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CEDC Hosts Legislative Speed Dating Event

Lake Hallie, WI — The Chippewa Economic Development Corporation (CEDC) hosted a successful Legislative Speed Dating event today at the Egg Break Café in Lake Hallie, bringing together more than 45 local business leaders, entrepreneurs, and community stakeholders to engage directly with elected officials on key economic development priorities. Participating legislators included  State Senators Jesse James, Romaine Quinn, Jeff Smith- State Representatives Dave Armstrong, Karen Hurd, Christian Phelps, and Clint Moses. Legislative staff aids in attendance included Anna Ringstad and Brian Westrate, representing Tammy Baldwin and Derrick Van Orden, respectively. The event is part of CEDC’s ongoing advocacy efforts to ensure that public policy supports—not hinders—entrepreneurial growth and business success across Chippewa County and the broader Chippewa Valley region. “Economic development doesn’t happen in a vacuum,” said CEDC Vice Chair Chad Oster. “The states [...]

CEDC Hosts Legislative Speed Dating Event2026-03-27T14:29:36-05:00

Chippewa Economic Development Corporation Hosts Annual Legislative “Speed Dating” Event

Chippewa Valley, WI – On February 21st, the Chippewa Economic Development Corporation (CEDC) welcomed over 40 business and community leaders to its annual Chippewa Valley Legislative Speed Dating event at the Eggbreak Café in Lake Hallie. Attendees had the opportunity to connect with and provide input to Wisconsin Legislative Senate and Assembly elected officials. Modeled after the old-fashioned “Speed Dating” Concept, area legislators spent up to six minutes at tables with area constituents and CEDC economic development stakeholders, listening and updating them on local issues. After six minutes, all elected officials rotated to the following table to hear from the next set of local issues to another group. The legislative “dating” process lasted for an hour and a half. The CEDC event was privileged to host several key legislators who listened attentively, shared [...]

Chippewa Economic Development Corporation Hosts Annual Legislative “Speed Dating” Event2025-03-10T11:00:10-05:00
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