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October 20, 2015 The Weekly Newsletter of the Eau Claire Area Chamber of Commerce
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Today!
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Sponsored by:
Today is the day! It's Expo Day! What are you waiting for? It's time to get out of the office and come to the Business Expo & Job Fair. Everyone is going to be there - and you should too.
There are loads of reasons why you should be at the Business Expo today, but here are our top five:
1. Over 160 Exhibitors!
Come learn about new products and services offered right here in the Chippewa Valley! If you are wondering what's new, this is the place to find out what's happening.
2. One of the Best Networking Events of the Year!
You won't want to miss the VIP Reception from 4:30 - 8 p.m. with about 1,000 area professionals, delicious hors d'oeuvres and two cash bars. The VIP Reception is sponsored by Bank Mutual, Spectrum Business, Ruder Ware and Wipfli with catering provided by Mega CO-OP and beverage sponsorships from General Beer Northwest, Infinity Beverages Winery & Distillery and Park Ridge Distributing, Inc.
3. Job Fair
We have more than 60 exhibitors participating in the Job Fair recruiting for a wide variety of open positions.
4. Free Educational Seminars & New Speed Networking Event -- sponsored by Manpower
11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Top 10 Tips to Create an Effective Resume in Today's Marketplace by Dr. Heather Rothbauer-Wanish of Feather Communications
1-2 p.m.
Dress for Success Seminar by Michaela Stendahl, Workforce Resource
2:30-3:30 p.m.
Increasing Effectiveness and Engagement for New Hires by Cara Schomisch of Manpower
4-5 p.m.
Speed Networking
Seminars are free, but registration is encouraged to reserve a spot.
5. Fantastic Door Prizes!
Each exhibitor will be giving away a door prize. Plus, during the VIP Night, you could win one of these major door prizes:
- A framed original abstract "Layers of Life" by Hoffman from B-Framed Galleries
- A cargo carrier from Curt Manufacturing
- A notebook computer from Heartland Business Systems
- Two cases (24 bottles) of wine with your custom label by Infinity Beverages Winery & Distillery
List of Exhibitors
Seminars
More Information
Please click on the links below for more information.
Tuesday, October 20
Business Expo & Job Fair
Tuesday, October 27
Lunch & Learn: Proactive Recruiting Tips and Tricks with Social Media
Wednesday, November 4
Ribbon Cutting: Satellite Six
Wednesday, November 4
Economic Outlook Luncheon
Friday, November 6
Business Connection
Monday, November 9
Business After Hours
Wednesday, November 11
Workplace Wellness Learning Circle
Friday, November 13
SOHO Coffee Talk
Friday, November 20
Eggs & Issues: State Economy & Budget Update with Todd Berry
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.
September 2015: Ambassador & Salesperson of the Month
Featured Job Posting:
Labor Ready
Second Annual Sales Conference
Seminar
Presenters and Sponsors Wanted!
Thursday, February 25, 2016
8 a.m. - Noon
The Florian Gardens Conference Center
Presenters Needed!
The Chamber will present its second annual Sales Conference and is seeking proposals from individuals who would be willing to volunteer to present a keynote or one-hour session on an aspect of sales. Do you have experience that you would be willing to share? We are looking for topics on a variety of subjects, such as:
- Account Planning
- Relationship Building
- Negotiating
- Getting in the Door
- Basics of Selling
- Referrals
- Steps of Sales Process
- Using LinkedIn for Sales
- Recruiting Sales People
- Sales for the Non-Sales Person
- How to Use Technology to Woo Customers
Benefits of Speaking
While this is a volunteer opportunity, speakers receive recognition in marketing material and at the conference. All speakers are invited to attend the entire conference as our guest. And best yet, you are able to promote you and your business to hundreds of Chamber members.
If interested in presenting, please complete this form and return to Becky Seelen or fax to 715-834-1956 by November 27, 2015.
Sponsorship Opportunities for Sales Conference
The Chamber is looking for a few business partners to help sponsor the event. The event will feature six breakout sessions and a keynote address.
Sponsors at the $300 level will receive:
- Two complimentary tickets to the event.
- Recognition on all marketing materials.
- Recognition at the event.
- A free eight-foot display table at the conference.
- Opportunity to welcome attendees.
- Opportunity to include brochure or flyer in handout material.
If you would be interested in being a sponsor for this event, please contact Becky Seelen (715-858-0615) by November 27.
Lunch & Learn: Proactive Recruiting Tips and Tricks with Social Media
Presented by: Zach Lehmann, Wipfli
Tuesday, October 27, 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.
In today's tight labor market, hoping for people to apply to your job ads is increasingly ineffective. In this month's Lunch & Learn session, professional recruiter Zach Lehmann will cover several tips and tricks to using social media to source qualified candidates. Some of the sources we'll discuss include LinkedIn, Glassdoor, indeed.com and more.
Lunch & Learn Seminar Presenters Needed
The Business Council is currently accepting proposals for Lunch & Learn seminars , which are held on the last Tuesday of each month from noon to 1 p.m. at the Chamber office. The Lunch & Learn series features seminars on a variety of topics including human resources, leadership, customer service, marketing and management.
If you are interested in volunteering to present at seminar, please complete the online form by November 6.
Thanks for the consideration!
YPCV Invites the Chamber!
Meet the Executives
Thursday, November 5, 4 - 6 p.m.
Eau Claire Chamber of Commerce
YPCV would like to invite the Chamber to their annual Meet the Executives professional development event. Five leaders from our community will make up the panel. Come hear their personal success stories as well as challenges the may have faced along the way. We will hear from the panel from 4:00-5:30 p.m. with time for Q&A. Starting at 5:30 p.m., we will have a short social to give you time to interact with the Executives and network. Soda, wine and beer will be provided; special thanks to Infinity Beverages for providing the wine. This event will be limited to the first 44 people that register
The 2015 panel includes:
Suzanne Ashley - Ken Vance Car City Honda Volkswagen Audi, General Manager
Peter Farrow - Group Health Cooperative of Eau Claire, CEO and General Manager
Nicole Lasker - Lasker Jewelers, Vice President
Michael O'Meara - Peoples Bank Midwest, Chairman
Rick Olson - KRM Information Services, Inc., CEO/President
Register online>>
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The French Press
2823 London Road
Sponsored by: Green Planet Rain Barrels
Join other SOHO (Small Office Home Office) members for a NEW event - Morning Coffee Talk. The Coffee Talks are a great way for you to use other SOHO members as a sounding board to ask questions, review any of your ideas, marketing materials, logos, etc. and at the same time bring additional exposure to your business.
Register online>>
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Eggs & Issues: State Economy & Budget Update with Todd Berry |
Friday, November 20, 7 - 8:30 a.m.
Eau Claire Area Chamber of Commerce
101 N. Farwell Street
$20 per person for Chamber members
Sponsored by:
What economic, demographic and budget challenges face Wisconsin policy makers as we move into 2016? 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>>
ECASD Hosting Community Forums: Financial Picture and Potential Referendum
The Eau Claire Area School District is hosting three community forums to provide information about its financial picture, solicit questions and comments, and have a conversation about a potential referendum. School board members and administration officials will be present to listen and to participate in the dialogue.
October 22, 7:00 pm South Middle School, 2115 Mitscher Ave
October 27, 7:30 pm, Northstar Middle School, 2711 Abbe Hill Dr
October 29, 7:00 pm, DeLong Middle School, 2000 Vine St
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Sleep Inn & Suites Conference Center
5872 33rd 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
REALiving, HeartlandBusiness Systems, Marshfield Clinic and Sleep Inn & Suites.
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.
Eau Claire Area School District: Daktronics Presentation
The Eau Claire Area School District (ECASD) would like to invite you to a brief presentation regarding a unique and exciting opportunity to support our two public high schools, Memorial High School and North High School. In partnership with Daktronics, Inc., the ECASD is looking to upgrade both gymnasiums with state of the art video displays and LED scoreboards as well as scoreboard upgrades to their outdoor facilities. These upgrades will only happen with the help of our local business community! For the first time ever, the Eau Claire Area School District is offering local businesses the opportunity to be visually represented in their gymnasiums in the form of static signage, digital advertising opportunities on the video displays, game sponsorships, radio ads, and web site links.
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