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July 21, 2015 The Weekly Newsletter of the Eau Claire Area Chamber of Commerce
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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 >>
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
Friday, August 21
Eggs & Issues: Washington Update And Outlook With The U.S. Chamber
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.
Blain's Farm & Fleet of Chippewa Falls
June 2015: Ambassador & Salesperson of the Month
Featured Job Posting:
HUEBSCH Services
PESI Secures Naming Rights
PESI has secured the naming rights to the Chamber's large conference room, effective November 1, 2015 for five years. The Chamber looks forward to working with PESI.
The naming rights for the smaller conference room are still available. Contact Bob McCoy (715-858-0612) if you are interested.
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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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.
Group Project Ideas Needed
The Chamber is requesting service projects for both our adult and Youth Leadership Eau Claire programs. Are you involved with a non-profit organization and have a project that you need help with? Submit a proposal!
What kind of projects?
Each year, we divide our LEC and YLEC classes into teams of 6-9 people to work on community service projects.
For the youth program, the projects that work the best are projects the teenagers can feel passionate about, work together as a team and accomplish something positive for the community. In the past, groups have painted murals, created programming events for children, cleaned up parks, etc.
For the adult program, we ask for project ideas that are more in-depth than simple volunteer tasks, such as painting a room. In the past, groups have designed signage for Beaver Creek Reserve, planned large events like the Holiday Parade and created volunteer manuals and databases.
What doesn't work?
NO fund raising projects of any kind will be accepted. This includes asking the group to plan an event that is intended as a fund raiser. Also, the projects may not be political.
Deadlines
YLEC - Extended deadline July 24
Proposals for the YOUTH program are due by Friday, July 24. More information and a proposal form are available here.
LEC - August 1
Proposals for the ADULT program are due by Friday, August 1. More information and a proposal form are available here.
A list of all past group projects is available here.
If you have any questions, please contact Becky Seelen (715-858-0615).
Save the Date:
22nd Annual Chippewa Valley Rally
Wednesday, January 27, 2016, Madison
Bringing the Chippewa Valley's voice to Madison. Mark your calendar now, then plan to join fellow business and community leaders next winter for our annual visit to the State Capitol. The purpose of the Chippewa Valley Rally is to educate legislators and other state officials on the economic, education, infrastructure and other issues critical to our region.
This annual event is organized by the Chippewa Valley Chamber Alliance, made up of the Chippewa Falls, Menomonie and Eau Claire Chambers of Commerce. You'll be part of a team of several dozen area business and community leaders traveling to Madison for small group meetings at legislative offices, a luncheon address by the Governor (invited), informal discussions with lawmakers and staff at the closing reception, and networking with others from the area who are interested in government policy.
Sponsorship and registration information will be available soon. For more information, contact Scott Rogers (715-858-0616) .
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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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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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