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Wisconsin’s cluster accelerators highlight innovative business development approach

Thursday, April 19, 2018

Supporters of Wisconsin’s statewide startup ecosystem understand the key to success is delivering the right resources to the right entrepreneurs at the right time and in the right place. Wisconsin’s industry development strategy leverages a versatile investment tool—the Targeted Industry Project Program administered by the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC)—to support catalytic initiatives in industry sectors with the greatest potential for significant job growth. Participants in such projects include private business, industry consortia organizations, educational institutions and economic development stakeholders. One example of such an industry-focused investment is the establishment of a center of excellence that acts as an anchor for education, R&D, talent...
Middle school students gets taste of work in Chippewa Falls

Wednesday, April 18, 2018

Nearly 400 Chippewa Falls middle school students learned about careers and work readiness through a Junior Achievement program. 12 area business leaders presented the JA in a Day program at Chippewa Falls Middle School. Local entrepreneur Heather Mishefske, owner of Eau Claire dog day care, training, grooming and massage business emBARK, gave the keynote presentation. Dozens of area businesses also participated in a career expo that gave students information on jobs available in the Chippewa Valley and skills needed to get them. Junior Achievement, an organization that teaches work readiness, entrepreneurship and financial literacy to students, sponsored the event. Continue to full article. 
Artisan Forge wins Paragon Award

Tuesday, April 17, 2018

A recently expanded Eau Claire studio with rental units and gallery space for artists has been named winner of this year’s Paragon Economic Impact Award. Artisan Forge Studios, 1106 Mondovi Road, has been selected as winner of the award presented by the Eau Claire Area Economic Development Corp. and sponsored by RCU. Greg Johnson, owner of Artisan Forge Studios, will be presented with the award on Tuesday afternoon at his business. Candidates for the awards were nominated by peers in the business community, and they were evaluated for several criteria. Nominees were judged on job creation, expansion, contribution to the tax base, education...
CVTC to expand OSHA training services

Thursday, April 12, 2018

CHIPPEWA FALLS — Area business and industry will be able to obtain a higher level of training on Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) compliance...
Bakke Norman announces new shareholder

Wednesday, April 11, 2018

Bakke Norman Law Offices announces its newest shareholder (partner), Kathleen R. Avoles. Avoles is a 2007 graduate of William Mitchell College of Law. After five years...
And the winners are...

Tuesday, April 10, 2018

Accompanied by videos of each honoree, an additional nine awards were presented at the 79th annual Menomonie Area Chamber of Commerce banquet. The two who...
New Clayton Businesses

Wednesday, April 04, 2018

CLayton Village President Joe Berghammer presented welcome certificiates of appreciation to two new Clayton businesses. Sara Bahgat of Fur-r-r-y Fashions pet grooming and Joey Monson-Lillie of Joey...
Hudson Chamber celebrates its 2017

Monday, April 02, 2018

Hudson community members gathered in person, and remotely, for the Hudson Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting and Awards Banquet on Jan. 25 at Kilkarney...
Hudson diners: Want to eat in an igloo?

Friday, March 30, 2018

Cold temperatures won't keep Pier Five Hundred guests from enjoying the restaurant's popular patio this winter. Instead diners can enjoy the warmth of - an...
Plum City helps students advance early on

Wednesday, March 28, 2018

Providing the next generation of students with a solid educational foundation is what the Plum City Head Start Program is trying to do for students. The...
Farm Center: We're here for WI farmers

Monday, March 26, 2018

Falling prices, rising input costs and a never-ending stream of dreary commodity outlook reports only add to the stress of being a farmer nowadays. USDA's Economic...
Wisconsin exports up 6% in 2017

Tuesday, March 20, 2018

State sets new record in exports to Mexico and China as shipments of industrial machinery, electrical machinery, vehicles, and plastics are up worldwide MADISON, WI. – Wisconsin businesses...
Gastroenterologist joins MCHS in Eau Claire

Tuesday, February 27, 2018

Deepti Jacob, M.D., recently joined the Gastroenterology Department at Mayo Clinic Health System in Eau Claire. Dr. Jacob completed medical school at McMaster University in Hamilton,...
UW-Stout chancellor aims to raise enrollment

Monday, February 26, 2018

MENOMONIE — UW-Stout Chancellor Bob Meyer told faculty and staff that the university will focus on increasing enrollment in 2018. “I’m making enrollment one of my...
Local retailers keeping our community safe

Sunday, February 25, 2018

Across Wisconsin, agencies and coalitions partner with local law enforcement in using a state-wide campaign, called WI Wins, to support the decline of tobacco related...
STEM, creativity hallmarks of new CVTC program

Friday, February 23, 2018

Trent Fransway of Chippewa Falls found a familiar face when he started classes in Chippewa Valley Technical College’s new Mechanical Design program at the start...
WITC will open satellite campus in Polk County

Wednesday, February 21, 2018

The Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College is preparing to open a satellite campus in Balsam Lake, thanks to an initiative spearheaded by county board member Chris...
Clark County Benefits from an Ignite Grant

Monday, February 19, 2018

Clark County, Wisconsin is a beautiful rural community with many small communities located with in. In the center of agriculture and food production businesses, Clark...
Glauses reopen Bittersweet Bakery and More

Friday, February 16, 2018

Plum City residents have welcomed back the original owners of Bittersweet Bakery and More LLC as they re-opened the bakery on Dec. 8. Gwen Glaus and...
Which State in the U.S. Is Most Polite?

Wednesday, February 07, 2018

FreshBooks is the #1 accounting software in the cloud for self-employed professionals and their teams. Our new series Paid in Full uses big data to...
2018 Bubbler Awards

Tuesday, February 06, 2018

2018 Bubbler Awards: Best Places to Work for Young Professionals in Wisconsin The Bubbler Awards shine a light on the companies who have made great strides...
Chamber annual banquet Jan. 29

Monday, January 29, 2018

Barron Chamber of Commerce members are invited to attend the Chamber’s annual Dinner Meeting and award banquet on Monday, Jan. 29, 2018, at Rolling Oaks...
Regional Organizations Launch Statewide Initiative

Monday, September 11, 2017

In an initiative aimed at addressing Wisconsin’s workforce development needs, all nine of the state’s regional economic development organizations are teaming up to develop a...
Regional Report: August 2017

Tuesday, August 01, 2017

Momentum West Nominated for Economic Development Award   The Lower Chippewa Valley in western Wisconsin is primed for growth.  Located immediately adjacent to Minneapolis and St. Paul,...

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