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Manufacturing Excellence Series
Oct 24 2025Empower Your Workforce: Whether you’re building foundationalskills or exploring the future of smart manufacturing, this series delivers practical tools and insights for immediate impact.Event Lineup:Lean Lego Simulation | November 5, 2025Experience lean principles in action through a fun, fast-paced LEGO factory simulation. Learn how to identify waste, streamline processes, and...
The St. Croix Valley Foundation announced the launch of the Nonprofit Capacity Building Grant Program, a new regional initiative to help nonprofits strengthen leadership, systems and sustainability amid continued uncertainty and evolving needs.Backed by the Nonprofit Stability Collaborative Fund — a bold, $3.5 million regional investment in the strength and...
A sense of anticipation for the future of film in Wisconsin has captivated area cinephiles and Chippewa Valley filmmakers alike. The statewide budget, signed by Gov. Tony Evers in July of this year, has re-established the Wisconsin Film Office — an arm of the state’s Department of Tourism — with...
As part of Manufacturing Month, a CEDC Collaborative Showcase was hosted by Ashley Furniture Industries in Chippewa Falls—spotlighting one of Chippewa Valley’s premier manufacturing facilities. Manufacturing Month is a national celebration in October that highlights the importance of the manufacturing industry to Wisconsin’s economy and helps promote careers in manufacturing.For...
On Tuesday, CVTC celebrated renovations made to apprenticeship labs and collaboration rooms at their Chippewa Falls campus.Julie Sherman, Chippewa Valley Technical College’s associate dean of Apprenticeship, STEM and Trades, said their updated Chippewa Falls facility plays into the “electrification of America.”“We have over 200 electrical apprenticeship apprentices here, and having...
The fourth annual Wisconsin Economic Summit will feature two days of panels and discussions that will share real-life examples of how local government, business, and community leaders have come together to drive investments in Wisconsin’s economy and build places where residents can thrive.“Speakers from around the state will share their...
Wisconsin sees data center boom as concerns mount over environmental impacts, energy use
Oct 13 2025Wisconsin has become a hotbed of data center activity over the past few years as some of the biggest names in the business rush to take advantage of accessible water, affordable electricity and the state’s cool climate.At least 47 data centers are currently up and running or proposed in Wisconsin,...
The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) is now accepting applications for its Fabrication Laboratories (Fab Labs) Grant Program, which provides funding to help public schools build or expand fab labs.The grant program supports hands-on science, technology, engineering, arts and math (STEAM) education by assisting public school districts with equipment purchases...
Rogers Behavioral Health is inviting community members, leaders, and partners to attend an upcoming Open House on Wednesday, October 15, at Chippewa Valley Technical College in Chippewa Falls. The event marks an important milestone as Rogers continues to inform and educate more local citizens about their expansion project in Chippewa...
At CEDC, we recognize that employee turnover can be just as significant a challenge as finding new workers. To stay competitive, the Chippewa Valley needs access to high-quality workforce training—and who better to deliver that than our partners at the UW-Stout Manufacturing Outreach Center (MOC)?Last week, we were proud to...
Amber Cushing drove a UTV past construction diggers loading dirt and harnessed kids climbing trees Wednesday at the St. Croix County Fairgrounds."AI can't do this — there are tons of builders that use AI now, but it's a way to advance what they're doing, and not a way to take...
BrightStar hosted a ribbon cutting on Friday morning for a facility in Hudson that it moved into a month ago. The building at 2200 Jack Breault Drive is designed to act as an events space, education provider, training facility and a place to relax for the people a part of...
Eau Claire County recently launched its redesigned website, www.eauclairecounty.gov, with a focus on offering a modern, mobile-friendly experience.The year-long redesign project aims to improve overall user experience and meet new digital accessibility standards required for state and local governments, a recent media release stated. New website features include the ability...
Grant will bolster career education at Amery
Oct 2 2025The $50,000 grant the School District of Amery received from T-Mobile will help make a long-range vision for the Career and Technical Education (CTE) program a reality.The School District of Amery has been recognized multiple times by the State of Wisconsin for its extensive CTE program, which prepares students for...
St. Croix Economic Development Corporation (SCEDC) today announced that nominations for 2025 Business of the Year Awards are now open. These awards celebrate excellence, innovation, and impact in the St. Croix County business community. Nominations are open from Wednesday, October 1, 2025, through Tuesday, December 2, 2025.Each year, the SCEDC...
If you care about the future of Chippewa, rural innovation, or the heartbeat of western Wisconsin, there’s one podcast you can’t afford to overlook: The BEAR Podcast, hosted by Charlie Walker of the Chippewa Economic Development Corporation.BEAR stands for Business Expansion, Attraction, and Retention—but it’s more than an acronym. It’s...
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...
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...
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,...
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,...
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...
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...