On November 28, 2011 CCEDC hosted a Brown Bag Networking Leadership Luncheon at the Citizens Telephone Cooperative in New Auburn, WI. Over 25 guests attended the lunch to meet and discuss current issues with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Secretary Cathy Stepp.  Stepp gave the group an overview of recent changes to the WI DNR and improvments to assist in the process flow as it pertains to economic development projects.  The luncheon concluded with a Q & A session and networking. 

Photographed above is Chippewa County Board Supervisor Paul Michels, DNR Secretary Cathy Stepp and Chippewa County Board Supervisor Richard Schoch.