Women's Golf Workshop

Thursday, June 6, 1 - 4:30 p.m.
Mill Run Golf Course
3905 Kane Road
Cost to Attend: $35 for Chamber members, $65 for non-members

Sponsored by: Aging & Disability Resource Center of Eau Claire County 

Do you feel like you are missing out on key business opportunities because you don't golf and feel too intimidated to participate in one of the many community golf events held each year? More and more women are recognizing the value of golf as a networking tool. Join us for our annual Women's Golf Workshop for a fun, interactive afternoon that will provide you with everything you need to know to empower you to get out of the office and do business on the golf course instead!

Agenda

1 p.m. - Welcome and Introductions

1:15 p.m. - Golf Etiquette
PGA Golf Professional Jim Buyze of Wild Ridge Golf Course will give a few pointers on the basics, such as what to wear, how to behave, what clubs to use and what other golfers will expect from you.

1:30 p.m. - Rules of Golf
Heidi Olson of Automated Financial Solutions will lead participants in an interactive activity to explain the Rules of Golf. Olson is a former women's regional affairs manager for the United States Golf Association and former head rules official for the Division 1 NCAA Women's Golf Championships.

2:30 p.m. - Break

2:45 p.m. - Golf Instruction
Wild Ridge & Mill Run golf professionals will provide pointers as you practice driving, chipping and putting. The group will be divided based on experience. When registering for this workshop, please indicate your experience level on a one to 10 scale based with one as no experience with golf and 10 being you golf regularly but would like to improve skills and learn more about the game.

Instruction will end at approximately 4:30 p.m. You are not required to bring your own clubs or balls. You are encouraged to wear comfortable clothing and tennis shoes. Don't miss this dynamic opportunity. Cost to attend is $35 for Chamber members and includes the workshop, instruction and time on the driving range. The cost for non-members is $65. Enrollment is limited, so register early!

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Annual Marketing & Social Media Conference

Wednesday, September 25
8 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Florian Gardens Conference Center

Presenters Needed! Proposal Deadline is Monday, July 1

The Chamber is seeking proposal from individuals willing to volunteer to present a one-hour session for our Annual Marketing & Social Media Conference. Do you have experience that you would be willing to share? We are looking for topics on a variety of subjects. Some topics we are especially interested in include:

• Advanced SEO and Analytics
• Adwords
• Apps for Social Media and Marketing
• Branding
• Content Marketing
• Do's and Don'ts of Facebook Company Postings
• Event Planning Tips
• How to Handle Complaints on Social Media
• Integrating Social Media with other Marketing Efforts
• Marketing for Non-Profits
• Media Relations
• Mobile Websites
• New Technology and Gadgets to Help Your Business
• No-Cost Social Media and Marketing Ideas
• Photoshop or Video Editing
• Putting Marketing Strategies into Tactical Plans
• Social Media & Marketing Trends
• Social Video Marketing
• Small Business Marketing

Benefits of Speaking
While this is a volunteer opportunity, speakers receive recognition in marketing material and at the conference. All speakers are invited to attend the entire conference as our guest. And best yet, you are able to promote you and your business to hundreds of Chamber members.

If interested in presenting, please complete this form and return to Kaylynn Stahlbusch or fax to 715-834-1956 by July 1.

Sponsorship Opportunity available for this conference!

Thanks to Chippewa Valley Technical College, Northwestern Bank, and Satellite Six for committing to sponsor this year's conference. We do have room for one more sponsor. Sponsors at the $300 level will receive:

• Two complimentary tickets to the event.
• Recognition on all marketing materials.
• Recognition at the event.
• A free eight-foot display table at the conference.
• Opportunity to welcome attendees.
• Opportunity to include brochure or flyer in handout binder.

If you would be interested in being a sponsor for this event, please contact Kaylynn Stahlbusch (715) 858-0615 by July 1.
 

Application Deadline is Monday June 3, 2019!

The Chamber is currently accepting applications for its Leadership Eau Claire™ (LEC) Class of 2020. The goal of the program is to enhance participants’ community knowledge and leadership qualities through skill building exercises, activities and educational days. During the nine-month program, participants discuss the issues facing the community, develop the leadership skills necessary to assume leadership roles and are exposed to involvement opportunities in the community. More information is available here on the Chamber’s website and you can download an application here.

“I really truly cannot express enough how profound the experience of making connections, learning about professions beyond my scope of expertise, and making new-found friends has had a positive impact on my personal [AND] professional life. " – Nicole Schultz, UW-Eau Claire, Class of 2018

An informational meeting will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, April 26, 2019 for anyone seeking more information about the program. Register here or call the Chamber office at 715-834-1204.

If you have questions, contact Casey Schumacher at 715-858-0614. Application deadline is June 3, 2019.

City of Eau Claire Parking Survey

City officials are looking for your thoughts and ideas on parking in the City of Eau Claire. A study is being conducted to determine current parking use in Downtown, Randall Park, and 3rd Ward. As a first step, a survey has been created to gain your valuable input. This survey will be available until June 10th and is open to everyone. Only one survey response is allowed per device. Thank you in advance for helping to shape the future of parking in Eau Claire.

Click Here to Take the Survey

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.

May's Business After Hours is sponsored by Jacob Leinenkugel Brewing Company, Staybridge Suites Eau Claire - Altoona and Trubilt Collision Center

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