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November 24, 2015 The Weekly Newsletter of the Eau Claire Area Chamber of Commerce
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| Thursday, December 3 |
This annual event hosted by the Eau Claire Chamber of Commerce is open to all members of the organization. Come enjoy food and beverages from Chamber member businesses and network with old and new friends!
Enjoy food and drink from these businesses:
American Ice
Dessert First
Festival Foods
General Beer Northwest
Gordy's Market
High Bridge Coffee
Houligan's Steak & Seafood Pub
Infinity Beverages Winery & Distillery
Marieke Gouda
Mega! CO-OP
Olive Garden Italian Restaurant
Park Ridge Distributing, Inc.
Plaza Hotel & Suites
Sam's Club
Walmart-Eau Claire
Westgate Sportsman Club
Sponsored by: AMK Cleaning Services LLC, Banbury Place, Inc., Cigan Properties, and Principal Financial Group
Please click on the links below for more information.
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
Monday, December 14
Business After Hours
Friday, December 18
Eggs & Issues: 2015 Holiday Legislative Breakfast
Friday, December 18
Ribbon Cutting: Student Transit
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.
Occupational Chaplains of America (OCA)
October 2015: Ambassador & Salesperson of the Month
Featured Job Posting:
City of Altoona
Thank You: Real Life Academy Success
Thank you to the sponsors, volunteers and committee members who made the fall Real Life Academy a success. We had 277 students from Altoona, Fall Creek, Memorial, North and Regis high schools participate in the event on Wednesday, November 18 and experienced a day of "real life."
Read more>>
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! Submit by Friday
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.
Board of Directors Nominations
The nominating committee, comprised of past board chairs, have nominated directors to be elected to a three-year term, beginning April 1, 2016. Ballots will be emailed to the main contact of each Chamber member business for their votes within the next week.
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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.
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Eggs & Issues: 2015 Holiday Legislative Breakfast |
Friday, December 18, 7 - 8:30 a.m.
University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire
Davies Center
$20 per person for Chamber members
Sponsored by:
Join us for the annual Holiday Legislative Breakfast, hosted by UWEC Chancellor James Schmidt and Eau Claire Area Chamber of Commerce Board Chair Faye Deich. Meet the members of the State Senate and Assembly who will be representing west central Wisconsin in Madison and get a preview of their key priorities when the legislature reconvenes in 2016. This event is open to individuals whose organizations are members of the Chippewa Falls, Eau Claire or Menomonie Chamber of Commerce.
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
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.
Graphic Designer/Staff Assistant Opening at Chamber
The Eau Claire Chamber has an opening for a full-time Graphic Designer/Staff Assistant. If you know of anyone that would be interested in the position, please forward the link of the position on the Chamber's Job Bank.
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