Housing supply and affordability have been a top priority for the Eau Claire Chamber of Commerce, necessary for a growing economy and ensuring people have a place to live. On Friday, February 27th, the Chamber hosted an Eggs and Issues program that peered into the several innovations the City of Altoona is applying to the…
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Overview On February 27th, the Eau Claire Chamber of Commerce is proud to take a look at Altoona’s innovative housing initiatives. At this Eggs and Issues, the discussion centers on the $6 million affordable housing fund, recent developments with Altoona’s 80-acre east side property, and a look at new zoning code designs. Included in…
January’s edition of Eggs & Issues focused on homelessness in Eau Claire where a panel of professionals provided attendees with an update on collaborations and actions taken by local businesses to address the complex public health issue. Brett Geboy, Community Relations Director for Hope Gospel Mission, shared updates of the Community Haven House, a day…
Mill Rates Explanation Property taxes are the responsibility of anyone owning property, such as land, buildings, and commercial areas, but how are these taxes calculated? Mill rates are a type of levy set by local governments every year to calculate property taxes. A single mill is equal to one dollar of tax for every 1,000…