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The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) won Momentum West’s Above and Beyond award in 2022 for the administration of the Main Street Bounceback Program. The WEDC was the statewide administrator of the program, which provided $10,000 in grants to businesses opening locations in vacant commercial spaces after January 1, 2021,...
Momentum West has honored Loos Machine & Automation with the 2023 Top Development Project of the Year Award for its outstanding achievement in constructing a new state-of-the-art plant. The facility in Colby, Wisconsin replaces the old and vacant Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) building and will house advanced manufacturing equipment...
Momentum West, a West Central Wisconsin regional economic development organization, hosted its Annual Meeting and 2023 Economic Development Awards. This well-attended event celebrates the best West Central Wisconsin offers and recognizes these organizations and people's critical work in their communities."I look forward to this event every year," said Steve Jahn,...
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Apr 18 2024CVTC IT students expand their cybersecurity knowledge with real-world scenarioBy Alyssa Van Duyse • Chippewa Valley Technical CollegeEAU CLAIRE – Conrad Ledebuhr gave off a cool demeanor as he sat in the new computer lab used for cybersecurity training at Chippewa Valley Technical College Monday morning.But not too cool.The fourth-semester...
Hosted by the UW-River Falls Collegiate Farm Bureau, the 12th annual Ag day at UW-River Falls is a way to celebrate the industry.“The point of today is really just to remind us where our food comes from. It can include everything from crops to meat. And so I think it’s...
Agriculture was visible in many ways during the Ag Day on Campus event April 11 at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls.The event began with speeches by numerous people associated with ag-based organizations, including Randy Romanski, secretary of the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection. A large John Deere...
Big changes are on the horizon for the City of Amery as it aims to build upon its housing developments. Two different agreements are in the works to do just that. A development agreement has been drawn up and made for Valley View West Investments LLC to build over 40...
Chippewa Valley Technical College nursing student Taylor Stanley said the HSHS closures came as an upsetting surprise to her.“I was pretty shocked, obviously,” she said. “I didn’t really see it coming, and I don’t think anybody else did.”It was only back in January of this year that the Hospital Sisters...
Northwood Technical College was recently announced as part of the official list of schools across the nation that have earned the 2024-2025 Military Friendly® Schools award level designation.The College proudly announces its upgrade from Silver, in 2023-24, to Gold designation for the 2024-2025 Military Friendly® Schools award in the category...
Chippewa County is excited to host this year’s Wisconsin Farm Technology Days at Close Farms and the Chippewa Valley Music Festival Grounds! This event celebrates the innovation and traditions in agriculture with more than 400 exhibitors displaying the latest farm equipment, communications, and technology. Along with these exhibitors, there will...
The Department of Workforce Development (DWD) announced today a new grant opportunity aimed at increasing economic opportunity for students in Southeastern Wisconsin school districts. The Regional Career and Education Equipment Program grant provides career and technical education equipment to encourage innovative solutions that address the state's skilled worker shortage.Districts in...
As teens prepare to enter the workforce for the summer months, the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development has planned a "Welcome to the Workforce" outreach initiative in April and May aimed at students, parents and employers.This effort to educate students, parents and employers on their rights and responsibilities comes as...
Social media emerges as a vibrant stage for connection, a realm where innovative ideas thrive, and communities unite. For economic developers, it offers a fertile ground not just for engagement but for inspiring a collective movement toward growth and prosperity. The challenge, however, lies in cutting through the noise, capturing...
Hands-on research is a standard part of UW-Stout’s Polytechnic Advantage. From day one, it’s wrapped into students’ applied learning experiences.For standout student researcher Ethan Kalin, hands-on research opportunities in his undergrad boosted his confidence in his knowledge, skillset and love for science in countless ways, he said.Kalin, of St. Paul,...
Students who are ready to build careers in science or art, or pursue a cross-discipline master’s degree, have new and in-demand options at UW-Stout.The Universities of Wisconsin Board of Regents has given its stamp of approval to five new academic programs at UW-Stout, Wisconsin’s Polytechnic University. They are:Bachelor of Science,...
The University of Wisconsin-River Falls has received funding for a new endowed scholarship designed to benefit students from Hudson with a love of education.The Blanche Hansen Nygard and Meta Hansen Elementary Education Scholarship will provide $1,200 annually to an elementary education major attending UW-River Falls, with a preference that the...
According to the recently published short-term industry employment projections for 2023-2025, Wisconsin's workforce and economic landscape are expected to continue significant growth. The projections indicate that the state has made a remarkable recovery from COVID-19, with employment fully restored as of the second quarter of 2023.Based on projections by DWD's...
Apply Now: Vets Ready Employer Initiative Seeks Employers Who go Above and Beyond for Veterans
Apr 5 2024Employers in Wisconsin who hire veterans are encouraged to apply now to the Vets Ready Employer Initiative, a Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) designation awarded to organizations that go above and beyond for the veteran workforce.Vets Ready recognizes organizations that hire and retain veterans, build veteran support systems, and...
Students in the manufacturing, mechanical and computer and electrical engineering programs at UW-Stout are fully engaged in the lab-based — polytechnic — learning environment. It’s part of their bachelor’s degree experience from the get-go — doing more on day one.When they reach Senior Design Experience courses, however, the applied learning...
When it comes to exciting getaways for the whole family, no one does it quite like the Stoney Creek RV Resort. Located at 50483 Oak Grove Road in Osseo, the family-run, full-service camping and RV resort boasts 231 sights including full hook-up RV sites, water and electric RV sites, cabins,...
Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD), today announced that 2,927 students in 17 school districts statewide will benefit from advanced manufacturing training in preparation for high-demand job opportunities thanks to grants from the Wisconsin Fast Forward Program.“There’s no denying the role of advanced manufacturing...
The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) today announced its release of an expanded Unemployment Insurance (UI) statistics dashboard. The expanded dashboard now includes an interactive map with information on UI claims filed by county."Today's expanded UI dashboard release is yet another important step in our ongoing modernization efforts and...
For some cat snuggles and a cup of coffee, Eau Claire’s first cat cafe is now open for business at 502 S Farwell St. Located within a former daytime shelter and church, the building has undergone extensive remodeling and refreshing, and now offers two spaces inside: the cafe and boutique...
Bloomer Brewing Co. made waves last spring when it announced plans to open a second taproom location in downtown Eau Claire, originally planning to do so at The Grand, a historic building on Barstow Street. However, a couple of things have shifted since that announcement, including a change in location.The...