Chamber/CVTC Business Community Breakfast

Tuesday, October 9, 7 - 8:30 a.m.
Chippewa Valley Technical College, Business Education Center
620 W. Clairemont Avenue
No cost to attend for Chamber members

Sponsored by: Charter Bank, Chippewa Valley Technical College, HSHS Sacred Heart/St. Joseph's hospitals, Market & Johnson and Royal Credit Union

Attendees will tour the new restaurant space for the Culinary Management program and will get the chance to walk through the Cosmetology learning lab and full-service salon, Shear Inspiration CVTC Salon & Spa.  Attendees will also learn about the academies that have been created for local high school students to earn college credits and the free services offered to adults returning to the workforce. 

A "breakfast on the go" will be served. There is no charge for Chamber members to attend this event but we do ask that you pre-register by Thursday, October 4.

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Friday, October 5th 7:45-9:00 p.m. Aging & Disability Resource Center 721 Oxford Avenue

Sponsored by: Aging & Disability Resource Center

Please arrive at 7:45 a.m. for registration and some beverages and food. At 8 a.m., staff from Aging & Disability Resource Center will take the floor to tell you more about the 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 (40 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 Aging & Disability Resource Center and meet other business professionals.

Register online >>
 

Workforce Solutions Summit

Monday, October 29
Pablo Center at the Confluence
128 Graham Avenue

If you're an employer with challenges of any kind related to attracting, hiring or retaining talent, be sure to mark Monday, October 29, on your calendar for the first-ever regional Workforce Solutions Summit at the new Pablo Center at the Confluence in Eau Claire.

Over the past few weeks, we’ve undertaken extensive research to identify the organizations and initiatives in our region that have real value in addressing the full range of workforce issues employers are faced with. We'll be partnering with many of these organizations and our sponsors to bring you practical ideas, strategies, resources, best practices, and success stories - and connect you with those that have a specific fit to your industry and situation. 

Details will be available soon about how you can participate. For now, hold October 29 on your calendar and watch for updates.

For more information, contact Scott Rogers.
 

Lunch & Learn: Competing for Employees as a Small Business - Benefit Options
by Jen Rust Anderson, Prairieview Law, LLC

Tuesday, September 25, 2018
Noon – 1:30 p.m.
Eau Claire Chamber
PESI Conference Room
Cost to attend: $20

Sponsored by: Aging & Disability Resource Center of Eau Claire County, HSHS Sacred Heart Hospital, PESI and Weld Riley, S.C.

Attendees at this month’s Lunch & Learn session will learn what types of standard and non-traditional "benefits" they can offer to employees in order to help them attract and retain employees. Discussion will include: alternative health plan arrangements, flex time/scheduling, cafeteria plans, etc. and how these benefits can be designed and funded as a small employer. Options for low- and no-cost employee incentives or perks will be included.

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SOHO Coffee Talk

Talking to yourself again?  Need some advice or another set of eyes/ears?
As small business owners, we must make decisions about managing our business without the support of a Board or a team of Executives that larger businesses enjoy. Consider creating your own support team by starting a Board of Advisors/Mastermind Group/Sounding Board. Imagine a group of 3-6 business owners, each with their own skillsets and talents, all working together toward the common goal of helping each of their businesses grow and succeed.

Group members work together to hold each other accountable, celebrate successes, and challenge each member to be a better businessperson. 
Attendees will have a chance to both learn about the concept of an Advisory/Sounding Board and then talk to other SOHO business owners about potentially forming a Board. There are guidelines to know when collaboration turns into taking advantage of “free” advice. Come to this event prepared to talk to other business owners about how you can help each other. Your business will thank you! 

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2019 Business After Hours Sponsorship

• The location of the event must be able to accommodate 180 people which is the average attendance at this event.
• Please note that if the location indicated does not have a liquor license, special licensing is required from the city. The sponsors must then partner with a qualified non-profit organization to apply for the license. Application should be made at least three months in advance. The Chamber will only allow two of the eleven Business After Hours to be held at a location without a liquor license.
• The sponsoring businesses will provide a minimum of four door prizes valued with a value of at least $50.
• The Eau Claire Chamber will promote the event on its website, The Update e-newsletter and an individual email.
• Chamber staff and Ambassadors will handle registration, which includes collecting of admission fee, name tags and the program at the event.

Eggs & Issues: Election Preview & Tips for Navigating in a Turbulent Political Climate

Friday, September 21, 7 - 8:30 a.m.
Green Mill Conference and Banquet Facilities
2703 Craig Road
$20 per person for Chamber members

A Chamber Business Advocacy Event
Sponsors:
Advocate - Xcel Energy, Miron Construction
Supporter - Banbury Place/Cigan Properties, Eau Claire Energy Cooperative 

Wisconsin political veteran Bill McCoshen, Managing Partner of Capitol Consultants in Madison, will take a candid look at the fall election landscape, and provide practical insights on how to be effective in today's ever-changing political environment. He formerly served as Secretary of Commerce and Chief of Staff under Governor Tommy Thompson. His current firm, Capitol Consultants, specializes in government relations, public affairs and issues-based grassroots advocacy. He is also Executive Director of Competitive Wisconsin, a statewide non-partisan consortium of agriculture, business, education and labor leaders that focuses exclusively on developing and advocating statewide policies to retain and grow existing businesses and create new businesses. This will be a valuable opportunity to hear from an expert who has earned respect across the political spectrum.  This is a Chamber members-only event.   

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Monday, October 8 5-6:30 p.m. Cowboy Jack's 1432 Front Porch Place

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 Associated Bank, N.A., Cowboy Jack's and Marshfield Clinic.

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 Becky Seelen.

Tuesday, September 18
Age of Opportunity Job & Volunteer Fair

Wednesday, September 19
Healthcare Industry Update Seminar

Wednesday, September 19
Ground Breaking: C&M Home Builders

Thursday, September 20
10th Annual Social Media Conference

Thursday, September 20
SOHO September Coffee Talk

Friday, September 21
Eggs & Issues: Election Preview

Friday, September 21
Ribbon Cutting: Haymarket Bridge

Monday, September 24
Groundbreaking: Schleis Floor Covering

Tuesday, September 25
Lunch & Learn: Competing for Employees as a Small Business

Wednesday, September 26
Ribbon Cutting: Sal's Complete Auto

Thursday, September 27
Ribbon Cutting: Schillin Wealth Management

Thursday, October 4
Ribbon Cutting: Signarama

Monday, October 8
Business After Hours

Tuesday, October 9
Chamber/CVTC Business Community Breakfast

Thursday, October 11
Legislative Candidates' Forum

Tuesday, October 16
2018 Business Expo & Job Fair

Thursday, October 18
Ribbon Cutting: Wipfli

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Please welcome the new members that have joined the Eau Claire Chamber of Commerce in the past week.

Eau Claire County Humane Association

Sal's Complete Auto Service

July 2018 Ambassador of the Month

Gordy's Market

First Choice Occupational Medicine & Disability

Plymouth United Church of Christ

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