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December 1, 2015 The Weekly Newsletter of the Eau Claire Area Chamber of Commerce

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Thursday, December 3
3:30 - 6 p.m.
The Chamber Building

This annual event hosted by the Eau Claire Chamber of Commerce is open to all members of the organization. Come enjoy food and beverages from Chamber member businesses and network with old and new friends!

Enjoy food and drink from these businesses:
American Ice Company
The Coffee Grounds
Dessert First
Festival Foods
General Beer Northwest
Gordy's Market
High Bridge Coffee
Houligan's Steak & Seafood Pub
Infinity Beverages Winery & Distillery
Lee Beverage of Wisconsin LLC
Marieke Gouda
Mega! CO-OP
Olive Garden Italian Restaurant
Park Ridge Distributing, Inc.
Plaza Hotel & Suites
Sam's Club
Walmart-Eau Claire
Westgate Sportsman's Club

Sponsored by: AMK Cleaning Services LLC, Banbury Place, Inc., Cigan Properties, and Principal Financial Group



Please click on the links below for more information.

Tuesday, December 1
China Trip: Informational Meeting

Wednesday, December 2
Your Chamber Orientation

Wednesday, December 2
You Are The Weakest Link To Internet Security

Wednesday, December 2
Ribbon Cutting: Wagner's Lanes

Thursday, December 3
Holiday Open House

Monday, December 14
Business After Hours

Friday, December 18
Eggs & Issues: 2015 Holiday Legislative Breakfast

Friday, December 18
Ribbon Cutting: Student Transit

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.

Grounds Guys of the Chippewa Valley

Renewing Members

Month of October 2015



ADRC:Learn More

Awards & Recognition

October 2015: Ambassador & Salesperson of the Month

Ribbon Cuttings & Groundbreakings Newsletter Archives Job Bank

Featured Job Posting:
Sol Sisters Tanning/Laundry Express

Member to Member SOHO Board of Directors Staff

Advertise on the Eau Claire City Map

The Chamber has partnered with Town Square Publications to produce an excellent concept in publication networking. This publication will help you market your business directly to area business owners, neighborhood residents and visitors.

The Community Map is a remarkable advertising tool, highly visible and is a publication that businesses and residents
keep on hand for easy reference.

In addition, the Community Map will be replicated online via the Eau Claire Area Chamber of Commerce web site and the
National Community Profile Network at Town Square Publications, further extending the exposure of your advertising
message and increasing your search engine optimization.

Our representative from Town Square Publications is Terri Groves. You may reach her by completing the information and faxing it to Terri at the Chamber (715) 834-1956 calling her cell at (608) 206-3119 or email tgroves@tspubs.com to review the details.


Sacred Heart Hospital
Education

Annual Human Resources Conference

Seminar Presenters Needed!
Tuesday, April 5, 2016
8 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
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 or fax to 715-834-1956 by December 14.




Green Business Tour

The Chamber's Green Business Committee will be hosting another tour of a "green business' on Friday, December 11, from 8:30-9:30 a.m. at Phillips Medisize in Menomonie. We will learn about their sustainability initiatives and see their recycling equipment.

We will carpool from the parking lot at Mega West on Clairemont Avenue. Park on the south end of the lot near Clairemont. Reservations are required by December 9. Email Bob McCoy, if you plan to attend the tour.


Sacred Heart Hospital


Programs & Services

Promote Your Business in the 2016 Community Profile/Business Directory

Every year, the Eau Claire Chamber publishes 4,000 copies of the 2016 Community Profile/Business Directory. The publication will be printed and ready for distribution in May. This annual directory is distributed to more than 1,200 Chamber members, future members, area hotels, and to potential residents in all relocation packets.

This quality full-color publication is an excellent vehicle for you to showcase your business to other businesses and residents in the area. Please view the ad specifications and the affordable rate schedule. For more information please contact Amy Muehlbauer(715-858-0617).



Chamber Event Cancellation Policy

The Chamber's policy, when you register for an event, is that unless you cancel at least 24 hours before the event (72 hours for the Chamber Annual Meeting), you will be invoiced for the cost of the event. This is due to the fact that the Chamber has to either provide the facility with a guaranteed food count or order the food in advance for an event at the Chamber office.


Market Your Business Here



Legislative
Eggs & Issues

Eggs & Issues: 2015 Holiday Legislative Breakfast

Friday, December 18, 7 - 8:30 a.m.
University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire
Davies Center
$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 Faye Deich. Meet the members of the State Senate and Assembly who will be representing west central Wisconsin in Madison and get a preview of their key priorities when the legislature reconvenes in 2016. This event is open to individuals whose organizations are members of the Chippewa Falls, Eau Claire or Menomonie Chamber of Commerce.

Read more or register>>



CV Chamber Alliance

22nd Annual
Chippewa Valley Rally
January 27, 2016 in Madison

Bringing the Chippewa Valley's voice to Madison. 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 will 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>>>


Sign-up to sponsor the event>>

Questions? Contact Scott Rogers (715)858-0616.

Networking
Business After Hours



Monday, December 14
5-6:30 p.m.
 

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 Group Health Cooperative, Royal Credit Union and WESTconsin Credit Union.

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

Graphic Designer/Staff Assistant Opening at Chamber

The Eau Claire Chamber has an opening for a full-time Graphic Designer/Staff Assistant. If you know of anyone that would be interested in the position, please forward the link of the position on the Chamber's Job Bank.


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