Posts by rogers@eauclairechamber.org
Business Advocate newsletter
Business Advocate newsletter September 25, 2023 The Business Advocate is a weekly e-newsletter available on request at no charge for Chamber investors. Publishing on the first business day of each week, it covers Chamber advocacy activities and government policy issues that impact the economy and business environment. Click here for a current list of local…
Read MoreApr 5 Election Results
Apr 5 Election Results Voters choose City Council, School Board, County Board seats Thanks to retirements of incumbents and contested races, we’ll see lots of new faces on the Eau Claire City Council and Eau Claire County Board as the result of last week’s Spring Non-partisan Election. For the five At-Large seats on the Eau…
Read MoreNon-partisan?
Local races feature endorsements, campaign help from political parties, prominent political figures Although Wisconsin’s Spring Elections are officially non-partisan, and no political label is attached to candidates on the ballot, the partisan leaning of candidates and the involvement of political parties has been increasing. For example, the three winners in the Eau Claire School Board…
Read MoreKey Issues: 2022 Chippewa Valley Rally
Key Issues: 2022 Chippewa Valley Rally February 8, 2022 Key Issues: 2022 Chippewa Valley Rally The value and impact of state investments in our communities The Chippewa Valley is west central Wisconsin’s regional economic hub, with Chippewa, Dunn and Eau Claire among the fastest-growing counties in the state. Prudent public investments and initiatives have been…
Read MoreSpring 2022 Eau Claire School Board Candidate Forum
Spring 2022 Eau Claire School Board Candidate Forum February 4, 2022 Forum held for school board candidates ahead of February 15th primary The seven candidates for the Eau Claire Area School Board participated in a forum hosted at Memorial High School on January 31st. Since there are more than two candidates per seat, there will…
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