Will Rogers, America’s favorite humorist of the 1920's and 1930's, as portrayed by Randall Reeder will speak May 22, 7:00 am at the Chippewa County Economic Development 13th Annual meeting. The meeting will be held at the Northern Wisconsin State Fairgrounds, 331 Jefferson Avenue, Chippewa Falls.

 

The Chippewa County Economic Development Corporation's (CCEDC) 13th Annual Meeting will be held at the Northern Wisconsin State Fairgrounds, Chippewa Falls , Thursday, May 22, 2008 from 7:00-9:00 a.m.

This important, must attend, meeting will provide a brief overview of the organization’s 2007/2008 accomplishments and in addition CCEDC will recognize local businesses that have positioned Chippewa County for further economic growth and success through their Business of the Year Awards.

The keynote speaker Will Rogers, America’s Favorite Cowboy as portrayed by Randall Reeder will discuss the importance of communities moving forward and taking risks.  “You’ve got to go out on a limb sometimes because that’s where the fruit is”…Attendees will find Will Rogers wit and wisdom is still meaningful in today’s time.

A unique Dutch Oven breakfast will be served and tickets are just $15.  Space is limited so please contact Jerilyn Sahr to reserve your seat at 715-723-7150 or This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it . 

For online payment click here.

This one of a kind event could not be made possible without our generous sponsors. Gold Sponsors are Citizens State Bank; Northwestern Bank; Security Bank; Whyte Hirschboeck Dudek S.C. and Xcel Energy. Silver Sponsors are Ace Ethanol; Catalytic Combustion; M&I Bank; River Bend Vineyard & Winery; Royal Credit Union and TTM Technologies.

“There is not a better day in the world to be spent than with a lot of wise old cowmen around barbecued beef, beans and black coffee.” 

Will Rogers