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Make Eau Claire Feel Like Home - From Day One!
Through the Explore Eau Claire Concierge Program, your candidates and new hires are paired with a personal concierge who helps them feel connected, informed, and welcomed. We ask what matters most to them in a community - then offer tailored support, local insights, and personal introductions to make their relocation smooth and meaningful.
The Explore Eau Claire Concierge Program has received 5 star reviews for our exceptional community tours!
"The concierge was kind, professional, and an excellent driver! The candidate said he had never had a company do this for him and could definitely see himself in the areas that the concierge recommended. It was a great experience and we will definitely use this service again! "
- Angie Skillings, Human Resource Manager with National Presto Industries Inc.
"The concierge was so nice and so much fun to talk to! She made the tour so fun and I'm very excited about my potential future in the Eau Claire region."
- 2025 Explore Eau Claire Client
"We’ve moved to a few different cities to start new jobs, and never have we felt more welcome than in Eau Claire. The Explore Eau Claire program felt like a warm hug from a city who wanted us here. The personalized recommendations helped us find community fast. Eau Claire already feels like home after six months, thanks in no small part to the Explore Eau Claire program and the people behind it. Thank you!"
- 2023 Client in the Explore Eau Claire program
"Eau Claire is a vibrant, thriving community, and organizations hiring new employees can benefit greatly from the chamber’s Explore Eau Claire program. Just as onboarding introduces employees to your organization and their role, Explore Eau Claire helps new hires connect with the broader community. This personalized concierge service can help potential recruits learn about our schools, places of worship, retail shops, and recreation opportunities—keys to feeling at home in a new city. I hope this will help more people who come to Eau Claire for work choose to make their home here for life."
- Former Chancellor James Schmidt
Explore Eau Claire Concierge Services
Customized Tour: $350
Show your candidate or new hire why the Chippewa Valley is the perfect place to call home. The tour includes:
- Introductory survey to assess needs
- Customized community tour (schools, businesses, resources)
- Welcome packet with tailored information
- Post-tour survey
- One-month follow-up to address additional needs
Settle-In Service: $250
With the settle-in service, your employee will receive a questionnaire to assess the needs of the individual or family, a personalized welcome packet, and quarterly check-ins with updates about community events.
Partner Career Support: $150
Includes connecting with partner to assess the most desired position, circulation of resume to Chamber Investors, and/or personal emails/calls to relevant company contacts.
Welcome Basket: $100
Includes a basket of local products delivered to the individuals/family’s home or workplace.
Our Commitment to You
Personalized Support for Candidates:
Our Concierge learns about each candidate's family, lifestyle, and interests to offer a customized tour and local resources - helping them see how the Chippewa Valley fits their needs.
Personal Acclimation for New Hires:
When new hires and their families feel at home, they're more likely to stay. Our concierge connects them to what they love - whether its a dance studio, fly-fishing, or youth hockey - helping them build a life in the Chippewa Valley.
Focus on Accompanying Partner:
A partner's job prospects often influence a family's decision to stay. We help by staring their resume with Chamber Members and local employers - connecting quality candidates with businesses eager to hire.
Explore Eau Claire Investors
Explore Eau Claire Co-Sponsors
Meet your Concierge Team!
Hi there!
I'm Tina Probst - one of your Explore Eau Claire Concierges. I've lived and worked in the Eau Claire Area for several years and I can honestly say there is no place quite like it. From our thriving arts scene and stunning parks to the close-knit community feel that makes everyone feel at home, Eau Claire is the place where people don't just live - they belong.
As your concierge, I'm here to support your new hire or candidate as they get to know our community. Whether they're relocating for a position or simply exploring the area, I'll provide a personalized experience to help them feel confident and connected in their transition. From neighborhood insights and school info to recommendations for local events and hidden gems, I'll be a friendly, reliable source throughout the process.
Let's Explore Eau Claire together - I can't wait to help them (and you!) see all that Eau Claire has to offer!
- Tina Probst, Director of Workforce and Emerging Talent
Investor Levels
Interested in sponsorship? Contact Tina Probst - probst@eauclairechamber.org
For more detailed information on our great community, please check out The EC Life magazine. Printed versions of the EC Life magazine can be mailed upon request and are also available at the Chamber office.
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