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Investing in People: CEDC Hosts UW-Stout MOC TWI Course

At CEDC, we recognize that employee turnover can be just as significant a challenge as finding new workers. To stay competitive, the Chippewa Valley needs access to high-quality workforce training—and who better to deliver that than our partners at the UW-Stout Manufacturing Outreach Center (MOC)? Last week, we were proud to host MOC’s Training Within Industry (TWI) Job Relations course, where local professionals learned how to strengthen communication, build trust, and lead more effective teams. The program empowers leaders to get results through people—by treating individuals fairly, addressing issues promptly, and fostering a respectful workplace culture. The TWI  program is a time-tested cornerstone of manufacturing leadership. Developed in the United States during World War II to rapidly train and upskill a workforce hit hard by the war , these proven methods found new [...]

Investing in People: CEDC Hosts UW-Stout MOC TWI Course2025-10-08T10:37:44-05:00

Securing the Future: The Crucial Role of Cybersecurity for Chippewa Manufacturers

In today's digital age, the importance of cybersecurity cannot be overstated, especially for Department of Defense (DoD) manufacturers in the Chippewa Valley. These manufacturers are crucial to national security, making them prime targets for cyberattacks from state-sponsored actors, organized crime groups, and opportunistic hackers. A successful cyberattack on Western Wisconsin's DoD manufacturers could have catastrophic consequences, potentially compromising sensitive defense information, disrupting operations, and endangering national security. To address these critical cybersecurity needs, the Wisconsin Procurement Institute and UW-Stout Manufacturing Outreach Center (MOC), in collaboration with Chippewa Valley Technical College (CVTC) and the Chippewa Economic Development Corporation (CEDC), hosted a BEAR Discussion event. This event tackled the pressing challenges faced by the manufacturing sector. Expert speakers, including Stephen Casselman, IT-Network Specialist Instructor at CVTC’s Center for Cyber Defense, Ron Thomas, Senior Management Engineer [...]

Securing the Future: The Crucial Role of Cybersecurity for Chippewa Manufacturers2024-08-20T14:15:57-05:00

Lunch & Learn: Manufacturing Tomorrow – Automation and Cybersecurity for the Future

The Wisconsin Procurement Institute and UW-Stout Manufacturing Outreach Center (MOC) in collaboration with Chippewa Valley Technical College (CVTC) and Chippewa Economic Development Corporation (CEDC) invite you to an engaging event that covers crucial topics for the manufacturing industry. The event will feature presentations on automation and operational technology, offering valuable insights into how these innovations can enhance efficiency and productivity in manufacturing. Attendees will gain practical knowledge on integrating cutting-edge technologies into their operations, helping them achieve business objectives in an ever-changing industry. In addition, the event will include an introduction to cybersecurity requirements for Federal and Defense contracting. This session is designed to provide manufacturers with the essential information they need to comply with cybersecurity regulations, protect their operations, and maintain eligibility for government contracts. Participants will learn the necessary steps to [...]

Lunch & Learn: Manufacturing Tomorrow – Automation and Cybersecurity for the Future2024-08-18T23:50:59-05:00

Chippewa Valley’s Economic Development Week Job Fair

Economic Development Week (May 8th-12th) in the Chippewa Valley is here! During the week CEDC emphasizes the importance of economic development for the Chippewa Valley and uses it to increase understanding of economic development’s contribution to the areas business climate, job retention and growth, the tax base, and our overall quality of life. Economic development involves an increase in real incomes, higher life expectancy, lower poverty, and a greater provision of basic amenities. A job is the first step toward that goal. Economic Development Week is the time when CEDC organizes the annual open air job fair in part to highlight this fact. On Tuesday, May 9th the Chippewa Economic Development Corporation’s Workforce/Talent Development Committee (CEDC) hosted an Open-Air job fair at the Chippewa Valley Regional Airport Parking lot. With the collaboration from [...]

Chippewa Valley’s Economic Development Week Job Fair2023-05-10T13:13:50-05:00

Expand your Market: Learn about Doing Business in Central Europe

Are you a new or active exporter? Is your company looking to expand to new markets? Want to find opportunities for business growth overseas? Then this Business Expansion And Retention (BEAR) Discussion is for you! Join the Chippewa Economic Development Corporation (CEDC), Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC), UW-Stout Manufacturing Outreach Center (MOC), Momentum West, and the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) for an interactive discussion, Q&A session, networking, and breakfast. Nicola Michels, the Senior Manager and Consultant at WEDC’s Trade Representative in Germany, is joining us to meet with Wisconsin businesses, answer questions, and discuss market opportunities in Europe (excluding the UK, France, Ireland, and the Benelux countries), with an emphasis on southern Germany and Austria. WEDC is planning a trade venture to that region with stops in Munich, Germany and Linz and [...]

Expand your Market: Learn about Doing Business in Central Europe2021-12-17T12:49:07-06:00

BEAR Discussion

Business Expansion AND Retention (BEAR) Discussions- Star Blends has been helping Midwest farm families by providing, high-quality feed, dairy nutrition, and commodity contracting for more than 20 years. Their state-of-the-art mill can accurately blend anything from a custom pre-mix to complete feed, specific to your farm’s needs.

BEAR Discussion2021-02-25T15:09:19-06:00
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