Have You Got a Plan to Succeed?

Wisconsin Governor’s Business Plan Contest is looking for tech-based ideas

Do you have a great idea for an app? Or perhaps a new piece of technology or a new process that will change not only the Badger State but the world? Then the Wisconsin Governor’s Business Plan Contest is for you. The contest is accepting entries online through Jan. 31 ...

NOT A BAA-D IDEA: Woolly Belly Pellets Win Idea Challenge

two locals created this sustainable product that can help plants in gardens and homes

Wool isn’t just for sweaters anymore: Eau Claire’s own Woolly Belly Pellets – “a sustainable and renewable gardening solution made from 100% wool”  – have been chosen as the winner of the Eau Claire Area Economic Development Corporation’s annual ...

Eau Claire-Based Flowering Lawns Inc. Awarded $15K Grant

two Royal Credit Union members, small businesses secure local business grant

Two small businesses – one  based in Eau Claire – were each recently awarded $15,000 in grant funds thanks to Royal Credit Union and the Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago’s Accelerate Grant Program. With the support of Royal’s business banking team, the ...

Virtual Metabolic Health Clinic Wins 2024 HATCH Competition

Chippewa Economic Development Corp. hosts entrepreneurial competition annually

A virtual medical clinic focusing on metabolic health is the winner of the latest HATCH business pitch event in Chippewa County. Christina Funk of MetabolicCareNP was the grand prize winner of the annual launch competition for entrepreneurs, which was ...

Six Locally Focused Business Boosters

the right people and programs to help your start-up succeed in the Valley

Are you thinking about taking the leap into entrepreneurship? Have you already started your own business but could you still use a hand, a sympathetic ear, or some inspiration? The Chippewa Valley offers a rich environment to create and expand your own ...

Helping Entrepreneurs With the Unknowns They Face

this bookkeeper and business consultant knows what it means to make the start-up leap

After working in bookkeeping and office management for a variety of businesses and nonprofits over the years, Kristin Cole finally made the leap into entrepreneurship by opening her own small business. Now through kCole Bookkeeping & Small Business Consulting, she is helping others get ...

This Contest Wants to Know: What’s Your Plan?

Wisconsin Governor’s Business Plan Contest is looking for some good Ideas

Do you have a great idea for an app? Or perhaps a new piece of technology or a new process that will change not only the Badger State but the world? Then the Wisconsin Governor’s Business Plan Contest is for you. The contest is accepting entries online through Jan. 31 ...

BENTO & BEYOND: High Schooler Finds Sweet Success with Baking Biz

combining passion with a need for financial support, local 18-year-old is paving her own way

As charming as the entrepreneurial journey appeared – and as jaw-dropping as the baked goods looked and tasted – BentoBaby Bakery was not born out of a “why not” mentality. In fact, it was out of quite the personal need: financial stability ...

LAUGHING ALL THE WAY TO THE BANK: Oh Claire Improv Wins Jump-Start Biz Contest

years of business planning, audience demand help launch comedy theater

Since relocating to from Chicago a few years ago, JP Fry and Alyssa Rivera toyed with the idea of opening a comedy theater in Eau Claire. JP got involved in improv comedy as a student at Memorial High School in Eau Claire before moving to Chicago ...

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