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October 27, 2016 News Release For Immediate Release Contact: Becky Seelen, Program & Administrative Services Director Eau Claire Area Chamber of Commerce 101 N. Farwell Street, Suite 101 Eau Claire, WI 54703 (715) 858-0615 CHAMBER TO HOST FIRST ENTREPRENEURS' CONFERENCE EAU CLAIRE – The Eau Claire Area Chamber of Commerce will host its first Entrepreneurs' Conference on Tuesday, November 15, 2016, 1 - 5 p.m. at The Florian Gardens Conference Center, 2340 Lorch Avenue. The event is sponsored by Chippewa Valley Technical College and WIN. This event is designed for entrepreneurs of all ages and experience levels. Whether they are still developing their idea or looking to expand their growing company to the next level, all entrepreneurs will find value in this half-day conference packed with a keynote, breakout sessions and a networking reception. The conference will kick-off with a dynamic keynote presentation from Entrepreneurs John and Jennifer McBride, who along with two other owners, started VES Environmental Solutions, LLC in Chippewa Falls in 2008. VES is a ventilation and solutions-oriented company helping the dairy, poultry, hog, greenhouse and industrial industries achieve maximum efficiencies. In 2012, they opened their first warehousing facility in Chippewa Falls along with two employees. Today, they have over 34 employees state side, 35 employees in China at their manufacturing facility and two employees at their European office. Come hear their story! Then, attendees will have the opportunity to attend two of the following breakout sessions: Lessons Learned from Seasoned Entrepreneurs by Steve Dye, Senasys & Cliff Industrial Corporation Know Your Numbers, Know Your Business: How to Run Your Business Based on Data and Not Emotion - by Scott Biederman, Profitable Transitions and Musky Tank, LLC Vetting your Business Idea - The Business Model Canvas by Luke Kempen, Small Business Development Center Getting Ready for the Market - What You Need to Know by Luke Hanson, Eau Claire Economic Development Corporation Show Me the Money! Panel moderated by Pete Marsnik, Chippewa Valley Investors Network and Musky Tank, LLC Ask the HR Expert: Mistakes Not to Make by Deb Marshall, Wipfli The conference also will include a sneak peak of 1 Million Cups (1MC), which is beginning in Eau Claire in early 2017. During this session, we will experience a sample 1 Million Cups format and presentation by an entrepreneur who has presented at 1 Million Cups in other cities. 1 Million Cups is a national program designed to educate, engage and connect entrepreneurs. Developed by the Kauffman Foundation, 1MC is based on the notion that entrepreneurs discover solutions and network over a million cups of coffee. The conference will conclude with a reception with a cash bar. Attendees will have the opportunity to network with other entrepreneurs and visit several resource booths. There is no cost to attend, but registration is required. To register, click here or call the Chamber office at 715-834-1204. ### About the Eau Claire Chamber of Commerce The Eau Claire Area Chamber of Commerce is the advocate of business, striving to enhance and protect the business environment and the quality of life for the benefit of our members and the Chippewa Valley. The Eau Claire Chamber is proud to be part of the Eau Claire community for 100 years. More than 1,200 businesses and organizations pride themselves as being members of the Eau Claire Chamber. "Our Community is Our Business"
CHAMBER TO HOST FIRST ENTREPRENEURS' CONFERENCE
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About the Eau Claire Chamber of Commerce The Eau Claire Area Chamber of Commerce is the advocate of business, striving to enhance and protect the business environment and the quality of life for the benefit of our members and the Chippewa Valley. The Eau Claire Chamber is proud to be part of the Eau Claire community for 100 years. More than 1,200 businesses and organizations pride themselves as being members of the Eau Claire Chamber.
"Our Community is Our Business"