of our organization: [...]

Smoked, Sauced, and Strategized: CEDC Heats Up!2025-09-09T10:19:58-05:00

Lunch & Learn: SBA 504 Financing

If you're a business owner considering buying, building, expanding, or refinancing real estate—or investing in new equipment—while benefiting from lower down payments and long-term fixed rates, the SBA 504 loan program could be a great fit for you! Join us for this Lunch and Learn session, where we’ll break down how this financing option helps business owners preserve cash, enhance cash flow, and manage interest rate risks. WBD and Security Financial Bank will share real-life examples of how the SBA 504 program has successfully supported small businesses in the Chippewa Valley, making it a beneficial solution for both lenders and borrowers.

Lunch & Learn: SBA 504 Financing2025-03-07T13:18:14-06:00

Entrepreneurs Return to Round-Up Hatch Pitch Competition After Pandemic

Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin (May 12, 2021) – Over seventy attendees supported the nine registered entrepreneurs that participated in the event. Organized and held during the International Economic Development Week, the event is aimed at strengthening the Chippewa Valley’s ecosystem for business startups and highlighting the mentoring programs that CCEDC and other economic development organizations do to support business growth in the Chippewa Valley. Similar to the Shark Tank Television Show, a panel of local business owners served as judges to select the best business idea, product or plan pitched to them by registered entrepreneurs. This event also provided an opportunity for local entrepreneurs to network with members of the Chippewa Valley Angel Network and share their fresh and creative business ideas to other supportive investors, businesses, and community members. During Round-Up HATCH, presenters [...]

Entrepreneurs Return to Round-Up Hatch Pitch Competition After Pandemic2021-05-12T17:08:02-05:00
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