November 14, 2017 The Weekly Newsletter of the Eau Claire Area Chamber of Commerce
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Chamber Mailing Address to Change
Beginning in March 2018, the Chamber will no longer be using
a PO Box for mail. Please change your records to reflect our new mailing address. This change can be made at any time before March.
101 N. Farwell Street, Suite 101
Eau Claire, WI 54703
Please click on the links below for more information.
Wednesday, November 15
Ribbon Cutting: Chippewa Valley Home Builders
Thursday, November 16
SOHO Coffee Talk: Small Business/Small Cost Marketing Ideas
Friday, November 17
Eggs & Issues: State Economy & Budget Update With Todd Berry
Tuesday, November 28
Lunch & Learn: Securing Your Business Against Today's Hackers
Friday, December 1
Your Chamber Orientation
Thursday, December 7
Holiday Open House
Wednesday, December 13
Ribbon Cutting: The Hearth Shoppe
Monday, December 11
Business After Hours
Thursday, December 14
Ribbon Cutting: EO Johnson Business Technologies
View Full Calendar on Website
Month-at-a-Glance (PDF)
October 2017
Ambassador of the
Month
Featured Job Posting:
SDS Architects
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Chamber Buy Local Bucks: |
Not sure what to give your staff, friends or even relatives this fast-approaching holiday season? The Chamber is here to help you out! Here are just a few reasons to buy Chamber Buy Local Bucks:
- The number one reason is that your dollars are spent locally.
- Chamber bucks can be used at more than 430 Chamber member businesses. You can let the recipient decide what they need the most! Here is a current list.
- Purchasing them is easy - just stop by the Chamber office at 101 N. Farwell Street. There is parking right in front of the building and you will be greeted by our friendly staff!
The Chamber office hours are Monday through Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Sales Conference
Seminar Presenters and Sponsors Wanted!
Tuesday, February 21, 2018
8 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
The Florian Gardens Conference Center
Presenters Needed!
The Chamber will present its third annual Sales Conference and is seeking proposals from individuals who would be willing to volunteer to present a keynote or one-hour session on an aspect of sales. Do you have experience that you would be willing to share? We are looking for topics on a variety of subjects, such as:
- Account Planning
- Relationship Building
- Negotiating
- Getting in the Door
- Basics of Selling
- Referrals
- Recruiting Sales People
- Personality Profiling in Sales
- Time Management for Sales People
- How to Use Sales Force Effectively
- Sales for the Non-Sales Person
- How to Use Technology to Woo Customers
- Legal Aspects of Sales
Benefits of Speaking
While this is a volunteer opportunity, speakers receive recognition in marketing material and at the conference. All speakers are invited to attend the entire conference as our guest. And best yet, you are able to promote you and your business to hundreds of Chamber members.
If interested in presenting, please complete this form and return to Becky Seelen or fax to 715-834-1956 by December 1, 2017.
Sponsorship Opportunities for Sales Conference
The Chamber is looking for a few business partners to help sponsor the event. The event will feature six breakout sessions, a Progressive Power Networking Lunch and keynote address.
Sponsors at the $300 level will receive:
- Two complimentary tickets to the event.
- Recognition on all marketing materials.
- Recognition at the event.
- A free eight-foot display table at the conference.
- Opportunity to welcome attendees.
- Opportunity to include brochure or flyer in handout material.
If you would be interested in being a sponsor for this event, please contact Becky Seelen (715-858-0615) by December 1.
Annual Human Resources Conference
Seminar Presenters Needed!
Tuesday, April 3, 2018
8 a.m. - 3 p.m.
The Florian Gardens Conference Center
The Chamber has partnered again with the Chippewa Valley Society of Human Resources Management (CVSHRM) to present the annual Human Resources Conference. We are seeking proposals from individuals who would be willing to volunteer to present a one-hour session on an aspect of human resources. Do you have experience that you would be willing to share? We are looking for topics on a variety of subjects.
Benefits of Speaking
While this is a volunteer opportunity, speakers receive recognition in marketing material and at the conference. All speakers are invited to attend the entire conference as our guest. And best yet, you are able to promote you and your business to hundreds of Chamber members.
If interested in presenting, please complete this form and return to Becky Seelen (715-858-0615) by December 8, 2017.
Lunch & Learn: Securing Your Business Against Today's Hackers
Presented by: Peter Kujawa, EO Johnson - Locknet Managed IT Service
Tuesday, November 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
HSHS Sacred Heart & St. Joseph's hospitals
PESI, Inc.
Weld Riley, S.C.
Hacking and IT security has become such a regular news item that many business people are becoming numb to it, instead concluding that there is little they can do to protect their businesses, a concept known in the IT security industry as 'breach fatigue." However, while the large company and state-sponsored breaches are the focus of the news, small and midsize businesses are still the most targeted by hackers because they are the easiest prey. To protect your business, you must first understand the nature of the threat, then how to combat it.
In this presentation, you will learn who is doing the hacking, how it works, recent issues and trends facing small businesses in our area and reasonable steps to take to provide a high level of deterrence to hackers coming after your business. This presentation is designed for business leaders who do not have an IT background and promises to be entertaining and provide practical advice that can be put into action quickly.
Read more and
register >>
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SOHO Coffee Talk: Small Business/Small Cost Marketing Ideas |
Northbound Supply Co.
215 N. Barstow Street
Sponsored by: The Construction Hub and Everclear Hearing Products, LLC
Many SOHO owners are one or two-person entities with big dreams and little to no advertising or marketing budgets to make their dreams happen. No worries! There are ways for organizations of all sizes to create big awareness of what they do, how to find new potential clients, and most of all, work smarter rather than harder to fill sales funnels for the least amount of money.
Some of the ideas that will be covered will include:
1. How to establish yourself as the expert in your field
2. How to leverage that new reputation
3. How to best network so you don't end up not-working
4. How and when to walk from the social media time and energy vortex
Presenter: Ronnie Roll, Ronnie Roll Business Services
An RSVP to this event is very important, so please click link below to register. No cost to attend.
Register online >>
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Eggs & Issues:
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Friday, November 17, 7 - 8:30 a.m.
Green Mill Conference and Banquet Facilities
2703 Craig Road
$20 per person for Chamber members
Sponsored by:
What economic, demographic and budget challenges face Wisconsin policy makers as we move into 2018? Todd Berry, President of the non-partisan Wisconsin Taxpayers Alliance, stops by for his annual fall visit to dish up the straight scoop on state budget numbers and issues, and provide a candid analysis of the underlying economics impacting what happens in Madison.
This is a Chamber members-only event.
Read more or register>>
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The Florian Gardens Conference Center
2340 Lorch 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
The Florian Gardens Conference Center, Nohre & Company, S.C., CPAs, Northwestern Bank and Spectrum Insurance Group
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>>
Sponsored by: AMK Cleaning Services LLC, Banbury Place, Inc., Cigan Properties, Miron Construction and Northwestern Bank
This annual event hosted by the Eau Claire Area Chamber of Commerce is open to all members. Come enjoy food and beverages from Chamber member businesses and network with old and new friends!
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Chamber members. Please submit your updates to
Becky Seelen.
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