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November 10, 2015 The Weekly Newsletter of the Eau Claire Area Chamber of Commerce
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November Board Highlights
The Chamber Executive Committee signed a new lease with Cigan Properties for five years with a five-year renewal.
The Board will conduct the Strategic Planning in December to establish a new three-year Strategic Plan and a one-year Business Plan.
The Nominating Committee will meet in November to select candidates for the Board for April 1, 2016-March 31, 2019. Ballots will be send the ballot electronically to the main contact of each Chamber member business.
The Chamber will use a new company to sell and produce the official Eau Claire City Map. Village Profile will have a representative selling. The Chamber distributes 10,000 maps every 17-18 months.
Read more hightlights>>
Please click on the links below for more information.
Wednesday, November 11
Workplace Wellness Learning Circle
Wednesday, November 11
Ribbon Cutting: Youngstedts Tire Center
Friday, November 13
SOHO Coffee Talk
Wednesday, November 18
Rome & The Amalfi Coast Trip: Informational Meeting
Friday, November 20
Eggs & Issues: State Economy & Budget Update with Todd Berry
Tuesday, November 24
Lunch & Learn: Understanding Generations In The Workforce
Tuesday, December 1
China Trip: Informational Meeting
Wednesday, December 2
Your Chamber Orientation
Wednesday, December 2
You Are The Weakest Link To Internet Security
Wednesday, December 2
Ribbon Cutting: Wagner's Lanes
Thursday, December 3
Holiday Open House
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.
Travis Dewitz - Commercial Photographer
October 2015: Ambassador & Salesperson of the Month
Featured Job Posting:
Tess Oral Health
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Eggs & Issues: State Economy & Budget Update with Todd Berry |
Friday, November 20, 7 - 8:30 a.m.
Clarion Hotel Campus Area
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 2016? 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 provide a candid analysis of the underlying economics impacting what happens in Madison. This is a Chamber members-only event.
Read more or register>>
You Are the Weakest Link to Internet Security
Presented by: Dane Deutsch, Deutsch's Inc.
Wednesday, December 2, 1 - 3 p.m.
Eau Claire Chamber of Commerce
PESI Conference Room
"Everyone has opened an email that a few seconds later they regret opening or clicking on a link. We know we did at the Eau Claire Chamber. Not only did it take time and money to resolve, but it also impacted our members. Fairly simple cyber security measures were implemented by DCS Netlink after the occurrence to lessen possible attacks. Even if your business or organization has one or two employees, some type of cyber security is a must." - Cheri Weinke, communications & operations director, Eau Claire Chamber of Commerce
Come and learn why you as the "human factor" are the weakest link when it comes to internet security. No firewall, no anti-virus, no anti-malware, no technology can completely protect you from yourself when you are on the internet.
So, there has to be a way to make yourself, your organization and your family a stronger link in the chain that forms internet security, and fortunately, there is! It is through education on what you should or should not do on the internet to ensure you do not "unknowingly" click on a nasty link or attachment that then steals your identity, money or livelihood. But, how do you know for sure that you and your users or family really understand internet security? How that education and training is delivered on a consistent basis is key to being cyber smart and secure. Living in the cyber world can be very, very risky and scary, but it doesn't have to be that way.
Come and learn, in a simple and in English ("no-geek" language), what it takes to make sure you are not the weakest link - your human factor can be the stronger link.
Register online>>
Second Annual Sales Conference
Seminar
Presenters and Sponsors Wanted!
Thursday, February 25, 2016
8 a.m. - Noon
The Florian Gardens Conference Center
Presenters Needed!
The Chamber will present its second 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
- Steps of Sales Process
- Using LinkedIn for Sales
- Recruiting Sales People
- Sales for the Non-Sales Person
- How to Use Technology to Woo Customers
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 November 27, 2015.
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 and a 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 November 27.
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Coffee Talk |
The French Press
2823 London Road
Sponsored by: Green Planet Rain Barrels
Join other SOHO (Small Office Home Office) members for a NEW event - Morning Coffee Talk. The Coffee Talks are a great way for you to use other SOHO members as a sounding board to ask questions, review any of your ideas, marketing materials, logos, etc. and at the same time bring additional exposure to your business.
Register online>>
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:
Wednesday, November 18,
5-6 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: Tuesday, December 1,
5:30-7:00 p.m.
Chamber Office, PESI Conference Room
Click here to view brochure
Small Business Saturday: November 28
If you are a small business who wants to participate in the "Shop Small" campaign please let us know. We have promotional materials here at the Chamber for you to use, signage, balloons, bags, floor mats, etc.
We also will be doing a social media campaign over the next couple of weeks to promote small business and the importance of shopping local. There will also be articles in The Update for the next two weeks.
Please contact Amy Muehlbauer (715-858-0617 if) you want to participate.
Meet & Greet with State Supreme Court Candidate Claude Covelli
Tuesday, November 17, 4 p.m.
Eau Claire Chamber Office
Chamber members are invited to meet informally with Claude Covelli, a Madison attorney, who is one of four announced candidates for a 10-year term on the Wisconsin Supreme Court. The contest includes a primary on February 16, after which two candidates will advance to the general election on April 5. Pre-registration is not required.
The Chamber does not endorse candidates for public office, but works to provide opportunities for members to learn about candidates and issues. Additional Candidate programs will be scheduled in coming months in advance of the spring election cycle, and will be announced as they are confirmed.
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22nd Annual |
Bringing the Chippewa Valley's voice to Madison. This one-day event is jointly sponsored by 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. You will 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>>>
Sign-up to sponsor the event>>
Questions? Contact Scott Rogers (715)858-0616.
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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
Group Health Cooperative, Royal Credit Union and WESTconsin Credit Union.
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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