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September 15, 2015 The Weekly Newsletter of the Eau Claire Area Chamber of Commerce
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Lawmaker Luncheon with U.S. Senator Ron Johnson
Friday, September 25, 12:00-1:00 p.m.
Clarion Hotel, 2703 Craig Road
For area Chamber members only, $25 registration fee includes lunch
You're invited to join other local Chamber members for lunch with US Senator Ron Johnson, in a setting focused specifically on the concerns of the business community, with time for Q&A. This event is exclusively for members of the Chippewa Falls, Menomonie and Eau Claire Chambers of Commerce.
Register online>>
Please click on the links below for more information.
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
Thursday, September 24
Ribbon Cutting: Chippewa Valley Innovation Center
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
Thursday, October 8
Ribbon Cutting: AMK Cleaning Services
Monday, October 12
Business After Hours
Tuesday, October 13
Chamber/CVTC Business Community Breakfast
Thursday, October 15
YP Extravaganza: Hawaiian Homicide Murder Mystery Mingle
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.
August 2015: Ambassador & Salesperson of the Month
Featured Job Posting:
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Chamber/CVTC Business Community Breakfast
Tuesday, October 13, 7-8:30 a.m.
Chippewa Valley Technical College
Energy Education Center
4000 Campus Road
NO COST to attend for Chamber members
Recharge the Community
Explore careers in agriculture and energy at the CVTC/Chamber Community Breakfast! Enjoy breakfast on the go as you tour the new Energy Education Center and experience hands-on demonstrations highlighting some of the latest technology.
Revitalize the Community
From traditional production agriculture to the latest in farming technology, we will demonstrate the birthplace of sustainability and the techniques currently used to ensure adequate food and fiber for the next generation.
Rebuild the Community
The daily work of an Electrical Power Distribution graduate is to rebuild the electrical system in the region. This demonstration will be electrifying in more ways than one!
Reduce Emissions in the Community
The Energy Education Center's demonstration gallery and smart grid control room showcases some of the latest technology in HVAC systems. Discover how this building is alive AND smart!
Regenerate the Community
Tour a one-of a kind greenhouse where students learn to grow and create sustainable plants. Going green has never looked so good!
Register online>>
Leadership Success Series featuring Dick and Rick Lommen, Courtesy Corporation-McDonald's
Tuesday, September 29 |
Sponsored by:
Associated Bank,
Banbury Place, Mayo Clinic Health System, Royal Construction, Inc., Ruder Ware L.L.S.C.
Join us for our next session of our Leadership Success Series featuring Dick and Rick Lommen of Courtesy Corporation - McDonald's.
Dick is the founder and owner-operator of Courtesy Corporation-McDonald's. He began his career with McDonald's as a 15-year-old crew member. By the time he graduated from UW-La Crosse, Dick was managing the McDonald's of La Crosse on Losey Boulevard. Dick was provided with the opportunity to purchase the single-store franchise and became a McDonald's owner-operator in 1968. Today, Courtesy Corporation owns and operates 57 restaurants in the Midwest.
Dick's contributions and impact on the McDonald's system continue today. Dick is a member of the McDonald's Food Improvement Team whose goal is to build the McDonald's brand by improving existing menu items and the innovation of the production process. Additionally, Dick was a vice chair of the National Supply Leadership Council (NSLC). The NSLC is a leadership team that facilitates communication between the regions and U.S. supply chain. He is a past member of the Supplier Advisory Council (SAC) whose primary role is to create a competitive advantage for the McDonald's system and establish strategic objectives.
Read more or
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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
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YP Connections |
Advertise to Young Professionals through YP Connections. YPCV Connections email can be used to advertise an upcoming event, a new product, a grand opening, etc. YPCV Connections emails are sent on the 1st and 15th of each month to YPCV members. The cost is $35 per email for a 100-word message or image.
For more information please contact Emily Lindholm.
Age of Opportunity Job & Volunteer Fair
Tuesday, September 22, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon
Oakwood Mall, Younkers Wing
Sponsored by: Adecco, Aging & Disability Resource Center, CCF Bank, Grace Lutheran Foundation, the Leader-Telegram, Mega Coop, Royal Credit Union and TTM Technologies
Anyone 55 or older and interested in employment or volunteer opportunities is encouraged to attend the 15th Age of Opportunity Job & Volunteer Fair. More than 25 employers and volunteer organizations are exhibiting, plus there will be free resume and job search assistance available.
The Age of Opportunity is presented by the Eau Claire, Chippewa Falls and Menomonie Chambers of Commerce, in cooperation with the Aging & Disability Resource Center and Citizens Employment & Training, Inc.
For more information, contact Scott Rogers. (715-858-0616)
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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>>
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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.
For more information>>
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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.
Read the current Small Street Journal for updates and announcements from
Chamber members. Please submit your updates to
Becky Seelen.
BE Fit Forum II
The Role of the Built Environment in the Health of the Community
Presented by Eau Claire Healthy Communities
Tuesday, October 6, 1:00-5:00 p.m.
Mayo Clinic Health System Auditorium, 1221 Whipple Street
The Chamber's Health & Wellness Committee is co-sponsor of this event, which focuses on trends and best practices related to the role of the Built Environment in the health of the community. Keynote speaker is Tom Fisher, director of the University of Minnesota's Metropolitan Design Center. Attend workshops on active transportation, food systems, parks as a health prescription, and making every day healthy choices. Optional tours of the Cannery District and the Hillcrest Greens Neighborhood are also being offered.
Registration is free, but space is limited.
More information and register>>
Eau Claire County Budget Survey
Eau Claire County would like your input! Please click the link below to participate in the survey.
Eau Claire County Budget Survey>>
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