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March 21, 2017 The Weekly Newsletter of the Eau Claire Area Chamber of Commerce

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Business Luncheon With US Senator Ron Johnson

Tuesday, April 11, Noon - 1 p.m.
Eau Claire Golf & Country Club
828 Clubview Lane, Altoona
$25 per person for Chamber members

US Senator Ron Johnson joins us for an update on the federal issues that are most important to the business community, including prospects for Congressional action this year on health care, tax and regulatory reform, immigration, infrastructure, and more. This is part of the Chamber's ongoing series of opportunities for its members to interact with our representatives in Washington. Space is limited.

This is a Chamber member only event.

Read more or register>>


Please click on the links below for more information.

Tuesday, March 28
Lunch & Learn: Creating Inclusive Workplaces

Wednesday, March 29
Ribbon Cutting: Northwestern Bank

Thursday, March 30
Ribbon Cutting: Century 21 Affiliated

Monday, April 3: CORRECTED DATE
Ribbon Cutting: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices - Lovejoy Realty, Inc

Tuesday, April 4
2017 Human Resource Conference

Thursday, April 6
Ribbon Cutting: Uniforms Direct

Friday, April 7
AM Exchange

Monday, April 10
Business After Hours

Tuesday, April 11
Business Luncheon With US Senator Ron Johnson

Tuesday, April 18
103rd Chamber Annual Meeting

Thusday, April 20
Ribbon Cutting: WESTconsin Credit Union

Friday, April 21
Eggs & Issues: The Chamber's Annual "State Of Altoona"

Friday, April 21
Your Chamber Orientation


View Full Calendar on Website

Month-at-a-Glance (PDF)

Eau Claire Energy: MemberSolar

New Members

Please welcome new members that have joined the Eau Claire Chamber of Commerce in the past week.

15:58 Window Cleaning

2nd Chance Outlet

Anytime Fitness - Golf Road

Anytime Fitness - Pinnacle Way

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices - Lovejoy Realty, Inc.

Bloomer Brewing Company

Imagination Station, LLC

JY Collision Center LLC

Madison St. Auto Body

Melnaturel, LLC

Real Estate Solutions

Riverbend Realty

Wheels of Liberty

Renewing Members

Month of February 2017



ADRC:Learn More

Awards & Recognition

February 2016
Ambassador of the Month

Ribbon Cuttings & Groundbreakings Newsletter Archives Job Bank

Featured Job Posting:
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices - Lovejoy Realty, Inc

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

March Membership Madness Update

Thank you to the Ambassadors, Board of Directors, and the Young Professional committee for participating in the Chamber's weeklong membership drive. We are pleased to announce that we've added 17 new members to the Eau Claire Chamber and we'll continue to follow up with the potential members that were contacted during the drive. Your involvement and outreach to the business community is very much appreciated.

So which team do you think won bragging rights and is taking the trophy? You'll have to wait and see. The winning team and top sales person will be announced at the Annual Meeting on April 18.


Sacred Heart Hospital

Education

Lunch & Learn: Mobile Apps For Productivity

Presented by: Denise Woodford, Chippewa Valley Technical College
Tuesday, April 25, 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.


Do you have too much to do and just can't get it all done? Wish someone would create an app to help you? At this month's Lunch & Learn session, we'll explore sites and IOS applications that will aid you in becoming more productive. This session will focus on the latest tools, sites and iPhone/iPad applications built to increase your productivity while simplifying your everyday life. Attend this fun session and - the best part of all - most, if not all, are free online!

Read more and register >>



Programs & Services

Excellence in Education Banquet
Sponsorship Opportunities

Wednesday, May 3
Florian Gardens Conference Center


Each year, the Chamber hosts the Excellence in Education Banquet where we honor 60 area high school seniors and their honored educators from 10 high schools. This year's event will be held on May 3, 2017 at the Florian Gardens Conference Center.

Sponsors Needed
Silver ($225) and Bronze ($150) are still available. Your supports helps to pay for the honorees' meals and gifts. All sponsors will have the opportunity to attend the event and sponsor a student.

If you would be interested in sponsoring this event, please click here. Thank you so much for your consideration!



32nd Business Salutes Eau Claire Golf Classic

Monday, May 22
Eau Claire Golf & Country Club
7:00 a.m. Shotgun start


The afternoon is sold-out. Click here for morning golf registration, meals and door prizes.

Door Prizes
If you would like to donate a Door Prize, minimum value of $75, please contact Kerri Stoner at US Bank or Bob McCoy at the Chamber.


Miron Construction

Legislative

Be an Informed Voter!
Spring General Election April 4

The Spring Election on April 4 includes a statewide ballot for Superintendent of Public Instruction, and local races in many communities for city council and school board positions. Click here to see what specific candidates are on your ballot.

The Chamber does not endorse candidates, but our Good Government Council provides candidate questionnaires to help members make informed choices. Many local races in Eau Claire and Altoona are uncontested this Spring. However, the Good Government Council still gave all candidates the opportunity to answer its questions so that citizens can learn what their priorities will be in their next term. Click on the links below to see questionnaires with candidate answers for the following local positions:

Eau Claire City Council President
Eau Claire Area School District Board of Education
Altoona City Council

Altoona School Board candidates were invited to answer the questionnaire, but did not respond.




Eggs & Issues

Eggs & Issues: The Chamber's Annual "State Of Altoona"

Friday, April 21, 7 - 8:30 a.m.
Eau Claire Golf & Country Club
828 Clubview Lane, Altoona
$20 per person for Chamber members


Sponsored by:

Our annual update on what's happening in the City of Altoona with Mayor Brendan Pratt and City Administrator Mike Golat.

This is a Chamber member only event.

Read more or register>>


Networking
Business After Hours



Monday, April 10
5-6:30 p.m.
 

Holiday Inn Eau Claire South
4751 Owen Ayres Ct

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 Imagineering, Eau Claire YMCA and Indianhead 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>>



Business After Hours


Friday, April 7
7:45 a.m. Breakfast
8-9 a.m.
Woods & Water Realty
3610 Oakwood Mall Drive
No cost to attend
 

Sponsored by: Woods & Water Realty

It's time for a change! The last Business Connection was held on March 3. Beginning on April 7, a new quarterly event, A.M. Exchange will take its place.

What's different?

  • New time: The start time has been changed to 8 a.m. We thought 7:30 a.m. may have been a little too early for some of you!
  • New location: You may love the Chamber office but there are many great member locations! Each quarter, the event will be held at the sponsor location.
  • New registration: Registration will be required since there will be a maximum attendance (30 attendees for this event). The first five people who register (and attend) will receive a pass to attend Business After Hours. When you register online, it will indicate the other individuals that have registered.
  • Join us for this fun exchange of information! Hear more about Woods & Water Realty and meet other business professionals.

    Read more and register >>


    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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