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October 18, 2016 The Weekly Newsletter of the Eau Claire Area Chamber of Commerce
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Today!
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The Business Expo & Job Fair is only a week away! Here are five great reasons why you need to attend and send your staff:
- Over 150 Exhibitors! - Come learn about new products and services offered right here in the Chippewa Valley! If you are wondering what's new, this is the place to find out what's happening.
- One of the Best Networking Events of the Year! - You won't want to miss the VIP Reception from 4:30 - 8 p.m. with about 1,000 area professionals. New this year, we will have nine different Chamber members offering bite-sized samples of some of their most delicious appetizers and entrees. The VIP Reception is sponsored by Miron Construction, M3 Insurance, Ruder Ware and Wipfli.
- Job Fair - We have more than 60 exhibitors participating in the Job Fair recruiting for more than 160 different positions! For a list of positions, click here.
- Free Educational Seminars & New Speed Networking Event - sponsored by Manpower
11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Tax Identity Theft by Amy Vik and Charles Wysocky, H&R Block
1-2 p.m. Mobile Apps for Productivity by Denise Woodford, CVTC
2:30-3:30 p.m. Building the Better Workforce by Kim Peterson, Patti Matthews and Lisa Fiore of Manpower
4-5 p.m. Speed Networking Seminars registration is encouraged to reserve a spot. - Fantastic Door Prizes! Each exhibitor will be giving away a door prize. Plus, during the VIP Night, you could win one of these major door prizes:
- A framed landscape artwork "The Final Destination" by Edvard Gurevich from by B-Framed Galleries
- A cargo carrier and bike rack package from Curt Manufacturing
- A notebook computer from Heartland Business Systems
- Two night Jacuzzi suite with Namekagon River trip and mountain bike rental from Heartwood Conference Center
- Two cases (24 bottles) of wine with your custom label by Infinity Beverages Winery & Distillery
- Free car washes for a year from Morrie's Chippewa Valley Mazda
List of Exhibitors
Seminars
More Information
Please click on the links below for more information.
Tuesday, October 18
Business Expo & Job Fair
Tuesday, October 18
2016 Business Expo & Job Fair Seminars - Tax Identity Theft
Tuesday, October 18
2016 Business Expo & Job Fair Seminars - Mobile Apps For Productivity
Tuesday, October 18
2016 Business Expo & Job Fair Seminars - Building The Better Workforce
Tuesday, October 18
2016 Business Expo & Job Fair Seminars - Speed Networking Event
Wednesday, October 19
Groundbreaking: Za51
Thursday, October 20
Ribbon Cutting: Oxbow Hotel & The Lakely
Friday, October 21
Eggs & Issues: State Business Update With WMC President Kurt Bauer
Tuesday, October 25
Lunch & Learn: Top 10 Tips For Effective Writing
Tuesday, October 25
Ribbon CuttingL Gordy's Market - Birch Street
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
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
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:
Colonial Life
Entrepreneurs' Conference
Tuesday, November 15, 1 - 5 p.m.
The Florian Gardens Conference Center
2340 Lorch Avenue
Sponsored by:
Chippewa Valley Technical College
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 >>
Lunch & Learn: Top 10 Tips For Effective Writing
Presented by: Dr. Heather Rothbauer-Wanish, Feather Communicatons
Tuesday, October 25, 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.
Effective writing can establish your reputation, position you in the marketplace and set the stage for future success. During this Lunch & Learn session, attendees will learn the importance of being concise, using concrete language, developing rapport with the intended audience and the relevance of proofreading. If you are ready to move forward with more valuable content, better-received messages and quicker turnaround times, then this is the workshop for you!
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2016 Chippewa Valley Wage |
The 2016 Chippewa Valley Wage Survey is now available for purchase.
To purchase a copy of the wage survey, please contact Emily Lindholm (715) 858-0614.
Economic Outlook Luncheon With Neel Kashkari, President And CEO Of The Federal Reserve Bank Of Minneapolis
Wednesday, November 9, Noon - 1:30 p.m.
The Lismore, a DoubleTree by Hilton
333 Gibson Street
Cost to Attend: $25 Chamber members
Sponsored by:
Peoples Bank Midwest
Neel Kashkari took office as president and chief executive officer of the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis on January 1, 2016. In this role, he serves on the Federal Open Market Committee, bringing the Fed's Ninth District's perspective to monetary policy discussions in Washington. In addition to his responsibilities as a monetary policymaker, Kashkari oversees all operations of the bank, including supervision and regulation, and payments services.
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Eggs & Issues: State Business Update With WMC President Kurt Bauer
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Friday, October 21, 7 - 8:30 a.m.
Eau Claire Chamber of Commerce
2703 Craig Road
$20 per person for Chamber members
Sponsored by:
Kurt Bauer, President of Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce, provides an update of key issues of importance to the state's business community, including a look at his organization's policy priorities in Madison and the political outlook for Wisconsin's fall elections. WMC is the state's chamber of commerce and its largest business trade association, prepresenting more than 3,500 employers of every size and from every sector of the economy. This is a Chamber members-only event.
Read more or register>>
Good Government Council Legislative Candidate Questionnaire
Candidate responses are now available for the Chamber's Good Government Council Candidate Questionnaire, from all State Assembly Candidates in local Districts 67, 68, 91 and 92. Click here to see their answers.
Understanding Your November Ballot
Tuesday, November 1, 4:30-5:30 p.m.
Chamber Office, PESI Conference Room
Presented by the Chamber's Governmental Affairs Committee and Young Professionals of the Chippewa Valley
Attend this engaging session to get a fuller understanding of what's at stake in the November 8 election. It's a non-partisan review of what you'll find when you enter the voting booth, including state and federal offices and local referendum issues.
This is a Chamber members-only event. There is no charge to attend, but advance registration is required.
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>>
Read the current Small Street Journal for updates and announcements from
Chamber members. Please submit your updates to
Becky Seelen.
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