March Blog: Workforce Connector
Area Education and Business Leaders Looking to Invest in Educational Institutions in the Near Future Wisconsin’s Big-Budget Surplus is sitting at an estimated $3.8 billion in addition to the $1.7 billion rainy day fund, totaling $5.5 billion. Now the question is how can they use this money to make positive changes to the state’s programs. …
Read MoreEggs & Issues: Tracking Housing Supply Challenges
Local leaders discuss housing supply and affordability along with public and private cooperation The Chamber’s March 18th edition of Eggs & Issues featured a discussion about housing, particularly housing supply shortages, challenges regarding housing in the region, and public and private cooperation to address housing concerns. The panel included Cody Filipczak, Owner, C&M Homes &…
Read MoreMarch Blog: The Perspective
Johnson Joins the WEDC Team with Goals to Build Entrepreneurship in Diverse Communities Sharon Johnson is one of the newest members of the WEDC team as of January 2022. WEDC is the Wisconsin Economic Development Program and it is dedicated to Wisconsin’s economic growth. Sharon is an important factor in their program and brings the…
Read MoreMarch Blog: Workforce Connector
Wisconsin Fast Forward Grant Now Accepting Applications Applications are now open for the Wisconsin Fast Forward Grant. This is a state-funded program that provides employer-led worker training grants. The program is administered by the Office of Skills Development at the Department of Workforce Development. The OSD strives to encourage the development of innovative solutions for…
Read MoreApril 5th Local Elections
When: Tuesday, April 5th, 2022; polls open 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Find your voting location and what’s on your ballot at myvote.wi. All absentee ballots must be requested by March 31st, 2022 and turned in no later than 8:00 p.m. on April 5th either by mail or dropped off in-person. In-Person absentee voting will…
Read MoreSpring 2022 Election: Early voting information
Early voting open through April 1 for the spring non-partisan elections The spring elections are just around the corner and there are many opportunities for people to cast their votes. Two of those are to vote early or submit an absentee ballot. In-person early voting runs Tuesday, March 22nd and end Friday, April 1st for…
Read MoreGood Government Council: Eau Claire Board of Education Questionnaire
Good Government Council: Eau Claire Board of Education Questionnaire When: Tuesday, April 5th, 2022; 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 31st, 2022 and turned in no later than 8:00 p.m. on April 5th either by mail or dropped off in-person. In-Person…
Read MoreGood Government Council: Eau Claire City Council Questionnaire
Good Government Council: Eau Claire City Council Questionnaire When: Tuesday, April 5th, 2022; 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 31st, 2022 and turned in no later than 8:00 p.m. on April 5th either by mail or dropped off in-person. In-Person absentee…
Read MoreGood Government Council: Eau Claire County Board of Supervisors Uncontested Districts Questionnaire
Good Government Council: Eau Claire County Board of Supervisors District Uncontested Districts Questionnaire When: Tuesday, April 5th, 2022; 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 31st, 2022 and turned in no later than 8:00 p.m. on April 5th either by mail…
Read MoreGood Government Council: Eau Claire County Board of Supervisors District 29 Questionnaire
Good Government Council: Eau Claire County Board of Supervisors District 29 Questioinnaire When: Tuesday, April 5th, 2022; 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 31st, 2022 and turned in no later than 8:00 p.m. on April 5th either by mail or…
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