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Built Here, Growing Here: Celebrating Local Investment in Chippewa County

Chippewa Falls, WI — June 8, 2026 — The Chippewa Economic Development Corporation (CEDC) joined community leaders, business partners, and members of the Chippewa Falls Area Chamber of Commerce on Monday to celebrate the continued growth of Water’s Edge Cheese Curds with a ribbon cutting for its new production facility in the Lake Wissota Business Park. The event marked a significant milestone for the family-owned company and highlighted strong local collaboration supporting business expansion and job growth in the Chippewa Valley. Led by owners Luke Grube, Rick Drolet, and Sara Drolet, Water’s Edge Cheese Curds has quickly built a reputation for quality, innovation, and commitment to Wisconsin’s dairy tradition while expanding its footprint in Chippewa Falls. “This project represents more than just a new building. It is a meaningful investment in the future [...]

Built Here, Growing Here: Celebrating Local Investment in Chippewa County2026-06-08T20:51:27-05:00

SBDC Celebrates New On-Campus Location at UW-Eau Claire

The Wisconsin Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at the University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire has officially moved onto campus, making it easier for Blugold students and faculty to support entrepreneurs and drive small business growth throughout the Chippewa Valley. On June 5, the SBDC transitioned from its former location at 221 W. Madison St. to Schneider Hall, home of UWEC’s College of Business. To mark the occasion, the SBDC joined the College of Business, Eau Claire Area Chamber of Commerce, and Chippewa Falls Area Chamber of Commerce in hosting a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The Chippewa County Economic Development Corporation (CEDC) was proud to attend alongside community and business leaders to show support for this important partner. “We’re often described as one of UW-Eau Claire’s best-kept secrets when it comes to supporting small businesses,” said Harlie [...]

SBDC Celebrates New On-Campus Location at UW-Eau Claire2025-08-05T12:15:48-05:00

Water’s Edge Cheese Curds BEAR Visit

CEDC Investors and Stakeholders are invited to join us at a BEAR Visit at Water's Edge Cheese Curds to welcome them to the city of Chippewa Falls! Expanding from Jim Falls, the company produces beer-battered cheese curds for wholesale purchasing and is opening their new production and distribution facility.

Water’s Edge Cheese Curds BEAR Visit2022-03-09T09:37:28-06:00
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