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January 24, 2017 The Weekly Newsletter of the Eau Claire Area Chamber of Commerce
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New Name
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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:
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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.
Please click on the links below for more information.
Thursday, January 26
SOHO Coffee Talk: Reflections And Resolution
Tuesday, January 31
Lunch & Learn: New And Exciting Microsoft Upgrade Information For Business
Thursday, February 2
Leadership Eau Claire 35th Anniversary Celebration
Friday, February 3
Business Connection
Monday, February 6
Ribbon Cutting: Logistics Health Incorporated
Wednesday, February 8
Workplace Wellness Network
Wednesday, February 8
Ribbon Cutting: Optimum Therapies
Monday, February 13
Business After Hours
Wednesday, February 15
Ribbon Cutting: American Family Insurance/Lori Stushek Agency, LLC
Friday, February 17
Eggs & Issues: The Chamber's State Of The City
Thursday, February 23
2017 Sales Conference
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.
December 2016
Ambassador of the
Month
Featured Job Posting:
Manpower
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SOHO Coffee Talk: Reflections And Resolutions |
Goldridge Companies
310 Pinnacle Way, Ste 300
It's that time of year where we need to reflect back on our successes and set-backs that happened in 2016 and see how we create a strategic plan to move forward in 2017. We will have an open discussion where you can talk about concerns or give tips to the group on what worked for you or if you had an "A-ha" moment you want to share. "The Why" - will also be discussed along with the mindset and drive. If you want to feel inspired and motivated, we encourage you to register for this event.
An RSVP to this event is very important, so please click link below to register. No cost to attend.
Register online >>
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".
2017 Sales Conference
Thursday, February 23
8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
The Florian Gardens Conference Center
2340 Lorch Avenue
Cost: $69 per person
Sponsored by:
Chippewa Valley Technical College & Loffler Companies
The Chamber will present its third annual Sales Conference to help sales professional learn new tips, discuss different strategies and refresh ideas to help boost their sales performance. From seasoned sales professionals to those just starting their careers, this conference will empower them with better tools to make this their best sales year ever!
Conference includes the opening keynote session, three different breakout sessions and a Progressive Power Lunch! Phil Swiler of Loffler Companies will kick off the conference with a keynote address on Building Relationships with Purpose. After the keynote session, attendees will have the opportunity to attend three of nine breakout sessions.
For detailed information on each of the breakout sessions, click here.
Progressive Power Lunch
Following the breakout sessions, attendees will participate in a fast-paced networking lunch. The Progressive Power Lunch is an easy way to make contacts fast. Here's how it works: attendees will be assigned to a different table for each course of lunch (salad, entree and dessert.) At each table everyone will be asked to share business cards and give a short infomercial on their business/services. By the time lunch is over, each attendee will have gained 15+ business contacts. Be sure to bring plenty of business cards.
Lunch is included with the conference.
Read more and register online >>
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Leadership Eau Claire™ 35th Anniversary Celebration
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Thursday, February 2, 5:30 - 8 p.m.
Eau Claire Golf & Country Club
828 Clubview Lane, Altoona
$50 per person for Chamber members
Sponsored by:
Associated Bank, Banbury Place, Packer Mini Storage, Principal Financial Group, REALiving, Rhom Construction and Ruder Ware, L.L.S.C.
Come relive Leadership Eau Claire™ all over again as we celebrate its 35th Anniversary! What better way to celebrate Groundhog Day than with other LEC alumni. This celebration will be like none other - creative seven-course meal, live auction items to benefit the Connie Glenz Memorial Scholarship Fund for LEC, lively conversation along with a fun trivia contest.
Feeling competitive? Gather a team of 8 or 10 for our LEC trivia contest, OR come alone and we'll pair you with other LEC alumni. Either way, it's bound to be a good time!
Reservations taken until January 30 or until sold out.
Read more and
register >>
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Meet the Executives
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Tuesday, February 7, 4 - 5 p.m.
Royal Credit Union Corporate Center
200 Riverfront Terrace
Cost: $15
Young Professionals of the Chippewa Valley would like to invite Chamber members to their upcoming Meet the Executives event on Tuesday, February 7.
Don't miss this exclusive opportunity to hear from local leaders in our community! Three local business CEOs will make up the panel and will discuss their personal success stories, challenges they have had to overcome and advice for young professionals. We will hear from the panel from 4 - 5:30 p.m. with time for Q&A. This event will be limited to the first 44 people that register.
Panel members include:
Mark Faanes, Wipfli LLP - Partner
Mary Jo Johnson, EO Johnson Business Technologies - CEO/Owner
Rudy Pereira, Royal Credit Union - President/CEO
Read more and
register >>
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Eggs & Issues: The Chamber's State Of The City
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Friday, February 17, 7 - 8:30 a.m.
Best Western PLUS Eau Claire Conference Center
3340 Mondovi Road
$20 per person for Chamber members
Sponsored by:
The Chamber's annual "State of the City" breakfast. An update on the priorities and accomplishments of the City of Eau Claire with City Council President Kerry Kincaid and City Manager Dale Peters. This is a Chamber members only event.
Read more or register>>
New Law Lets Small Employers Set Up HRAs to Help Employees Pay for Health Insurance
A new federal law signed last month allows small employers with fewer than 50 full-time employees to fund Health Reimbursement Arrangements for employees to pay for medical expenses and for non-group health insurance premiums, even those purchased on Affordable Care Act exchanges.
The provision was part of the bipartisan 21st Century Cures Act. Previously, such arrangements were prohibited by the ACA. Many small employers will welcome the opportunity to provide help to employees on pre-tax basis so they can purchase their own insurance. Eligible small employers must be those who don't sponsor a group health plan, and there are specific limits to the arrangements. Click here for more information.
Or Contact Scott Rogers at the Chamber.
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Charter Bank
1010 W. Clairemont 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
Charter Bank, Chippewa Valley Free Clinic, Gordy's Market and Jacob Leinekugel Brewing Co.
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>>
Read the current Small Street Journal for updates and announcements from
Chamber members. Please submit your updates to
Becky Seelen.
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