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October 25, 2016 The Weekly Newsletter of the Eau Claire Area Chamber of Commerce
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Thank You For Making the
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Thanks to all our Chamber members who attended the 2016 Business Expo & Job Fair. With about 2,000 people attending, it was another great success thanks to the support of all our sponsors, exhibitors, Committee members and volunteers. Thank you to Dan Everhart of L&M Mail & Courier for chairing the Business Expo & Job Fair Committee again this year.
A special thank you to the following:
Media Sponsors: Leader-Telegram, Mid-West Family Broadcasting (WAXX and WAYY) and WEAU 13 News
VIP Reception Sponsors: Miron Construction, M3 Insurance, Ruder Ware and Wipfli
Beverage Sponsors: General Beer Northwest, Infinity Beverages Winery & Distillery, Park Ridge Distributing, Inc.
Seminar Sponsor: Manpower
Parking Lot Shuttle Provided by: Trubilt Collision Center
Exhibitors' Lounge Sponsors: Festival Foods, Five Star Telecom, Loffler Companies and Rhom Construction
Bag Sponsor: Adecco
Lanyard Sponsor: Heartwood Conference Center & Retreat
Printing Sponsor: REALiving
Read more about the Expo >>
View photos from the event on the Chamber's website>>
Provide Your Feedback: We would love to hear what you thought about the Business Expo & Job Fair and if you have any suggestions for next year. Please take this short survey. Thank you!
Please click on the links below for more information.
Tuesday, October 25
Ribbon Cutting: Gordy's Market - Birch Street
Friday, October 28
Ribbon Cutting: Old National Bank
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 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
View Full Calendar on Website
Month-at-a-Glance (PDF)
September 2016: Ambassador of the Month
Featured Job Posting:
Metropolis Resort
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 >>
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.
Our Youth: The Future of Our Communities
The Eau Claire Educational Foundation would like to invite Chamber members to a reception on November 7. Click here for more information.
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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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>>
Read the current Small Street Journal for updates and announcements from
Chamber members. Please submit your updates to
Becky Seelen.
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