The Idea Challenge has a Grand Prize Winner!

Posted by adminALT on December 15th, 2023

On December 14, 2023, The Idea Challenge, a local business idea competition, held the final pitch session for five finalists.  Heard by ....READ MORE

Eau Claire’s Startup 48 Winner Announced

Posted by adminALT on October 25th, 2023

October 23, 2023 (Eau Claire, WI) –   Mocktails, a new non-alcoholic canned cocktail, wins Startup 48, Eau Claire’s own business jumpstart competition weekend!  ....READ MORE

Ashley for the Arts Donates $6,000 to the Eau Claire Area Economic Development Through the Community Cares Grant

Posted by adminALT on March 8th, 2023

ARCADIA, Wis. – The Ashley for the Arts committee has selected the Eau Claire Area Economic Development Corporation (EDC) as the recipient ....READ MORE

Huebsch Announced as 2022 Paragon Economic Impact Award Recipient

Posted by adminALT on February 20th, 2023

Huebsch, local, independent work uniform, floor mat, and facility supplies provider, has been announced as the 2022 Paragon Award recipient to recognize ....READ MORE

The Idea Challenge has Five New Finalists!

Posted by adminALT on November 29th, 2022

The Eau Claire Area EDC is proud to announce five local entrepreneur finalists who aspire to start or grow their business idea ....READ MORE

Eau Claire’s Startup 48 Winner Announced

Posted by adminALT on October 20th, 2022

October 20, 2022 (Eau Claire, WI) –   UCo, a student work app, wins Startup 48, Eau Claire’s own business jumpstart competition weekend!  A ....READ MORE

Silver Spring Foods Announced as 2021 Paragon Economic Impact Award Recipient

Posted by adminALT on February 7th, 2022

Silver Spring Foods, the world’s largest grower and processor of horseradish, has been announced as the 2021 Paragon Award recipient to recognize ....READ MORE

The Idea Challenge Finalists Announced

Posted by adminALT on November 12th, 2021

It takes real courage to start a business during a global pandemic. So much uncertainty in the market and spending patterns of ....READ MORE