K-12 Workforce Development
The Chamber works to develop our future workforce, through K-12 and post – secondary institutions, to expose students to career opportunities in Eau Claire County. We will continue to focus and support development opportunities for employees in this region’s industry leaders. This month we are taking time to highlight Chippewa Valley Technical College and the…
Read MoreUWEC to Host Luncheon to Promote Upcoming Undergrad Research Event
UWEC to Host Luncheon to Promote Upcoming Undergrad Research Event More than 4,000 college students, faculty mentors and others from across the country will descend on Eau Claire in mid-April for the 2023 National Conference on Undergraduate Research. Sign up for an April 4 luncheon of the Tech Council Innovation Network at UW-Eau Claire to learn how…
Read MoreSpring 2023 Early Voting
Spring Primary Early Voting Early voting for the Spring 2023 General Election City of Eau Claire Early Voting for the 2023 Spring Election begins on March 21 and ends March 31. Hours are weekdays, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. behind City Hall at 203 S. Farwell St. For more information on what form of ID…
Read MoreSarah Hughes: Chamber Rock Star AND CVTC Student
Sarah Hughes: Chamber Rock Star AND CVTC Student The Chamber’s education and program director (and CVTC student), Sarah Hughes, was recently featured in a story on the CVTC website in which Sarah spoke of her decision to return to school to pursue additional degrees. Congratulations, Sarah; we couldn’t be prouder of the success you’ve gained…
Read MoreSecure 2.0 Is (Finally) Here: Now What?
By Jon Marquet of Trust Point Inc. The Secure 2.0 Act of 2022 was enacted on December 29, 2022 as part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023. Secure 2.0 is significant and sweeping legislation that addresses a long list of issues concerning tax-advantaged retirement savings, including retirement savings via 401 (k) retirement plans and…
Read MoreGood Government Questionnaire: Altoona School Board
Good Government Questionnaire: Altoona Board of Education When: Tuesday, April 4th, 2023; polls open 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Find your voting location at myvote.wi. All absentee ballots must be requested by March 30th, 2023 and turned in no later than 8:00 p.m. on April 4th either by mail or dropped off in-person. In-Person absentee voting will…
Read MoreGood Government Questionnaire: Eau Claire School Board
Good Government Council: Eau Claire Board of Education Questionnaire When: Tuesday, April 4th, 2023; polls open 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Find your voting location at myvote.wi. All absentee ballots must be requested by March 30th, 2023 and turned in no later than 8:00 p.m. on April 4th either by mail or dropped off in-person. In-Person…
Read MoreSpring Referendums
Spring 2023 Referendums State Question 1: “Conditions of release before conviction. Shall section 8 (2) of article I of the constitution be amended to allow a court to impose on an accused person being released before conviction conditions that are designed to protect the community from serious harm?” If voted yes, this referendum will change…
Read MoreFeb Eggs & Issues: State of the City – Eau Claire
February 25, 2023 On Friday, February 17th, City Council President Terry Weld and City Manager Stephanie Hirsch led a “State of the City” for the city of Eau Claire. The “State of the City” highlighted both what the city has done in the past year, and what this year might hold including accomplishments, problems, and…
Read MoreRibbon Cutting: Pizza Del Re
Ribbon Cutting: Pizza Del Re Congratulations to the Kapbardhi family, the new owners of Pizza Del Re , on the ribbon cutting to celebrate their ownership of this popular and much beloved Eau Claire pizza restaurant. Be sure to check out the newly renovated dining room, complete with the traditional salad bar and pizza buffet,…
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