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September 1, 2015 The Weekly Newsletter of the Eau Claire Area Chamber of Commerce
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Is your business or organization interested in sponsoring a Business After Hours in 2016? If so, please submit your name for a random drawing.
Please read more information regarding the sponsorship and complete the online application form by September 30, 2015. The Chamber Ambassadors will conduct a random drawing in October. Businesses will be contacted by Tuesday, October 13, 2015 to confirm sponsorship.
Please click on the links below for more information.
Tuesday, September 1
Ribbon Cutting: Goodwill Express Donation
Friday, September 4
Business Connection
Tuesday, September 8
Trade Show Training Seminar
Monday, September 14
Business After Hours
Tuesday, September 15
Your Chamber Orientation
Wednesday, September 16
7th Annual Marketing & Social Media Conference
Thursday, September 17
Ribbon Cutting: Associated Bank
Friday, September 18
Eggs & Issues: Legislative Breakfast
Friday, September 18
Ribbon Cutting: The Classic at Hillcrest Greens
Tuesday, September 22
16th Annual Age Of Opportunity Job & Volunteer Fair
Tuesday, September 29
Affordable Care Act Update - What Employers Need to Know Now
Tuesday, September 29
Leadership Success Series Featuring Dick And Rick Lommen, Courtesy Corporation-McDonald's
Tuesday, September 29
Lunch & Learn: Should I Stay or Should I Go? How to Retain and Attract Talent in 2015
Thursday, October 1
Ribbon Cutting: Woodman's Food Market
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.
U.S. Army Recruiting Center - Eau Claire
July 2015: Ambassador & Salesperson of the Month
Featured Job Posting:
Weld, Riley, Prenn & Ricci, S.C.
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 >>
Lunch & Learn: Should I Stay or Should I Go? How to Retain and Attract Talent in 2015
Presented by: Chris Dembiec, Express Employment Professionals
Tuesday, September 29, 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.
This month's Lunch & Learn presentation is designed to help employers in::
- Determining exactly how much turnover is costing your company
- Increasing your retention of current employees
- Making wise hiring decisions to decrease future turnover
- Discuss current trends with employee retention
Affordable Care Act Update - What Employers Need to Know Now
Tuesday, September 29, 10 a.m. - Noon
Plaza Hotel & Suites
1202 W. Clairemont Avenue
Cost to Attend: No Charge for Chamber Members, $25 for Non-Members
Sponsored by: Affiance Insurance Group LLC, Employers Benefit Group LLC, Marshfield Clinic, ReforMedicine S.C., Spectrum Insurance Group LLC, WPS Health Insurance
From your Chamber Health and Wellness Committee: The information needed to make health care decisions for 2016 based upon the current status of implementation of the Affordable Care Act, including mandates, reporting requirements, insurance alternatives and more. Attorneys Mary Ellen Schill of Ruder Ware and Steve Weld of Weld, Riley, Prenn & Ricci, return to provide up to date information and answer your questions. This program is for organizations of all sizes. Key topics will include:
- Birds-Eye View of the Impact of ACA So Far
- Impact of Supreme Court Decisions (Subsidies Upheld, Same-Sex Marriage Legal)
- Preparing for the Cadillac Tax>
- Structuring Retirement and Opt-Out Benefits
- Rules Governing (or Prohibiting) Reimbursement of Employee Purchased Insurance
- Reporting and Disclosure Requirements in 2016
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 new 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).
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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: Legislative Breakfast |
Friday September 18, 7 - 8:30 a.m.
The Clarion Hotel
2703 Craig Road
$20 per person for Chamber members
Sponsored by:
Join our area State Legislators for a look at key issues being dealt with in the fall session and a look back at the recently completed state budget process. Invited lawmakers include Senators Terry Moulton (R-23), Kathleen Vinehout (D-31) and Sheila Harsdorf (R-10); and Representatives Kathy Bernier (R-68), Chris Danou (D-92), Bob Kulp (R-69), Tom Larson (R-67), John Murtha (R-29), Warren Petryk (R-93) and Dana Wachs (D-91).
Read more or register>>
September 4 Deadline to Comment on US Dept of Labor's Overtime Rule on Exempt Employees
The US Department of Labor (DOL) has proposed a significant change to white collar exemptions under the Fair Labor Standards Act, including an unprecedented increase of over 100 percent to the minimum salary threshold (from $455 per week to $970). This will result in greatly limited workplace flexibility and increased labor costs for businesses across the country.
The US Chamber of Commerce warns that “making more employees eligible for overtime by severely restricting the exemptions will not guarantee more income, but instead will negatively impact small businesses and drastically limit employment opportunities. Additionally, many reclassified employees will lose benefits, flexibility, status, and opportunities for advancement.” For more information, see the Partnership to Protect Workforce Opportunity's website.
To act by the September 4 deadline, click here to send a letter to the DOL and your representatives in Congress.
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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
Pursuit of Excellence and Sales Math Consulting
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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Pine Meadow Golf Club
4324 Fairfax Park Drive
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
Pine Meadows Golf Club, Badger Liquor, Security Financial Bank and Superior Vending.
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.
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