Building Our Community: Engaging in Hmong Culture
The Altoona Public Library will be hosting Extension and the Family Resource Center for Bilingual Story Time in English & Hmoob on Friday, November 11 at 10:30 a.m. Join for some stories, songs, and simple crafts! See the below flyer for more information. Making Moments Matter: Family Traditions The Chippewa Valley Museum will be hosting…
Read MoreBoth City and School District Tax Referendums Pass
November 10, 2022 On election day, voters approved both the City of Eau Claire Tax Referendum and the Eau Claire School District Referendum. Both referendums will increase their respective mill rates. A mill rate is the amount of tax on each $1,000 of assessed property value. City of Eau Claire YES – 18,409 (63%)NO –…
Read MoreNovember Perspective: Domestic Violence Awareness
What is it? Domestic violence, also called “interpersonal violence” or “intimate partner violence” is a pattern of behavior within a relationship used to maintain or gain power over the other intimate partner within the relationship. “Domestic violence can be physical, sexual, emotional, economic, or psychological actions or threats of actions that influence another person.” Domestic…
Read MoreRibbon Cutting: Eau Claire Body Care
Ribbon Cutting: Eau Claire Body Care Congratulations to Chamber investor, Eau Claire Body Care. A ribbon cutting was held to celebrate the opening of their new location at 2186 Eastridge Center in Eau Claire. Eau Claire Body Care is a wellness and beauty collective whose licensed professionals have joined forces to offer exceptional results to…
Read MoreNovember Connector: What is the Workforce Solutions Summit
What is the Workforce Solutions Summit? The workforce Solutions Summit is an annual event hosted by the Eau Claire Area Chamber of Commerce. It’s designed to bring together employers around the Chippewa Valley to discuss solutions to both immediate and long-term workforce problems. This year, the summit will be focusing on Adapting to the New…
Read MoreOct Eggs & Issues: Tourism Increases Economic Impact
October 27, 2022 The October Eggs & Issues event focused on the impact tourism has on the Eau Claire area economy. Benny Anderson, the Executive Director of Visit Eau Claire, shared the changes Visit Eau Claire has made during the pandemic regarding digital marketing, and how those changes are currently making a big difference. Pre-pandemic,…
Read MoreOctober Connector: Workforce Topics at the Summit
Workforce Summit Topics: On November 16th, The Eau Claire Chamber of Commerce is hosting the Workforce Solutions Summit to discuss important topics related to the workforce community in the Eau Claire area. This year’s topics of discussion can really help employers in the area learn how they can keep the workplace environment healthy so they…
Read MoreNov 8 General Election: Early Voting Information
As we move into fall, there are many ways for voters to participate in the general election this November including voting in person, early voting, and absentee voting. In-Person early voting begins Tuesday, October 25th and ends on Friday, November 4th for each city and town. You can also request your absentee ballot today and return…
Read MoreElection 2022: Guide to the Fall General Election
The August 9th primary has passed which now leaves voters and candidates gearing up for the midterm election on November 8th. For Chippewa Valley Residents, there are several county wide races including Eau Claire County Sheriff and County Clerk of Circuit Court are on the ballot. Assembly Districts 67, 68, 69, 75, 91, 92, 93…
Read MoreRibbon Cutting: Wendel
Ribbon Cutting: Wendel Congratulations to Chamber investor Wendel on their new office space at 204 E. Grand Avenue in downtown Eau Claire. Wendel is a nationally recognized architecture, engineering, energy efficiency and construction management firm.
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