CHIPPEWA FALLS – Join Wisconsin Farmers Union (WFU) to celebrate the grand opening of Market on River, located at 128 W. River Street, Chippewa Falls, WI. The grand opening event will take place on Thursday, December 5, 2024, with an official ribbon-cutting ceremony at 3:00 pm and an open house from 4:00 to 6:00 pm.
Market on River provides Chippewa Falls with a food hall, event venue, residential and community gathering space, and headquarters office for Wisconsin Farmers Union. This building is designed to support local businesses, connect with local farmers, and serve as an educational space. Market on River has been fully renovated while preserving many original features to maintain a modern-industrial design feel.
“We are thrilled to officially open the doors of Market on River and welcome our community to experience all that this incredible space has to offer,” said Jackie Boos, Facilities Director for Wisconsin Farmers Union. “This building represents endless possibilities, and we can’t wait to see how it will bring people together and inspire new opportunities for connection and growth.”
The Market on River Grand Opening is free and open to the public. Attendees will have the chance to meet the Wisconsin Farmers Union team, shop with first floor vendors such as The Juggery, Captain Coop’s Trading Co., and The Mercantile, visit Organix by Melissa hair salon, and enjoy food from JimBob’s Pizza, Valley Burger and TemptAsians.
During the renovation of Market on River, GreenFire Management served as the general contractor for the project, and Studio EA was the architectural firm. As part of the project, local businesses were subcontracted, creating more than 70 contractual positions.
More information can be found online at https://www.marketonriver.com/
Wisconsin Farmers Union, a member-driven organization, is committed to enhancing the quality of life for family farmers, rural communities, and all people through educational opportunities, cooperative endeavors, and civic engagement.
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