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February 23, 2016 The Weekly Newsletter of the Eau Claire Area Chamber of Commerce
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February Board Highlights
New Board members, whose term will begin in April, were present as visitors. The Board approved the Strategic Plan for April 2016-March 2019 and Business Plan for April 1, 2016-March 31, 2017. All members will receive a copy of this in their mail around April 1st.
The Board approved the 2016-2017 budget with a 3 percent dues increase beginning in April 1, 2016.
A report was given on the Membership Blitz which will be March 16-17 and Board members were invited to participate.
The Board approved a policy prohibiting the Chamber from doing any 'trade-outs' for Chamber dues.
Read more hightlights>>
Please click on the links below for more information.
Tuesday, February 23
Lunch & Learn: Business Anywhere - Take The Office With You Using Office 365
Thursday, February 25
2016 Sales Conference
Thursday, February 25
China Trip Informational Meeting
Friday, March 4
Business Connection
Monday, March 7
Ribbon Cutting: HSHS Sacred Heart Hospital
Monday, March 11
SOHO Social Event
Monday, March 14
Business After Hours
Wednesday, March 16
March Membership Madness
Thursday, March 17
March Membership Madness
Wednesday, March 16
Ribbon Cutting: Indian Motorcycles of the Chippewa Valley
Friday, March 18
Eggs & Issues: Legislative Breakfast
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.
Little Minds Matter Inc. - Monsters 2 Munchkins
Precision Quality Systems, LLP
January 2016: Ambassador of the Month
Featured Job Posting:
City of Eau Claire
Refresh Live Leadership Simulcast
Wednesday, April 13, 8:45 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Mayo Clinic Health System
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: How to Supercharge Your Presentations
Presented by:
Heidi Schreiner, Artisans of the Earth
Jeff McRaven, National Presto Industries
Melissa Eslinger, Marshfield Clinic
Tuesday, March 29, 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.
If you've ever gone to a meeting that has droned on and on. If you're worried that your presentations are falling flat. If you would like to make people sit up and pay attention when you speak - this is the event for you.
Presenting at a meeting or for a seminar sets you as the expert on the topic. Speaking with confidence helps you to sell your ideas. Get past the jitters, and speak up! This presentation is in three parts for a fast and fun learning experience. Send your employees to this presentation and come yourself. Supercharge your meetings and make them work for you.
Read more or
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YLEC Applications: |
Accepting Applications
The Chamber is currently accepting applications for its Youth Leadership Eau Claire class. Do you know current sophomores from Memorial, North, Regis, Altoona or Fall Creek high school who wants to develop leadership skills and become more involved in the community? Encourage them to apply! Application deadline is April 8. More information can be found on the Chamber's website.
Sponsors
The Eau Claire Chamber Education Foundation is seeking sponsors to support its Youth Leadership Eau Claire program. Each year, about 70 students apply for the class with enrollment of only 36. The program is made possible with $500 sponsorships for each student. Please consider becoming a sponsor and helping us develop our future community leaders. If your business would be interested in providing a $500 sponsorship for a student to participate in the program, please contact Becky Seelen (715-858-0615). Thanks for the consideration.
Looking for a Cost Effective Way to Expose Your Business?
Promote Your Business in the 2016 Community Profile/Business Directory!
The Eau Claire Chamber is creating the 2016 Community Profile/Business Directory. 4,000 copies of this 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 as well as used as a recruitment tool for area businesses.
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)
January 2016 Economic Survey Results
The Chamber conducted its semi-annual Economic Outlook Survey. Thank you to all that participated in the survey.
Results may be viewed here>>
You Are Invited to Travel with the Chamber
Peru
February 23 - March 3, 2017
$3,899 per person (double occupancy) includes air fare, hotels & 10 meals.
To reserve your space, complete the registration and return to the Chamber with your deposit.
Limited to 40 on a first come basis
Informational Meeting: Tuesday, March 15, 4 p.m. Chamber Office
Click here to view brochure
China
October 20-29, 2016
$2599 per person (double occupancy) includes air fare, hotels (4-5 star) all meals.
To reserve your space, complete the registration and return to the Chamber with a check for $300 payable to the Chamber. Office
Space is limited (30 already signed up)
Informational Meeting: Thursday, February 25, 4 p.m. Chamber Office
Click here to view brochure
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Eggs & Issues: Legislative Dialogue |
Friday, March 18, 7 - 8:30 a.m.
Chippewa Valley Technical College
620 W. Clairemont Avenue
$20 per person for Chamber members
Sponsored by:
Join our area state legislators for an update on this session's key issues and how they impact the Chippewa Valley. Invited lawmakers include Senators Terry Moulton (R-23), Kathleen Vinehout (D-31) and Sheila Harsdorf (R-10); and Representatives Kathleen Bernier (R-68), Chris Danou (D-92), Bob Kulp (R-69), Tom Larson (R-67), John Murtha (R-29), Warren Petryk (R-93) and Dana Wachs (D-91). This is a Chamber members-only event.
Read more or register>>
Indoor Public Market Feasibility Study
Public Input Meeting
Thursday, March 3, 7-9 p.m.
Eau Claire Children's Theatre
1814 N. Oxford Avenue
The City of Eau Claire recently received a grant to study the feasibility of establishing a year-round indoor public market. This is a free "Idea Lounge" public event to discuss and get input on the study.
Click here for more information.
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The Lismore Hotel
333 Gibson 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
Steamatic of Western Wisconsin, KP Katering, The Lismore Hotel by Doubletree and Stokes+HERZOG.
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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