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November 1, 2016 The Weekly Newsletter of the Eau Claire Area Chamber of Commerce
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Small Business Saturday
If you are a small business who wants to participate in the "Shop Small" campaign please let us know as we have promotional material being shipped to the Chamber for you to use. And, would you mind emailing me with any events you have planned for your establishment? We will be doing a social media campaign over the next couple of weeks to promote small business and the importance of shopping, eating and staying local. Please contact Amy Muehlbauer (715) 858-0617 if you want to participate.
Please click on the links below for more information.
Tuesday, November 1
Understanding Your November Ballot
Wednesday, November 2
Workplace Wellness Network: Developing Compliant Wellness Program
Friday, November 4
Business Connection
Monday, November 7
YLES Reception
Tuesday, November 8
Your Chamber Orientation
Wednesday, November 9
Economic Outlook Luncheon With Neel Kashkari, President And CEO Of The Federal Reserve Bank Of Minneapolis
Friday, November 11
Ribbon Cutting: Mosaic Counseling Group
Monday, November 14
Business After Hours
Tuesday, November 15
Entrepreneurs' Conference
Friday, November 18
Eggs & Issues: State Economy & Budget Update With Todd Berry
Tuesday, November 29
Lunch & Learn: How Will The Millennials Affect Our Future Workforce?
Thursday, December 1
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.
September 2016: Ambassador of the Month
Featured Job Posting:
Mega Holiday
November 8 Election Just One Week Away
Be sure to exercise your right to vote!
What's on the ballot: President, US Senate, US Congress, State Assembly, District Attorney, County Clerk, County Treasurer and Register of Deeds. In addition, there is an Eau Claire School Area School District referendum.
Legislative Candidate information
The Chamber does not endorse candidates, but does sponsor forums and questionnaires for local races. Click below for candidate information in Assembly Districts 67, 68, 91 & 93.
Good Government Council Questionnaire
Candidate Forum on Community Television (view on-demand)
Eau Claire School Referendum information
The Eau Claire Area School District is proposing to increase the annual tax levy by $5.86 million annually for non-recurring purposes consisting of staff, building maintenance, safety and security improvements, class size, technology, and debt service for capital improvement projects.
ECASD Referendum Information
Early Voting: You can vote in person any weekday between now and November. If you live in the City of Eau Claire, stop at the Election Office in City Hall, 203 S. Farwell St., between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Elsewhere, contact your municipal clerk for information.
Voting Day: Polls on Tuesday, November 8, will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. To find where you vote, and more information about voter registration, go to My Vote Wisconsin and enter your name and address. Voter ID is required for this election.
Lunch & Learn: How Will The Millennials Affect Our Future Workforce?
Presented by: Patti Matthews, Manpower
Tuesday, November 29, 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.
By 2020, Millennials will make up over a third of the global workforce. That's one reason so many reports about them exist. Manpower put together information that presents new findings and fresh insights from the perspective of employers and employees.
Entrepreneurs' Conference
Tuesday, November 15, 1 - 5 p.m.
The Florian Gardens Conference Center
2340 Lorch Avenue
Sponsored by:
Chippewa Valley Technical College and WIN
Calling all entrepreneurs' to our first Entrepreneurs' Conference! This event is designed for entrepreneurs of all ages and experience levels. Whether they are still developing their idea or looking to expand their growing company to the next level, all entrepreneurs will find value in the half-day conference packed with a keynote, breakout sessiona and a networking reception.
The conference will include the following:
- Welcome presented by Jon and Jennifer McBride
- Breakout Sessions
- Economic Development Resource Booths
- Networking with other Entrepreneurs
- 1 Million Cups Sneak Peak
- Reception with Cash Bar
There is no fee to attend this conference but registration is required.
Read more or
register >>
Holiday Open House: Premier Your Food or Beverage!
'Tis the season! The Chamber will be hosting our annual Holiday Open House on Thursday, December 1 from 3:30-6:00 p.m.
If you would like to premier a food or beverage item(s) from your business at this festive event please contact Emily Lindholm. This is a perfect time to showcase an item that is unique to your business or something special for the holiday season! You will be recognized with signage by your food/beverage item(s) and in our weekly email, The Update for your donation(s).
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Eggs & Issues: State Economy & Budget Update with Todd Berry
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Friday, November 18, 7 - 8:30 a.m.
Clarion Hotel
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 2017, including the likely budget priorities of the newly-elected legislature? 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>>
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Local Lounge
2106 N. Clairemont 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
Bremer Bank, Live in Eau Claire, Overhead Door Company and Rhom Construction.
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 Manpower, Manpower Professional and other Chamber members. Bring your business cards, brochures, or anything you
wish to share. Coffee and calories will be served.
Read the current Small Street Journal for updates and announcements from
Chamber members. Please submit your updates to
Becky Seelen.
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