2019 Breakfast in the Valley: 
   Save the Date!

Spring Real Life Academy Needs Volunteers!

Wednesday, April 17
5:30 - 10:30 p.m.
Pablo Center at the Confluence
128 Graham Avenue
Cost to Attend: $80 per person 

The Chamber and Title Sponsor, WEAU 13 News, invite you to join us for Eau What a Night, the Chamber's 105th Annual Meeting! 

The evening will kick off at 5:30 pm with a cocktail and hors d'oeuvres reception, catered by KP Katering.  Attendees can expect a full array of abundant, scrumptious hors d'oeuvres along with several cash bars throughout the venue.  The reception will provide plenty of time to network and connect with your fellow Chamber members.  

At 7:00 sharp, be sure to find a seat in the RCU Theatre!  We have a surprise guest entertainer that will be sure to knock your socks off!  You won't want to miss this fantastic performance!  Our program and awards ceremony will follow at 7:30.  We'll honor those who've made the last year a success and celebrate some outstanding Chamber volunteers.

Not ready to go home yet?  Then stick around for the after party, sponsored by Group Health Cooperative.  Live music, desserts prepared by The Lismore and a cash bar will round out the evening in the Jamf Theatre.  Get all the details by clicking on this handy fact sheet.  

This premier event is sure to sell out so register now! 

Looking For a Cost Effective Way to Expose Your Business?

Promote Your Business in the 2019 “Our Community” publication!

The Eau Claire Chamber is creating the 2019 Community Profile/Business Directory.  Approximately 4,000 copies of this publication will be printed and ready for distribution in May.  This annual directory is distributed to more than 1,200 Chamber members, future members, area hotels, the airport and to potential residents in all relocation packets as well as used as a recruitment tool for area businesses.

This quality full-color publication is an excellent vehicle for you to showcase your business to other businesses and potential residents/current residents in the area. 

Please view the ad specifications and the affordable rate schedule AND check out the additional benefits you get with placing an ad.

For more information please contact Amy Muehlbauer at (715) 858-0617 or muehlbauer@eauclairechamber.org.

Friday, March 15
7:00-8:30 a.m.
Green Mill Conference and Banquet Facilities
2703 Craig Road 
Cost to attend: $20

Sponsored by: Partner Sponsor - Xcel Energy; Advocate Sponsor - Miron Construction; Supporter Sponsors - Banbury Place/Cigan Properties, Eau Claire Energy Cooperative and HSHS Sacred Heart and St. Joseph's hospitals

Join our area State Legislators for an update on this session's key issues as the legislature tackles the 2019-21 state budget. Hear how their deliberations are likely to impact the Chippewa Valley. Invited lawmakers include Senators Kathy Bernier (R-23), Jeff Smith (D-31) and Patty Schnactner (D-10); and Representatives Rob Summerfield (R-67), Jesse James (R-68), Bob Kulp (R-69), Jodi Emerson (D-91), Treig Pronschinske (R-92), Warren Petryk (R-93) and Rob Stafsholt (R-29). This is a Chamber members-only event.

To register, click here or call the Chamber at (715) 834-1204.

April 2 Local Election: Candidate Forums to Help You Decide

Several important local city council and school board positions will be on the ballot when voters go to the polls on April 2.

The Chamber is co-hosting a series of Candidate Forums for contested race to help you make your decisions. They include:

Thursday, March 7: Eau Claire City Council President
Click here to access the Valley Media recording

Thursday, March 14: Eau Claire School Board (3 seats)

Thursday, March 21: Eau Claire At-Large City Council (5 seats)

Click the links above for more details. Each Forum begins at 6:30 p.m. at Chippewa Valley Technical College, 620 W. Clairemont Ave. Following a moderated Q&A session, there will also be a Meet & Greet opportunity for voters to talk informally with the candidates. 

These Forums are organized by the Leader-Telegram, WQOW News 18, Wisconsin Public Radio, Valley Media Works, and the Chamber.

Election Day: Polls will be open on April 2 from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. To find your polling place, go to myvote.wi.gov 

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 M3 Insurance, CCF Bank,  Larson Companies, and UnitedHealthCare.

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, April 5 7:45 - 9:00 a.m. Chippewa Valley Technical College - West Campus

Friday, April 5
7:45 - 9:00 a.m.
Chippewa Valley Technical College West Campus
(Energy Education Center)
4000 Campus Road, Room 103
No cost to attend

Please arrive at 7:45 a.m. for registration and some beverages and food from Chippewa Valley Technical College. At 8 a.m., staff from CVTC will take the floor to tell you more about the college. 

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 CVTC 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 Jenna Ziegler.