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February 4, 2020 The Weekly Newsletter of the Eau Claire Area Chamber of Commerce

Eau Claire Chamber of Commerce: The Update

Thursday, February 6, 2020 Ribbon Cutting: Fierce Freedom Monday, February 10, 2020 Business After Hours: February 2020 Tuesday, February 18, 2020 Ribbon Cutting: Achieve Wellness at Curt Group Thursday, February 20, 2020 Ribbon Cutting: ESPY Specs Friday, February 21, 2020 Eggs & Issues: State of the City Tuesday, February 25, 2020 26th Annual Chippewa Valley Rally Wednesday, February 26, 2020 Business Day in Madison Thursday, March 5, 2020 Cyber Security & Technology Conference Friday, March 6, 2020 Community Connections - Member Orientation Read the current Small Street Journal for updates and announcements from Chamber members. Please submit your updates to Kaylynn Stahlbusch.
Ambassador of the Quarter: Kyle Yudes

Eau Claire Cheese & Deli River Prairie Nutrition Rural Mutual Insurance Social Indoor Western Wisconsin CD Products, Inc. Featured Job Postings Plastic Surgery Clinic

2020 Eau What a Night/Chamber Annual Meeting
Wednesday, April 29, 2020
Registration Now Open!

The Chamber, along with Title Sponsor, WEAU 13 News, invite you to join us for Eau What a Night, the Chamber's 106th Annual Meeting!

Wednesday, April 29, 2020 The Pablo Center at the Confluence 128 Graham Avenue, Eau Claire Cost to attend: $80

Cocktail Reception with Cash Bar & Hors d'oeuvre Stations: 5:00 - 7:00 pm - Main Lobby, Jamf Theatre and 3rd Floor Market & Johnson Clearwater Recital Hall Special Entertainment: The Blugold Marching Band Presented by Marawood Construction Services, Inc.: 7:00 - 7:30 pm - RCU Theatre Program and Award Presentations: 7:30 - 8:30 pm - RCU Theatre

After Party Sponsored by Group Health Cooperative: 8:30 - 10:00 p.m. - Jamf Theatre Free parking will be available in the North Barstow parking ramp, the municipal parking ramp (SW corner of Farwell Street and Gibson, at The Lismore) and valet parking will be available at The Pablo Center for $10.

Click here to register and learn more>>>

Real Life Academy Announcement

On behalf of the Eau Claire Chamber Educational Foundation, we are proud to announce the transition of the “Real Life Academy” program to Royal Credit Union’s “Test Drive…Next Stop Reality.”

Read more on the Chamber Blog here >>

Business Lunch With US Congressman Ron Kind

Tuesday, February 18, 2020
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
The Lakely
Cost to attend: $30

US Congressman Ron Kind (D-La Crosse), a member of the House Ways & Means Committee, will join Eau Claire Chamber members for this special luncheon to discuss business-related federal issues and answer questions.

To register, click here

HSHS Sacred Heart & St. Joseph's hospitals


Thursday, March 5, 2020 8:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. WIN 4955 Bullis Farm Road Cost to attend: $79 for Chamber members, $109 for non-members Sponsored by: Cyber Sponsors: Five Star Telecom and WIN, Tech Sponsors: Citon Computer Corporation, EO Johnson Business Technologies, Marco and WESTconsin Credit Union, Badge Sponsor: Wipfli, Table Sponsor: Imagineering The Chamber is proud to be hosting its first Cyber Security & Technology Conference. This conference will focus on the latest trends in cyber security, wireless security, video security, cyber insurance and disaster recovery. The breakout sessions will be educational and informative and ideal for the person, regardless of title, who is involved in your daily IT security process. Conference speakers are being finalized but registration is open now. If you have expertise in the cyber security field and would like to present at the conference, please contact Phil Swiler at swiler@eauclairechamber.org To register, click here>>

	Lunch & Learn: Enhancing Your Employee Benefits Package

by Jessica Fandrich and Jim DiUlio, State of WI Department of Financial Institutions

Thursday, March 19, 2020
Noon - 1:30 p.m.
PESI Conference Room
Cost to attend: $20

You want more ways to differentiate and enhance your employee benefits package. With workforce challenges growing more each day this Lunch & Learn will provide you with an opportunity to offer a different kind of benefit to your employees.

A New Employee Benefit at No Cost to You
You want more ways to differentiate and enhance your employee benefits package. With automatic payroll deduction, your employees get a hassle-free opportunity to save for their children’s higher education costs with low, budget-friendly minimums that make saving easy. And the best part? It costs you nothing and creates no additional administrative burdens. In fact, we’ll do all the work.

About the Presenters

Jessica Fandrich serves the State of Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions as an Officer for the 529 College Savings Program. She directs program operations for both of the State’s College Savings Plans, Edvest, and Tomorrow’s Scholar. In 2019, Jessica provided oversight to these two plans as they reached a significant milestone, with over $5.5 billion in assets under management, while serving as a fiduciary to over 325,000 accounts. Jessica also worked for the State as a Capital Finance Officer, underwriting infrastructure projects in debt management, and bond issuance. Jessica has over 15 year’s professional experience in economic development, municipal finance, and comprehensive planning. She also proudly served her country as a member of the armed forces in the United States Air Force.

Jim DiUlio is the Administrator of Wisconsin’s 529 Program, which includes the Edvest and Tomorrow’s Scholar College Savings Plans. He is also the investment officer for the $5.5 billion of assets held in trust for families nationwide, and is an active volunteer with the state’s college financial aid officers group. Earning a degree in biology and social sciences from the University of Wisconsin-Superior, he is a frequent speaker and podcast guest on family investments, asset allocation, and financial wellness topics.

Click here to register>>>

Community Connections - Member Orientation
Friday, March 6, 2020
7:30-8:30 a.m.
Eau Claire Area Chamber of Commerce - PESI Conference Room
No cost to attend

As a new or current Chamber member, this orientation will provide an overview of your chamber as well as provide insight for a more consistent value with membership. It will be a chance to learn more about your chamber and a chance to share ideas with other business professionals.

Community Connections will be the forum for valuable Chamber program and sponsorship content in a round table open environment and will provide an opportunity to discuss the many Chamber benefits and why your membership dues matter.

Click here to register>>

2020 Business at the Airport
Monday, April 6, 2020
Sponsorships Now Available

This annual event, hosted by the Chippewa Valley Chamber Alliance, will be held at the Chippewa Valley Regional Airport on Monday, April 6, 2020. It is a great opportunity to showcase your business to 250 people that attend the event. This networking event will take the place of the Eau Claire Chamber's April Business After Hours.

The following sponsorship opportunity is currently available:

Co-Pilot Sponsor & Exhibitor - $120

~ Exhibit space at event
~ 4 passes to the event
~ Recognition on the Calendar of Events, The Update and in the event program
~ Opportunity to provide a door prize

If you are interested in being a sponsor for the 2020 Business at the Airport, please contact Phil Swiler at swiler@eauclairechamber.org or click here to register for your sponsorship online.

Eggs & Issues: State of the City

Friday, February 21, 2020
7:00 - 8:30 a.m.
The Lismore, a DoubleTree by Hilton
333 Gibson Street
Cost to attend: $25

A Chamber Business Advocacy event. Investors: Partner Level - Xcel Energy; Advocate Level - Miron Construction; Supporter Level - Banbury Place/Cigan Properties, Eau Claire Energy Cooperative and HSHS Sacred Heart and St. Joseph's hospitals

The Chamber's annual "State of the City" breakfast. An update on the priorities and accomplishments of the City of Eau Claire with City Council President, Terry Weld and City Manager, Dale Peters.

Click Here to Register>>>

26th Annual Chippewa Valley Rally

Tuesday, February 25, 2020
Best Western Premier Park Hotel & Wisconsin State Capitol in Madison

Bringing the Chippewa Valley's Voice to Madison. This annual event is organized by the Chippewa Valley Chamber Alliance, representing the Chippewa Falls, Menomonie and Eau Claire Chambers of Commerce. It's is a unique opportunity to bring the collective voice of Chippewa Valley business and community leaders like you to Madison all at one time. With workforce issues at the top of the agenda, we'll be there to emphasize the impact on our region of initiatives being undertaken or considered by state government, including education, infrastructure and more.

How It Works: You'll be part of a team of several dozen area business and community leaders traveling to Madison for small group meetings at legislative offices, a luncheon, informal discussions with lawmakers and staff at the closing reception, and networking with others from the area who are interested in state government policy.

Optional round trip same-day bus transportation is available from Eau Claire (choose that option when you register).

Discounted hotel rates are available to those traveling on their own and staying overnight. Call the Park Hotel at 608-285-8000 and ask for the Chippewa Valley Rally Room Block.

Cancellation policy: If you find later you can't attend, cancel at least 7 days before to receive a full refund.

Sponsorships will be available for local businesses and organizations who want to show support to help make this annual event possible. For information, contact Scott Rogers at the Eau Claire Chamber: rogers@eauclairechamber.org

To register, click here.

Business After Hours
Monday, February 10
5:00 - 6:30 p.m.
Best Western PLUS Eau Claire Conference Center

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.

February's Business After Hours is sponsored by Best Western PLUS Eau Claire Conference Center, Chippewa Valley Technical College and Mosquito Squad of Northwestern Wisconsin

Admission is $8 at the door for members. Passes may be purchased in advance for $7 each (minimum of four). Registration is not required for this event.

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