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Operation HELP Provides Hope by Facilitating Change
By: Tom Lindfors “The basic purpose of non-profits is to create change, to address a problem, to make things better. We are in the business of change. Letting people know that change is possible is hope.” - Tim Puffer, Executive Director, Operation HELP Operation HELP...
2nd Annual SCEDC Scale-Up Challenge and Spring Networking Event Returns to St. Croix County
St. Croix County, WI — St. Croix Economic Development Corporation (SCEDC) is excited to announce the return of the SCEDC Scale-Up Challenge, a pitch competition and networking event designed to help established small businesses and entrepreneurs accelerate growth and...
St. Croix EDC Launches $220,000 Small Business Development Grant Program to Support Local Businesses
St. Croix County, Wis. – St. Croix Economic Development Corporation (SCEDC) has launched a new Small Business Development Grant (SBDG) Program that will invest $220,000 directly into small businesses and second-stage companies across St. Croix County. The funding was...
St Croix Economic Development Corporation Hosts Annual Banquet to Celebrate 2025 Business of the Year Award Winners
St. Croix Economic Development Corporation (SCEDC) celebrated the winners of its Business of the Year awards, honoring outstanding businesses and organizations for their exceptional growth, community impact, and contributions to the local economy. The six award...
St Croix Economic Development Corporation Announces 2025 Business of the Year Award Winners
St. Croix County, WI – January 5, 2026 –St Croix Economic Development Corporation Announces 2025 Business of the Year Award Winners St. Croix Economic Development Corporation today announced the winners of the 2026 Business of the Year awards. The awards honor...
Nominations Open for the 2025 St. Croix County Business of the Year Awards
St. Croix County, WI – October 1, 2025 – St. Croix Economic Development Corporation (SCEDC) today announced that nominations for 2025 Business of the Year Awards are now open. These awards celebrate excellence, innovation, and impact in the St. Croix County business...
Finance and Commerce Q&A: Housing Challenges abound in St. Croix County
Check out the Finance and Commerce Q&A with Melissa Meschke, Executive Director of St. Croix EDC, and Susan Badke, Senior Planner and Deputy Director of the West Central Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission, as they discuss the study’s findings, analyze the...
New St. Croix County Housing Study Highlights Key Challenges, Offers New Recommendations
St. Croix Economic Development Corporation coordinated study shows a disparity between types of housing available and the current and future needs of St. Croix County residents, offers targeted recommendations to help address these gaps. September 4, 2025 - As...
Announcing: The Manufacturing Excellence Series 2025-2026
The Manufacturing Excellence Series is a series offering partnership between St Croix Economic Development Corporation (SCEDC) and the Manufacturing Outreach Center (MOC) at UW-Stout. Empower Your Workforce: Whether you’re building foundational skills or exploring the...
Knoke’s Chocolates & Nuts – Sweet Tooth
Story and photos by Tom Lindfors “If someone else can make a better box of chocolates then buy it, because I think mine are awfully good.” - Dave Knoke Founder and owner of Knoke’s Chocolates & Nuts, Dave Knoke, is...
Operation HELP Provides Hope by Facilitating Change
By: Tom Lindfors “The basic purpose of non-profits is to create change, to address a problem, to make things better. We are in the business of change. Letting people know that change is possible is hope.” - Tim Puffer, Executive Director, Operation...
2nd Annual SCEDC Scale-Up Challenge and Spring Networking Event Returns to St. Croix County
St. Croix County, WI — St. Croix Economic Development Corporation (SCEDC) is excited to announce the return of the SCEDC Scale-Up Challenge, a pitch competition and networking event designed to help established small businesses and entrepreneurs...
St. Croix EDC Launches $220,000 Small Business Development Grant Program to Support Local Businesses
St. Croix County, Wis. – St. Croix Economic Development Corporation (SCEDC) has launched a new Small Business Development Grant (SBDG) Program that will invest $220,000 directly into small businesses and second-stage companies across St. Croix...
St Croix Economic Development Corporation Hosts Annual Banquet to Celebrate 2025 Business of the Year Award Winners
St. Croix Economic Development Corporation (SCEDC) celebrated the winners of its Business of the Year awards, honoring outstanding businesses and organizations for their exceptional growth, community impact, and contributions to the local economy....
St Croix Economic Development Corporation Announces 2025 Business of the Year Award Winners
St. Croix County, WI – January 5, 2026 –St Croix Economic Development Corporation Announces 2025 Business of the Year Award Winners St. Croix Economic Development Corporation today announced the winners of the 2026 Business of the Year awards. The...
Nominations Open for the 2025 St. Croix County Business of the Year Awards
St. Croix County, WI – October 1, 2025 – St. Croix Economic Development Corporation (SCEDC) today announced that nominations for 2025 Business of the Year Awards are now open. These awards celebrate excellence, innovation, and impact in the St....
Finance and Commerce Q&A: Housing Challenges abound in St. Croix County
Check out the Finance and Commerce Q&A with Melissa Meschke, Executive Director of St. Croix EDC, and Susan Badke, Senior Planner and Deputy Director of the West Central Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission, as they discuss the study’s...
New St. Croix County Housing Study Highlights Key Challenges, Offers New Recommendations
St. Croix Economic Development Corporation coordinated study shows a disparity between types of housing available and the current and future needs of St. Croix County residents, offers targeted recommendations to help address these gaps. September...
Announcing: The Manufacturing Excellence Series 2025-2026
The Manufacturing Excellence Series is a series offering partnership between St Croix Economic Development Corporation (SCEDC) and the Manufacturing Outreach Center (MOC) at UW-Stout. Empower Your Workforce: Whether you’re building foundational...
Knoke’s Chocolates & Nuts – Sweet Tooth
Story and photos by Tom Lindfors “If someone else can make a better box of chocolates then buy it, because I think mine are awfully good.” - Dave Knoke Founder and owner of Knoke’s Chocolates & Nuts, Dave...