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Mills Fleet Farm broke ground following the Chippewa County Economic Development
Corporation’s (CCEDC) 22nd
Annual Meeting and Business of the Year Awards Breakfast on
May 19, 2017. The company broke ground on a 1.1 million square foot distribution center in
the Lake Wissota Business Park, Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin. The distribution center is one
of the largest economic investments in Chippewa County in recent years
Speakers during the event included Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker, Chippewa Falls Mayor
Greg Hoffman, Mills Fleet Farm CEO Wayne Sales, CCEDC’s President Charlie Walker, and
Ryan Companies Senior Vice President Casey Hankinson- and over 100 local public officials,
The Chippewa County Business of the Year
awards were presented at Chippewa County
Economic Development Corporation’s (CCEDC)
22nd
Annual Meeting, which was held on Friday,
May 19, 2017, on the main stage at the
Chippewa Valley Music Festival grounds in
Cadott. CCEDC was honored to have Governor
Scott Walker present the awards to the
recipients.
The Chippewa County Business of the Year
Awards recognize businesses which have
greatly impacted the economic development of
Chippewa County. Award winners demonstrate:
creation of new, quality job opportunities and
commitment to the continued education and
training of their workforce; new facility
construction or expansion, or substantial
investment in capital; innovations and
development of new technologies and products;
support or involvement in a broad range of
economic development activities. A winner is
selected from each of the County’s four
quadrants, as well as one overall winner. This
year’s overall Business of the Year Award is
sponsored by Chippewa Valley Newspapers.
Mills Fleet
Farm Breaks
Ground
in the
Lake Wissota
Business
Park
Jacob Leinenkugel Brewing Company Named
Chippewa County Business of the Year
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CCEDC
770 Technology Way
Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin
54729
715-723-7150
Fax: 715-723-7140
www.chippewa-wi.com
PROMOTING
a great
place to
raise a
family & a
BUSINESS!
Chippewa County
Economic Development
Corporation
MILLS, continued on page 3
BOY AWARDS, continued on page 6-7
Download
CCEDC’s
2016-17
Annual
Report!
https://goo.gl/2Ws0qM
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CCEDC’s 22nd Annual Meeting is a Hit! The Chippewa County Economic Development Corporation’s (CCEDC) 22nd annual meeting was
held on May 19, 2017 on the main stage at the Chippewa Valley Music Festival grounds in Cadott!
The CCEDC was honored to host country music star Darryl Worley who provide the breakfast
business presentation and entertained attendees with a
few of his hits songs, “I Miss My Friend” and “Have You
Forgotten?” Worley’s business message brought together
the music venue with business growth and development,
entrepreneurism, and a moving forward message;
touching on what business lessons he picked up via his
music career - the importance of listening – practice
creates continuous improvement– knowing when to lead,
when to back-up – valuing the past and embracing the
future – the importance of diversifying.
Following Worley, Governor Scott Walker, Wisconsin's
45th and current Governor addressed attendees
providing a positive statement on Wisconsin’s business
climate and the continuous growth the State has seen.
Walker took the opportunity to thank the businesses in
attendance for this improvement.
CCEDC also used the occasion to recognize outgoing
board members: Scott Dorn of Spectrum Industries who
served as a CCEDC Board Member 2012-2017; Ron
Bruder of Applied Data Consultants who served on the
CCEDC Board 2015-2017; and Tom Vandehey who
served as a CCEDC board member 2016-2017. The
following new members were elected to the CCEDC board of directors: Ryan Hartzell of Citizens
Connected as the Chippewa County Representative for a 3 year term; Maureen Carlson of Hoeft
Builders as the Economic Development Partnership Representative for a 2 year term; Jim
Woodison of Mid-State Truck Service as the Chairman’s Appointment for a 1 year term; Emilu
Starck of Ruder Ware LLSC as the Member at Large for a 3 year term; and Shirley Gutsch of
Advanced Laser Machining as a Member at Large for a 3 year term. CCEDC would like to thank
our outgoing board members and welcome the new members to the CCEDC Board of Directors.
Following the board member recognition Governor Walker and Worley assisted in presenting the
2017 Chippewa County Business of the Year awards
where the CCEDC acknowledged businesses,
entrepreneurs, construction industry leaders, and
economic development partners in Chippewa County.
The CCEDC annual meeting hosted over 400 business
leaders, investors and elected officials and adjourned to
the Mills Fleet Farm Groundbreaking in the Lake
Wissota Business Park, Chippewa Falls. Both of these
events were followed by the CCEDC's annual Chippewa
Charity Classic golf outing which was well attended and
supported. The 2017 golf event proceeds went to Fierce
Freedom!
Darryl Worley Entertains
Governor Walker’s Address
Chippewa Charity Classic Golf
Outing Registration
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business leaders, and guests were in attendance.
“We are very committed to local growth,” said Mills Fleet Farm CEO Wayne Sales. “This new distribution center is a cornerstone of the recent economic development in Chippewa Falls.”
Governor Scott Walker also in attendance said, “This scale of development is great news for Chippewa Falls, for Chippewa County and the surrounding areas, and for Wisconsin.”
Mills Fleet Farm’s distribution center represents a significant economic investment in the Chippewa Falls area. It will create an estimated 325 jobs over the next five years, facilitate growth of future retail stores, and drive more than $60 million in capital investment in Chippewa Falls. The groundbreaking represents the first step in a project likely to greatly impact the entire Chippewa Valley and demonstrates local community and statewide excitement.
“You don’t have an opportunity like a project of this scope come along often,” said Mayor Hoffman. “It can have a significant impact on the whole Chippewa Valley.”
“People are already calling our office to find out how they can put their job application in,” said Charlie Walker, President and CEO of the CCEDC. “It really is a great time to live, work, play and do business in Chippewa Falls.”
DHL Supply Chain, the market-leading third-party logistics provider, will manage the distribution center for Mills Fleet Farm. Hiring is expected to begin in late 2017 for more than 250 jobs that will be available for the Chippewa Falls distribution center’s start-up.
Ryan Companies, the design/builder for the project, expects construction to be completed by the 2017/2018 winter, with an anticipated opening in 2018.
“We are pleased to provide an economic solution for Mills Fleet Farm with the construction of this new distribution center,” said Casey Hankinson, SVP of Build-to-Suit Ryan Companies US, Inc. “The construction of this project is more than the delivery of a building; it means job creation and business growth that will positively impact not only the Mills Fleet Farm business, but the City of Chippewa Falls and the State of Wisconsin. A positive impact to the customer and the community in which we build is what we strive for on each project here at Ryan.”
The CCEDC, Chippewa County, and the City of Chippewa Falls worked in a concerted effort to bring this exciting project to Chippewa County and we welcome Mills Fleet Farm to our community.
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Local public officials, business leaders, and representatives from Mills Fleet Farm,
Ryan Companies and DHL plant their shovels
Mills, continued from front page
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Chippewa County Celebrates
Economic Development Week!
Economic Development Week (EDW) was celebrated May 8-13, 2017. The week was established by the International Economic Development Council (IEDC) to bring more awareness of the outstanding work that local economic development organization’s (LEDO), such as the CCEDC, does to promote the economic well-being and quality of life. CCEDC continually strives to serve and improve Chippewa County communities by creating, retaining, and expanding jobs that enhance wealth and provide a stable tax base.
In celebration of EDW the CCEDC hosted economic development listening sessions with Wisconsin Cabinet Secretaries (Workforce Development, Department of Revenue, Natural Resources, Transportation, and Agriculture and Consumer Protection) to bring
CCEDC Board members and
business leaders celebrate EDW with
Wisconsin Cabinet Secretaries!
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more awareness of the collaboration between the CCEDC and state government in continuing to move Wisconsin forward. CCEDC, Chippewa County, and the City of Chippewa Falls passed a proclamation and resolution declaring May 8-13, 2017 as Economic Development Week.
Additional activities during Economic Development Week included ribbon cuttings, business tours, and open houses which built up to the CCEDC’s annual awards celebration on May 19, 2017- where Governor Scott Walker presented the Chippewa County Business of the Year Awards.
Chippewa County Celebrates EDW
BIG !
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The Quadrant 1 Award went to Dove Healthcare. Dove employs over 300 individuals within their 3
Chippewa County facilities, offering benefitted full and part-time
positions. Dove maintains and develops partnerships with
Workforce Resource, Chippewa River Industries, and the
Chippewa Falls School District in effort to keep the talent here in
Chippewa County and insure minimal gaps between training
and employment. In addition to Dove’s strong commitment to
their employees the company recently opened a new facility in
Bloomer, and also made significant investments in IT system and technology equipment improvements.
Moonridge Brewing Company in Cornell was the winner for Quadrant 2. Moonridge Brewing Company was
established by Roger and Cindy Miller in 2015 when the couple invested in a
neglected property with a mission to revitalize downtown Cornell and open a
microbrewery offering homemade pizzas and other specialty items. Moonridge
Brewing Company offers high quality unique products; focuses on customer
service; and is committed to employee development. Check out Moonridge
Brewing Company’s featured story on, “The Squeaky Curd’s” Great Wisconsin
Brewery Tour, https://goo.gl/xjifdC
The Quadrant 3 and overall Chippewa County Business of the Year Award winner was the Jacob
Leinenkugel Brewing Company of Chippewa Falls. Celebrating 150 years in
Chippewa Falls the Jacob Leinenkugel Brewing Company is a landmark for
Chippewa County and the State of Wisconsin. Over the past 3 years the
brewery invested over $10 million in improved technology and facilities, including
an updated brewing process, malt handling facility, a new filtration system; and
launched 10 new beers. Hundreds visit the Leinie Lodge in Chippewa Falls
weekly to partake in a unique opportunity to sample their many handcrafted
beers and tour the brewery, thus creating a significant economic impact to the
area. The company currently has 125 employees in Chippewa Falls.
The CCEDC’s annual event host and Quadrant 4 Business of the Year Award recipient is the Chippewa
Valley Music Festival (CVMF), home of Cadott’s Country Fest and Rock
Fest. The Wisconsin Department of Tourism estimates the direct annual
economic impact of both Rock Fest & Country Fest combined is
approximately $30 million, with the estimated indirect economic impact of
both events being approximately $50 million. Annually the CVMF makes
improvements to the festival grounds to continue their mission of
maintaining the location as a premier outdoor concert venue. CVMF is a
leader in festival technology and was the first festival in the Midwest to
invest in an Android/Apple phone applications and to implement Radio-
Frequency Identification (RFID) technology, allowing for faster entrance
and also increased financial security for concert goers.
The Construction Industry Partner Award recognizes a business
which has greatly impacted the economic development of Chippewa
County. Award winners demonstrate: creation of new, quality job
opportunities and commitment to the continued education and training
of their workforce; new facility construction or expansion, or
substantial investment in capital; innovations and development of new
technologies and products; support or involvement in a broad range of
BOY Awards - Continued from front page
Dove Healthcare
Moonridge Brewing Co.
Jacob Leinenkugel
Brewing Co.
Chippewa Valley
Music Festival
CBS Squared
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economic development activities. The recipient of the 2017 Chippewa County Construction Industry Partner Award
goes to CBS Squared. CBS Squared is a multi-disciplined, single-source engineering, architecture, and surveying
firm based in Chippewa Falls. Since opening their doors in 2011 CBS Squared has created nearly 40 fulltime
professional jobs- experiencing 70% year over year growth! CBS Squared has invested over $2.3 million in
equipment, software, and facilities, and continually invests approximately $60,000 annually for new equipment and
software training.
The Entrepreneur of the Year Award recognizes an entrepreneur which has
demonstrated substantial growth and development. Award winners demonstrate:
creation of new, quality job opportunities and commitment to the continued education
and training of their workforce; new facility construction or expansion, or substantial
investment in capital; innovations and development of new technologies and products;
support or involvement in a broad range of economic development activities. In 2017
the CCEDC recognized Cook Chiropractic as the Chippewa County Entrepreneur of
the Year. Since 2015, Cook Chiropractic has been in growth mode; the business
purchased and remodeled their Chippewa Falls location, expanded operations into Hudson, and in 2017 established
a facility in Cadott. Their aim is to normalize chiropractic care and self-care through a proactive and open
environment. In 2016, Cook Chiropractic updated their “Insight Technology,” which has become an essential tool in
the diagnosis and treatment process. This technology is used to evaluate spinal muscle tone, blood dilation, heat,
and heart rate variability. Cook Chiropractic currently employs 8 people and encourages their employees to continue
to improve their skills through chiropractic care seminars and learning opportunities.
The Economic Development Partnership Award recognizes a community
institution (university, community college, hospital, local foundation or other
community institution) that have made significant contributions to the
community in support of economic development through their leadership,
financial support, local investments, hiring, training or related activities. Award
winners demonstrate a sustained effort in the promotion and support of local
economic development program. The 2017 Chippewa County Economic
Development Partnership Award was given to the Regional Business Fund, Inc.
(RBF). Over the past ten years, the RBF, under the administration of the West Central Wisconsin Regional Planning
Commission (WCWRPC), has assisted 70 Chippewa County businesses in reaching their goals. RBF issued 71
loans to these businesses, totaling over $3.6 million dollars invested. 25 of these businesses were start-ups. RBF
funds are flexible and can be utilized for acquisition of property, buildings, working capital, equipment, or technology
investment. This invested capital manifests job growth and employment opportunities for Chippewa County. RBF has
impacted the creation of 219 jobs since 2007
The Economic Development Leadership Award is given to an individual who is an
influential and active economic development advocate in the Chippewa County. Award
winners have significantly shown advocacy for economic development in the Chippewa
County. In 2017 this award was given to Dr. Mary Randall. Dr. Randall is the
Superintendent of Bloomer Schools and throughout her tenure has put forth outstanding
effort to achieve success for Bloomer youth through a number of programs and efforts
which have focused on being a communication link between the needs of local
businesses and the education community. Dr. Randall believes people want to live in an
area with a strong economic base, career opportunities, and an excellent education
system. Recently Dr. Randall assisted with the Boy Scouts Explorer program to provide
youth with opportunities and experience in job skills desired by local employers. She has
also facilitated Co-op programs for CAN training, welding programs, ISO certification, and beginner CAD program.
CCEDC utilizes the Business of the Year Awards program to recognize businesses, organizations, or individuals who
maintain the highest standard of excellence throughout Chippewa County. These awards are to acknowledge those
that display leadership characteristics, stand out, and succeed~ CCEDC congratulates the 2017 award recipients.
Cook Chiropractic
RBF Inc.
Dr. Mary Randall
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CCEDC’s Board of Directors Matt Chilson
Chilson Corner Motors of Cadott
*Executive-Chairperson-Quadrant 4 Rep
Lisa Bruhn
Marshfield Clinic
*Executive-Vice Chair-Chippewa County Rep
Jennifer Lindstrom
Spectrum Industries
*Executive-Treasurer-Chippewa County Rep
Steven Gerrish
Badgerland Printing USA
*Executive -Chippewa County Economic De-
velopment Committee Rep
Paul Salm
BMO Harris Financial Group
*Executive- Chairman's Appointment
Maureen Carlson
Hoeft Builders, Inc.
Economic Development Partner
Bart Chapek
JLH Enterprises
Cadott Representative
Chris Conard
PMI LLC
Bloomer Representative
Shirley Gutsch
Advanced Laser Machining
Member at Large
Ron Haas
Martino's Restaurant
Stanley Representative
Nicole Hager
Stanley Correctional Institution
Boyd Representative
Ryan Hartzell
Citizens Telephone Cooperative, Inc.
Chippewa County Representative
Sheri Johnson
Mule Hide Manufacturing
Cornell Representative
Rob Mooney
Alliance Plastics Corp
New Auburn Representative
Rich Morrison
Cray, Inc.
Member at Large
Michael Pynch
WIPFLI
Lake Hallie Representative
Rebecca Reinhardt
Bank Mutual Corporation
Quadrant 2 Representative
Mark Seyer
People's Bank Midwest
Member at Large-Chairman Appointment
Robert Schultz
Xcel Energy
Quadrant 3 Representative
Karen Smith
Security Bank
Quadrant 1 Representative
Emilu Starck
Ruder Ware LLSC
Member at Large
Sheridan Welch
TTM Technologies
Chippewa Falls Representative
Jim Woodison
Mid State Truck Service Inc
Chairman's Appointment
STAFF
President/CEO- Charlie Walker
Marketing & Business Retention - Jerilyn Sahr
Office Assistant- Delora Brei
