Royal Credit Union Awards Two Small Business Grants
Royal Credit Union Awards Two Small Business Grants EAU CLAIRE, Wis. – Royal Credit Union (Royal) has awarded two $3,000 Small Business Grants to Ari Aesthetics & Wellness of Medford and Misfitz Services in Altoona. The grants will support each business as it continues to grow and serve its clients. “This program was created to invest in local entrepreneurs and the important role they play in strengthening our communities,” said Karlee Wallin, VP Business Banking and Operations Manager at Royal Credit
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UW-Stout Polytechnic is No. 1 in Wisconsin on Best for Vets Colleges list
UW-Stout Polytechnic is No. 1 in Wisconsin on Best for Vets Colleges list among traditional and online universities University honored in nationwide rankings for fifth consecutive year Story Link Photos attached FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Nov. 11, 2026 MENOMONIE, Wis. – For the fifth consecutive year, University of Wisconsin-Stout Polytechnic has earned a spot among the upper ranks of the 2026 Best for Vets Colleges list by Military Times for its high level of services for veterans, active military
Veterans find support at Goodwill NCW
Tad’s Veteran of the Year video: 2026 Veteran of the Year Tad Veterans find support at Goodwill NCW Veteran of the Year Award goes to Tomah team member WISCONSIN – On November 11, Americans will recognize Veterans Day and the men and women who have served our country. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, in 2025, more than 17 million men and women in the United States are veterans. Unfortunately, the unemployment rate for all veterans increased to 3.5 percent, highlighting the critical
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UW-Stout Polytechnic design students use cutting-edge 3D concrete printing
UW-Stout Polytechnic design students use cutting-edge 3D concrete printing technology to create unique furniture Industrial, interior designers apply learning to overcome challenges Story Link Photos attached FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Nov. 12, 2026 MENOMONIE, Wis. – The advent of 3D concrete printing technology has designers at University of Wisconsin-Stout Polytechnic thinking big – and small – about how to push the technology to new frontiers. The 3D concrete printing (3DCP) technology –
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UW-Stout Polytechnic Ed.S. school psychology alum empowers students
UW-Stout Polytechnic Ed.S. school psychology alum empowers students through consistent, data-informed approaches National School Psychology Week recognizes contributions of essential workers Nov. 9-13 Story Link Photos attached FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Nov. 10, 2026 Menomonie, Wis. – Every day, school psychologists create and maintain connections that make a difference in the lives of children and youth, empowering students, families and educators through collaboration. They support students in
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UW-Stout Polytechnic’s Play Therapy Certificate helps mental health professionals gain skills.
UW-Stout Polytechnic’s Play Therapy Certificate helps mental health professionals gain skills, pursue credential Certificate is one of the only programs of its kind in the United States Story Link Photos attached FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Nov. 5, 2026 MENOMONIE, Wis. – Play comes naturally to children – it’s often called the language of childhood – and it can be used to express a range of ideas and emotions that kids don’t otherwise have the vocabulary to articulate. And that’s why play is a valuable
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‘Tailspin’ chronicles Moran’s incredible WWII story of survival
‘Tailspin’ chronicles Moran’s incredible WWII story of survival, author Armbruster to present in community event Nov. 5 Four UW-Stout Polytechnic alums share their ‘Service in a Word’ and how they serve their communities Story Link Photos attached FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Nov. 3, 2026 Menomonie, Wis. – As University of Wisconsin-Stout Polytechnic prepares to honor service members, veteran students and alumni this Veterans Day, the community is invited to join Wisconsin author John Armbruster as he
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UW-Stout Polytechnic marketing & business education student, alum named WMEA Emerging Educator
UW-Stout Polytechnic marketing & business education student, alum named WMEA Emerging Educator, Teacher of the Year Future and current teachers prepare students for success beyond the classroom, honored at annual statewide conference Story Link Photos attached FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Nov. 4, 2026 Menomonie, Wis. – As future marketing and business education teachers, Eden Lea and Laurianna Demler hope to help students recognize their potential, guide them in exploring different interests and develop
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CVTC to Host 10th Annual Family Literacy Event
CVTC to Host 10th Annual Family Literacy Event EAU CLAIRE – Chippewa Valley Technical College will welcome some of its youngest learners Saturday, November 7, as the Foundations of Teacher Education and Early Childhood Education programs partner to host the 10th annual Family Literacy Event at CVTC’s Business Education Center in Eau Claire. Held during National Family Literacy Month, the free event will offer hands-on literacy experiences for children ages 2-12 and their families. This year’s theme is
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UW-Stout Polytechnic’s healthy fall enrollment growth confirmed to be among strongest in state
UW-Stout Polytechnic’s healthy fall enrollment growth confirmed to be among strongest in state Increase in students, program growth follows polytechnic name change Story Link Photos attached FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Oct. 30, 2026 MENOMONIE, Wis. – University of Wisconsin-Stout Polytechnic has opened the 2026-27 academic year with some of the strongest enrollment growth across 13 campuses of the Universities of Wisconsin, once again demonstrating the draw of a polytechnic education. Total enrollment
CVTC district board approves levy; tax rate decreases
CVTC district board approves levy; tax rate decreases EAU CLAIRE – The Chippewa Valley Technical College District Board approved the College’s 2026-2027 fiscal year tax rate and levy on Wednesday, with the tax rate decreasing to approximately 62 cents per $1,000 of property value. The tax rate is down from 64 cents per $1,000 of property value in 2025-2026. Growth across the district has helped make the lower tax rate possible. Net new construction increased by 1.41 percent in the CVTC district, which
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Guaranteed $1,000 scholarships among the many benefits for transfer students at UW-Stout Polytechnic
Guaranteed $1,000 scholarships among the many benefits for transfer students at UW-Stout Polytechnic Stout is only Wisconsin public university recognized on Phi Theta Kappa Transfer Honor Roll for creating community college student pathways Story Link Photos attached FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Oct. 27, 2026 MENOMONIE, Wis. – University of Wisconsin-Stout Polytechnic is making the pathway for transfer students to a polytechnic degree even easier and more attractive. UW-Stout Polytechnic already has
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Xperiential Reality Lab advances UW-Stout Polytechnic’s mission
Xperiential Reality Lab advances UW-Stout Polytechnic’s mission of connecting technology with applied learning XR Lab, unique in western Wisconsin, is hub for virtual, augmented, mixed reality experiences Story Link Photos attached FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Oct. 28, 2026 Menomonie, Wis. – University of Wisconsin-Stout Polytechnic’s newest lab is a hub for virtual, augmented and mixed reality experiences, connecting technology with hands-on, applied learning. The Xperiential Reality Lab– the only
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Von Maur retail competition awards American Marketing Association student team
Von Maur retail competition awards American Marketing Association student team at UW-Stout Polytechnic with honorable mention Proposed store concept, Simple just Works, gives Gen Z male shoppers a space of their own Story Link Photos attached FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Oct. 26, 2026 Menomonie, Wis. – One of the Midwest’s most successful department stores – Von Maur – recently recognized the American Marketing Association (AMA) and Business Sales Team student organizations at UW-Stout Polytechnic
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Menomonie Public Library spaces reimagined for the future by interior design majors
Menomonie Public Library spaces reimagined for the future by interior design majors at UW-Stout Polytechnic Students apply skills to real-world client as they redesign historic space Story Link Photos attached FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Oct. 20, 2026 MENOMONIE, Wis. – Students in a University of Wisconsin-Stout Polytechnic interior design course are helping the Menomonie Public Library reimagine its interior space to meet the changing wants and needs of library patrons. Designed in the Prairie School
Explore Minnesota website, neighborly campaign honored
Explore Minnesota website, neighborly campaign honored by industry associations for promoting ‘Star of the North™’ M.F.A. graduate student Graves’ design, research helping broaden state marketing office’s nationwide reach Story Link Photos attached FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Oct. 21, 2026 Menomonie, Wis. – Minnesota’s got stuff going on. From its tight-knit Twin Cities communities bursting with culture, music, museums and fine arts galore, to the quiet of the Boundary Waters and North Shore, the hustle
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Wisconsin Manufacturing Outreach Center takes on new statewide role
Wisconsin Manufacturing Outreach Center takes on new statewide role, continues history of economic growth WisMOC, based at UW-Stout Polytechnic, leads effort that helps state manufacturers increase, retain $44M in sales annually Story Link Photos attached FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Oct. 22, 2026 MENOMONIE, Wis. – Building on more than 30 years of proven results – including creating or retaining more than 34,000 jobs and generating $8.9 billion in economic impact while serving more than 575
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Stout supports entrepreneurs: One Drop Refillery benefits from new website
Stout supports entrepreneurs: One Drop Refillery benefits from new website built by business, digital technology students Hudson small business collaborates with capstone class to reach sustainably-minded shoppers Story Link Photos attached FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Oct. 19, 2026 Menomonie, Wis. – A refillery is a relatively new business concept, where customers can bring their reusable containers to refill with essential oils, cleaning supplies, personal care items, or dry goods instead of buying new
UW-Stout Polytechnic guarantees Minnesota high school students admission, reciprocal tuition
UW-Stout Polytechnic guarantees Minnesota high school students admission, reciprocal tuition New Guaranteed Admission program streamlines degree paths for qualifying students at region’s only polytechnic university Story Link Photos attached FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Oct. 14, 2026 MENOMONIE, Wis. – Minnesota high school students now have a streamlined route to pursuing a polytechnic education thanks to University of Wisconsin-Stout Polytechnic’s new Minnesota Guaranteed Admission program. The clear
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UW-Polytechnic engineering, technology professor researches impact of AI on students’ creativity
UW-Polytechnic engineering, technology professor researches impact of AI on students’ creativity, problem-solving Future engineers use Meshy software for AI rapid prototyping of kindergartens’ ideal toys Story Link Photos attached FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Oct. 15, 2026 Menomonie, Wis. – The Alternative Uses Task, designed by psychologist J.P. Guilford in 1967, is a psychometric test used to measure divergent thinking, a core element of human creativity. It evaluates an individual’s ability to
Royal Credit Union Celebrates Habitat for Humanity’s 50th Anniversary through Local Support
Royal Credit Union Celebrates Habitat for Humanity’s 50th Anniversary through Local Support EAU CLAIRE, Wis. – Royal Credit Union (Royal) supported Habitat for Humanity’s work with a total of $15,000 in donations to three local Habitat for Humanity chapters: Chippewa Valley Habitat for Humanity.St Croix Valley Habitat for Humanity, and Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity. Each organization received $5,000 to support its current efforts. Royal team members also supported Habitat’s work through hands-on
Taking the Mic: Public Speaking as a Business Growth Strategy in Eau Claire-Menomonie
Research published in Harvard Business Review in August 2025, analyzing more than 5,300 investor pitches, found that how founders communicate can shift their funding acceptance rate from 2% to nearly 35% — a 17-fold difference driven entirely by presentation skill. That gap doesn't close at the investor meeting. For business owners in Eau Claire-Menomonie, public speaking is a lever that moves outcomes across every stage of growth: landing partnerships, winning clients, and building the kind of reputation
