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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,...
B&L Transload and Warehousing LLC won the Momentum West’s Top Redevelopment Project of the Year Award in 2022 for the conversion of two former sand processing dry plants to transload facilities, where trains can now drop off full cars to be emptied and have the materials sent to clients in...
Momentum West Receives Economic Development Partner of the Year Award from West Central Works
Mar 4 2024Momentum West is proud to announce that it has been honored with the Economic Development Partner of the Year Award by West Central Works Wisconsin. This prestigious award recognizes Momentum West's outstanding contributions to economic development and innovation in the region.Steve Jahn, Executive Director of Momentum West, expressed his gratitude...
On Thursday, Chippewa Valley Technical College celebrated the completion of their Emergency Services Simulation Center and showed off just how versatile it could be.In one room, it was a bar, but in another, it was the front desk of a hotel. Down the hall, it could even be a one-bedroom...
Already well-known across the state and nation as one of the most active and progressive of Future Farmers of America (FFA) chapters, the Amery High School organization took an even larger step in their efforts after a week-long visit to Woodbury, Conn., a few years ago.Derrick Meyer, the Amery High...
In recent years, the gig economy has emerged as a transformative force in the world of work, reshaping traditional employment structures and offering new avenues for individuals to earn a living. The rise of gig economies presents a dynamic landscape filled with both opportunities and challenges, calling for a nuanced...
Sometimes childhood dreams stay tucked away in a little corner of your mind, a reminder of dreams not yet chased or a spark that’s just waiting to catch. For Tyler Morse, that spark came in the form of a building on Brackett Avenue, which would soon become home to El...
The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) and the West Central Works Workforce Development Board are continuing efforts to assist workers impacted by recent healthcare industry announcements in the Eau Claire, Chippewa Valley, and surrounding regions.On Feb.7, DWD and the West Central workforce development board hosted a community job fair...
Stroebel confident community solar will become state law, though likely not this session
Feb 14 2024Sen. Duey Stroebel says it’s “only a matter of time” before his vision of community solar is passed into law in Wisconsin, though he concedes that’s not likely this legislative session.“My main goal, frankly, is to create some competition in the area of our power source in Wisconsin,” the Saukville...
Western Wisconsin health care systems are looking for ways to expand their capacity ahead of the closure of two area hospitals and a network of clinics.Hospital Sisters Health System’s Sacred Heart hospital in Eau Claire and HSHS St. Joseph’s hospital in Chippewa Falls will close on or before April 21,...
A task force convened to address the closure of two hospitals and the exit of Prevea Health from the Chippewa Valley, announced Wednesday, Feb. 14, that three new companies – NorthLakes Community Clinic, The Remedy Mental Health, and Pivotal Health – plan to enter the region and ramp up services...
The River Falls Chamber of Commerce annual dinner and awards banquet on Thursday, Feb. 8, at Kilkarney Hills Golf Course honored stand out businesses, organizations and volunteers of 2023.The Caddyshack-themed night called for argyle galore and visors by the dozen–the fashion on top of the raffle, silent and live dessert...
Family Friendly Workplaces (FFW) is delighted to announce Johnson Motors' recent achievement of gold-level certification as a Family Friendly Workplace, showcasing their exceptional commitment to fostering an inclusive and supportive work environment for employees and their families."At Johnson Motors, we take great pride in achieving gold-level certification from Family Friendly...
What’s better than stopping by a local small business? Visiting multiple small businesses all under one roof! Artisan Alley & Gifts (226 Main St. E, Suite A, Menomonie) is a consignment store hosting dozens of artists to sell a variety of crafts, art, and decorations.Three blocks away from UW-Stout, Artisan...
Mayo Clinic, UWEC bridge gap between academia, industry with Biomedical Innovator Program
Feb 12 2024Education meets innovation as the Mayo Clinic Health System teams up with the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, launching the Biomedical Innovator Program to bridge classroom theory with real-world medical breakthroughs for students.By intersecting these two worlds into one through an educational experience, Mike Carney, interim provost and vice chancellor for...
For University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire students with kinesiology and communication sciences and disorders majors, the anatomy of a human body is now just a click away.Undergraduates and graduate students have the ability to dissect digital cadavers in 3D with new life-size, high-resolution tables purchased from Anatomage by the College of...
With an understanding of human behavior in the workplace, students in UW-Stout’s M.S. applied industrial/organizational psychology program are preparing to help improve organizations’ productivity, efficiency and more.Industrial and organizational psychologists focus on applying psychology study in the workplace, as opposed to clinical psychologists who focus on mental health and well-being...
Continuously Advocating
Feb 8 2024The CEDC wrapped up the year with its advocacy committee working in over drive as the legislature actively continues to quickly ramp up in the New Year. The state lawmakers enter the final months of the current legislative session. Of course, CEDC will continue to engage in the legislative process...
Best of the Chippewa Valley Reader Poll 2024
Feb 8 2024The results are in! Thank you to the thousands of people who participated! Here are the winners of our 2024 Reader Poll: the people and places in the Best of the Chippewa Valley!Start by selecting one of the categories here.
As we head into 2024, let’s look back at Momentum West’s progress in 2023. Here’s a summary of initiatives, achievements, and a sneak peek into what’s coming next.A Social Media Campaign for Midwest YouthIn 2023, Momentum West launched a blitz that grabbed the attention of thousands of young adults in...
Residents of a village in the Andes Mountains of Ecuador are looking forward to having — for the first time — clean water, thanks to the skills and efforts of determined engineering students at University of Wisconsin-Stout.The students are members of the university’s Engineers Without Borders chapter. They designed a...
Wisconsin businesses aiming to grow or jump-start export success can apply for grants of up to $25,000 through the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) to help cover expenses in navigating global trade.Applications for International Market Access Grants are open through March 15. Companies can begin the application process or ask...
High school students building the future
Feb 1 2024“It's a big community building project that is between the school and the community that has been a really positive thing,” said Josh Ganje, Amery technical education instructor.Amery high school is going to have students help build a local home. This will mark the fifth house that will be constructed...
As Wisconsin schools face an ongoing workforce challenge, Gov. Tony Evers' Administration and State Superintendent of Public Instruction Dr. Jill Underly are collaborating on a new Teacher Apprenticeship pilot program set to launch in fall 2024. Gov. Evers announced the pilot last week in his 2024 State of the State...