June Blog: Workforce Connector
Public Transportation effect on employment With the rising cost of gas prices and the scarcity of parts essential to repair cars, transportation has become a struggle for employees. Since public transportation services are not as developed and as funded as other public services in Wisconsin communities, they are not the most reliable and are limited…
Read MoreRibbon Cutting: Wisconsin Logging Museum
Ribbon Cutting: Wisconsin Logging Museum Congratulations to the Wisconsin Logging Museum on the ribbon cutting to celebrate the newest addition to their exhibits, The Machine Shed. The Wisconsin Logging Museum hosts thousands of visitors per year and is located at 1110 E. Half Moon Drive in Eau Claire. Be sure to stop in and check…
Read MoreRibbon Cutting: Valley Sports Academy
Ribbon Cutting: Valley Sports Academy Congratulations to the Valley Sports Academy (VSA) on the ribbon cutting to celebrate their beautiful training facility located at 855 125th Street in Lake Hallie. Thank you for your investment in the Eau Claire Chamber and we wish you continued success!
Read MoreGroundbreaking Ceremony: TDS Telecommunications LLC
Groundbreaking Ceremony: TDS Telecommunications LLC Congratulations to our new Chamber investor, TDS Telecommunications LLC, on the groundbreaking ceremony for the official start of construction on its all-fiber network here in Eau Claire. During the celebration, TDS executives shared their commitment to creating jobs and providing high-speed internet, phone and TV services to the Chippewa Valley.
Read MoreMay Eggs & Issues: Addressing our Child Care Challenges
May Eggs & Issues: Addressing our Childcare Challenges The May edition of Eggs & Issues featured a discussion on the childcare issues parents and businesses are facing in the Chippewa Valley and the entire state of Wisconsin. The group of panelists included Andy Neborak, Executive Director of United Way of the Greater Chippewa Valley; Renee…
Read MoreRibbon Cutting: Chippewa Valley Museum – 150 Years of Change – Then and Now Exhibit
Ribbon Cutting: Chippewa Valley Museum – 150 Years of Change – Then and Now Exhibit Congratulations to the Chippewa Valley Museum on the ribbon cutting and announcement of their newest tour and exhibit, 150 Years of Change – Then and Now. The Chippewa Valley Museum is located at 1204 E Half Moon Drive in Eau…
Read MoreRibbon Cutting: Two Men and a Truck
Ribbon Cutting: Two Men and a Truck Congratulations to our Chamber investor, Two Men and a Truck, on their one-year celebration at their Eau Claire office location at 2198 Eastridge Center. Whether you’re moving down the street, across the country or to a new home or business building, Two Men and a Truck is here…
Read MoreRibbon Cutting: Beaver Creek Reserve – Wise Nature Center
Ribbon Cutting: Beaver Creek Reserve – Wise Nature Center Congratulations to the Beaver Creek Reserve – Wise Nature Center, on the ribbon cutting to celebrate their new electronic vehicle charging station. This station was created in collaboration with Eau Claire Energy Cooperative, and will be available to service EV owners in the area. The Wise…
Read MoreMay Blog: The Perspective
New DEI Vice President at Old National Bank Dwayne Maddox joins the team at Old National Bank as the vice president and director of diversity, equity, and inclusion. During his time at Old National Bank he will be bouncing between both the Madison office and the Chicago office. In the past, Dwayne has held marketing…
Read MoreMay Blog: Workforce Connector
Graduating Healthcare Workers Advantage in Wisconsin This year, healthcare graduates are seeing more opportunities for job placement and growth amidst economic conditions. Because of the pandemic, the news has covered all of the ups and downs of being a healthcare worker in our environment throughout the course of the past two years. However, the new…
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