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June 14, 2016 The Weekly Newsletter of the Eau Claire Area Chamber of Commerce
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Breakfast in the Valley: A Huge Success
The 20th Annual Breakfast in the Valley was a big success thanks to more than 80 sponsors and over 300 volunteers. This year, we served 3,350 people from 5 to 10 a.m.! This event would not be possible without the Chamber members who volunteered to serve the breakfast and the Breakfast in the Valley committee that worked for several months to plan the breakfast.
A special thanks to the early risers who helped get the breakfast running whether it was making coffee, firing up the skillets, directing traffic or serving guests. We appreciate those that brought a whole team from their company. We hope it was a good team building event! We also want to thank those that came for the less exciting part of the day, clean up! Thanks to everyone for making the breakfast a great success. Save the date for the 21st Annual Breakfast in the Valley on June 9, 2017.
Committee, Sponsors and Thank You
View some great photos on the website
Please click on the links below for more information.
Friday, June 17
Eggs & Issues: Tackling Our Workforce Challenges
Tuesday, June 21
Business Hall of Fame Luncheon
Wednesday, June 22
Ribbon Cutting: Glaze N'Glass Creations
Friday, June 24
Ribbon Cutting: Wells Fargo
Tuesday, June 28
Lunch & Learn: Impacts Of An Aging Workforce
Wednesday, June 29
Ribbon Cutting: Beaver Creek Reserve
Monday, July 11
Business After Hours
Tuesday, July 12: Note Date Change
Ribbon Cutting: Grace Lutheran Communities River Pines
View Full Calendar on Website
Month-at-a-Glance (PDF)
April 2016: Ambassador of the Month
Featured Job Posting:
Big Brothers Big Sisters
Member Forum: Budget Impacts and the Future of Higher Education:
Q&A with UWEC Chancellor James Schmidt
Monday, June 20, 3:30 - 5 p.m.
Plaza Hotel & Suites
1202 W. Clairemont Avenue
For Chamber members only.
No charge to attend, but RSVP requested
UW System campuses are in the midst of absorbing reductions in funding from the 2015-17 state budget. At UW Eau Claire, that's a $7.7 million operating fund reduction, leading to a workforce cut of 179 full time positions, 197 fewer class sections offered this spring compared to last year, and a 14% increase in average class size.
At this Forum for Chamber members, UWEC Chancellor James Schmidt has promised "straight talk" about what the University is doing to handle its budget challenges while maintaining its quality and meeting the growing workforce needs of our region. The Chancellor will also discuss the pros and cons of the tuition freeze, and will answer questions about what can be done to improve and strengthen the system.
This is a Chamber member only event. There is no charge to attend, but advance registration is requested. More details to follow.
Read more or register>>
Lunch & Learn: Impacts of An Aging Workforce
Presented by: Jennifer Owen & Lisa Wells, Aging & Disability Resource Center of Eau Claire County
Tuesday, June 28, 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.
According to the U.S. Department of Labor, by 2050 the number of individuals in the labor force who are age 65 or older is expected to grow by 75 percent, while those who are age 25 to 54 is expected to grow by two percent. The aging population can be a major challenge in the workforce but can also present many opportunities. This session will focus on the implications of an aging workforce and provide resources to employers on proactively preparing to address the growing aging population in the workplace.
Lunch & Learn Seminar Presenters Needed
The Business Council is currently accepting proposals for Lunch & Learn seminars , which are held on the last Tuesday of each month from noon to 1 p.m. at the Chamber office. The Lunch & Learn series features seminars on a variety of topics including human resources, leadership, customer service, marketing and management.
If you are interested in volunteering to present at seminar, please complete the online form.
If you have any questions, please contact Becky Seelen.
Thanks for the consideration!
Business Community Downtown Wellness Walk
Wednesday, July 20, 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Eau Claire Chamber of Commerce
101 N. Farwell Street
Sponsored by:
Aging & Disability Resource Center of Eau Claire County
Associated Bank
Group Health Cooperative of Eau Claire
HSHS Sacred Heart & St. Joseph's hospitals
Marshfield Clinic
Mayo Clinic Health System
Join us anytime between 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 20, for our annual Business Community Downtown Wellness Walk. Enjoy a scenic route with colleagues and other Chamber members while you take in some of the downtown sights like Sculpture Tour Eau Claire, Phoenix Park and the trail along the Eau Claire River.
There's no charge to participate and you can walk at your own pace. Walkers will have the choice of three routes of varying lengths. Come on your own, or get a group together!
If you're part of a Chamber-member organization and register in advance (by the day before, Tuesday, July 19), you'll be eligible for door prizes and help us anticipate the number of participants. When you check in, you'll also receive a Commemorative Wellness Walk Button. Wear it and you'll be eligible for special offers that day at participating downtown Chamber members.
Rain date is one week later, July 27. If the weather looks questionable, we'll make a decision by 9:30 a.m. and notify advance registrants by e-mail and on Facebook.
Join us on July 20 for some light physical activity and to see what's been happening in downtown Eau Claire!
More details about the 2016 Walk will be posted soon. In the meantime, if you have questions, contact Scott Rogers (715-858-0616).
Read more or register>>
Office Space for Rent
The Chamber has office space available to rent including three offices, the use of two conference rooms and shared office space.
The Chamber is looking for a compatible organization for the space, which includes all furniture, phone system and use of all office equipment.
Please contact Bob McCoy (715) 858-0612 at the Chamber if you know of an organization that would be interested.
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Eggs & Issues: Tackling Our Workforce Challenges
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Friday, June 17, 7 - 8:30 a.m.
Clarion Hotel
2703 Craig Road
$20 per person for Chamber members
Sponsored by:
With a low unemployment rate, a tightening labor situation and impending demographic changes, our region is facing significant challenges to ensure a quality, educated workforce to support the continued growth of our economy. At this edition of Eggs & Issues, we'll cover the current local workforce outlook, then explore how local collaborations among employers, educators, and goverment are tackling these issues head on. Take part in a fast-paced panel discussion on issues like career awareness and exploration for students to lead to rewarding local careers, innovative solutions to provide skills training to overcome employment barriers of those unemployed or under-employed, and efforts underway to effectively market our region to attract and retain talent.
Confirmed panelists include Scott Hodek, regional economist for Wisconsin DWD; Steve Jahn, executive director, Momentum West economic development organization; Janice Lemminger, executive vice president, Manpower; Dave Oldenberg, director of academic services, Eau Claire Area School District.
Read more or register>>
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Infinity Beverages Winery & Distillery
3460 Mall Drive
NEW LOCATION
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
Infinity Beverages Winery & Distillery, Dessert First and Mid-West Family Broadcasting.
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.
Community for the Confluence
The Community for the Confluence has received a $1.5 million challenge gift that will
match every new pledge and dollar raised up to another $1.5 million. That's $3 million to ensure we will
be able to "Break New Ground" in September. This will bring the Arts Center philanthropy total to more
than $15 million!
Pledge Now. Pay Later. Make a pledge of up to five years NOW and make your first pledge payment
by December 31, 2016. All pledges and gifts count toward the match. All gifts are tax deductible.
If you already donated or pledged and want to do more, all new pledges and gifts count towards the
match. If you want to extend your pledge by one more year, the new pledge/gift will count toward the
challenge. Join us in Breaking New Ground!
More Information>>
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