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The Eau Claire Area Economic Development Corporation publishes a newsletter, Area Growth, and an annual report to keep our investors and the Eau Claire business community up-to-date on our programs, activities, and important issues affecting area businesses. Area Growth is published three times a year (spring, summer, and fall) and our annual report is published in January.

Current News
Plank Enterprises to Add 22 Jobs
Plank Enterprises promises to create at least 22 jobs at its north side Eau Claire plant in the next three years.
Verve - The Spirit of Small Business: MEP ...
Most buildings start with a single brick to form a solid foundation. In a similar fashion, so do businesses – especially this newsletter’s feature company. In truth, that’s probably because it specializes in the design of complex facilities. MEP is an engineering consulting firm offering design services that include geothermal, mechanical, electrical, civil, plumbing, fire protection and commissioning. Jeff Urlaub, PE, ...
$1.2 Million Near Equity Fund Now Available
In early December, the EDC in partnership with area financial institutions, Xcel Energy and the Chippewa Valley Innovation Center announced a $1.2 million Near Equity Fund available to finance emerging companies seeking an Eau Claire location.
The Idea Challenge: $5000 Grand Prize Awarded
The EDC awarded the $5,000 grand prize at an award ceremony for The Idea Challenge Monday, December 5th.
Global Finishing Solutions Creating 111 New Jobs ...
Global Finishing Solutions is expanding its Osseo, WI. facility as part of a consolidation project involving relocating manufacturing capacity from a facility in Mexico to Osseo. The expansion is projected to create 111 new jobs at the company headquarters, which currently employs nearly 300 workers. The EDC provided GFS with technical support, structuring its financing and the application for financial assistance ...
Welcome New EDC Board Members
The EDC is pleased to announce two newly elected members to our board of directors, Peter Farrow of Group Health Cooperative of Eau Claire and Tim Pabich of Royal Construction. Janice Lemminger and Joe Mirr have also been reelected to the EDC’s board of directors. Each of the four will serve a three year term through 2014. The EDC ...
The Idea Challenge Finalists Diverse
Although Rubber Max earned the top award in The Idea Challenge, four other finalists earned recognition in the Eau Claire Area Economic Development Corp. program as well.
$5000 Grand Prize Winner Announced in The Idea ...
The Eau Claire Area Economic Development Corporation (EDC) awarded the $5,000 grand prize at an award ceremony for The Idea Challenge today, December 5th.