Goodwill NCW celebrates National Thrift Shop Day all this month
Goodwill NCW celebrates National Thrift Shop Day all this monthAugust gives shoppers a way to enjoy the hunt and make an impact August 17 is recognized as National Thrift Shop Day and Goodwill North Central Wisconsin (NCW) will make it a month-long secondhand celebration. Customers can continue to enjoy the “thrill of the hunt” like they do all year round, but will also encounter special “thrift month” promotions. Even better, while they search for unique, one-of-a-kind items, they will be supporting
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CVTC instructor recognized for advancing sustainable landscaping
By Alyssa Van Duyse Chippewa Valley Technical College A Chippewa Valley Technical College (CVTC) instructor is being recognized for helping cultivate a more environmentally conscious generation of landscape and horticulture professionals. Sean VanderWaal, program director and instructor for CVTC’s Landscape, Plant and Turf Management program, has been selected as a 2026 Eau Claire Biodiversity Steward Award recipient. The award recognizes his leadership in environmental stewardship, native plant
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Budget-strapped back-to-school shoppers can find value at Goodwill NCW
Budget-strapped back-to-school shoppers can find value at Goodwill NCW Consumers can stay on budget year-round at Goodwill NCW NORTH CENTRAL WISCONSIN – Getting an early jump on back-to-school shopping continues to be a trend in north central Wisconsin and nationwide. According to an annual survey from the National Retail Federation and Proper Insights, 62% of back-to-school shoppers started their shopping in early July. Still, many consumers (46%) are still waiting for the “best deals” as
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A Blast From the Past: Leinie Fridays are Back
Contact: Ellie Peabody, Tourism Director, GO Chippewa Countyellie@chippewachamber.org or 715-723-0331 A Blast From the Past: Leinie Fridays are BackChippewa Falls, WI (7/31/2026) – For the first time in over 7 years, Leinie Fridays are back at the Leinie Lodge. Experience live music, food trucks, Brewers ticket giveaways, and, of course, beer every Friday from July 31 through September 4. Each week, the Leinie Lodge will feature a new seasonal or limited-release beer straight from their Pilot Brewery,
No. 1 ranked M.S. marriage & family therapy is one of longest-accredited programs in United States
No. 1 ranked M.S. marriage & family therapy is one of longest-accredited programs in United States UW-Stout Polytechnic’s COAMFTE-accredited program offers on-campus and online degree options Story Link FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 30, 2026 UW-Stout Polytechnic’s M.S. in marriage and family therapy (MFT) has been recognized as the No. 1 program in Wisconsin for 2026 by MarriageFamilyTherapist. The MFT program is one of the longest continuously COAMFTE-accredited programs for relational therapy
CVTC Clinical Simulation Center extends learning beyond classroom
By Alyssa Van Duyse Chippewa Valley Technical College Deb Kjelstad held a toddler in her arms as the emergency sirens grew louder. An all-terrain vehicle sat idle nearby. As the ambulance came to a stop near Kjelstad, fire medics rushed out of the vehicle to tend to the child while asking Kjelstad questions as they assessed. Thankfully, Kjelstad, a former Chippewa Valley Technical College Radiography Program director, was just an actor in this scenario; the child was a manikin, and the event was a
Goodwill NCW Workplace Culture Recognized on a Local and National Level
Goodwill NCW Workplace Culture Recognized on a Local and National Level Earns third straight Northeast Wisconsin Top Workplace award Menasha, Wisconsin–Goodwill North Central Wisconsin (NCW) has been awarded the 2026 Northeast Wisconsin Top Workplaces honor by Gannett Satellite Information Network — the third consecutive year receiving this recognition based on team member feedback. The honor follows Goodwill NCW's recent selection as a 2026 New North Workplace Excellence Award winner, which
UW-Stout Polytechnic receives gold designation Military Friendly School
UW-Stout Polytechnic receives gold designation Military Friendly School for service members, veterans, spouses For 17th consecutive year, university honored for programs that create ‘direct connection between education and career success’ Story Link Photos attached FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 23, 2026 Menomonie, Wis. – University of Wisconsin-Stout Polytechnic has been named a Military Friendly® School for the 17th consecutive year, continuing its long tradition of serving the military
‘Polytechnic at its finest’: Miron Construction campus projects
‘Polytechnic at its finest’: Miron Construction campus projects give students unique internship, class opportunities Construction management majors get up-close experience on multimillion-dollar Heritage Hall, Recreation Complex upgrades Story Link Photos attached FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 22, 2026 Menomonie, Wis. – Two major ongoing construction projects have provided University of Wisconsin-Stout Polytechnic students with exceptional applied learning opportunities without having to leave
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
