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May 9, 2017 The Weekly Newsletter of the Eau Claire Area Chamber of Commerce
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Eggs & Issues: Planes, Trains & Automobiles
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Friday, May 19, 7 - 8:30 a.m.
Eau Claire Area Chamber of Commerce
PESI Conference Room
$20 per person for Chamber members
Sponsored by:
With transportation, a critical component of a healthy economy, the future of Chippewa Valley's mobility and access to the transportation system is an ongoing priority. In this edition of Eggs & Issues, we'll get the latest on the state legislature's debate over long-term transportation funding from Craig Thompson of the Transportation Development Association of Wisconsin, an update on efforts to establish passenger rail service from Eau Claire to St. Paul from the West Central Wisconsin Rail Coalition, and learn more about the successes and challenges related to local air service from Charity Zich of the Chippewa Valley Regional Airport.
This is a Chamber member only event.
Read more or register>>
Please click on the links below for more information.
Wednesday, May 10
Ribbon Cutting: Security Financial Bank
Wednesday, May 10
Working Mothers Luncheon
Wednesday, May 10
Workplace Wellness Network - Diabetes Prevention & Healthy Food Choices At Work
Thursday, May 11
Friday, May 12
Operation Thank You
Tuesday, May 16
Ribbon Cutting: Oakwood Ridge Apartments
Thursday, May 18
SOHO Coffee Talk
Friday, May 19
Eggs & Issues: Planes, Trains & Automobiles
Wednesday, May 24
Ribbon Cutting: Winona National Bank
Thursday, May 25
Ribbon Cutting: Berkshire Hathaway Home Services - Lovejoy Realty, Inc.
Tuesday, May 30
Lunch & Learn: Office Ergonomics, Principles And Trends
Wednesday, May 31
Small Business of the Year Breakfast
Thursday, June 1
Bob McCoy's Retirement Party
Tuesday, June 6
Women's Golf Workshop
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.
March 2017
Ambassador of the
Month
Featured Job Posting:
Royal Credit Union
Leadership Success Series:
Featuring Jim Loffler, Loffler Companies
Wednesday, June 21, 7:30 - 9 a.m.
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Mayo Clinic Health System |
The Chamber's Leadership Success Series offers a platform for executives of high profile companies to share their story of success as well as their vision and thoughts facing business today and in the future. This series is a unique opportunity to hear from leaders at the helm of some of the state's most significant industries and companies.
Join us for our next session of our Leadership Success Series featuring Jim Loffler, the founder, president and CEO of Loffler Companies. He started the company in 1986 with one other employee, his wife, Darcy. They began selling Philips dictation machines and typewriters, then expanded to fax, copiers, IP phones, IT managed services and much more. Today, the company employs almost 500 team members and focuses on long-term relationships.
Read more or register>>
2017 Annual Meeting Awards, Thank Yous & Photos
There was a sell-out crowd of 680 people at the 103rd Annual Meeting. The Chamber leadership was transferred from Board Chair Dave Johnson, EO Johnson Business Technologies to Tim Benedict, Benedit Refrigeration.
Recognitions, thank yous and awards>>
View photos on Chamber website>>
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124 Area Students and Educators Honored at Annual Banquet |
The Chamber recently honored 60 area high school seniors and their chosen educators at the 33rd Annual Excellence in Education Banquet. Students represent 10 area high schools.
Each participating school selects honored students based primarily on academic achievement, although other important attributes, such as leadership, character and community involvement also were considered. The Excellence in Education Banquet also recognizes an additional student from each school who has exhibited extraordinary qualities and effort, above and beyond what is considered normal or expected, and who is quite likely not a top academic achiever. Each student was asked to select an educator who incited a special interest in a specific subject or learning in general, demonstrated exceptional knowledge, served as a mentor or caused the student to do more than what might be considered possible.
Recognitions and thank yous>>
Banquet Photos>>
Lunch & Learn: Office Ergonomics, Principles And Trends
Presented by: Carla Berscheit, Ergo Insights
Tuesday, May 30, 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.
There are a lot of gadgets out there that are designed to make us more comfortable at work. Are the gadgets necessary? Should you provide them for your employees? We will dig into the basic principles of setting up office workstation, proper sitting and standing posture, what chair adjustments you should have if purchasing new chairs and discuss the sit/stand workstation trend as well as other gadgets that are being marketed to the office worker.
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Accepting Applications for Class of 2018 |
'I admit I resisted joining Leadership Eau Claire™ for a few years. Now after being a member of the Class of 2017, I can say I am disappointed I didn't get involved earlier. This program creates connections to the leaders of Eau Claire that without the program would likely not happen. The friendships and connections that are made through LEC are invaluable, and I will forever be an advocate of this program. Through the Group projects, LEC members have the opportunity to make a lasting positive impact on our community." - Paul Swartos, CCFBank, Class of 2017
Application Deadline is Monday, June 1, 2017!
The Chamber is currently accepting applications for its Leadership Eau Claire™(LEC) Class of 2018. The goal of the program is to enhance participants' community knowledge and leadership qualities through skill building exercises, activities and educational days. During the nine-month program, participants discuss the issues facing the community, develop the leadership skills necessary to assume leadership roles and are exposed to involvement opportunities in the community. More information is available here and you can download an application here
"Born and raised in Eau Claire I was shocked by how much I didn't know about Eau Claire before my experience with Leadership Eau Claire™. I am so thankful to LEC for opening my eyes to all of the wonderful organizations and businesses that make our city a community." - Melissa Wilson, Chippewa Valley Technical College, Class of 2017
If you have questions, contact Becky Seelen (715-858-0615). Application deadline is June 1, 2017.
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SOHO Coffee Talk: Tips, Tricks And Pitfalls Of Hiring Your First Employee |
Eau Claire Chamber of Commerce
101 N. Farwell Street
Sponsored by: The Construction Hub and Everclear Hearing Products, LLC
I am so busy and my business is growing fast! Maybe it's time to hire my first employee but I just don't know where to start. Full-time, part-time, contract, intern - there are so many options. Am I ready, willing and able to find the right skill set for my business? Do I have a clear and specific job description and responsibilities written out for a potential job candidate? What if I make a mistake? If these questions sound familiar, please join the SOHO group for a panel discussion on the tips, tricks, and pitfalls to avoid when hiring your first person or finding outside support to help grow your business and allow you to focus on the things you are best at.
An RSVP to this event is very important, so please click link below to register. No cost to attend.
Register online >>
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Haymarket Landing
202 Eau Claire Street
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
Market & Johnson, Inc. and UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
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>>
Bob McCoy's Retirement Party
Thursday, June 1 4-6:30 p.m.
The Halls at the Lismore
333 Gibson Street
The Eau Claire Chamber of Commerce will host this event in Bob's honor. We invite Eau Claire Chamber members and invited guests to join us for a night of memories, hors d'oeuvres and a cash bar.
More Information and 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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