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December 27, 2016 The Weekly Newsletter of the Eau Claire Area Chamber of Commerce

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Board Hightlights: December 2016

The Board accepted the resignation of Faye Deich, DeBraack Group, effective December 31, 2016. She has accepted a new position in hospitals in the Twin Cities. MaiVue Xiong, Weld Riley, was approved to replace and fulfill the unexpired term of Faye Deich, from January 1, 2017 to March 31, 2018. The Board appointed Scott Biederman, Profitable Transitions, to replace Faye Deich on the Executive Committee, effective January 1, 2017.

The Board approved selecting Jerry Shea, Market & Johnson, to serve on the Executive Committee, effective April 1, 2017. The Board approved two of the three one-year appointments, effective April 1, 2017: Paul Kohler, Charter Bank and Paul Madsen, RainMaster.

The Board approved the following for one year terms based on their positions:
Chamber Foundation President: Mark Faanes, Wipfli
Chair of the Young Professionals: Daneille Strong, Weld Riley
President of the Chamber Ambassadors: Nick White, Local Lounge

The Board accepted the election results for six new Board members, for three year terms, effective April 1, 2017:
Steve Anderson, Ruder Ware
Tim Benedict, Benedict Refrigeration
Nicole Lasker, Lasker Jewelers
Andy Neborak, Eau Claire Express Baseball
Laura Talley, BMO Harris Bank
Amy Wolfe, Trubilt Collision Center

Read more highlights>>



Please click on the links below for more information.

Friday, January 6
Business Connection

Monday, January 9
Business After Hours

Tuesday, January 10
Your Chamber Orientation

Friday, January 20
Eggs & Issues: The Chamber's State Of The County

Wednesday, January 25
Chippewa Valley Rally

Tuesday, January 31
Lunch & Learn: New And Exciting Microsoft Upgrade Information For Business


View Full Calendar on Website

Month-at-a-Glance (PDF)

Renewing Members

Month of November 2016



ADRC:Learn More

Awards & Recognition

November 2016
Ambassador of the Month

Ribbon Cuttings & Groundbreakings Newsletter Archives Job Bank

Featured Job Posting:
LHI

Member to Member SOHO New Member Referral Program Board of Directors Staff


Breakfast in the Valley

New Name
New Look
New Benefits for Advertisers!


It's time for a change and we want you to be a part of it! The 2017 Community Profile and Business Directory will have:

  • New Name: Our Community
    This publication is more than just a business directory. It is one of the few printed publications that highlights what the Eau Claire area is about - why it is one of the best places to live, work and play!
  • New Look
    Our Community will contain more photos and infographics so readers can get a quick glimpse of the area and not spend a lot of time reading. The Business Directory will continue to list the contact information for members but we will only list the member name and phone number in the Resource Guide - thus, making it lighter in weight.
  • New Benefits
    There are several new benefits for members that choose to advertise in the publicaion. Click here to read about the benefits!

Contact Amy Muehlbauer (715-858-0617) for more informtation.


Sacred Heart Hospital

Education

Lunch & Learn: New And Exciting Microsoft Upgrade Information For Business

Presented by: Denise Woodford, Chippewa Valley Technical College
Tuesday, January 31, Noon - 1 p.m.
Eau Claire Chamber of Commerce
PESI Conference Room
Cost to Attend: $20 Chamber members; $40 non-Chamber members (includes lunch)

Sponsored by:

Aging & Disability Resource Center of Eau Claire County
HSHS Sacred Heart & St. Joseph's hospitals
PESI, Inc.
Weld Riley, S.C.


Has your organization taken advantage of Microsoft's free upgrade? Have you moved to Windows 10? Are you considering doing so or want to learn more about these powerful upgrades?
If so, join us for this month's Lunch & Learn to learn about the many features of this new operating system. You'll receive valuable information on how to make your transition as efficient as possible. In addition, you'll hear about ways to keep your day-to-day operating platform running smoothly and learn about "Software as a Service" and "Office 365".

Read more or register >>



Programs & Services

Member to Member Ad Reservations

Have you ever wondered what you need to do to get the top spot in the Member to Member? The answer is book early! You can reserve your spot online right now. We don't need the ad until the Wednesday before the Friday that you want it to run.

We allow eight ads per week. So, if you see that any of the weeks indicate that there are eight availabilities, you would get the top spot!

Click here to reserve online>>



Beverage Sponsor Opportunities

Would you like to place marketing materials in the Chamber office? You can do that by being a Beverage Sponsor. In fact, it is the only way to have your materials showcased at the office!

Each month, there are approximately 16 events with an average exposure to 180 people. Your business would receive the following:

Opportunity to place promotional materials in two conference rooms
Signage in two conference rooms
Mention on all agendas/minutes and at meetings

Cost: $130 to cover the cost of beverages purchased by the Chamber

Months Available: January, April, May

Contact Cheri Weinke if you are interested.


Market Your Business Here

Legislative
Eggs & Issues

Eggs & Issues: The Chamber's State Of The County

Friday, January 20, 7 - 8:30 a.m.
Clarion Hotel
2703 Craig Road
$20 per person for Chamber members


Sponsored by:

The Chamber's annual "State of the County" breakfast. As we leave 2016 behind, we take a moment to review where we have been and the planning we are doing for 2017 and 2018. Join Board Chair Gregg Moore and Administrator Kathryn Schauf for a look into the innovative ways that county government serves the citizens of Eau Claire County. This is a Chamber members only event.

Read more or register>>


Networking
Business After Hours



Monday, January 9
5-6:30 p.m.
 

Wagner's Lanes/The Complexx
2159 Brackett Avenue

Please join us for the monthly Business After Hours. Network with other business people in a social atmosphere. It is a great opportunity to make those important business connections.

This month's Business After Hours is sponsored by Wagner's Lanes/The Complexx, Chippewa Valley Music Festivals and Edina Realty.

Admission is $6 at the door for members and $12 for non-members. Passes (minimum of four) can be purchased in advance at the Chamber for $5. Registration is not required for this event.

For more information>>



2017 Business After Hours Dates & Locations

Click here for a list of the 2017 Business After dates and locations.



Small Street Journal

Read the current Small Street Journal for updates and announcements from Chamber members. Please submit your updates to Becky Seelen.

 

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