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March 29, 2016 The Weekly Newsletter of the Eau Claire Area Chamber of Commerce

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YLEC

Accepting Applications for Class of 2017

"As someone born and raised in Eau Claire I figured I would already be aware of quite a bit of the things we were shown. I was blown away by how much I learned about the businesses and organizations in the area. The relationships developed over the course of the program not only grew my professional connections, but I have gained several lifelong friendships." - Nick White, Live in Eau Claire, Class of 2016

Application Deadline is Monday, June 1, 2016!

The Chamber is currently accepting applications for its Leadership Eau Claire™(LEC) Class of 2017. 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

"LEC has been hands down one of the best experiences for my leadership development!" - Rebecca Yakesh, Xcel Energy, Class of 2012

An informational meeting will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, April 27 for anyone seeking more information about the program. Register here or call the Chamber office at 715-834-1204.

If you have questions, contact Becky Seelen (715-858-0615). Application deadline is June 1, 2016.


Please click on the links below for more information.


Monday, April 11
Business After Hours

Wednesday, April 13
Refresh Live Leadership Simulcast

Wednesday, April 13
Workplace Wellness Workshop

Thursday, April 14
SOHO Coffee Talk

Friday, April 15
Eggs & Issues: The Chamber's Annual "State of Altoona"

Tuesday, April 19
102nd Chamber Annual Meeting

Tuesday, April 26
Lunch & Learn: Effective Performance Reviews: Can it Be Done?

Thursday, April 29
Small Business Wellness Grants

Wednesday, May 4
2016 Excellence In Education Banquet

Friday, May 6
Business Connection

View Full Calendar on Website

Month-at-a-Glance (PDF)

New Members

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

Applebee's

C design Interiors & Textiles

Darts on Demand

Eau Claire Communications

Kjelstad Plumbing

Valley Bakers Supply

Renewing Members

Month of February 2016



ADRC:Learn More

Awards & Recognition

March 2016: Ambassador & Salesperson of the Month

Ribbon Cuttings & Groundbreakings Newsletter Archives Job Bank

Featured Job Posting:
Primerica

Member to Member SOHO Board of Directors Staff



Annual Meeting: Sold-Out

The 2016 Annual Meeting on April 19 is sold-out. We are currently placing people on a waiting list. If you have reserved tickets and can no longer attend, please contact Chrystal Mills (715-858-0611)





Eggs & Issues

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

Friday, April 15, 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. City Administrator Mike Golat and the newly-elected Mayor have been invited to provide the latest information on Altoona's economic growth and the challenges that come with it. This is a Chamber members-only event.

Read more or register>>

Sacred Heart Hospital: Emergency Care
Education

Refresh Live Leadership Simulcast

Wednesday, April 13, 8:45 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Mayo Clinic Health System


Sponsored by: Express Employment Professionals

Back for its seventh year, the Refresh Leadership Live Simulcast brings a distinguished lineup of inspirational speakers directly to you. This year's speaker lineup features an outstanding trio of leadership and development experts who are ready to share their expertise on reaching the next level, inspiring your people and becoming a more effective leader.

The 2016 Refresh Leadership Live Simulcast speakers include:

  • Marshall Goldsmith, Author, Professor and Executive Coach
  • Shaquille "Shaq" O'Neal, Television Sports Analyst and 15-time NBA All-Star
  • Kaplan Mobray, Author, Motivational Speaker and Career Consultant

This half-day event was designed with leaders like you in mind. Join us to learn more about the power of great leadership and take away new insight on how to refresh, energize and motivate the people you lead. The simulcast will be broadcast in Mayo Clinic Health System's Auditorium. (The presenters will not be present in Eau Claire.)

Read more or register >>





Lunch & Learn: Effective Performance Reviews: Can it Be Done?

Presented by: Sheila Wall, Castle Insurance Agency
Tuesday, April 26, 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
Rhom Construction
HSHS Sacred Heart & St. Joseph's hospitals
Weld Riley, S.C.


Do you dread giving performance reviews? Come to our next Lunch & Learn session to make this task both more effective and easier. You'll learn how to prepare for reviews all year long using a simple but powerfully effective documentation system. Plus, we'll discuss:

  • Strategies to help you keep your cool when emotional outbursts erupt.
  • How to avoid the #1 mistake leaders make when giving performance feedback.
  • How to performance review pros increase cooperation and performance by using a certain line of questioning.
  • How to create reviews that will stand up in court and withstand legal scrutiny.
  • How to create a record-keeping system to track performance and improvement.
  • Learn what NOT to say - words that create defensiveness and shut people down.
  • Develop the leadership mind-set required to help people reach their peak performance.

Read more or register >>

Lunch & Learn Presenters

The Chamber is currently seeking presenters for its Lunch & Learn series, which are held during the noon hour on the last Tuesday of each month at the Chamber office. If you have expertise on a business issue such as leadership, customer service, legal, human resources or marketing that you would be willing to share, please contact Becky Seelen (715-858-0615). Lunch & Learn sessions are promoted in the Chamber's Update and on the Chamber's website.



Programs & Services

32nd Business Salutes Eau Claire Golf Classic

This event will be held on Monday, May 23 at the Eau Claire Golf & Country Club with 270 participants. There are three ways you, and your business, can participate:

  • Sign up for golf in the morning (the afternoon sold out in one hour). Please complete form.
  • You can attend the lunch, dinner, receive a special gift from the Chamber & US Bank and be eligible for thousands of dollars in door prizes. Please complete form.
  • Donate a door prize, with a minimum value of $75 to promote your business.

Contact Bob McCoy (715-858-0612) if you are interested.





SOHO

SOHO Coffee Talk
Thursday, April 14
8:15 - 9:15 a.m.
Maple Lounge & Cafe
2507 S. Hastings Way

Sponsored by: Chestnut Consulting

Join other SOHO (Small Office Home Office) members for a morning coffee talk. This month's round table discussion will be on "how do you connect"? Come and learn from your peers the effective tips & tricks to network with confidence. Matt Middendorp with Sales Math Consulting will be our facilitator for this event.

The coffee talks are a great way for you to use other SOHO members as a sounding board to ask questions, review any of your ideas, logos, etc. And bring additional exposure to your business.

Register online >>



Legislative

Vote Today!
What's on the ballot...

On Tuesday, April 5, local voters go to the polls to decide races for seats on the County Board, City Council and School Board. Statewide, voters have a choice between Rebecca Bradley and JoAnne Kloppenburg for a 10-year term on the Wisconsin Supreme Court, as well as a Presidential Preference Primary for the Democratic and Republican parties. There is also a race for Eau Claire County Circuit Judge between John Manydeeds and Brian Wright.

The Chamber does not endorse candidates for elected office, but provides opportunities for members to get information about the views of the candidates on key issues in contested local races. (Note that races for Altoona Mayor, City Council and School Board are all uncontested.)

Candidate Questionnaire: Click the links below for candidate answers to a series of questions developed by the Chamber's Good Government Council:
Eau Claire City Council
Eau Claire School Board
Eau Claire County Board

Candidate Forum video:
View the candidate responses at the forum sponsored by the Eau Claire Leader-Telegram, WQOW TV18, WAYY Radio 790, Chippewa Valley Community Television, and the Chamber:
Eau Claire City Council
Eau Claire School Board

Voting Day
Polls are open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. today. Voter ID will be required. Go to My Vote Wisconsin for more information on voting. Enter your name and address to find your polling place.


Networking
Business After Hours



Monday, April 11
5-6:30 p.m.
 

Lazy Monk Brewing
97 W. Madison 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 Lazy Monk Brewing and Royal Construction.

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>>



Small Street Journal

Read the current Small Street Journal for updates and announcements from Chamber members. Please submit your updates to Becky Seelen.

 

Other Information

Eau Claire Public Market Feasibility Study
Public input survey

The City of Eau Claire recently received a grant to study the feasibility of establishing a year-round indoor public market. The potential market would not replace the existing Farmers Market in Phoenix Park, but would seek to provide local, fresh and prepared foods to area residents throughout the year.

As part of the analysis, the study team is conducting an online survey to understand how the public would use the market:

Click here to take the survey.

The survey will be active until April 17, and should take about 10 minutes.

For more information on the project, including its background, goals and timeline, click here, or call Ned Noel at the City of Eau Claire, 715-839-8488.





Employer Registration Open for Employment Expo
on May 18

Local employers will have the opportunity to reach pre-screened job seekers at the regional Eau Claire Employment Expo on Wednesday, May 18, at the Eau Claire Indoor Sports Center. The Chamber is a co-sponsor of this event, which is being organized by the local Eau Claire Job Center and its regional partners.

Veterans and service members will have exclusive first access to the expo at 10:00 a.m. Public hours are 10:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. To be admitted, all job candidates will be required to complete pre-screening to demonstrate work readiness.

Earlybird employer registration deadline is April 15: Click here for online employer registration and additional details. Or contact: emily.eck@dwd.wi.gov or 715-836-6680

Also mark your calendar for the Chamber's 2016 Business Expo & Job Fair on Tuesday, October 18.


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