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February 2, 2016 The Weekly Newsletter of the Eau Claire Area Chamber of Commerce

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Excellence in Education Banquet

Wednesday, May 4
Florian Gardens Conference Center

Sponsors Needed!


Each year, the Chamber hosts the Excellence in Education Banquet where we honor 60 area high school seniors and their honored educators from 10 high schools. This year's event will be held on May 4, 2016 at the Florian Gardens Conference Center.

This event would not be possible without the support of our sponsors. Would you consider sponsoring this event? Sponsorships help pay for the honorees' meals and gifts. All sponsors will have the opportunity to attend the event and sponsor a student. Sponsors are recognized in the program, at the event and in the Chamber Update.

If you would be interested in sponsoring this event, please click here. The sponsorship deadline has been extended to March 11. Thank you so much for your consideration!


Please click on the links below for more information.

Tuesday, February 2
Meet & Greet New City & County Officials

Friday, February 5
Business Connection

Monday, February 8
Business After Hours

Thursday, February 11
The Future Of Wisconsin Transportation Funding

Thursday, February 11
SOHO Coffee Talk

Friday, February 19
Eggs & Issues: The Chamber's State Of The City

Tuesday, February 23
Lunch & Learn: Business Anywhere - Take The Office With You Using Office 365

Thursday, February 25
2016 Sales Conference

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.

Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott

Renewing Members

Month of January 2016



ADRC:Learn More

Awards & Recognition

December 2015: Ambassador & Salesperson of the Month

Ribbon Cuttings & Groundbreakings Newsletter Archives Job Bank

Featured Job Posting:
Telephone Specialist Inc.

Member to Member SOHO Board of Directors Staff
Sacred Heart Hospital
Education

Lunch & Learn: Business Anywhere - Take The Office With You Using Office 365 (Understanding The Cloud Based Solution For Business)

Presented by: Brian Jaenisch, Marco
Tuesday, February 23, 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.


For small and midsize businesses, technology can make the difference in driving a company ahead - setting it apart from competitors, whatever size they may be. The modern business stays ahead of the rest by making technology a business advantage.

At this Lunch & Learn session, we will demonstrate how Office 365 can help you make technology a business advantage.

Read more or register >>





2016 Sales Conference

Thursday, February 25
8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
The Florian Gardens Conference Center
2340 Lorch Avenue
Cost: $69 per person

Sponsored by: Loffler Companies & M3 Insurance



Back bigger and better, the Chamber will present its second annual Sales Conference to help sales professional learn new tips, discuss different strategies and refresh ideas to help boost their sales performance. From seasoned sales professionals to those just starting their careers, this conference will empower them with better tools to make 2016 their best sales year ever!

Conference includes the opening keynote session, four different breakout sessions and a Progressive Power Lunch! Ric Messner of Chippewa Valley Technical College will kick off the conference with a keynote address on Finding Passion in all the Right Places. After the keynote session, attendees will have the opportunity to attend three breakout sessions.

More Information
For more detailed information on the breakout sessions, download the seminar brochure.

Progressive Power Lunch
We'll take a break from the sessions and attendees will participate in a fast-paced networking lunch. The Progressive Power Lunch is an easy way to make contacts fast. Here's how it works: attendees will be assigned to a different table for each course of lunch (salad, entree and dessert.) At each table everyone will be asked to share business cards and give a short infomercial on their business/services. By the time lunch is over, each attendee will have gained 15+ business contacts. Be sure to bring plenty of business cards.

Lunch is included with the conference. Because it is a Progressive Power Lunch, we will be assigning attendees to a different table for each entree. Please indicate whether you will be joining us for the Progressive Power Lunch.

Register online >>



Programs & Services

SOHO

SOHO Coffee Talk
Thursday, February 11
7:15 - 8:15 a.m.
Racy D'Lene's Coffee Lounge
202 Riverside Avenue

Join other SOHO (Small Office Home Office) members for a morning Coffee Talk. This month's round table discussion will be on productivity apps. Jeff Stevens with Chestnut Consulting will lead off the discussion with some of his favorite apps, then we welcome you to share what has worked for you in making you more productive.

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.

No cost to attend but please register in advance.

Register online >>



Become a Green Business

Join 70 Chamber members who already have the designation as a Green Business. Review and complete the application and then return it to the Chamber.

There is no charge to participate in the program thanks to the following sponsors: B-Framed Galleries CliftonLarsonAllen, HUEBSCH Services. Mayo Clinic Health System, SDS Architects and Werner Electric.


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Legislative
Eggs & Issues

Eggs & Issues: The Chamber's State Of The City

Friday, February 19, 7 - 8:30 a.m.
Clarion Hotel
2703 Craig Road
$20 per person for Chamber members


Sponsored by:

The Chamber's annual "State of the City" breakfast. Eau Claire City Council President Kerry Kincaid will address the theme, Big Things Happened in Eau Claire in 2015 - Not All of Them Downtown. Even though Eau Claire is experiencing a downtown renaissance of epic proportions, and city staff exerted significant energy and resources partnering with the private sector on this exciting development, there were other important things on their plate as well. This is a Chamber members only event.

Read more or register>>



The Future of Wisconsin Transportation Funding

Thursday, February 11. 8 - 9 a.m.
Eau Claire Chamber of Commerce
PESI Conference Room


A discussion on the future of transportation in Wisconsin, led by Craig Thompson, Executive Director of the Transportation Development Association of Wisconsin.

The meeting will include an update on the status of Wisconsin transportation funding and the current political situation related to it. In last year's budget session, the state failed to address the long-term transportation funding issue and instead added to borrowing, even while delaying projects.

This meeting is part of a series of sessions Thompson will hold around the state to get input from communities about their concerns related to roads, bridges, transit systems and other transportation priorities. TDA and partners like the Wisconsin Counties Association, League of Municipalities, Wisconsin Towns Association, Transportation Builders Association and others are developing a "Just Fix It" campaign aimed at responsible, sustainable transportation funding.

No charge to attend but advance registration is requested. More details to follow. Contact Scott Rogers (715)858-0616. for more information.

Register online>>


Networking
Business After Hours



Monday, February 8
5-6:30 p.m.
 

The Plaza Hotel & Suites
1202 W. Clairemont 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 Junior Achievement of Wisconsin, Inc., Charter Bank and Plaza Hotel & Suites.

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>>




Business Connection


Friday, February 5
7:30-8:45 a.m.

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 Feather Communications and Satellite Six LLC and other Chamber members. Bring your business cards, brochures, or anything you wish to share. Coffee and calories will be served.


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

Chippewa Valley Technical College (CVTC) Board of Trustees

Applications are being accepted for three positions on the Chippewa Valley Technical College (CVTC) Board of Trustees. The open positions include one member who is an employer, one who is an employee and one school district administrator. Successful candidates will serve three-year terms beginning July 1, 2016.

Applications are due by 4 p.m. Monday, March79. Send applications to Candy Johnson, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 620 W. Clairemont Avenue, Eau Claire, WI 54701.

There are a number of requirements all candidates must meet in order to be eligible for Wisconsin Technical College System district board membership. Candidates must be residents of the technical college district, must submit an application/affidavit with a completed questionnaire and at least two written references, and must attend a district board appointment committee public hearing in person to be interviewed. The hearing is scheduled for Monday, March 28, at 1 p.m. at the CVTC Business Education Center.

For more information or to request an application, contact Johnson at 715-833-6500, cjohnson@cvtc.edu, or go to www.cvtc.edu/boardappointment.


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