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April 19, 2017 News Release For Immediate Release Contact: Bob McCoy President/CEO Eau Claire Area Chamber of Commerce 101 N. Farwell Street, Suite 101 Eau Claire, WI (715) 858-0612 EAU CLAIRE CHAMBER PRESENTS AWARDS AT 103rd ANNUAL MEETING EAU CLAIRE, WI - The Eau Claire Area Chamber of Commerce presented the following awards at its 103rd Annual Meeting on Tuesday, April 18 at the W.R. Davies Center, University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire. Small Business of the Year Sponsored by: Charter Bank and Wipfli Given based on the following criteria: staying power, growth in number of employees, increase in sales and/or unit volume, financial success, entrepreneurship, innovativeness of product or service, offered response to adversity, community involvement, and innovative efforts shown in area of local or national interest. 1-25 Employees C&M Properties & Construction, Cody & Molly Filipczak C&M Properties & Construction has been building quality homes since 2005. They have grown from building four homes per year to 68 per year. 26-150 Employees Kristo Orthodontics, Dr. Steve Kristo Krito Orthodontics has grown form one location to 11. This business has also realized that “giving back” to the community by financially helping many organizations helps make a stronger community. Woman of Achievement Award Sponsored by: Ken Vance Motors, HSHS Sacred Heart & St. Joseph’s hospitals and McDonough Manufacturing Company Sarah Stokes, Stokes+HERZOG Sarah Stokes was honored as an individual who strives toward the highest level of professional accomplishment for women who excel in their chosen field, have devoted time and energy to their community in a meaningful way, and who open paths so that others may follow. Community Development Award Sponsored by: Northwestern Bank Commonweal Development Corporation and Dan Clumpner & Stuart Schafer This award was presented to Commonweal Development Corporations for its efforts in economic well being, sense of the community, workforce issues, cultural enhancements and Chamber involvement. We would not have the Confluence Project in downtown Eau Claire without their tireless efforts. Ambassador of the Year Sponsored by: Rhom Construction Mary Glassbrenner, Group Health Cooperative of Eau Claire Marianne Klinkhammer, Gator Garb Promotions Mary Glassbrenner and Marianne Klinkhammer were active Ambassadors participating in all activities, including numerous ribbon cuttings, and always doing the extra things to make the organization a success. Public Employee of the Year Sponsored by: B-Framed Galleries Jerry Staniszewski, Eau Claire Police Chief This award was given to Jerry Staniszewski for being a leader in the community steering a great group of employees who all work countless hours 24/7 to help keep our city and our citizens safe. Outstanding Chamber Volunteer of the Year Sponsored by: Royal Credit Union Julie Kalpinsiki, Mayo Clinic Health System Julie Kalpinski is a very dedicated volunteer and has a passion for the Eau Claire Chamber of Commerce. She has been actively involve with the Young Professionals of the Chippewa Valley. Outstanding Young Professional of the Year Sponsored by: Banbury Place Daneille Strong, Weld Riley, S. C. This award was given to Daneille Strong for demonstrating the core values of YPCV; integrity, diversity, professionalism, and entrepreneurial spirit. She has been an active member of the Young Professionals Committee serving as chair in 2017-2018.. Top Membership Salesperson Mary Glassbrenner, Group Health Cooperative of Eau Claire Mary Glassbrenner was the recipient of this award for bringing in the most members in the Chamber's March membership drive. Business Hall of Fame Sponsored by Peoples Bank Midwest L.G. Arnold (L.G. Arnold, Inc., general contractors ) Gene Grengs (Grengs Theaters) Leonard Haas (University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire Chancellor) John H. Kaiser (John H. Kaiser Lumber Company) The Business Hall of Fame award recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to their business and the community. There are two types of awards - a Business Hall of Fame for individuals from the previous fifty (50) years from the current year and a Historical Business Hall of Fame for any period prior to the last fifty (50) years. ### About the Eau Claire Chamber of Commerce The Eau Claire Area Chamber of Commerce is the advocate of business. 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"
EAU CLAIRE CHAMBER PRESENTS AWARDS AT 103rd ANNUAL MEETING
EAU CLAIRE, WI - The Eau Claire Area Chamber of Commerce presented the following awards at its 103rd Annual Meeting on Tuesday, April 18 at the W.R. Davies Center, University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire. Small Business of the Year Sponsored by: Charter Bank and Wipfli Given based on the following criteria: staying power, growth in number of employees, increase in sales and/or unit volume, financial success, entrepreneurship, innovativeness of product or service, offered response to adversity, community involvement, and innovative efforts shown in area of local or national interest.
1-25 Employees C&M Properties & Construction, Cody & Molly Filipczak C&M Properties & Construction has been building quality homes since 2005. They have grown from building four homes per year to 68 per year. 26-150 Employees Kristo Orthodontics, Dr. Steve Kristo Krito Orthodontics has grown form one location to 11. This business has also realized that “giving back” to the community by financially helping many organizations helps make a stronger community.
Woman of Achievement Award Sponsored by: Ken Vance Motors, HSHS Sacred Heart & St. Joseph’s hospitals and McDonough Manufacturing Company Sarah Stokes, Stokes+HERZOG Sarah Stokes was honored as an individual who strives toward the highest level of professional accomplishment for women who excel in their chosen field, have devoted time and energy to their community in a meaningful way, and who open paths so that others may follow. Community Development Award Sponsored by: Northwestern Bank Commonweal Development Corporation and Dan Clumpner & Stuart Schafer This award was presented to Commonweal Development Corporations for its efforts in economic well being, sense of the community, workforce issues, cultural enhancements and Chamber involvement. We would not have the Confluence Project in downtown Eau Claire without their tireless efforts. Ambassador of the Year Sponsored by: Rhom Construction Mary Glassbrenner, Group Health Cooperative of Eau Claire Marianne Klinkhammer, Gator Garb Promotions Mary Glassbrenner and Marianne Klinkhammer were active Ambassadors participating in all activities, including numerous ribbon cuttings, and always doing the extra things to make the organization a success. Public Employee of the Year Sponsored by: B-Framed Galleries Jerry Staniszewski, Eau Claire Police Chief This award was given to Jerry Staniszewski for being a leader in the community steering a great group of employees who all work countless hours 24/7 to help keep our city and our citizens safe. Outstanding Chamber Volunteer of the Year Sponsored by: Royal Credit Union Julie Kalpinsiki, Mayo Clinic Health System Julie Kalpinski is a very dedicated volunteer and has a passion for the Eau Claire Chamber of Commerce. She has been actively involve with the Young Professionals of the Chippewa Valley. Outstanding Young Professional of the Year Sponsored by: Banbury Place Daneille Strong, Weld Riley, S. C. This award was given to Daneille Strong for demonstrating the core values of YPCV; integrity, diversity, professionalism, and entrepreneurial spirit. She has been an active member of the Young Professionals Committee serving as chair in 2017-2018.. Top Membership Salesperson Mary Glassbrenner, Group Health Cooperative of Eau Claire Mary Glassbrenner was the recipient of this award for bringing in the most members in the Chamber's March membership drive. Business Hall of Fame Sponsored by Peoples Bank Midwest
L.G. Arnold (L.G. Arnold, Inc., general contractors ) Gene Grengs (Grengs Theaters) Leonard Haas (University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire Chancellor) John H. Kaiser (John H. Kaiser Lumber Company)
The Business Hall of Fame award recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to their business and the community. There are two types of awards - a Business Hall of Fame for individuals from the previous fifty (50) years from the current year and a Historical Business Hall of Fame for any period prior to the last fifty (50) years.
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About the Eau Claire Chamber of Commerce The Eau Claire Area Chamber of Commerce is the advocate of business. 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"