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March 28, 2017 The Weekly Newsletter of the Eau Claire Area Chamber of Commerce
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2017 Chippewa Valley & Coullee Region Wage Survey
We are pleased to announce that the La Crosse area will now be represented, so we have changed our name to the Chippewa Valley & Coulee Region Wage Survey!
The survey is distributed on March 20, due back by May 20 and is published in July. We are proud to be covering employers from five Chambers of Commerce in Chippewa Falls, Eau Claire, La Crosse, Menomonie and Rice Lake areas, as well as the local chapters of the Society for Human Resource Management in Eau Claire and La Crosse.
We need area employers to contribute their data in order to keep the wage survey viable and relevant; data is kept confidential. We have made it easy to participate, so please review the instructions and complete the forms. Forms can be obtained on the Chamber's website.
There is a minimal cost to receive the report when it is available in July, and Chamber or CVSHRM membership qualifies businesses for discounted pricing.
If you have any questions, please contact Casey Schumacher (715-858-0614).
Please click on the links below for more information.
Wednesday, March 29
Ribbon Cutting: Northwestern Bank
Thursday, March 30
Ribbon Cutting: Century 21 Affiliated
Monday, April 3: CANCELLED
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 11
Groundbreaking: The Hub At The Local Lounge
Tuesday, April 18
103rd Chamber Annual Meeting
Thusday, April 20
Ribbon Cutting: WESTconsin Credit Union
Thusday, April 20
SOHO Social Event
Friday, April 21
Eggs & Issues: The Chamber's Annual "State Of Altoona"
Friday, April 21
Your Chamber Orientation
Tuesday, April 25
Lunch & Learn: Mobile Apps For Productivity
Tuesday, April 25
Ribbon Cutting: Imperium Chiropractic
Tuesday, April 25
Ribbon Cutting: The Joyful Doc Clinic
Thursday, April 27
Leadership Eau Claire Informational Meeting
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.
February 2017
Ambassador of the
Month
Featured Job Posting:
Anytime Fitness
2017 Human Resources Conference
Tuesday, April 4
8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
The Florian Gardens Conference Center
2340 Lorch Avenue
Cost: $89 per person
Sponsored by: Achieve Wellness, Chippewa Valley Technical College, M3 Insurance, REALiving, UW-Eau Claire Continuing Education, and Weld Riley, S.C.
The Chamber and the Chippewa Valley Society of Human Resource Management (CVSHRM) will present its fifth annual Human Resource Conference specifically geared for human resource professionals, small business owners, and managers. The conference will provide a variety of sessions to keep the HR professional or business owner in the know about key issues affecting the workforce. SHRM and HRCI credit approval is pending.
The conference includes a keynote presentation on Creating a Diverse Workforce by Jodi Thesing-Ritter of the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire.
After the keynote session, attendees will have the opportunity to attend five breakout sessions. For more detailed information on each of the breakout sessions, download the brochure.
Lunch
We will take a break from sessions for a networking lunch featuring a variety of HR hot topics.
Register online >>
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!
New Look on Website When Registering for Events
Beginning tomorrow, March 29, you will see a slightly different screen when registering for an event on the Chamber's website. The software company has made some changes to the event module that we use.
Once you click the register button, you will be taken to a page that is not within our website template. Don't worry - you are still there - it just looks different!
Any questions - just call the Chamber office (715) 834-1204!
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Accepting Applications
The Chamber is currently accepting applications for its Youth Leadership Eau Claire class. Do you know current sophomores from Altoona, Augusta, Fall Creek, Memorial, North, or Regis high school who wants to develop leadership skills and become more involved in the community? Encourage them to apply! Application deadline is April 7. More information can be found on the Chamber's website.
Sponsors
The Eau Claire Chamber Education Foundation is seeking sponsors to support its Youth Leadership Eau Claire program. Each year, about 70 students apply for the class with enrollment of only 36. The program is made possible with $500 sponsorships for each student. Please consider becoming a sponsor and helping us develop our future community leaders. If your business would be interested in providing a $500 sponsorship for a student to participate in the program, please contact Becky Seelen (715-858-0615). Thanks for the consideration.
A list of current sponsors is available on the Chamber's website. We truly appreciate your support!
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Eggs & Issues: The Chamber's Annual "State Of Altoona"
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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:
Altoona's burgeoning growth is evident simply by observing the construction activity at the River Prairie exit and other areas of the city. During our annual update with Mayor Brendan Pratt and City Administrator Mike Golat, we'll dig deeper and learn more about what's happening next, and the timeline for the new event center and public park.
This is a Chamber member only event.
Read more or register>>
Vote Next Tuesday:
Spring General Election April 4
This year's non-partisan Spring Election 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.
Election Day polls are open 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Click here to find your polling place. Voter ID is required.
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.
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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>>
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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?
Join us for this fun exchange of information! Hear more about Woods & Water Realty and meet other business professionals.
Read the current Small Street Journal for updates and announcements from
Chamber members. Please submit your updates to
Becky Seelen.
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