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October 4, 2016 The Weekly Newsletter of the Eau Claire Area Chamber of Commerce

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Chamber/CVTC Business Community Breakfast:
Register by Friday, October 7

Tuesday, October 11, 7 - 8:30 a.m.
Chippewa Valley Technical College
Business Education Center
620 W. Clairemont Avenue
No Cost to Attend for Members


Sponsored by: Associated Bank, HSHS Sacred Heart &
St. Joseph's hospitals, Market & Johnson and Royal Credit Union


Come explore the world of simulation in education! Enjoy a delicious breakfast buffet before experiencing hands-on demonstrations highlighting the latest simulation technology used at CVTC.

Drive a truck in our simulation trailer just like our Truck Driving students. Paint a car using the paint gun simulation software used in the Auto Collision program. Treat and care for patients with augmented reality our health care training. Weld using our simulator in the Mobile Manufacturing Trailer. Fly a drone used in our Drone Certification. Have fun!

Read more and register>>




Please click on the links below for more information.

Tuesday, October 4
Groundbreaking: The Miracle Leaque

Wednesday, October 5
Groundbreaking: Century 21 Affiliated

Thursday, October 6
Ribbon Cutting: Clearwater Care Center

Thursday, October 6
Groundbreaking: Confluence Arts Center

Friday, October 7
Business Connection

Friday, October 7
Ribbon Cutting: Local Lounge

Monday, October 10
Ribbon Cutting: Smiles in Motion

Monday, October 10
Business After Hours

Tuesday, October 11
Chamber/CVTC Business Community Breakfast

Wednesday, October 12
Ribbon Cutting: Hangar 54 Grill

Thursday, October 13
SOHO Coffee Talk

Thursday, October 13
Legislative Candidates Forum

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

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, November 1
Understanding Your November Ballot

Wednesday, November 2
Workplace Wellness Network: Developing Compliant Wellness Program

View Full Calendar on Website

Month-at-a-Glance (PDF)


Cliff Industrial

New Members

Please welcome new members that have joined the Eau Claire Chamber of Commerce in the past week.

Eau Claire Postal Service

Renewing Members

Month of September 2016



ADRC:Learn More

Awards & Recognition

August 2016: Ambassador of the Month

Ribbon Cuttings & Groundbreakings Newsletter Archives Job Bank

Featured Job Posting:
The Joy Booth, LLC

Member to Member SOHO Board of Directors Staff

Eggs & Issues

Eggs & Issues: State Business Update With WMC President Kurt Bauer

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.

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Sacred Heart Hospital
Education

2016 Business Expo & Job Fair Seminars

Tuesday, October 18
Eau Claire Indoor Sports Center
3456 Craig Road

Sponsored by: Manpower


Thanks to a sponsorship from Manpower, the Chamber will be offering the following complimentary seminars during the Business Expo & Job Fair. While there is no cost to attend, registration is encouraged to reserve a spot. All attendees also will receive a free ticket to attend the Business Expo following (or preceding) the seminar.

Tax Identity Theft
Presented by Amy Vik and Charles Wysocky, H&R Block

Tuesday, October 18, 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

What is tax identity theft and how can you avoid it? This seminar will explain the importance of securing your personal information. It will explain what tax identity theft can do to your tax return and what you need to do if you are a victim.

Read more or register >>

Mobile Apps for Productivity
Presented by: Denise Woodford, Chippewa Valley Technical College

Tuesday, October 18, 1-2 p.m.

Explore sites and IOS applications that will aid you in becoming more productive. This session will focus on the latest tools, sites, and iPhone/iPad applications built to increase your productivity while simplifying your everyday life. Attend this fun session and - the best part of all - most, if not all, are free online!

Read more or register >>

Building a Better Workforce
Presented by Kim Peterson, Lisa Fiore and Patti Matthews, Manpower

Tuesday, October 18, 2:30 - 3:30 p.m.

Manpower Group's 2015 Talent Shortage Survey found that 32 percent of U.S. employers surveyed had difficulty filling jobs, of which 41 percent sited reduced competitiveness and productivity because of it. The consequences of not attracting and retaining the right talent will affect your bottom line.

To address this challenge, Manpower recently put out the White Paper, "Building a Better Workforce". Join us at this session to learn about recruiting and retention strategies to win in this new world of work!

Read more or register >>

Speed Networking Event
Tuesday, October 18, 4 - 5 p.m.

Want to make some new connections? Make the most of your valuable time by joining the Chamber for Speed Networking. The seminar room at the Business Expo will be buzzing with excitement for this fast-paced, energy-filled take on business networking.

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!

Read more or register >>


Programs & Services

SOHO

SOHO Coffee Talk
Thursday, October 13
8:15 - 9:15 a.m.
Stitch Supply Co.
913 Hillcrest Parkway

Sponsored by: Chestnut Consulting

Social Media is a hot topic and for the small business owner it can be very time-consuming/overwhelming. Join us, the SOHO group, for a coffee talk on how to implement a social media strategy into your business. Brian Hahn, founder of Go Social Experts, will be facilitating this event, so please come with questions and ideas that may help the whole group.

An RSVP to this event is very important, so please click link below to register. No cost to attend.

Register online >>



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.

Read more or register >>

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Legislative

Election Forum

Thursday, October 13
6:30 p.m. Legislative Candidates
8:00 p.m. School Referendum Q&A
Chippewa Valley Technical College, Business Education Center
620 W. Clairemont Avenue
No charge to attend and no pre-registration required
Parking: Staff Lots P8 or P9 adjacent to the building, or Student Lot P3 across the footbridge.


Sponsored by: Eau Claire Chamber of Commerce, WAYY Radio, WQOW-TV 18, the Leader-Telegram and Chippewa Valley Community Television


Join us for two opportunities on the same night to get information to make your decisions for the November election. The Forum is sponsored by WAYY, the Leader-Telegram, WQOW TV 18, Chippewa Valley Community Television, and the Eau Claire Area Chamber of Commerce.

Legislative Forum
At 6:30 p.m., hear the candidates for State Assembly Districts 67, 68, 91 and 93 address key state issues. All seven candidates for these offices have confirmed their attendance.

Eau Claire School Referendum
At 8:00 p.m., immediately following the Candidates Forum, see a presentation from the Eau Claire Area School District about its proposal to increase the annual tax levy by $5.86 million annually, followed by a question and answer period. The School District has also provided the following documents with information about the referendum:

Operational Referendum Fact Sheet

What buildings are included in the referendum?

Referendum Information Sessions



Candidates Energy Forum

Wednesday, October 12, 10 - 11:30 a.m.
The Florian Gardens Conference Center
2340 Lorch Avenue

Sponsored by:
Eau Claire Energy Cooperative, Eau Claire Area Chamber of Commerce, Chippewa Valley Home Builders and Eau Claire Area Ecominic Development Corporation


Join us for a discussion about energy issues with area's state legislative candidates. Candidates from Districts 67, 68, 69 and 91, 92, 93 have been invited.

Public is invited and refreshments will be served.

Networking
Business After Hours



Monday, October 10
5-6:30 p.m.
 

Eau Claire Golf & Country Club
828 Clubview Lane

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 Ruder Ware, L.L.S.C. , Haselwander Companies and University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire Foundation.

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>>



Business Connection


Friday, October 7
7:30-8:45 a.m.

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 other Chamber members. Bring your business cards, brochures, or anything you wish to share. Coffee and calories will be served.

Small Street Journal

Read the current Small Street Journal for updates and announcements from Chamber members. Please submit your updates to Becky Seelen.

 

Other Information

Air Service Discussion with SkyWest Airlines

Wednesday, October 19, 7:30 a.m.
Chippewa Valley Regional Airport


McKinley Matson from the SkyWest Airlines marketing team will share an overview of how the Eau Claire market is performing and provide a general update on programs available to business customers. Opportunities will be available to engage her on specific topics pertinent to your business.

RSVP by October 14 to admin@chippewavalleyairport.com


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