HATCH 2024 Pitch Competition
Join us during Wisconsin Startup Week to witness Chippewa Valley's burgeoning business growth and expansion scene at our annual competition.
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 [...]
HATCH 2023: An Idea Pitch Competition
FOR ENTREPRENEURS: Imagine a cozy fireside gathering that's all about making your entrepreneurial dreams come true. Join us for our annual HATCH Business Idea Pitch Competition, in partnership with Startup Chippewa Valley Week, where the atmosphere is warm, the setting intimate, and the possibilities endless. Register for Hatch 2023 Today This event is tailor-made for entrepreneurs like you who are ready to turn their dreams into reality. We're seeking exceptional teams and groundbreaking products that resonate with our eager investors' criteria. This could be the moment your startup finds the capital it needs to soar. Save the date for a heartwarming evening at River Bend Winery & Distillery in the picturesque Chippewa Falls on Wednesday, November 15th, 2023, starting at 6:00 pm. It's not just an event; it's a celebration of [...]
HATCH 2023: An Idea Pitch Competition
FOR ENTREPRENEURS: Imagine a cozy fireside gathering that's all about making your entrepreneurial dreams come true. Join us for our annual HATCH Business Idea Pitch Competition, in partnership with Startup Chippewa Valley Week, where the atmosphere is warm, the setting intimate, and the possibilities endless. Register for Hatch 2023 Today This event is tailor-made for entrepreneurs like you who are ready to turn their dreams into reality. We're seeking exceptional teams and groundbreaking products that resonate with our eager investors' criteria. This could be the moment your startup finds the capital it needs to soar. Save the date for a heartwarming evening at River Bend Winery & Distillery in the picturesque Chippewa Falls on Wednesday, November 15th, 2023, starting at 6:00 pm. It's not just an event; it's a celebration of [...]
Sconny Company wins 2022 CEDC’S HATCH
As part of Startup Chippewa Valley Week, this year’s pitch event competition, Hatch, went off without a hitch! The CEDC was thrilled to see so many members of the community attend and support a great Chippewa Valley entrepreneurial event. Over 80 people attended the 2022 event which keeps growing, keeping competition steep amongst the participants. There were 11 contestants selected out of nearly 30 entrepreneurs that applied to pitch their business ideas in front of the judges. The HATCH Business PITCH Competition utilized stakeholders from University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire, Red Letter Grant, COLAB, Chippewa Valley Technical College, Eau Claire Economic Development Corporation, and St. Croix Business Innovation Center to identify top entrepreneur contestants for the competition. Esteemed local business leaders - Jamie Leibrandt of Northwestern Bank, Susan Marcott of Applied Data [...]