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July 14, 2015 The Weekly Newsletter of the Eau Claire Area Chamber of Commerce
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UW-Eau Claire New Student Welcome Packets
Participate in our UW-Eau Claire Welcome Packets! About 2,300 freshmen and transfer students will enter UW-Eau Claire this fall and move into the dorms. Let these students know that you are here - be part of the UWEC Welcome Packets!
The Chamber will present welcome packets to all new freshmen and transfer students living in UW-Eau Claire dorms. For just $135, you have the opportunity to insert 2,300 brochures, coupons or other promotional items in the gift bag. Or, volunteer to help stuff bags for two hours and get a reduced fee of just $85. Reservation deadline is July 17. For more details, click here or contact Becky Seelen
(715-858-0615).
Please click on the links below for more information.
Wednesday, July 22
Business Community Downtown Wellness Walk
Friday, July 24
Ribbon Cutting: Snap Fitness
Tuesday, July 28
Lunch & Learn: Joint Employment and the Flexible Workforce
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
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.
June 2015: Ambassador & Salesperson of the Month
Featured Job Posting:
Realityworks
Business Community
Downtown Wellness Walk
Wednesday, July 22
11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Sponsored by: ADRC of Eau Claire County, Associated Bank, Group Health Cooperative of Eau Claire, HSHS Sacred Heart Hospital, Marshfield Clinic and Mayo Clinic Health System
Join us on Wednesday, July 22, for our annual Business Community Downtown Wellness Walk. Enjoy a scenic route with colleagues and other Chamber members while you take in some of the downtown sights like Sculpture Tour Eau Claire, Phoenix Park and the trail along the Eau Claire River. (Rain date is Wednesday, July 29.)
There's no charge to participate and you can walk at your own pace. Walkers will have the choice of three routes of varying lengths. A route map will be available to download soon, or you can pick up a map on the day of the event. Come on your own, or get a group together!
If you're part of a Chamber-member organization and register in advance (by the day before, Tuesday, July 21), you'll be eligible for door prizes and help us anticipate the number of participants.
Join us on July 22 for some light physical activity and to see what's been happening in downtown Eau Claire!
Read more or
register >>
Lunch & Learn: Joint Employment and the Flexible Workforce
Presented by: Thea Jenson, Manpower
Tuesday, July 28, 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.
The world of work is changing. The need for a flexible workforce is on the rise and because of this, the partnership between an organization and its staffing agency has evolved. As joint employers, it is important to understand the roles and responsibilities of each party involved. This Lunch & Learn session will provide attendees with practical advice on co-employment concerns and provide best practices in implementing the new OSHA/NIOSH recommended practices.
Read more or
register >>
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Sponsorship Opportunity for |
YPCV is excited to host our annual Extravaganza event. This is one of the largest YPCV events of the year, drawing an attendance of 90-120 Young Professional members. This year we are welcoming two exclusive sponsorship opportunities to Chamber members. There are many benefits to the $250 sponsorship packages, and we welcome the opportunity to share this information with you and your company. For details or to review the sponsorship form, please contact Emily Lindholm.
Chamber Sponsors Trip to Dubai and Abu Dhabi in 2016
The Eau Claire Chamber is partnering with Central Holidays for a trip to Dubai and Abu Dhabi on April 1-9, 2016. Tour Features include:
- Round trip transportation from Eau Claire to Minneapolis
- Round trip air transportation from Minneapolis
- 11 meals consisting of six buffet breakfasts, two lunches and three dinners
- Sightseeing tours of Dubai and Abu Dhabi and desert safari
If reserved before August 30, 2015, the price is $3,799 per person, double occupancy; For single occupancy, add $599.
Registrations are on a first come basis until the trip is filled.
For more information, please contact Bob McCoy (715-858-0612)
Eau Claire Area School District
Strategic Planning Forum
Monday, July 27, 5:00-7:30 p.m.
Northstar Middle School
Since May, the Board of Education, in collaboration with district and school leaders and staff, have been engaged in developing the district's strategic plan for the next 5-7 years. The Board would like to hear what your thoughts are about where they are headed, what their priorities should be, and what your hopes are for the future of our children and our schools.
The purpose of the Forum is to engage representatives from the parent, business and community sectors in conversations about Eau Claire Area School District's strategic priorities for the future.
Location: Northstar Middle School, 2711 Abbe Hill Drive
RSVP: Patti Iverson at piverson@ecasd.us or (715) 852-3002
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Pilot Sponsors: Chippewa Valley Regional Airport, Charter Business and 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.
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>>
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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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