Brad Pfaff Meet-the-Candidate Event
October 18, 2022 On Wednesday, October 5th, the Eau Claire Chamber of Commerce hosted a Meet-the-Candidate event with State Senator Brad Pfaff (Democrat). Pfaff, who is the current state senator in the 32nd district, is running for the Third Congressional District. The Third Congressional District is currently held by Congressman Ron Kind, who is not…
Read MoreOctober Connector: Public Transportation
New Travel Opportunities: Thanks to more focus on public transportation in the Chippewa Valley, Sun Country Airlines is coming to the Chippewa Valley Regional Airport. This airline will begin in December of 2022 and will allow residents of the Chippewa Valley to have access to major vacation locations and larger airport locations around the Mid-West…
Read MoreOctober Connector: The Power of Sharing “Your” Story
The Power of Stories: Every successful company has a story of how they became successful. Company’s stories help people understand where they come from and how they overcame the odds stacked against them. The stories CEO’s of successful companies share can inspire the next generation of successful companies and build upon the foundation their predecessor…
Read MoreGroundbreaking: Menomonie Market Food Co-op
Groundbreaking: Menomonie Market Food Co-op Congratulations to Menomonie Market Food Co-op on the groundbreaking for their new downtown Eau Claire location! The Market will be located on the property known as “Block 7″ near the intersection of North Barstow and Galloway Streets in downtown Eau Claire. The store is expected to open in the fall…
Read MoreOctober Connector: Wage Increases
Wage Increases: With the cost of living on the rise due to inflation and other economic factors, workforce members are demanding higher wages. This problem is also causing problems for employers as well because their employee salaries are becoming a bigger expense and causing less money to be able to go towards other expenses like…
Read MoreOctober Connector: Think Eau Claire
Think Eau Claire Program The Eau Claire Chamber of Commerce updated Think Eau Claire as a resource to help attract individuals and companies to the Eau Claire area and help those who just moved to the area get settled. This resource can be a valuable tool for individuals and companies to attract talent and help…
Read MoreOctober Connector: Attracting Top Talent
Talent Attraction When an employer is looking to grow their workforce or looking to replace members, the employer needs to know how to attract talent. Attracting talent to the workforce is a vital skill all employers should know how to do because attracting talent will help keep the workforce healthy and strong to carry out…
Read MoreRibbon Cutting: City Eats
Ribbon Cutting: City Eats Please help us welcome our new Chamber investor, City Eats! Newly renovated, City Eats is located at Metropolis Resort and Conference Center. Be sure to check out their family-friendly atmosphere and menu that features some mouth-watering breakfast and dinner options!
Read MoreRibbon Cutting: Hixwood Metal
Ribbon Cutting: Hixwood Metal Congratulations to new Chamber investor, Hixwood Metal! Chamber Ambassadors and the Hixwood team gathered to cut a ribbon at their location at N14685 Coperhaver Avenue in Stanley. Hixwood is committed to providing high-quality, durable post-frame kits and building materials.
Read MoreOctober Connector: Bipartisan Infrastructure Law
The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law A problem many workforce employees face is not being able to access resources needed within their community. Often, the reason for this problem is because the workforce members live in a rural community where there isn’t many resources available. Due to the higher cost of living in an urban community, many…
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