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December 8, 2016 The Weekly Newsletter of the Eau Claire Area Chamber of Commerce
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Eggs & Issues: Holiday Legislative Breakfast
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Friday, December 16, 7 - 8:30 a.m.
University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire
Davies Center - Ojibwe Ballroom
$20 per person for Chamber members
Sponsored by:
Join us for the annual Holiday Legislative Breakfast, hosted by UWEC Chancellor James Schmidt and Eau Claire Area Chamber of Commerce Board Chair Dave Johnson. Meet the members of the State Senate and Assembly who will represent west central Wisconsin in Madison beginning with the January legislative session, including newly-elected members of the Assembly. This event is open to individuals whose organizations are members of the Chippewa Falls, Eau Claire or Menomonie Chambers of Commerce.
Read more or register>>
Please click on the links below for more information.
Tuesday, December 6
Ribbon Cutting: ETI Wound Healing Center
Thursday, December 8
Ribbon Cutting: Mayo Clinic Health System - Neuro Peds Fifth Floor
Thursday, December 8
SOHO Holiday Social Event
Monday, December 12
Business After Hours
Friday, December 16
Eggs & Issues: Holiday Legislative Breakfast
Friday, December 16
Ribbon Cutting: Roble Tacos + Tequila
Friday, January 6
Business Connection
View Full Calendar on Website
Month-at-a-Glance (PDF)
Please welcome new members that have joined the Eau Claire Chamber of Commerce in the past week.
October 2016
Ambassador of the
Month
Featured Job Posting:
Global Finishing Solutions
Mark Your 2017 Calendars!
Here are just a few of the important dates on the Chamber's 2017 calendar:
Business After Hours - 2nd Monday of the month (except August)
Friday, January 20 - Eggs & Issues: State of the County
Wednesday, January 25 - Chippewa Valley Rally
Friday, February 17 - Eggs & Issues: State of the City
Thursday, February 2 - LEC 35th Anniversary Lunch
Tuesday, April 4 - Human Resources Conference
Tuesday, April 18 - Chamber Annual Meeting
Wednesday, May 10 - Working Mothers Luncheon
Thursday, June 1 - Bob McCoy's Retirement Party
Friday, June 9 - Breakfast in the Valley
Thursday, August 2 - Business at the Airport
Wednesday, September 20 - Marketing & Social Media Conference
Tuesday, October 17 - Business Expo & Job Fair
Thursday, December 7 - Holiday Open House
More details to follow in future editions of The Update!
Annual Human Resources Conference
Seminar Presenters Needed!
Tuesday, April 4, 2017
8 a.m. - 3 p.m.
The Florian Gardens Conference Center
The Chamber has partnered again with the Chippewa Valley Society of Human Resources Management (CVSHRM) to present the annual Human Resources Conference. We are seeking proposals from individuals who would be willing to volunteer to present a one-hour session on an aspect of human resources. Do you have experience that you would be willing to share? We are looking for topics on a variety of subjects.
Benefits of Speaking
While this is a volunteer opportunity, speakers receive recognition in marketing material and at the conference. All speakers are invited to attend the entire conference as our guest. And best yet, you are able to promote you and your business to hundreds of Chamber members.
If interested in presenting, please complete this form and return to Becky Seelen (715-858-0615) by January 9, 2017.
Sales Conference
Seminar Presenters!
Proposal Deadline Extended to this Friday, Dec 9
Thursday, February 23, 2017
8 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
The Florian Gardens Conference Center
Presenters Needed!
The Chamber will present its third annual Sales Conference and is seeking proposals from individuals who would be willing to volunteer to present a keynote or one-hour session on an aspect of sales. Do you have experience that you would be willing to share? We are looking for topics on a variety of subjects, such as:
- New Trends in Sales
- Account Planning
- Relationship Building
- Negotiating
- Getting in the Door
- Basics of Selling
- Referrals
- Steps of Sales Process
- Using LinkedIn for Sales
- Recruiting Sales People
- Sales for the Non-Sales Person
- How to Use Technology to Woo Customers
Benefits of Speaking
While this is a volunteer opportunity, speakers receive recognition in marketing material and at the conference. All speakers are invited to attend the entire conference as our guest. And best yet, you are able to promote you and your business to hundreds of Chamber members.
If interested in presenting, please complete this form and return to Becky Seelen or fax to 715-834-1956 by December 9.
2017 Sponsorship & Marketing Opportunities
Are you working on your budgets for 2017? Take a look at what the Eau Claire Area Chamber of Commerce has to offer for sponsorship and marketing opportunities! You get to pick what is best to promote your business or organization. And if the total reaches a specific level, you receive added-benefits and are designated as a Partner.
Click here for the 2017 Sponsorship & Marketing Partnership Packages. Here's just a few of the opportunities:
$550 - Working Mothers Luncheon
$300 - Sales Conference Sponsor
$275 - Chamber/UWEC Business Community Breakfast
$200 - A.M. Networking (new event)
$130 - Beverage Sponsor
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23rd Annual |
Help us bring the Chippewa Valley's voice to Madison. This one-day event is jointly sponsored by the Chippewa Falls, Menomonie and Eau Claire Chambers of Commerce. We'll be there to bring our region's important economic, education and infrastructure issues to the attention of state government. You'll participate in pre-scheduled small group meetings with legislators and their aides, an exclusive luncheon with the Governor (invited), meetings with top state officials, an informal closing reception, and more. Everything is taken care of, including charter bus transportation to and from Madison (or you can travel on your own if you prefer).
Register online to attend and more information>>>
Sponsorships are also available.
Click here for sponsorship options>>
Questions? Contact Scott Rogers (715-858-0616)
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The Florian Gardens Conference Center
2340 Lorch 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
The Florian Gardens Conference Center, Nohre & Company, Northwestern Bank and Spectrum Insurance.
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>>
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SOHO Holiday Social |
Sponsored by: Chestnut Technology Consulting
To celebrate the holiday season with SOHO members and good cheer,
we're planning a holiday social to end the year! We hope you can join us on December 8 This is an informal event but we'd still like you to register so we can get a head count.
Register online >>
Read the current Small Street Journal for updates and announcements from
Chamber members. Please submit your updates to
Becky Seelen.
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