"Best Places to Live" Includes Eau Claire

When CNNMoney.com ranked 100 small cities as the best places to live, it was nice to see a city in the Momentum West region among them - Eau Claire. Eau Claire was listed as 69th based on affordable housing, income and quality of life.

Wisconsin Department of Commerce International Directors Visit

"Doing Business Globally 2010" was the theme when the Wisconsin Department of Commerce (WDOC) International Directors visited the region on May 13, 2010.

Momentum West Goes to BIOMASS International Convention in Minneapolis

Momentum West participated in the 2010 International BIOMASS Conference & Expo that was held at the Minneapolis Convention Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota May 5-6, 2010.

Momentum West Attends BIO International Convention in Chicago

BIO 2010 was a great success for Momentum West and the state of Wisconsin. Over 15,000 attendees were able to visit the Wisconsin pavilion and learn about the 53 companies that were part of the pavilion.

WIN Event Draws 60 People

Learning how businesses can leverage local research and development resources to take their product to market was the topic at the Feb. 24, 2010 partnership luncheon meeting of the Wisconsin Innovation Network-Western Wisconsin chapter and Momentum West.

Branding Sessions Held In Region

On February 22 and 23, 2010, Momentum West held a series of four regional stakeholder input sessions. These sessions were held at our locations throughout the region and included Baldwin, Stanley, Eau Claire and Barron.

Momentum West Holds Legislative Day in Madison

Nearly 70 of west central Wisconsin’s business, education and government leaders met with state legislators at Momentum West’s Legislative Day in Madison.

Medical Design Trade Show in Anaheim

Momentum West exhibited at the 2010 Medical Design & Manufacturing (MD&M) West Conference and Trade Show at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California February 9-11, 2010. This is the largest event of its kind in the United States, and the first time that Momentum West had sent a contingency.

Momentum West Receives Regional Marketing Grant

Momentum West had extra reason to celebrate at their annual meeting on December 2, 2009. The regional marketing and economic development organization received a $100,000 Regional Marketing Grant from the Department of Commerce (Commerce). Presenting the check from Commerce was Mickey Judkins of the Division of Global Ventures

Momentum West Participates in Medical Device Trade Show in Minneapolis

Momentum West exhibited at the 2009 Medical Design & Manufacturing (MD&M) Conference and Trade Show at the Minneapolis Convention Center in Minneapolis October 21-22, 2009. This is the fourth year that Momentum has sent a contingency to this key fall marketing event.