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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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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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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
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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
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
Goodwill NCW’s gala shows the “power of possibilities”
Goodwill NCW’s gala shows the “power of possibilities”Annual Goodwill Starts With You! Gala shares success stories and impact GREEN BAY – Goodwill North Central Wisconsin (NCW) held its fourth annual Goodwill Starts With You! Gala event Wednesday, October 7. The evening brought together community members and local leaders in the Atrium at Lambeau Field to celebrate the lives changed through Goodwill NCW’s mission, thanks to our communities’ generous donations that power possibilities and transform
CVTC recognizes colleagues for excellence in teaching, service, leadership
CVTC recognizes colleagues for excellence in teaching, service, leadership EAU CLAIRE – Chippewa Valley Technical College recognized 12 employees and instructors today for their outstanding contributions to students, colleagues and the college during its annual employee awards ceremony. The awards recognize excellence in teaching, student support, leadership and the many ways employees contribute to a positive college culture. “We are fortunate to have so many employees who are deeply
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
