Royal Credit Union Earns Bronze Marketing Association of Credit Unions Award for Team Hebert Curling
Royal Credit Union Earns Bronze Marketing Association of Credit Unions Award for Team Hebert Curling Campaign EAU CLAIRE, Wis. –Royal Credit Union (Royal) received a Bronze Marketing Association of Credit Unions (MAC) Award for its social short-form video campaign created in partnership with Team Hebert Curling. The award was presented during the 2026 Marketing Association of Credit Unions Conference in Scottsdale, Arizona. The campaign paired financial education with the strategy, precision,
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CVTC joins Alliance of Future Makers to reimagine higher education
CVTC joins Alliance of Future Makers to reimagine higher educationNational initiative brings educators, innovators, leaders together EAU CLAIRE – Chippewa Valley Technical College (CVTC) is proud to announce participation in the Alliance of Future Makers (AFM), a national innovation initiative founded by the Austin Community College District (ACC) to shape the future of higher education. The Alliance brings together educators, administrators, industry leaders, students, and futurists to co-create strategies
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Menomonie Market Food Co-op meals boosted by UW-Stout Polytechnic animation
Menomonie Market Food Co-op meals boosted by UW-Stout Polytechnic animation faculty, students’ commercial Collaboration captures local business’s vision, recognizes ‘value of human-made art’ Story Link Photos attached FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Oct. 6, 2026 Menomonie, Wis. –Menomonie Market Food Co-op has seen a boost in guests recently after launching an animated commercial on social media, promoting its $6 Monday Value Meals. Available at both the Menomonie and Eau Claire locations, the meals provide a
2026 CABOT EXECUTIVE-IN-RESIDENCE Hear from CSTEMM graduate, Eric Erpenbach
2026 CABOT EXECUTIVE-IN-RESIDENCEHear from CSTEMM graduate, Eric Erpenbach A University of Wisconsin-Stout Polytechnic alumnus returns to campus to talk technology, Al and leadership. Eric Erpenbach ('98) has spent more than 25 years at IBM. Today he is a Senior Software Engineering Manager for IBM Fusion, leading teams that build Al-enabled capabilities on scalable cloud platforms. On Wednesday, Oct. 14, he'll share what his career has taught him about navigating fast changing technology
Cooperative Childcare Solutions Webinar
Childcare challenges affect more than families. They affect employers, local economies, and the vitality of rural communities. Across the Upper Midwest, insufficient access to affordable, quality childcare is contributing to workforce disruption while putting additional pressure on childcare providers and workers. What can communities do to move forward? Join the University of Wisconsin Center for Cooperatives and Cooperative Development Services for Cooperative Childcare Solutions: Understanding the Crisis
Donation Request - Support our Amazing Teachers
Dear Community Partner,Donation Request – Supporting Our Amazing TeachersOn Monday, October 12, 2026, our entire team will come together for a dedicated Professional Development Day focused on learning, growing, strengthening our classrooms, and continuing to provide exceptional care and education to the children and families we serve.Our teachers pour so much of themselves into their classrooms every single day, and we want this day to be about more than training. We want it to be an opportunity to
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National art competition victory puts UW-Stout Polytechnic student’s autumn illustration on greeting
National art competition victory puts UW-Stout Polytechnic student’s autumn illustration on greeting card Student wins $10,000 scholarship, blends artistic talent with interest in real estate, architecture Story Link Photos attached FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Oct. 5, 2026 MENOMONIE, Wis. – An autumn-themed artwork by a University of Wisconsin-Stout Polytechnic student will soon be featured on a greeting card produced by the Gallery Collection, a leading national publisher of holiday and greeting
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CVTC hosts free care for veterans event 2026
CVTC hosts free care for veterans event Services include dental care, haircuts, ultrasounds, wellness screenings EAU CLAIRE – Each year, Chippewa Valley Technical College offers free services to veterans during the Give Vets a Smile one-day event. This year, the College welcomes veterans to campus from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 7, to receive these free services. “Give Vets a Smile is a wonderful opportunity for our students to put their skills into practice while serving those who have
RCU Celebrates International Credit Union Day
News Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Click here to read the full press release on our website Image attached Royal Credit Union Celebrates International Credit Union Day and the Steady Signal of Cooperative Finance EAU CLAIRE, Wis. – Royal Credit Union (Royal) is joining credit unions around the world in celebrating International Credit Union Day® on October 15, 2026, honoring the trusted role credit unions play in helping people navigate financial decisions with clarity, confidence, and
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Flexsteel, Ashley, Room & Board, KI among furniture makers benefiting
Flexsteel, Ashley, Room & Board, KI among furniture makers benefiting from industrial and product design grads’ skills UW-Stout Polytechnic alum on industry publication’s ‘40 Under 40’ list Story Link Photos attached FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEOct. 1, 2026 MENOMONIE, Wis. – With creativity shaped by universal design principles and honed by applied learning, graduates of University of Wisconsin-Stout Polytechnic’s B.F.A. industrial and product design program are creating industry-leading furniture designs,
Dunn County Health Department Awarded Community Foundation Grant to Continue Community Resource
Dunn County Health Department Awarded Community Foundation Grant to Continue Community Resource GuideDunn County Wisconsin, October 1, 2026 – On September 24, 2026, the Community Foundation of Dunn County awarded the Dunn County Health Department a $3,500 Community Impact Grant from to support the continuation and distribution of the Community Resource Guide for 2026–2027. The guide serves as a trusted “one-stop shop” for local resources, helping residents find information on housing, food access, mental
SAMUELS GROUP ACQUIRES CREATIVE BUSINESS INTERIORS, EXPANDING WORKPLACE SOLUTIONS ACROSS WISCONSIN
SAMUELS GROUP ACQUIRES CREATIVE BUSINESS INTERIORS, EXPANDING WORKPLACE SOLUTIONS ACROSS WISCONSIN Acquisition brings together two established Wisconsin organizations to create a stronger statewide resource for workplace strategy, furniture and interior solutions. WAUSAU, Wis. – October 1, 2026 – The Samuels Group announced today the acquisition of Creative Business Interiors, bringing together two established Wisconsin organizations with a shared commitment to creating exceptional environments and
SAMUELS GROUP ACQUIRES CREATIVE BUSINESS INTERIORS, EXPANDING WORKPLACE SOLUTIONS ACROSS WISCONSIN
SAMUELS GROUP ACQUIRES CREATIVE BUSINESS INTERIORS, EXPANDING WORKPLACE SOLUTIONS ACROSS WISCONSIN Acquisition brings together two established Wisconsin organizations to create a stronger statewide resource for workplace strategy, furniture and interior solutions.WAUSAU, Wis. – October 1, 2026 – The Samuels Group announced today the acquisition of Creative Business Interiors, bringing together two established Wisconsin organizations with a shared commitment to creating exceptional environments and
UW-Stout Polytechnic AI-driven tools enhance access to historical information
UW-Stout Polytechnic AI-driven tools enhance access to historical informationApplied mathematics student, archivist build resources for researchers, genealogists, community members Story Link Photos attached FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sept. 30, 2026 Menomonie, Wis. – At University of Wisconsin-Stout Polytechnic’s University Archives and Area Research Center, thousands of handwritten records, such as genealogical surname cards, court files and naturalization documents, hold decades of regional history that
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UW-Stout Polytechnic Chemistry Professors' Patent
UW-Stout Polytechnic chemistry professors’ patent detects amino acid linked to multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis, cancer Faculty, student research paves way for biochemical discovery Story Link Photos attached Sept. 28, 2026 MENOMONIE, Wis. – More than a decade of work by two University of Wisconsin-Stout Polytechnic faculty members and their student researchers has led to a newly patented process that allows for the easy detection of an amino acid linked to multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid
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Leading before graduation: M.S., B.S. psychology students intern
Leading before graduation: M.S., B.S. psychology students intern with North Shore Healthcare,Reflective Roots Psychotherapy & Healing UW-Stout Polytechnic students share experiences at regional health, therapy organizations in Q&As Aranthza Gonzalez’s full Q&AJulia Pollitt’s full Q&A Photos attached FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sept. 24, 2026 Menomonie, Wis. – University of Wisconsin-Stout Polytechnic’s Cooperative Education and Internship Program (CEIP) is a fast-lane pipeline to success, providing students
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UW-Stout Polytechnic esports student athletes bring their talent to coaching roles
UW-Stout Polytechnic esports student athletes bring their talent to coaching roles at Durand-Arkansaw High School Partnership reflects polytechnic principles, provides leadership experience Story Link Photos attached FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sept. 23, 2026 MENOMONIE, Wis. – Two University of Wisconsin-Stout Polytechnic esports student athletes will bring their competitive and leadership experience to the high school level after being selected as coaches by Durand-Arkansaw School District for the
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U.S. News & World Report gives UW-Stout Polytechnic high marks for engineering programs
U.S. News & World Report gives UW-Stout Polytechnic high marks for engineering programs, affordability in Midwest New ‘Best Colleges’ list ranks Stout among top 25 public regional universities in Midwest Story Link Photos attachedSept. 22, 2026 MENOMONIE, Wis. – University of Wisconsin-Stout Polytechnic placed among the 25 top regional public universities in the Midwest as well as the in top 20 “Best Value” public universities in the region, according to the latest rankings by U.S. News & World
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Hundreds of national employers seek UW-Stout Polytechnic students
Hundreds of national employers seek UW-Stout Polytechnic students, alumni to meet hiring needs Industry panels on AI, video production career pathways among new additions to week-long Career Conference Story Link Photos attachedSept. 22, 2026 Menomonie, Wis. – Recruiters from hundreds of companies across the United States will travel to University of Wisconsin-Stout Polytechnic to interview students and alumni for co-ops, internships and post-graduation professional positions during the university’s
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CVTC President’s List for summer 2026 term
CVTC President’s List for summer 2026 term Chippewa Valley Technical College announces that the following students have been named to the President’s List for the summer 2026 term. To be eligible, students must complete a minimum of six credits with a semester grade point average of 3.5 or higher. From Abbotsford: Daniel Davila From Alma: Christian Langhorst From Altoona: Trey A. Aaby, Michael W. Bauch, Anagely Contreras Ramos, Keyliana E. Desantis, Charly J. Endl, Kayla D. Faldet, Grace A.
School of Art & Design students take over Q.arma with juried ‘Fieldwork’ exhibition
School of Art & Design students take over Q.arma with juried ‘Fieldwork’ exhibition UW-Stout Polytechnic fine arts students display nearly 60 contemporary works in three-story exhibition in Minneapolis Story Link Photos attached FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sept. 16, 2026 Menomonie, Wis. – Cradled in straps of pale linen, supported by a copper-piping frame, rests a foot-long double-headed spoon, forged and fastened to the lower portion of a white-tailed deer leg and hoof. Around the corner, adhered
Alquist 3D concrete printing technology integrated into academic majors,
Alquist 3D concrete printing technology integrated into academic majors, new industry certificate at UW-Stout Polytechnic Concrete printing benefits business and industry leaders, students, workforce Story Link Photos attached FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sept. 15, 2026 MENOMONIE, Wis. – The term “3D printing” may conjure images of a boxy machine whirring away to create plastic pieces for a hobbyist or small prototypes for factories. Yet additive manufacturing technology has evolved dramatically in recent
CVTC colleague brings piece of 9/11 history to College
By Chippewa Valley Technical College EAU CLAIRE – A piece of September 11, 2001, history now has a permanent place at CVTC’s Emergency Service Education Center. Two steel column bolts, originally used to hold together steel columns from one of the World Trade Center’s north or south towers, recently were donated to CVTC by the Greenville Fire Department. The bolts had been part of the department’s September 11 display and were made available as Greenville prepares to move its own memorial to a new
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UW-Stout Polytechnic’s healthy fall enrollment growth among strongest in state
UW-Stout Polytechnic’s healthy fall enrollment growth among strongest in state Increase in students, program growth follows polytechnic name change Story Link FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sept. 14, 2026 MENOMONIE, Wis. – University of Wisconsin-Stout Polytechnic has opened the 2026-27 fall semester with some of the strongest enrollment growth among its peers across the Universities of Wisconsin, once again demonstrating the draw of a polytechnic education. Total enrollment at UW-Stout Polytechnic
Royal Credit Union Expands Treasury Management Expertise
Royal Credit Union Expands Treasury Management Expertise to Help Businesses Reduce Risk and Improve Efficiency EAU CLAIRE, Wis. – Royal Credit Union (Royal) is expanding its Treasury Management expertise to help business Members strengthen fraud prevention, simplify financial processes and more effectively manage cash flow. As part of that investment, Royal has welcomed Annette Wanchena as Vice President - Treasury Manager. In this newly created leadership role, Wanchena will provide strategic
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
