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August 4, 2015 The Weekly Newsletter of the Eau Claire Area Chamber of Commerce
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Leadership Success Series featuring Dick and Rick Lommen, Courtesy Corporation-McDonald's
Tuesday, September 29 |
Sponsored by:
Associated Bank,
Banbury Place, Mayo Clinic Health System, Royal Construction, Inc., Ruder Ware L.L.S.C.
Join us for our next session of our Leadership Success Series featuring Dick and Rick Lommen of Courtesy Corporation - McDonald's.
Dick is the founder and owner-operator of Courtesy Corporation-McDonald's. He began his career with McDonald's as a 15-year-old crew member. By the time he graduated from UW-La Crosse, Dick was managing the McDonald's of La Crosse on Losey Boulevard. Dick was provided with the opportunity to purchase the single-store franchise and became a McDonald's owner-operator in 1968. Today, Courtesy Corporation owns and operates 57 restaurants in the Midwest.
Dick's contributions and impact on the McDonald's system continue today. Dick is a member of the McDonald’s Food Improvement Team whose goal is to build the McDonald's brand by improving existing menu items and the innovation of the production process. Additionally, Dick was a vice chair of the National Supply Leadership Council (NSLC). The NSLC is a leadership team that facilitates communication between the regions and U.S. supply chain. He is a past member of the Supplier Advisory Council (SAC) whose primary role is to create a competitive advantage for the McDonald's system and establish strategic objectives.
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Please click on the links below for more information.
Tuesday, August 4
SOHO Happy Hour
Wednesday, August 5
Your Chamber Orientation
Thursday, August 6
Ribbon Cutting: AT&T Authorized Retailer - MidWest Cellular
Thursday, August 6
Business at the Airport
Friday, August 7
Business Connection
Tuesday, August 18
Leadership Eau Claire Alumni Luncheon
Friday, August 21
Eggs & Issues: Washington Update And Outlook With The U.S. Chamber
Tuesday, August 25
Lunch & Learn: Your One-Stop Access to a Qualified Workforce
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.
July 2015: Ambassador & Salesperson of the Month
Featured Job Posting:
San Souci Massage
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Pilot Sponsors: Chippewa Valley Regional Airport, Charter Business and HSHS Sacred Heart Hospital
Please join the Chippewa Falls, Eau Claire and Menomonie chambers of commerce for the annual Business at the Airport on Thursday, August 6. Find out what is happening at your airport, network with other business members, visit more than 30 exhibitor tables, have a chance to win great door prizes.
Grand Door Prizes
- Round-trip transportation for two (2) from Eau Claire, WI (EAU) to Chicago, IL (ORD)
- Air/Hotel Package to Two to Don Laughlin's Riverside Resort & Casino
This event takes the place of the August Business After Hours but please note that it is held on Thursday rather than Monday.
Cost to attend is $6. You do not need to pre-register.
For more information>>
Chamber Office Space For Lease
The Chamber will have space available to sub-lease on November 1, 2015. The Economic Development Corporation is moving to a yet-to-be-determined location and the space they occupy will be available for lease on November 1.
The space
includes three separate offices, with square footage of: 129, 148 & 171. It also includes 141 square feet of a large shared office space, plus use of all common space, conference rooms, equipment, etc.
If you know of a compatible organization, please have them contact Bob McCoy (715-858-0612).
Lunch & Learn: Your One-Stop Access to a Qualified Workforce
Tuesday, August 25, Noon - 1 p.m.
Eau Claire Chamber of Commerce
Charter Business Conference Room
Cost to Attend: $20 Chamber members; $40 non-Chamber members (includes lunch)
Sponsored by: Rhom
Construction,
HSHS Sacred Heart Hospital &
Weld, Riley, Prenn &
Ricci, S.C.
Is your organization seeking one-stop access to a qualified workforce? Direct employment services? A coordinated network of refers sources?
If so, look no further! Located at the Eau Claire Job Center, the Business Services Team stands ready to assist your organization in meeting your talent procurement, preparation and retention needs by providing a single point of contact and offering No-Cost resources such as:
- Assistance from accredited Workforce Development Professionals
- Pre-screening, assessment, and referral of applicants
- Coordination of job fairs and on-site recruitments
- Information on industry partnerships and training grants
- Identification of funding available to assist with employee training
- Tax credit information and assistance in application processes
- Centralized meeting facilities for recruitment, interviews and workshops
Seventh Annual Marketing & Social Media Conference
Wednesday, September 16
8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
The Florian Gardens Conference Center
2340 Lorch Avenue
Sponsored by: JB Systems, LLC
Get ready for a dynamic conference packed with a sensational keynote, intriguing breakout sessions on a variety of marketing strategies and an informative panel discussion during our Seventh Annual Marketing & Social Media Conference. This conference will provide an intensive review of new tools that businesses can use to reach out to customers and grow their bottom line.
Welcome and Opening Keynote
Ten years can go by in the blink of an eye, but if your marketing plan hasn't changed since 2005, you may want to take the necessary steps to bring it up to date! Lee Heike, owner of Hookd Promotions in downtown Eau Claire, kicks off our day with an informative and entertaining look at the last 10 years in marketing trends and provides tips on keeping up with today's marketing demands.
After the welcome and keynote, attendees will have the opportunity to attend three of the several breakout sessions.
Lunch Panel Discussion
The conference concludes with a networking luncheon followed by a dynamic discussion with local marketing professionals and small business owners who will be sharing marketing and social media success stories and tips for attendees.
More Information
More detailed information about the conference and breakout sessions is available here.
Registration Information
Cost to attend is $69 for Chamber members and $99 for non-members and includes the keynote, all breakout sessions and lunch. Registration deadline is Friday, September 11.
Read more about break-out sessions and
register >>
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October 20, 2015
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Do you have your booth reserved for the Business Expo & Job Fair? It's the largest business-to-business networking event in the Chippewa Valley, and you'll want to be there. Hurry, booths are going fast!
Here are just a few reasons why you should exhibit at the Business Expo & Job Fair:
- Great opportunity to demonstrate and introduce new products.
- Enhance your company image.
- Get customer feedback.
- Recruit new employees, interns or apprentices.
- Introduce your company, products and services to new customers and clients.
More information is available HERE or contact Amy Muehlbauer or Becky Seelen at 715-834-1204.
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Eggs & Issues: Washington Update and Outlook with the U.S. Chamber |
August 21, 7 - 8:30 a.m.
Eau Claire Chamber of Commerce
101 N.Farwell Street
Charter Business Conference Room
$20 per person for Chamber members
Sponsored by:
2015 has already proven to be a consequential year in Washington, but with many critical economic issues still on the table. Join us at this edition of Eggs & Issues to get a real-world update on the top federal issues impacting the business community, including transportation, trade, energy, regulatory reform, healthcare and more. The U.S. Chamber's John Kirchner brings a candid, business-focused perspective you won't hear from the national news media. John serves as the manager of Congressional and Public Affairs for the Midwest Region, where he develops and implements the Chamber's grassroots legislative and political activities.
Read more or register>>
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Eau Claire Chamber of Commerce
Charter Business 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
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwestern Wisconsin, Inc. and Heartwood Conference Center
and other Chamber members. Bring your business cards, brochures, or anything you
wish to share. Coffee and calories will be served.
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Draganetti's Ristorante
3120 Hillcrest Pkwy
Doesn't summer on the patio with friends and soon to be friends sound lovely?
Connect and network with your fellow SOHO members for happy hour on August 4th from 4:30-6:30 p.m. at Draganetti's.
If you need directions or have any questions please contact Amy Muehlbauer (715)-858-0617.
Registration is appreciated so we have an approximate head count. No charge to attend. Cash bar.
Register online>>
Read the current Small Street Journal for updates and announcements from
Chamber members. Please submit your updates to
Becky Seelen.
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