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January 5, 2016 The Weekly Newsletter of the Eau Claire Area Chamber of Commerce
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2016 Sales Conference
Thursday, February 25
8 a.m. to Noon
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.
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 >>
Please click on the links below for more information.
Friday, January 8
Business Connection
Monday, January 11
Business After Hours
Tuesday, January 12
A Passion For Service Seminar - Morning Session
Tuesday, January 12
A Passion For Service Seminar - Afternoon Session
Wednesday, January 13
China Trip Informational Meeting
Thursday, January 14
Rome & The Amalfi Coast Trip: Informational Meeting
Thursday, January 14
SOHO Happy Hour
Friday, January 15
Eggs & Issues: The Chamber's State of the County
Friday, January 22
Leadership Success Series Featuring Trevor Wuethrich, Grassland Dairy Products
Friday, January 22
Ribbon Cutting: Lazy Monk Brewing
Monday, January 26
Lunch & Learn: Motivating Your Workforce Through Transformational Leadership
Wednesday, January 27
22nd Annual Chippewa Valley Rally
Tuesday, February 2
Meet & Greet New City & County Officials
View Full Calendar on Website
Month-at-a-Glance (PDF)
November 2015: Ambassador & Salesperson of the Month
Featured Job Posting:
Just Local Food Cooperative
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22nd Annual |
Bringing the Chippewa Valley's voice to Madison. You can help make history when you join us for this annual event, organized by the Chippewa Valley Chamber Alliance, made up of 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.
In the months since our previous trip to Madison, we saw funding for the Confluence Project approved in the state budget and progress was made on critical skills gap initiatives like additional engineering degrees at our regional universities. This year, it's especially important for us to have a strong showing to say "thanks" for progress made; to continue to solidify relationships with policy makers; and to focus on issues that still need attention, like long term transportation funding, the value of our local educational institutions, and the state's role in addressing workforce challenges.
You'll 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>>>
Questions? Contact Scott Rogers (715)858-0616.
New Chamber Staff Member
The Chamber is pleased to have Abby Filcher as our new Graphic Designer/Staff Assistant. Her first day was January 4. She is a recent graduate of UW-Stout with a degree in Business Administration and double emphasis in Design and Art. She has experience with MEP Associates and many start-up companies. We are excited to have Abby join the Chamber team.
A Passion for Service: How to Win Customers and Reduce Lost Sales
Presented by: Bill Drury, Bill Drury Seminars
Tuesday, January 12
Session 1: 8:30 -11:30 a.m.
OR
Session 2: 1:30-4:30 p.m.
Eau Claire Chamber of Commerce
PESI Conference Room
Cost: $109 for Chamber members; $149 for non-members
Early Bird Pricing Ends Today
Seven out of ten customers who stop doing business with a company do so because of the way they were treated on the first contact. Ninety-six percent of unhappy customers never complain about discourtesy, but 91 percent of them will not buy again from a business that offended them. And, 97 percent of all companies never formally train employees in the simple art of customer retention.
Bill Drury is on a mission to help businesses create lifetime loyal customers. Join us on January 12, when Drury will present an action-packed half-day workshop with proven strategies and techniques to help everyone win customers and reduce lost sales.
We've heard fantastic feedback about this program! Topics to be covered include:
- Who really signs your paycheck.
- Stay motivated.
- Make a great first impression.
- Create a vision for service.
- Communicate respect to every customer.
- Personalize your service.
- Listen.
- Handle the irate customer.
- Overcome stress and burnout.
- Handle the 10 most difficult customers.
Read more & register for morning session >>
Read more & register for afternoon session >>
Leadership Success Series:
Featuring Trevor Wuethrich, Grassland Dairy Products
Friday, January 22, 7:30 - 9 a.m.
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Mayo Clinic Health System |
The Chamber's Leadership Success Series offers a platform for executives of high profile companies to share their story of success as well as their vision and thoughts facing business today and in the future. This series is a unique opportunity to hear from leaders at the helm of some of the state's most significant industries and companies.
Join us for our next session of our Leadership Success Series featuring Trevor Wuethrich of Grassland Dairy Products.
Grassland Dairy Products, Inc. was originally established in 1904 by John S. Wuethrich in Greenwood, Wisconsin. Since then, the Wuethrich family legacy has continued with more than a century of churning cream into delicious butter and other dairy products that are distributed to customers nationally and internationally. Now in its fourth generation and employing more than 1,000 people nationwide, Trevor Wuethrich was named president in 2015. At the Leadership Success Series, Trevor will share some history, insights and events that have contributed to the success of this thriving family business.
Read more or register>>
Workplace Wellness Learning Circle
Topic: Getting and Maintaining Management Support
Wednesday, January 13, 8 - 9:30 a.m.
Eau Claire Chamber of Commerce
PESI Conference Room
For Workplace Wellness Coordinators and Committee members
No Charge but advanced registration is required
This is the next installment of our ongoing series designed for wellness coordinators, wellness committee members or anyone responsible for wellness in your organization. Each includes both an educational component, and opportunities to compare notes and discuss common issues.
This session will focus on effective ways to get and maintain top management support, which is critical to an effective Workplace Wellness Program. The discussion will be led by a panel of three experienced practitioners, including Celestee Roufs of Group Health Cooperative, AJ Sherman from Achieve Wellness, and Steve Wozniak from the Eau Claire YMCA.
Click here for more information or to register>>
The Chamber's Workplace Wellness Program is made possible by our sponsors: Achieve Wellness, Associated Bank, Group Health Cooperative of Eau Claire, HSHS Sacred Heart Hospital, Marshfield Clinic, Mayo Clinic Health System, Optimum Therapies, and WPS Health Insurance.
You Are Invited to Travel with the Chamber in 2016
The Chamber is looking to take two trips in 2016...
Rome & Amalfi Coast & China
If you are interested in either trip, please plan to attend the informational meetings.
Please call 715 834-1204 to register or email: Bob McCoy.
Rome & Amalfi Coast
November 5-14, 2016
Limited to 34 people. Registration is first come.
We will be partnering with Higgins' Travel Leaders & Collette
Informational Meeting:
Thursday, January 14,
4-5 p.m.
Chamber Office, PESI Conference Room
Click here to view brochure
China
October 20-29, 2016
We will be partnering with Citslinc, Inc.
Informational Meeting: Wednesday, January 13,
4-5 p.m.
Chamber Office, PESI Conference Room
Click here to view brochure
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Eggs & Issues: The Chamber's State Of The County |
Friday, January 15, 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 County" breakfast. County Board Chair Gregg Moore and County Administrator Kathryn Schauf will highlight accomplishments, discuss challenges and review plans for Eau Claire County. They will discuss how services provided by county government are critical for the quality of life in our community. Please join us for an engaging and thought-provoking presentation. This is a Chamber members only event.
Read more or register>>
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Metropolis Resort & Conference Center
5150 Fairview Drive
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
Metropolis Resort & Conference Center, Chippewa Valley Music Festivals, Joshua's Camp Corporation, Morrie's Chippewa Valley Mazda.
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>>
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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
The Fit Lab
and other Chamber members. Bring your business cards, brochures, or anything you
wish to share. Coffee and calories will be served.
There is another opportunity to sponsor this Business Connection. The cost is only $25. You get an opportunity to give a six minute presentation at the event. Contact Cheri Weinke if you are interested.
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Chamber members. Please submit your updates to
Becky Seelen.
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