The Wisconsin Farm Center is devoted to helping the agricultural sector flourish and prosper. It works in collaboration with industry groups, government entities, educational institutions, and other stakeholders to provide information and support to farmers and their families. Eau Claire, a regional medical center in west-central Wisconsin, is home to three full-service hospitals and several smaller medical facilities and clinics. The city is also a major regional center for healthcare, retail, education, manufacturing, and technology.
The Eau Claire Area School District, the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, and the Chippewa Valley Technical School are some of the major employers in the sector. Additionally, Eau Claire is a regional retail center and the base for the corporate operations and distribution of one of the largest home improvement retail chains in the United States. Manufacturing and technology are also important components of the city's economy. The family-owned Miron Construction Company has been in business since 1918 and is now one of the country's top construction firms and industry leaders. It has regional offices in Eau Claire, Green Bay, Madison, Milwaukee, Wausau (Wisconsin), and Cedar Rapids (IA).
Jamf also manages a major customer service center in Eau Claire. The Economic Development Division of the City of Eau Claire is dedicated to helping local businesses grow. The Western Wisconsin Women's Business Center provides assistance to those interested in starting, expanding, or improving small businesses in Barron, Buffalo, Chippewa, Dunn, Eau Claire, Jackson, Pepin, Pierce, Polk, and St. Croix counties. In May 2020, with the help of Chippewa Falls and Eau Claire Chambers of Commerce, Miron Construction began construction on its new regional office in Lake Hallie. Dave Armstrong from Barron County Economic Development (via zoom), Aaron White from Economic Development of the City of Eau Claire, and Charles Walker from Economic Development of Chippewa held a roundtable discussion on Momentum West.
The debate focused on possible community housing solutions for business expansion and retention as well as on selecting locations for economic development. Retail is one of Eau Claire's most important private employment sectors. It employs more than 10,000 people in stores alone and several thousand more in retail management. Manufacturing also employs about 10,000 people in Eau Claire and has some of the largest employers in the area. The City of Eau Claire is committed to helping local businesses succeed through partnerships with dairy industries. The Economic Development Division works with industry groups to provide resources for farmers and their families.
The Western Wisconsin Women's Business Center offers assistance to those interested in starting or expanding small businesses in the region. In addition to this support system for local businesses, Miron Construction has established a regional office in Lake Hallie with help from Chippewa Falls and Eau Claire Chambers of Commerce. The City of Eau Claire is dedicated to helping local businesses grow through partnerships with dairy industries. These partnerships provide resources for farmers and their families as well as assistance for those interested in starting or expanding small businesses in the region. In addition to this support system for local businesses, Miron Construction has established a regional office in Lake Hallie with help from Chippewa Falls and Eau Claire Chambers of Commerce.
