Gov Evers announces HPE expansion in Chippewa Falls
Oct 15, 2026, 2:40 PM CT
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Governor Tony Evers, alongside the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) and Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE), announced a major expansion of HPE's operations in Chippewa Falls. HPE plans to invest $75 million over the next five years to meet rising global demand for artificial intelligence and high-performance computing solutions. The project is expected to create 75 new high-skill jobs in the region, adding to the nearly 500 Wisconsinites currently employed at the facility.
To facilitate the expansion, WEDC is authorizing up to $5.1 million in performance-based Enterprise Zone tax credits. This builds upon an initial $8 million agreement established in 2021, under which HPE exceeded its original commitments by investing more than $25.9 million, creating 120 jobs, and retaining 486 positions. The new capital investment will expand HPE's testing, warehousing, and manufacturing infrastructure in the Chippewa Valley.
Todd Coppernoll oversees local news for WRCO and WRCE radio in Richland Center. Having served Richland Center as Mayor for three terms, Todd brings a unique perspective, and a familiar voice to the news. The focus is local, and so is the reporter.
Adam Hess has been involved in radio broadcasting since 1990, with many of those years spent on the air at WRCO FM in Richland Center. Currently, Adam hosts the Weekend Wake-up and Prime Mover Saturdays on WRCO FM, jumps in and helps out with news duties, handles Social Media duties for WRCO and WRCE, and is the Director of Technology at a Southwest Wisconsin School District. Reach him at adam.hess@civicmedia.us.
