Pactiv Advanced Packaging Solutions in Chippewa Falls was the location for the July 21^st Chippewa County Economic Development Corporation (CCEDC) Brown Bag Networking Lunch.    Nineteen Chippewa County business leaders attended this luncheon and were given the opportunity to hear a first hand update from Thomas Hughes regarding his plans as the new Superintendent of the Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District.  The luncheon topic was lean manufacturing and the group discussion was led by Win Clemmons Pactiv’s Plant Manager.  During Win’s presentation he was able to give meaningful examples of Pactiv’s highly successful lean manufacturing program and share valuble experiences and advice to the group.   Following the group discussion and lunch a tour of Pactiv was given to attendees.  ....

“The CCEDC Brown Bag lunches have been a successful addition to CCEDC’s business retention program”, stated Charlie Walker, President/CEO of CCEDC.  “Many opportunities for business leaders to share first hand information on their processes are shared during these once a month, informal sessions. Business leaders are given the opportunity to see what other companies in the county are doing and how they may be able to assist each other, especially during this trying economy. ”....