November Connector: Middle School Tour
North Star Middle School Employer Tours: The Eau Claire Chamber of Commerce organized employer tours for Northstar Middle School. This event was a great opportunity for middle school students to start thinking about career opportunities and what they want to pursue in their life. We’d like to thank the companies that were a part of…
Read MoreNovember Connector: Solutions Summit Recap
Workforce Solutions Summit 2022 Recap: The Eau Claire Area Chamber of Commerce had a great turnout of employers across the region and excellent information was shared. The keynote speakers and breakout sessions gave employers a chance to share ideas to solve workforce problems and implement changes in the workplace. Ron Wirtz was the first keynote…
Read MoreEau Claire School Board Spring Election Information
Eau Claire School Board Spring Election Information The Eau Claire Area School District will be electing two board members in the Spring 2023 election. The school board is made up of seven members who serve nonpartisan three-year terms. The Eau Claire Area School Board’s Vice President Lori Bica and Treasurer Phil Lyons both have terms…
Read MoreNov Eggs & Issues: Post Election Analysis with Charles Franklin
Nov Eggs & Issues: Post Election Analysis with Charles Franklin November 27, 2022 The November edition of Eggs & Issues featured a discussion on the results of the fall election and an analysis of what the polls got right and what they didn’t. It occurred on November 17, at 7 am at the Pablo…
Read MoreStatewide Election Results
November 16, 2022 Wisconsin had many close races in the 2022 midterm elections. Many races were decided by margins of less than 2%. The Secretary of State race in particular has yet to be called with Democrat incumbent Doug la Follette currently ahead of Republican Amy Loudenbeck by less than 8,000 votes. Neither the Republican…
Read MoreRenee Ernsting, Child Care Partnership
Renee Ernsting is the Director of Child Care Partnership. She has worked for the agency for 20 years in various positions, promoting positive outcomes for young children and their families in 10 western Wisconsin counties. Her current focus is on connecting families with child care services, developing child care professionals, and collecting data that impacts…
Read MoreDan Schumacher, University of Wisconsin- Eau Claire, Department of Intercollegiate Athletics
Dan Schumacher earned his Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Public Relations and Bachelor of Science (BS) in Business Administration from Winona State University and earned his Master of Arts, (MA) in Educational Administration from Winona State University. Dan Schumacher has been the athletic director at UW-Eau Claire since 2014. Prior to working at UW-Eau Claire…
Read MoreRenee Sommer, At The Roots LLC
Renee Sommer is a WI State Certified Peer Specialist and Founder of At The Roots LLC. Renee has lived experience with neurodivergency, anxiety, depression, PTSD, C-PTSD, self-harm, suicidal ideation, and self-medicating. As a sexual assault survivor and member of the LGBTQ+ community, she offers support to the community that is trauma-informed, inclusive, and peer-centered. For…
Read MoreKristel Tavare, Chippewa Valley Technical College
Kristel Tavare is the Director of PK-12 Initiatives at Chippewa Valley Technical College. She has been in this role for the past five years. Prior to CVTC she has served as an academic advisor at University of Wisconsin- Stout, a K12 counselor, and a teacher. Her program is the fastest growing area of the college…
Read MoreMike Dieter, Express Employment Professionals
As General Manager of Express Employment in Winona, Mike Dieter enjoys helping companies become employers of choice to attract top talent. When not serving his team, Mike is active on the Winona Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, chairs the Economic Development Committee and spends as much time on the Mississippi River boating and…
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