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October 6, 2015 The Weekly Newsletter of the Eau Claire Area Chamber of Commerce

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Eggs & Issues

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

Friday, October 16, 7 - 8:30 a.m.
Eau Claire Area Chamber of Commerce
101 N. Farwell Street
$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 priorities for legislative action in Madison. WMC is the state's chamber of commerce and largest business trade association representing 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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Please click on the links below for more information.

Thursday, October 8
Ribbon Cutting: AMK Cleaning Services

Monday, October 12
Business After Hours

Tuesday, October 13
Chamber/CVTC Business Community Breakfast

Wednesday, October 14
Your Chamber Orientation

Thursday, October 15
YP Extravaganza: Hawaiian Homicide Murder Mystery Mingle

Friday, October 16
Eggs & Issues: State Business Issues Update With WMC President Kurt Bauer

Friday, October 16
Ribbon Cutting: Latitude 44 Yoga Studio

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

View Full Calendar on Website

Month-at-a-Glance (PDF)

Renewing Members

Month of August 2015



ADRC:Learn More

Awards & Recognition

September 2015: Ambassador & Salesperson of the Month

Ribbon Cuttings & Groundbreakings Newsletter Archives Job Bank

Featured Job Posting:
L&M Mail & Courier

Member Spotlight

CS Construction

Member to Member SOHO Board of Directors Staff

YPCV Extravaganza: Hawaiian Homicide Murder Mystery Mingle

Thursday, October 15, 6-8:30 p.m.
Clarion Hotel
2703 Craig Road


Please join Young Professionals of the Chippewa Valley (YPCV) for our annual Extravaganza! This year's event will be a Hawaiian Homicide Murder Mystery Dinner Mingle. Try saying that three times fast!

You will be placed in a team to help solve the murder that occurred at the Waki Laka resort. Attendees will enjoy a Hawaiian themed buffet, Mega! CO-OP will be providing the dessert and the Clarion Hotel will have a few tropical drink specials just for YPCV! Come join the fun and dress in your best Hawaiian attire; admired but not required. Mystery solving starts at 6 p.m., so don't be late!

Sign up early to receive the special pricing of $20 for YP members and $35 for non-YP members. Price will go to $25 and $40 on October 8.

This year's Extravaganza sponsors are: L.E. Phillips Career Development Center and WESTconsin Credit Union.

Membership in YPCV is open to any professional between the ages of 21 and 39. For more information about YPCV, please contact Emily Lindholm.

Register online>>

Click here for a flyer with more information.


Sacred Heart Hospital
Education

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.

Read more or register >>



Programs & Services

New Direct Debit (ACH) Payment Program

The Chamber is pleased to offer a convenient, new way to pay your membership dues. Direct debit (ACH) is a safe, secure method of payment that allows you, the member, to have your dues automatically withdrawn from your checking or savings account on an annual, semi-annual, quarterly or even monthly basis (a $2 fee per month will be charged for monthly withdrawals). The ACH withdrawal would take place between the 10th and 15th of the month and the Chamber would send an email reminder one-day prior to the transaction.

To enroll in the ACH program, simply fill out and sign the authorization form and return it to Chrystal Mills or fax to (715) 834-1956.



Marke Your Calendars!
October 20, 2015
Public Hours: 11:30 - 3:30 p.m.
VIP Reception: 4:30 - 8 p.m.
Eau Claire Indoor Sports Center
3456 Craig Road

Sponsored by:

The Business Expo & Job Fair is only two weeks away! Here are five great reasons why you need to attend and send your staff:

1. Over 150 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 50 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 Beth Mathison 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


Market Your Business Here
Networking
Business After Hours



Monday, October 12
5-6:30 p.m.
 

Holiday Inn: Eau Claire South I-94
4751 Owen Ayres Court

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 CliftonLarsonAllen, Bremer Bank, Holiday Inn and Royal Construction.

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.

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Small Street Journal

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

 

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