November 21, 2017 The Weekly Newsletter of the Eau Claire Area Chamber of Commerce
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Thank You: Real Life Academy Success
Thank you to the sponsors, volunteers and committee members who made the fall Real Life Academy a success. We had more than 330 students from Altoona, Augusta, Fall Creek, McKinley, Memorial, North and Regis high schools participate in the event on Wednesday, November 15 and experienced a day of "real life."
A big thanks for our major sponsor, Royal Credit Union.
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Please click on the links below for more information.
Tuesday, November 28
Lunch & Learn: Securing Your Business Against Today's Hackers
Friday, December 1
Your Chamber Orientation
Wednesday, December 6
Ribbon Cutting: VIBE Nutrition
Thursday, December 7
Holiday Open House
Wednesday, December 13
Ribbon Cutting: The Hearth Shoppe
Monday, December 11
Business After Hours
Thursday, December 14
Ribbon Cutting: EO Johnson Business Technologies
Friday, December 15
Eggs & Issues: Holiday Legislative Breakfast
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Month-at-a-Glance (PDF)
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Sales Conference
Seminar Presenters and Sponsors Wanted!
Wednesday, February 21, 2018
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:
- Account Planning
- Relationship Building
- Negotiating
- Getting in the Door
- Basics of Selling
- Referrals
- Recruiting Sales People
- Personality Profiling in Sales
- Time Management for Sales People
- How to Use Sales Force Effectively
- Sales for the Non-Sales Person
- How to Use Technology to Woo Customers
- Legal Aspects of Sales
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 1, 2017.
Sponsorship Opportunities for Sales Conference
The Chamber is looking for a few business partners to help sponsor the event. The event will feature six breakout sessions, a Progressive Power Networking Lunch and keynote address.
Sponsors at the $300 level will receive:
- Two complimentary tickets to the event.
- Recognition on all marketing materials.
- Recognition at the event.
- A free eight-foot display table at the conference.
- Opportunity to welcome attendees.
- Opportunity to include brochure or flyer in handout material.
If you would be interested in being a sponsor for this event, please contact Becky Seelen (715-858-0615) by December 1.
Annual Human Resources Conference
Seminar Presenters Needed!
Tuesday, April 3, 2018
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 December 8, 2017.
Lunch & Learn: Securing Your Business Against Today's Hackers
Presented by: Peter Kujawa, EO Johnson - Locknet Managed IT Service
Tuesday, November 28, 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.
Hacking and IT security has become such a regular news item that many business people are becoming numb to it, instead concluding that there is little they can do to protect their businesses, a concept known in the IT security industry as 'breach fatigue." However, while the large company and state-sponsored breaches are the focus of the news, small and midsize businesses are still the most targeted by hackers because they are the easiest prey. To protect your business, you must first understand the nature of the threat, then how to combat it.
In this presentation, you will learn who is doing the hacking, how it works, recent issues and trends facing small businesses in our area and reasonable steps to take to provide a high level of deterrence to hackers coming after your business. This presentation is designed for business leaders who do not have an IT background and promises to be entertaining and provide practical advice that can be put into action quickly.
Read more and
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Chamber Buy Local Bucks: |
Not sure what to give your staff, friends or even relatives this fast-approaching holiday season? The Chamber is here to help you out! Here are just a few reasons to buy Chamber Buy Local Bucks:
- The number one reason is that your dollars are spent locally.
- Chamber bucks can be used at more than 430 Chamber member businesses. You can let the recipient decide what they need the most! Here is a current list.
- Purchasing them is easy - just stop by the Chamber office at 101 N. Farwell Street. There is parking right in front of the building and you will be greeted by our friendly staff!
- For large orders, please call the Chamber office in advance at (715) 834-1204 or complete the form and email/fax it to the Chamber.
The Chamber office hours are Monday through Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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Eggs & Issues: Holiday Legislative Breakfast |
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Davies Center - Dakota Ballroom
77 Roosevelt Street
$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 Tim Benedict. We've invited our local members of the State Senate and Assembly who represent west central Wisconsin in Madison to give us insights into their priorities for the upcoming January legislative session, and answer questions submitted by Chamber members. This event is open to individuals whose organizations are members of the Chippewa Falls, Eau Claire or Menomonie chambers of commerce.
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Mark your calendar now - and help us bring the Chippewa Valley's voice to Madison in January. 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.Contact Scott Rogers (715-858-0616) for more information.
Federal Tax Reform Update
Achieving comprehensive federal tax reform has been a top priority of the business community because of the need to simplify the tax code and climb out of what have been historically low levels of growth in the economy.
The US House of Representatives took the initial action last week when it passed the first tax reform legislation in 31 years. It simplifies the code by reducing deductions but lowering tax rates and increasing the standard deduction.
The next step is the US Senate. A Tax Foundation analysis of the proposal being considered by the Senate Finance Committee found that it would: Increase the size of the economy by 3.7 percent, improve wages by 2.9 percent, create nearly 1 million new jobs, increase the average growth in the economy by nearly 0.4 percent relative to growth in the absence of the tax plan, and provide more than $1.2 trillion of additional revenue for the federal government from positive economic effects. The same analysis estimates a gain in after-tax income of $2,632 for a typical Wisconsin middle-income family.
If you are interested in weighing in on tax reform and its potential impact on your business, contact Wisconsin's Senators at:
Senator Ron Johnson (202) 224-5323
Senator Tammy Baldwin (202) 224-5653
You can follow the progress of tax reform through Congress at this US Chamber link.
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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, S.C., CPAs, Northwestern Bank and Spectrum Insurance Group.
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>>
Sponsored by: AMK Cleaning Services LLC, Banbury Place, Inc., Cigan Properties, Miron Construction and Northwestern Bank
This annual event hosted by the Eau Claire Area Chamber of Commerce is open to all members. Come enjoy food and beverages from Chamber member businesses and network with old and new friends!
The following Chamber members will be providing food and beverages. Check back next week for an updated list.
Dessert First
The French Press
General Beer Northwest and Leinenkugel's
Houligan's
Infinty Wine & Distillery
The Informalist
N7 Cafe
Northbound and Honest Roast
Park Ridge Distributing
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