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March 8, 2016 The Weekly Newsletter of the Eau Claire Area Chamber of Commerce
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Eau Claire Chamber Awarded 5-Star Accreditation |
The Chamber is extremely excited to announce that the U.S. Chamber of Commerce has awarded the Eau Claire Chamber a
5-Star Accreditation for the third consecutive time. Thanks to all our members that made this happen!
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Please click on the links below for more information.
Thursday, March 10
Candidates Forum: Eau Claire City Council
Thursday, March 10
Candidates Forum: Eau Claire School Board
Friday, March 11
SOHO Social Event
Monday, March 14
Business After Hours
Tuesday, March 15
Peru Trip: Informational Meeting
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
Friday, March 18
Ribbon Cutting: Storm Guard of Eau Claire
Tuesday, March 29
Chamber/UW-Eau Claire Business Community Breakfast
Tuesday, March 29
Lunch & Learn: How To Supercharge Your Presentations
Thursday, March 31
Your Chamber Orientation
Friday, Apri 1
Business Connection
Tuesday, April 5
2016 Human Resource Conference
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.
February 2016: Ambassador of the Month
Featured Job Posting:
EO Johnson Business Technologies
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October 18
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Do you have your booth reserved for the Business Expo & Job Fair? It's the largest business-to-business networking event in the Chippewa Valley, and you'll want to be there. Hurry, we have great early-bird rates available until May 1. Register for your preferred booth before it's gone!
(Premiere booths already sold-out.)
Here are just a few reasons why you should exhibit at the Business Expo & Job Fair:
- Great opportunity to demonstrate and introduce new products.
- Enhance your company image.
- Get customer feedback.
- Recruit new employees, interns or apprentices.
- Introduce your company, products and services to new customers and clients.
More information is available HERE or contact Amy Muehlbauer or Becky Seelen (715-834-1204).
Early-bird deadline is May 1! Don't delay!
2016 Human Resources Conference
Tuesday, April 5
8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The Florian Gardens Conference Center
2340 Lorch Avenue
Cost: $69 per person
Sponsored by: Achieve Wellness, Chippewa Valley Technical College, M3 Insurance, REALiving, UW-Eau Claire Continuing Education, and Weld Riley, S.C.
The Chamber and the Chippewa Valley Society of Human Resource Management (CVSHRM) will present its fourth annual Human Resource Conference specifically geared for small business owners, managers and human resource professionals. The conference will provide a variety of sessions to keep the HR professional or business owner in the know about key issues affecting the workforce. HRCI credit approval is pending.
The conference includes a keynote presentation "Human Resource Management - More Powerful Than Ever Before" by Katie Walk of Kelly Services.
After the keynote session, attendees will have the opportunity to attend breakout sessions.
For more detailed information on each of the breakout sessions, download the brochure.
Lunch
We will take a break from sessions for a networking lunch featuring a variety of HR hot topics.
Register online >>
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Back By Popular Demand:
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Would you or your organization like to participate in a little pick-up game of Prospect to Member?
If so, the Chamber's Membership Drive will take center court on March 16 and 17 at the Chamber office. Adding your organization to our team will have a scoring impact on membership. On a pivotal turn, making the Chippewa Valley an even better place to do business. YOUR commitment will help ensure that this year's drive will be a Slam Dunk!
If time is an issue, would you mind dribbling some names of potential Chamber members or free throwing us a prize for our champion volunteers?
TIME OUT - We do request you bring your cell phones to help make the calls and prospect lists will be provided. Call times are in two hour shift between 8:00 a.m. to Noon and 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. each day.
For more information or to register contact Amy Muehlbauer at (715-858-0617).
Thank you for your support!
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.
Last Chance: 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)
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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>>
Candidate Forums: Thursday, March 10
6:00 p.m. Eau Claire City Council
7:15 p.m. Eau Claire School Board
Chippewa Valley Technical College, Business Education Center
620 W. Clairemont Avenue
No charge to attend and no pre-registration required
With the April 5 local election approaching, this is a valuable opportunity to hear candidates for Eau Claire City Council and Eau Claire School Board address key issues.
The Candidate Forum is sponsored by 790 WAYY, the Leader-Telegram, WQOW TV 18, Chippewa Valley Community Television, and the Eau Claire Area Chamber of Commerce.
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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>>
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SOHO Social |
Sponsored by: Chestnut Consulting
This event will combine a lesson in curling from members of the Curling Club with some socializing with SOHO members - on and off the ice!
If you are interested in networking and socializing but not sure about the curling, then come anyway! You can observe from the warmth of the community room and share a drink and conversation with others - or join us on the ice for a bit before retiring back to the warmth of the community room.
Cost to attend: $5
Register online >>
Read the current Small Street Journal for updates and announcements from
Chamber members. Please submit your updates to
Becky Seelen.
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