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Northside Elevator won the Momentum West’s Top Development Project of the Year Award in 2022 for constructing their new $20 million master-planned facility complex at Stanley’s West Industrial Park in Chippewa County, Wisconsin. The new facility features several warehouses, office space, a fertilizer plant tower system, and a corn drying...
Lisenby Properties LLC won the Momentum West’s Top Redevelopment Project of the Year Award for the Memorial Medical Center (MMC) renovation, converting the property into 103 upscale apartments to provide affordable market rate workforce housing options to people in Neillsville, Wisconsin.“Lisenby Properties LLC’s innovative idea to convert the MMC to...
HMong Economic Advancement Research Equity (HERE) Conference Wins Diversity and Inclusion Award
Aug 16 2023HMong American Economic Leadership Development won the Momentum West’s Diversity and Inclusion award for the 2022 HERE Conference to help HMong entrepreneurs looking to start a business, scale their business, increase awareness for HMong and ethnic populations, and advocate for policymakers to seek more equitable solutions.
“The tireless efforts...
The Village of Dresser will receive significant aid for various public improvement projects in the form of $1 million from the Community Development Block Grant Public Facilities (CDBG-PF) grants. The 21 Wisconsin municipalities receiving this aid will see more than $20 million in public improvement grants administered by the Wisconsin...
Opening an account for your new business is exciting and yet, also can feel a little overwhelming. This is why it's important to get to know your banking team. Whether you own an LLC or have a side hustle to make some extra income, it’s important to find a bank...
By Alyssa Van Duyse
Chippewa Valley Technical College
Dawson Flanders wasn’t expecting much.
The 17-year-old, who attends Anthony Acres public charter school in Mondovi, recently attended a two-day STEM camp at Chippewa Valley Technical College – not because he was interested in the manufacturing aspect, but because he...
A whole slew of restaurants in the Menomonie area make flavor their middle name. Lucette Brewing Co. and Woodfire Eatery (910 Hudson Road) not only brews beer but also serves up some of the best eats in the Menomonie area. Try their Sweet Honey Love pizza, and fall in love...
Planette Kids, a brand-new kid-oriented boutique in downtown Eau Claire, is located within a family friendly solar system: the L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library and the Children’s Museum of Eau Claire are nearby, as is Phoenix Park and a pair of ice cream shops.Proprietor Jill Heinke Moen says she has...
UW-Stout’s largest solar photovoltaic array to date has been installed at Jarvis Hall Technology Wing, part of a multibuilding solar and energy efficiency upgrades project.Contracted under Trane Inc., Eagle Point Solar of Dubuque, Iowa, recently installed 560 VSUN solar panels mounted on individually ballasted racking on the roof of the...
If you’re craving fresh gyros and tender Italian beef, you’re in luck – B.B.G.’S is in business!Peter Matarangas, the owner of B.B.G.’S Restaurant & Catering (1465 Kennedy Road, Chippewa Falls), came to the United States from Greece at the age of 12 and has worked in the restaurant industry his...
JONAH, the nonprofit for building community connections in the Chippewa Valley, is hosting the 6th annual Multicultural Festival on Sunday, Aug. 20, from 1-6pm at Phoenix Park in Eau Claire.“The festival is about neighbors getting to know neighbors and sharing our different cultural connections,” said Joyce Anderson, event organizer. “We...
In 1970, Steve Reuter set out to open a little shop that was different and create a place where hippies could shop without hassle. “It became, in the early days, a community meeting place. That’s one reason we wanted to call it Truckers Union,” said Reuter.After 53 years, generations of...
Two sisters have accomplished their shared dream of opening a boutique! Unique trends for women’s and baby apparel, and a variety of candles, soaps, and accessories, are available at Elly & Lula Boutique (2217A Fairfax Street, Eau Claire), as of July 28.Shelby Sterba-Lato and Brooke Sterba remember fond memories of...
For over a century, the battery has been a key source in powering our world. Since its initial introduction, the battery industry has undergone rapid transformations to enhance efficiency, reliability, and safety. The far eastern countries, primarily China and South Korea, have dominated the industry, but in recent years Western...
The Problem with Low-Cost Websites: Why Economic Development Organizations Need a Specialized Provider
Jul 31 2023In today’s digital age, having a website is essential for any organization, including economic development organizations (EDOs). With low-cost website providers (Wix, WordPress, GoDaddy, Weebly, etc.), it can be tempting for EDOs to opt for a cheap and easy solution. However, while these platforms may seem like a cost-effective option,...
Twelve organizations working to support entrepreneurs have been awarded nearly $1 million in the latest rounds of Entrepreneurship Partner Grants from the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC).Read the complete article here.
Wisconsin companies will pay 8.4% less in worker's compensation insurance rates starting Oct. 1, 2023, benefiting businesses around the state, the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development reported.The latest reduction in premiums is expected to save Wisconsin employers some $148 million on policies starting on or after October 1, 2023.Read the...
The Chippewa Valley Technical College Culinary Management Program received a seven-year exemplary status accreditation from American Culinary Federation during its national meeting the week of July 15.The Culinary Management Program’s instructors – Kevin Brown, Jon Fike, and Melissa Tok – attended the national meeting in New Orleans when the Federation’s...
Senators introduced a bill Thursday that aims to protect the intellectual property of American companies, particularly small business owners, from foreign actors through law enforcement and new policy proposals.Read the complete article here.
The North Central Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission (NCWRPC) is receiving nearly $81,000 in a Capacity Building Grant from the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) to collect and analyze data on broadband access in the state.Read the complete article here.
The University of Wisconsin-River Falls has been certified as a gold-level Family Friendly Workplace, the highest distinction given by an organization that recognizes employers that account for the needs of workers and their families.Woodville-based Family Friendly Workplaces announced today that it has recognized UWRF as an employer that offers its...
Menomonie is home to many great outdoor attractions, interesting art displays, and great eats – but what truly makes Menomonie so unique is the passion and heart derived from the people who call the city home. Becca Schoenborn and Dustyn Dubuque wanted to create a space where they could share...
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The Department of Workforce Development (DWD) was recently awarded $806,379 to expand Wisconsin Apprenticeship. Wisconsin was one of 45 states to receive funding from the U.S. Department of Labor's $65 million investment in apprenticeship programs."Wisconsin was first in the nation to offer a registered apprenticeship program in 1911, and the...