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August 16, 2016 The Weekly Newsletter of the Eau Claire Area Chamber of Commerce

Eau Claire Chamber President & CEO Announces Retirement

Bob McCoy, President & CEO of the Eau Claire Area Chamber of Commerce, who will be 69 this October, announced at this morning's Chamber Board meeting that he will be retiring on Friday, June 2, 2017, after 23 years with the Chamber. McCoy's retirement celebration date is already set for Thursday, June 1, 2017, 4 p.m. at the Lismore Hotel.

The Board has established a selection committee which will begin a national search for McCoy's replacement. The new President & CEO is expected to begin work on June 5, 2017. Those serving on the selection committee include:

Tim Benedict, Benedict Refrigeration, 2017 Board Chair
Mark Faanes, Wipfli
Jeff Halloin, Landmark Company
Bill Hilgedick, Edward Jones
Darin McFadden, Group Health Cooperative of Eau Claire
Andy Neborak, Eau Claire Express Baseball
Laura Talley, BMO Harris Bank, 2017 Board Chair-Elect
Sue Tietz, McDonough Manufacturing Company


The criteria for the new President will be: College degree, 6-10 years in Chamber or Association Management, Graduate of the US Chamber's Institute for Organization Management program and CCE (Certified Chamber Executive) designation-preferred.

McCoy began his Chamber career in Rock Rapids, IA as the Executive Vice President of the Community Affairs Corporation (Chamber & EDC) from 1980-1983, then EVP of the Fairmont, MN Chamber and Fairmont Growth Opportunities (Economic Development Corporation) from 1983-1986. He was President of the Albert Lea-Freeborn County Chamber of Commerce and Executive Director of Jobs Inc. (Economic Development Corporation) from 1986-1994 before coming to the Eau Claire Chamber of Commerce in 1994.

Prior to Chamber work, McCoy taught elementary education at Central Lyon School in Rock Rapids IA, then worked for DGR Engineering firm from 1973-1975 until he began working for Iowa State University doing organization management in their 4-H & Youth Program. He left Iowa State to begin his chamber career.

All enquires about the position should be directed to Chamber President, Bob McCoy.

Please click on the links below for more information.

Friday, August 19
Eggs & Issues: Washington Update & Outlook With The U.S. Chamber

Monday, August 22
Ribbon Cutting: Haymarket Landing

Tuesday, August 23
Leadership Eau Claire™ Alumni Luncheon

Tuesday, August 23
Ribbon Cutting: Karate American

Wednesday, August 24
Your Chamber Orienation

Thursday, August 25
Ribbon Cutting: Fedex Ground

Thursday, August 25
Ribbon Cutting: Altoona Elementary School

Friday, August 26
Ribbon Cutting: Apricot Lane Boutique

Friday, September 2
Business Connection

Thursday, September 8
Ribbon Cutting: Eau Claire Realty

Thursday, September 8
SOHO Social Event

Monday, September 12
Business After Hours

Monday, September 12
Ribbon Cutting: Grace Lutheran Communities - Prairie Pointe Rehab Suites

Tuesday, September 13
8th Annual Marketing & Social Media Conference

Friday, September 16
Ribbon Cutting: Mayo Clinic Health System - Family Medical Clinic

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.

American Pride Lock & Security Solutions

Midthun Properties, LLC

Wood River Stone and Stucco

West Central Wisconsin Workforce Development Board

Month of July 2016

July 2016: Ambassador of the Month

Featured Job Posting:
Smart Sand, Inc.

8th Annual Marketing & Social Media Conference

Tuesday, September 13, 8:30 a.m.- 1:30 p.m.
The Florian Gardens Conference Center
2340 Lorch Avene
Cost to Attend: $69

Get ready for a dynamic conference packed with a sensational keynote, intriguing breakout sessions on a variety of marketing strategies and an informative panel discussion during our Seventh Annual Marketing & Social Media Conference. This conference will provide an intensive review of marketing and social media tools, tips and strategies that businesses can use to reach out to customers and grow their bottom line.

The Conference will kick off with an engaging keynote from Gerald Bauer of JB Systems and Maggie Cook of Gordy's Market explaining the mystery of how you can improve engagements up to 100 percent and still lose your audience.

New this year, we will offer three different tracks for our breakout sessions: Social Media, Marketing and Public Relations/Special Events. You are welcome to choose sessions from each track or just stick with one track throughout the whole conference - whatever works best for you!

Breakout sessions include:

• Build Your Digital Funnel: How to Get Leads Online by Ben Stroinski of Satellite Six
• H2H Marketing Designing Strategies that Make Sense by Nicole Cerillo of Spectrum Reach
• Event Planning 101: The Tips & Tricks You Need to Plan a Successful Event by Christina Thrun of the Chippewa Valley Home Builders Association
• Proper Integration with Traditional Advertising by Scott Montesano Eau Claire Express
• The Critical Piece You May Be Missing by Sarah Stokes and Chris Herzog of Stokes+HERZOG Advertising
• Using Social Media to Generate PR by Linda Pophal Strategic Communications, LLC
• Do I Really Need an Account on - ? Developing a Social Strategy on Accounts that Make Sense by Isaac Risseeuw of University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
• "Aim for Wow" Building a Powerful and Memorable Brand Identity by Meghan Bauer of JB Systems, LLC
• The Golden Ticket: Transforming Your Events Into Signature "Can't Miss" Experiences by Jacqueline Van Hemert of The Children's Museum of Eau Claire

The conference concludes with a networking lunch featuring table topic discussions on a variety of social media and marketing topics.

Read more or register>>

2016 Chippewa Valley Wage Survey Now Available

The 2016 Chippewa Valley Wage Survey is now available for purchase.

To purchase a copy of the wage survey, please contact Emily Lindholm (715) 858-0614.

Sponsorship & Exhibit Opportunities
Age of Opportunity Job & Volunteer Fair

Tuesday, September 20, Oakwood Mall

The Chamber's Business & Workforce Development Committee is once again holding its Age of Opportunity Job & Volunteer Fair, Tuesday, September 20, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon at Oakwood Mall.

This is an excellent opportunity for your organization to interact with experienced, dependable and motivated workers age 55+ interested in part time, full time, seasonal or volunteer opportunities. It takes place during National Employ Older Workers Week.

A limited number of sponsor and exhibit spaces are still available.

Click here to reserve a sponsor or exhibit position>>

For questions or more information, contact Scott Rogers (715-858-0616).

Eggs & Issues: Washington Update & Outlook With The U.S. Chamber

Friday, August 19, 7 - 8:30 a.m.
Eau Claire Chamber of Commerce
101 N. Farwell Street
$20 per person for Chamber members

Sponsored by:

This is a great opportunity to get an update on key federal issues, including international trade, regulatory reform, tax reform, immigration and more. Hear about the latest developments related to the current administration's key rulemaking efforts, like the overtime rule, the fiduciary rule, environmental regulations, etc. Plus, we'll look at the outlook for Congressional activity this fall and in the later lame duck session, as well as analysis of the upcoming election. The U.S. Chamber's John Kirchner will join us to bring a candid, business-focused perspective you won't hear from the national news media. John serves as the manager of Congressional and Public Affairs for the Midwest Region, where he develops and implements the Chamber's grassroots legislative and political activities. This is a Chamber members-only event.

Read more or register>>

Monday, September 12 5-6:30 p.m.

Eau Claire Ford Lincoln & Quicklane
2909 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 Eau Claire Ford Lincoln & Quicklane, Benedict Refrigeration, Eau Claire Express Baseball and Fox 25/48.

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>>

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

 

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