October 24, 2017 The Weekly Newsletter of the Eau Claire Area Chamber of Commerce

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Economic Outlook Luncheon With Mark L. J. Wright, Senior Vice President And Director Of Research At The Federal Reserve Bank Of Minneapolis

Wednesday, November 8, Noon - 1:30 p.m.
The Florian Gardens Conference Center
2340 Lorch Avenue
Cost to attend: $25

Please join the Eau Claire Chamber of Commerce and Peoples Bank Midwest for a presentation by Mark L. J. Wright, senior vice president and director of research at the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis. Prior to coming to Minneapolis, Wright was a senior economist and research advisor in the Economic Research Department at the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago.

Wright has been an associate professor at the University of California, Los Angeles, and an assistant professor at Stanford University. He has been an economist and advisor to the Reserve Bank of Australia and the Federal Reserve Banks of San Francisco and Minneapolis, as well as an instructor at the IMF Institute. He is currently a faculty research fellow of the National Bureau of Economic Research and serves on the editorial boards of the Journal of International Economics, Economics Letters, and the Journal of Monetary Economics.

Wright received a B.A. in economics from the University of Sydney, Australia, and an M.A. and a Ph.D. in economics from the University of Chicago. His research examines the macroeconomics of developing countries, with a specific focus on their tendency to be prone to international financial crises. Much of his recent work has been devoted to sovereign default and the process by which sovereign debts are restructured.

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Thursday, October 26
Chamber/CVTC Business Community Breakfast

Thursday, October 26
Ribbon Cutting: Chippewa Valley Habitat For Humanity

Friday, October 27
Ribbon Cutting: Sky Yoga

Friday, October 27
Ribbon Cutting: ReforMedicine

Monday, October 30
Groundbreaking: Peoples Bank Midwest

Tuesday, October 31
Lunch & Learn: Integrating Social Media With Other Marketing Efforts

Wednesday, November 1
Workplace Wellness Network

Wednesday, November 1
Your Chamber Orientaion

Wednesday, November 8
Economic Outlook Luncheon

Monday, November 13
Business After Hours

Wednesday, November 15
Ribbon Cutting: Chippewa Valley Home Builders

Thursday, November 16
SOHO Coffee Talk: Small Business/Small Cost Marketing Ideas

Friday, November 17
Eggs & Issues: State Economy & Budget Update With Todd Berry


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Month-at-a-Glance (PDF)


Simple Office Solutions

New Members

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

Trust Point

Renewing Members

Month of September 2017


Awards & Recognition

September 2017
Ambassador of the Month

Ribbon Cuttings & Groundbreakings Newsletter Archives Job Bank

Featured Job Posting:
Winona National Bank

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

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.

HSHS Sacred Heart & St. Joseph's hospitals

Education

Sales Conference
Seminar Presenters and Sponsors Wanted!

Tuesday, 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.



Lunch & Learn: Integrating Social Media With Other Marketing Efforts

Presented by: Jennine Fox, Chippewa Valley Technical College
Tuesday, October 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.


During this month's Lunch & Learn session, presenter Jennine Fox will talk about using social media with other marketing efforts such as email and SEO. She will discuss ways to get your social media fans and followers to subscribe to email marketing programs to try to better retain and engage that group. She also will address how social media can increase your presence on SERPs in the organic search listings.

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Programs & Services

2016 Business Expo

Thank You For Making the
2017 Business Expo & Job Fair Successful!

Thanks to all our Chamber members who attended the 2017 Business Expo & Job Fair. With more than 2,000 people in attendance, it was another great success thanks to the support of all our sponsors, exhibitors, Committee members and volunteers. Thank you to Emily Thompson of Woods & Water Realty for chairing the Business Expo & Job Fair Committee again this year.

A special thank you to the following:

Media Sponsors: Leader-Telegram, Mid-West Family Broadcasting (WAXX and WAYY) and WEAU 13 News
VIP Reception Sponsors: Marshfield Clinic Health System, M3 Insurance, Ruder Ware and Wipfli
Beverage Sponsors: General Beer Northwest, Infinity Beverages Winery & Distillery, Park Ridge Distributing, Inc.
Seminar Sponsor: Manpower
Parking Lot Shuttle Provided by: Trubilt Collision Center
Exhibitors' Lounge Sponsors: Associated Bank, Five Star Telecom, Rhom Construction and Xcel Energy with lunch served from The Hubb
Bag Sponsor: Manpower
Lanyard Sponsor: Miron Contruction
Printing Sponsor: REALiving
In-Kind Sponsors: Badger Truck, Steamatic of Western Wisconsin and Sterling Water - Culligan

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View photos from the event on the Chamber's website>>


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Legislative

Eggs & Issues

Eggs & Issues:
State Economy & Budget Update With Todd Berry

Friday, November 17, 7 - 8:30 a.m.
Green Mill Conference and Banquet Facilities
2703 Craig Road
$20 per person for Chamber members


Sponsored by:

What economic, demographic and budget challenges face Wisconsin policy makers as we move into 2018? Todd Berry, President of the non-partisan Wisconsin Taxpayers Alliance, stops by for his annual fall visit to dish up the straight scoop on state budget numbers and issues, and provide a candid analysis of the underlying economics impacting what happens in Madison.

This is a Chamber members-only event.

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Networking
Business After Hours



Monday, November 13
5-6:30 p.m.
 

Halls at the Lismore
333 Gibson 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 The Lismore, a DoubleTree by Hilton and The Informalist.

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.

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Other Information

Eau Claire Business Community Survey

The Eau Claire Area Economic Development Corporation's mission is to further the economic prosperity of our community. As we near a new year, their organization is looking for information on the needs of businesses and the obstacles that they are facing. As a valued community partner, they request your assistance to further identify programs and initiatives that are needed in our community.

Please take a few moments to click the link below and answer a brief survey. By answering the 7-question survey, which should take no longer than 10 minutes, the Eau Claire Area EDC can continue to address your organization's current and future needs.

Click here to take the Eau Claire Business Community Survey.

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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