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August 30, 2016 The Weekly Newsletter of the Eau Claire Area Chamber of Commerce
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Concerned about the new Overtime Rule?
Congressman Kind Needs to Hear From You Now
If you're one of the businesses or organizations impacted by the US Department of Labor's new Overtime Rule, there's still an opportunity to get your voice heard - but time is short, with the rule scheduled to take effect on December 1.
A group of moderate Democrats in the US House of Representatives have introduced HR 5813, The Overtime Reform and Enhancement Act, to soften the impact by phasing in implementation over three years and eliminating the automatic update provision. (Otherwise, the new rule will immediately more than double the qualifying salary threshold for exempt employees.) This bill is supported by the US Chamber of Commerce and the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). It represents the best legislative chance to lessen the shock of the new rule on small business owners, nonprofits, and other employers.
When Congressman Ron Kind joined Chamber members for lunch earlier this month, he expressed an openness to such an approach, but said he needs to hear from his constituents.
Take a moment right now to ask Rep. Kind to co-sponsor and support HR 5813. E-mail him at ron.kind@mail.house.gov (be sure to include your address), call one of his offices at 202-225-5506 or 715-831-9214, or click this link.
More information: The Partnership to Protect Workplace Opportunity. Or contact Scott Rogers at the Chamber.
Please click on the links below for more information.
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
Eggs & Issues: The State of Public Higher Education
Friday, September 16
Ribbon Cutting: Mayo Clinic Health System - Family Medical Clinic
Tuesday, September 20
Age of Opportunity Job & Volunteer Fair
Tuesday, September 20
Ribbon Cutting: Union Trailer Sales & Service
Wednesday, September 21
Synergies In Sustainability 3.0
Wednesday, September 21
Ribbon Cutting: Baldwin Supply
Thursday, September 22
YPCV Extravaganza: Olympic Decathlon
Tuesday, September 27
Affordable Care Act Update - What Employers Need To Know Now
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.
ChiroElite Chiropractic + Rehab
Jodi's Personal Chef & Culinary Services
July 2016: Ambassador of the Month
Featured Job Posting:
The Joy Booth
Synergies In Sustainability 3.0
Wednesday, September 21, 7:15 - 9 a.m.
Eau Claire Chamber of Commere
PESI Conference Room
No Charge for Chamber Members
Sponsored by: B-Framed Galleries, CliftonLarsonAllen, HUEBSCH Services, Mayo Clinic Health System, SDS Architects and Werner Electric
This event is an opportunity for Eau Claire Chamber of Commerce members to learn and to engage in joint efforts in sustainability. The goal is to help businesses and home owners save $$$ and to assist other Chamber businesses with becoming green.
Agenda:
7:15 a.m. - Breakfast served
7:30 a.m. - Welcome
Presentation 1: New Energy Solutions
Presented by Rick Mohr, Eau Claire Ford Lincoln & Quicklane
Presentation 2: PACE Program
Presented by Ned Noel, City of Eau Claire
Presentation 3: Making your home energy efficient, improving your carbon footprint and receiving incentive dollars.
Presented by Dan Geissler, On Site Performance Testing, LLC
Presentation 4: How to save $$$
Presented by Dan Hanson, Focus on Energy
9:00 a.m. - Participatants will have a great networking opportunity. Following the four presentations, there will be an optional open discussion among participants and presenters.
Click here for more information>>
Register to attend>>
Affordable Care Act Update: What Employers Need To Know Now
Tuesday, September 27, 9 a.m. - Noon
Plaza Hotel & Suites
1202 W. Clairemont Avenue
Cost to Attend: No charge for Chamber members
Sponsored by: Affiance Insurance Group, Employers Benefit Group, Group Health Cooperative of Eau Claire, HSHS Sacred Heart & St. Joseph's hospitals, ReforMedicine, and Spectrum Insurance Group
With insurance renewal dates approaching, this is our annual update for employers on the ACA's requirements, including coverage mandates, reporting requirements, penalties, insurance alternatives, and more. This year's update also includes a special segment on Federal Nondiscrimination Law, including gender issues, notice requirements and other issues related to health programs and activities.
Key topics this year will include an overview of the impact of ACA for employers, shifting IRS regulations on Cash In Lieu, retiree HRAs, retaliation penalties, when and how to respond to exchange notifications, exchange market trends, employee classification (full time vs part time), documentation of coverage, mis-match notices, and reporting and disclosure requirements anticipated for 2016 forms 1094 and 1095.
Speakers: Mary Ellen Schill, Attorney, Ruder Ware; Steve Weld and Ben Jones, Attorneys, Weld Riley; and Jennifer Rust Anderson, General Counsel/Compliance Officer, Group Health Cooperative of Eau Claire. This event is presented by the Chamber's Health & Wellness Committee.
Read more and register>>
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SOHO Social |
Sponsored by: Chestnut Technology Consulting
Come enjoy a beautiful fall evening at Draganetti's while connecting with other Small Office Home Office members. This is a social event with no agenda. It's a great time to share with others what your business is all about.
An RSVP to this event is very important so we can provide Draganetti's with an approximate head count, so please click link below to register. No cost to attend. Cash bar is available.
Register online >>
Applicants Sought to Fill Eau Claire County Board
Vacancy in District 28; Deadline September 6
Eau Claire County is seeking applicants to fill a vacancy on the County Board, representing District 28. This seat represents City of Eau Claire Wards 31 & 32, which includes parts of the South Barstow area of downtown and the northwest area of the East Hill (click here for map).
Serving on local boards, commissions and councils can be a valuable way to give back to the community, and to help provide a relevant business-oriented perspective when important public policy decisions are made.
Applications are due by 5 p.m. on September 6. Applicants will be interviewed by the County Board's Administration Committee at 5:30 p.m. on September 13, and the appointment will be made by the County Board at its September 20 meeting. The seat became open on August 1 with the resignation of Supervisor Stephannie Regenauer. The unexpired term is through the Spring 2018 election. Click here for more information and to access the application.
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Eggs & Issues: The State of Public Higher Education
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Friday, September 16, 7 - 8:30 a.m.
Clarion Hotel
2703 Craig Road
$20 per person for Chamber members
Sponsored by:
A timely update on the successes and challenges of the Chippewa Valley's public institutions of higher education. Bruce Barker, President of Chippewa Valley Technical College, Bob Meyer, Chancellor of UW-Stout, and James Schmidt, Chancellor of UW-Eau Claire, will address each of their institution's roles in our regional economy, and the challenges they face in an era of scarce public resources. This is a members only event.
Read more or register>>
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Eau Claire Chamber of Commerce
PESI Conference Room
No Cost to Attend - No Registration Required
Only Open to Members - Business Connection is a chance to network with a small group of Chamber members, share information on your business and learn more about
Clearwater Care Center and ReforMedicine
and other Chamber members. Bring your business cards, brochures, or anything you
wish to share. Coffee and calories will be served.
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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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