YLEC & LEC Group Project Ideas Needed

The Chamber is requesting service projects for both our adult and Youth Leadership Eau Claire programs. Are you involved with a non-profit organization and have a project that you need help with? Submit a proposal!

What kind of projects?
Each year, we divide our LEC and YLEC classes into teams of 6-9 people to work on community service projects.

For the youth program, the projects that work the best are projects the teenagers can feel passionate about, work together as a team and accomplish something positive for the community. In the past, groups have painted murals, created programming events for children, cleaned up parks, etc.

For the adult program, we ask for project ideas that are more in-depth than simple volunteer tasks. In the past, groups have designed signage for Beaver Creek Reserve, rebuilt storage areas at the Humane Society, done marketing for the Eau Claire Homeless Children program, and other similar projects.

What doesn't work?
NO fund raising projects of any kind will be accepted. This includes asking the group to plan an event that is intended as a fund raiser. Also, the projects may not be political.

Deadlines
YLEC - July 12
Proposals for the YOUTH program are due by Friday, July 12. More information and a proposal form are available here.

LEC - August 2
Proposals for the ADULT program are due by Friday, August 2. More information and a proposal form are available here.

A list of all past group projects is available here. If you have any questions, please contact Casey Schumacher (715-858-0614).

Operation Thank You: June 20 & 21 

It's time for Operation Thank You! We need 50 volunteers to help us distribute the 2019 Community Profile/Business Directory on June 20 and 21. The volunteers will personally deliver the publication to all local members of the Chamber and say thank you for supporting the Chamber and making this a great community in which to do business.
  
If you can spare one hour to participate in this year's Operation Thank You please email Chrystal Mills or register online>>

2019 Business at the Airport Sponsors Needed

This annual event, hosted by the Chippewa Valley Chamber Alliance, will be held at the Chippewa Valley Regional Airport on Thursday, August 1. It is a great opportunity to showcase your business to the 240 people that attend the event. This annual networking event takes the place of the Eau Claire Chamber's August Business After Hours.

The following sponsorship opportunities are currently available:

Pilot Sponsor & Exhibitor - $500 - SOLD OUT

~ Opportunity to speak at the event    
~ 10 passes to the event  
~ Logo on the Calendar of Events, The Update and in the event program
~ Opportunity to provide a door prize

Co-Pilot Sponsor & Exhibitor - $120 - ONLY 5 LEFT

~ 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 2019 Business at the Airport, please contact Phil Swiler at swiler@eauclairechamber.org or click here to register.  

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.

July's Business After Hours is sponsored by Gingras, Cates & Wachs, Associated Bank and The Lakely.

Admission is $6 at the door for members. Passes may be purchased in advance for $5 each (minimum of four).  Registration is not required for this event.

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AM Exchange Friday, July 12 7:45 - 9:00 a.m. Fit Lab Nutrition

Friday, July 12
7:45 - 9:00 a.m.
Fit Lab Nutrition
1514 S Hastings Way 
No cost to attend

Please arrive at 7:45 a.m. for registration and refreshments from Fit Lab Nutrition.  At 8 a.m., staff from Fit Lab Nutrition will take the floor to tell you more about their business. 

Then it's time for some speed networking. Don't be frightened, it's much easier than speed dating! 

Registration is required since there will be a maximum attendance (34 attendees for this event). The first five people who register (and attend) will receive a pass to attend Business After Hours. When you register online, it will indicate the other individuals that have registered. 

Join us for this fun exchange of information! Hear more about Fit Lab Nutrition and meet other business professionals.

Register here>>

Read the current Small Street Journal for updates and announcements from Chamber members. Please submit your updates to Chrystal Mills.