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Momentum West has awarded the West Central Wisconsin Broadband Alliance with the 2023 Regional Impact Award for helping bridge the digital divide in rural Wisconsin. A coalition of civic leaders, service providers, and community members under the coordination of Chris Straight and Cliff Albertson have been collaborating to address the...
Wisconsin Farm Technology Days
Jul 12 2024Wisconsin Farm Technology Days, the state’s premier agricultural exposition, is set to take place in Cadott from August 13th to 15th, 2024. Hosted at Close Farms and the Country Fest grounds, this year’s event promises to be a dynamic showcase of cutting-edge farm technology, innovation, and sustainable agricultural practices.Wisconsin Farm...
Two farms at the River Falls’ Whole Earth Market Co-op will participate in this year’s Co-op Farm Tours. Rising Sun Farm and Orchard and White Pine Berry Farm will make their whole operation available for public visits on Saturday, July 13 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.“I just think it's a good...
The Childcare Committee of the Amery City Council had their first meeting and continue to move forward with getting childcare to the area. After discussing with the rest of the committee, Alderperson Mykaela Thompson went over a few ideas to facilitate having a childcare facility. So far, they are starting...
Boosting venture capital for startups
Jul 12 2024A Madison-based venture capital firm is spotlighting young Wisconsin businesses to help them meet potential investors.NVNG Investment Advisors has created a website, +Venture Wisconsin, that lets startups around the state post a profile of their company that displays their logo and describes their product or service, target market, background, and...
Last month, south central Wisconsin became the site of a national research hub into the dairy industry. In Prairie du Sac, a team of scientists and researchers broke ground on a $55-million facility with 18 buildings on 42 acres. Expected to open in 2027, leaders of the facility hope to...
As you drive through farmland and past barns in the southeastern part of Dunn County you might stumble across a spot that makes you think you’ve driven back in time. The Restoration Station appears to be a 1940s gas station, making you feel as if you’re on Route 66 and...
The Northern Wisconsin State Fair is more than just 5 days of fun and festivities; it’s a cherished tradition that brings our community together and has a significant positive impact on Chippewa Falls. Every year, residents and visitors eagerly anticipate the fair, which showcases our region’s agricultural heritage, local talent,...
Synergy gets OK for expanded Almena complex
Jul 10 2024A proposal by Ridgeland-based Synergy Co-op to add a fertilizer plant and related facilities to its Almena campus has been approved by the Barron County Board of Adjustment, following a hearing on Monday, July 8, 2024, at the County Government Center in Barron.Board members passed an amended motion at the...
Aves Studio Founder and CEO Dave Brummel is, at heart, a showman. In another life, he might have donned a top hat, epaulets, and a whip as the ringmaster in The Greatest Show on Earth. His enthusiasm is infectious. He always has a story or two on the ready.Brummel is...
It was the moment of truth for a team of UW-Stout engineering majors. As peers, professors, and industry representatives gathered around, they engaged the manufacturing prototype they had created.In about 10 seconds, their cube-shaped device housing numerous moving parts and about 250 components perfectly achieved what they had been working...
Unlocking Economic Growth with General AviationHave you ever heard the hum of a plane overhead and wondered about the impact the local airport has on your community? You might be surprised to learn that general aviation airports are more than just takeoff and landing strips—they are powerful economic engines driving...
Gov. Tony Evers, together with U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D-Wisconsin), announced that Wisconsin has officially been selected as a U.S. Regional Tech Hub, unlocking $49 million to grow the state’s personalized medicine and biohealth sector, including advancing research and innovation, growing the state’s economy and creating jobs, and boosting American...
Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD), today announced that 4,637 students in 17 school districts will benefit from advanced manufacturing training in preparation for high-demand job opportunities thanks to grants from the Wisconsin Fast Forward Program.“Advanced manufacturing is an important part of our economy...
What is Economic Gardening?Economic Gardening is a unique entrepreneurial approach to economic development that focuses on nurturing and supporting second-stage companies and local businesses within a community rather than attracting new business from outside. The approach seeks to provide support for existing enterprises within a region to facilitate a sort...
From employing more than 100 alumni to many interns annually and engaging with students in multiple other ways year-round, Greenheck Group has a dynamic collaborative relationship with UW-Stout.It’s why the Wisconsin manufacturing company, based in Schofield and employing more than 5,000 globally, has received the university’s 2024 Employer of the...
The highly-anticipated opening of The Phoenix Taproom & Kitchen, the largest self-pour taproom in the Midwest, is finally upon us: at 11am on Saturday, June 29, TPTK will officially open its doors – and all 72 taps – to the public.After an incredible remodel at Graham Riverside (402 Graham Ave.),...
BEAR Team Visits Red Cedar Agronomy
Jun 27 2024The Chippewa Economic Development Corporation (CEDC) actively engages with local businesses through its Business, Expansion, and Retention (BEAR) Program. An important part of this program is our BEAR VISITS where CEDC staff, board members, and stakeholders visit our local employers. These business expansion and retention visits are important to economic...
Follow the ‘Top Chef’ Trail Across Wisconsin
Jun 27 2024With the conclusion of the Wisconsin season of Bravo’s “Top Chef,” Travel Wisconsin is helping residents and travelers continue their culinary adventures by providing resources to follow the journey as seen on this season of “Top Chef.”Travel Wisconsin developed a “Top Chef” landing page on TravelWisconsin.com that dives deep into...
“Gyrations” aren’t just for the dance floor – they can happen in the labor market, too. That’s one of the messages of the most recent workforce profile for Eau Claire County from the state Department of Workforce Development. The report, which came out last summer, is chockfull of important data,...
Family Friendly Workplaces recently announced that OEM Fabricators of Woodville has once again earned the distinction of being certified as a gold-level Family Friendly Workplace. This re-certification demonstrates OEM’s unwavering dedication to fostering an environment where both current and prospective team members feel supported in balancing their professional and family...
Bill Lobner, founder of Green Fleet, LLC, was awarded the 2023 Entrepreneur of the Year Award by Momentum West for his outstanding contribution to the business community in West Central Wisconsin."Bill Lobner and Green Fleet are providing a classic service in a new and modern way," said Steve Jahn, Executive...
Tourism is an often-underutilized driver of economic growth, capable of transforming communities by creating jobs, fostering local businesses, and enhancing the overall quality of life. Economic developers and tourism professionals must work together to create a cohesive strategy that leverages the community’s tourism potential. Here’s how you can integrate tourism...
Anderson celebrates 60 years of business
Jun 14 2024Slumberland has been a mainstay in the Amery community for years and owner Ron Anderson is celebrating 60 years in business. Ron Anderson and his wife came to the Amery community back in 1964 and have been here since. Starting off on Main Street after taking over Stenberg Furniture, the...