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Reframing Higher Education
Sep 19 2025As leaders of institutions committed to preparing the next generation of skilled professionals, we find ourselves aligned as regional partners at a decisive moment in the evolution of American higher education. We acknowledge that higher education is changing, that this is a good thing, and that we are uniquely positioned...
How Prevea, TitletownTech are bringing a medical robot to Wisconsin to help perform ultrasounds
Sep 16 2025Meet CODI. The robot has a long flexible arm and eyes on one side to mimick a sonographer while they're operating it. CODI could be in rural clinics in Wisconsin next year to help perform patients' ultrasounds.TitletownTech and Prevea Health are partnering with Cobionix, a medical robotics company based in...
The construction cranes and machinery that have marked South Farwell Street for years won’t be around much longer, according to the City of Eau Claire. The Transfer Center project, which broke ground in February 2021, is headed toward the finish line – for real, this time.On Friday, Sept. 13, as...
For communities across Wisconsin, economic development organizations (EDCs) such as the CEDC play a critical role in supporting local businesses. Encouraging participation in the defense supply chain is one part of strengthening our region. Chippewa Valley’s role in supporting our nation’s defense is both substantial and growing.With our partners, CVTC,...
CVTC celebrated the completion of a remodeling project at its Menomonie campus.The project remodeled 14,000 square feet of spaces, including a health academy lab, computer classroom and an automation engineering lab.CVTC officials say the project was in the works for about four years and will help provide new opportunities for...
Gov. Tony Evers announced that Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) Secretary and CEO Missy Hughes will be leaving the Evers Administration. Hughes has served as the secretary and CEO of WEDC, the state’s leading economic development organization, since she was appointed by Gov. Evers in September 2019.“My administration’s focus from...
Health care, trades lead job growth
Sep 12 2025Communities along the St. Croix River, including Osceola, are expected to experience job growth in health care, construction, and information technology, according to a new forecast for 2022–2032.The Department of Workforce Development’s outlook for Workforce Development Area 8 — which includes counties like Polk, Burnett, St. Croix, Dunn, Pierce, Barron,...
The University of Wisconsin-River Falls saw a 5% increase in new first year student enrollment this fall, according to preliminary estimates based on day one student counts, while overall enrollment held steady compared to fall 2024.The preliminary estimate showed a total count of 5,275 students, including 1,189 new first years...
D’Addario’s brings a new style
Sep 11 2025A man passionate about pizza is bringing his talents to the Amery community. After the old Pizza Man closed, the space was quickly repurposed to make pizza again, but in a different style. Jon Mast, the owner and operator, will introduce his unique pizza style, which will stand out from...
There’s a new convenient option in Barron for keeping herds and flocks fed.Dwyer’s Feed and Seed has opened a self-service location along Hwy. 8 (Division Avenue). Located in a shed in between the Stop On Inn motel and ARM Services, Dwyer’s Feed and Seed is open 24/7.Inside there is a...
At the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC), our mission is to build an economy that works for everyone—whether you live in a bustling city or a rural town. In fiscal year 2025 (FY25), which ended June 30, we saw that vision come to life through the creativity and determination of...
Gov. Evers, WEDC Celebrate Record Year of Investments in Wisconsin Businesses and Communities
Sep 9 2025Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC), announced that the Evers Administration made record investments in Wisconsin businesses and communities during fiscal year (FY) 2025, which ended June 30, 2025. In FY25, WEDC contracted for a total of 320 tax incentives, grants, and loans, totaling $91.5...
Meet Blane Huppert, the first director of UWRF's University Business Collaboration Center
Sep 9 2025Blane Huppert has been selected as the first director of the University Business Collaboration Center (UBCC) at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls.The newly created UBCC aims to foster discovery, innovation and talent development by bringing together university and business resources in STEM fields and beyond.Under Huppert's leadership, the UBCC will...
Since 2018, Wisconsin’s Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) has partnered with the Great Lakes Inter-Tribal Council to offer the Tribal Summer Youth Program, providing work-based learning and Pre-Employment Transition Services to Native youth with disabilities. The program helps participants build both technical and professional skills, while strengthening connections to their...
UW-Stout stands out among peers as enrollment grows in all categories for 2025-26 academic year
Sep 9 2025University of Wisconsin-Stout already stands out among its peers as Wisconsin’s only Polytechnic University. This fall, it also stands apart as the only one of the Universities of Wisconsin to demonstrate growth in all major enrollment categories, including new freshmen, new transfer students, other undergraduates, graduate students, total headcount and...
As a kick-off to Chamber of Commerce Month, the Eau Claire Chamber of Commerce announced a new pathway for small businesses to get involved with the local business organization – for free.Officially announced on Monday, Sept. 8, the Courtesy Level investor tier is open to any business (and entrepreneur) with...
As more veterinary practices in western Wisconsin turn to corporate ownership, Osceola Veterinary Service is among the few that remain independently owned. Current Owner, Anna Bovitz and Business Manager Weston Bovitz have kept the clinic's legacy as a family business where decisions are made locally and connections with clients are...
CEDC is collaborating with Senator Jesse James and Representative Clint Moses to strengthen mental health services in the Chippewa Valley, championing a transformative project that will expand access to critical mental health services. CEO Charlie Walker recently testified before the Wisconsin Assembly in support of Assembly Bill 388, and before...
Training Wisconsin workers: Automation leadership students develop niche station for Eaton
Sep 4 2025A group of B.S. automation leadership students at UW-Stout completed a multi-year project to develop a niche training station and related training materials for Eaton, headquartered in Waukesha.Building the project into their capstone course, the group was father and son Jason Solberg and Tyler Solberg, and classmate Wesley Lidwin. Jason,...
After 23 years of running PaperWorx, Sally Klevgard is stepping into retirement—but not for long. The longtime Amery business owner is already planning to open Fabulous Finds by Sally, an upscale consignment shop that she hopes will add another draw to Keller Avenue and continue her decades-long role in shaping...
A $3.1 million donation of high-tech equipment from the Ronald and Joyce Wanek Foundation (the Foundation) will dramatically increase University of Wisconsin-Stout’s ability to offer a state-of-the-art polytechnic experience for students in design, engineering and education programs.The generous gift of equipment – which includes production-level 3D printers, a fully-integrated automated...
The Department of Workforce Development (DWD) is now accepting applications for Wisconsin Fast Forward (WFF) grants to help address the state's demand for skilled workers. Employers in every industry and of all sizes across Wisconsin are eligible to apply for funding to train skilled workers.The WFF program supports innovative local...
City of Eau Claire continues to grow
Aug 20 2025New data from the Wisconsin Department of Revenue reveals that the city of Eau Claire has grown by 6.7% in the last five years. It is now the seventh largest city in the state.Eau Claire County was also found to be the fourth fastest growing county in the state.“For the...
Aspirus breaks ground on new CF hospital
Aug 15 2025Although the site of the new Aspirus Health Chippewa Falls Hospital and Clinic is barren now, the 35,000-square foot building will come together quickly, officials said Thursday.At a groundbreaking ceremony Thursday, Boldt vice president and general manager Jason Kreueger explained that his architectural firm will build the hospital using modular...