Public Meetings Calendar This calendar is updated weekly based upon information available on the calendars of local public entities in Eau Claire County. This information is subject to change and depends upon the accuracy of the information from the source. For information about Chamber advocacy activities and government policy issues that impact the economy and…
Overview of Altoona’s Budget: A look into mill rates, economic development, and construction projects. A budget committee composed of the Mayor and City Council members prepared a comprehensive budget document detailing proposed revenue and expenditures for the City of Altoona (2026). The budget included renovations to expand and remodel the public library, fund the construction…
The Business Advocate is a weekly e-newsletter available on request at no charge for Chamber investors. Publishing on the first business day of each week, it covers Chamber advocacy activities and government policy issues that impact the economy and business environment. Click here for a current list of local public meetings Click the links below…
In a discussion about some of the significant issues that are affecting the future of power generation, demand, and reliability, Monica Obrycki, CEO of Eau Claire Energy Cooperative, Karl Hoesly, President of Xcel Energy in Wisconsin, and Brent Ridge, CEO of Dairyland Power Cooperative joined the Eau Claire Chamber’s November Eggs & Issues to provide…
A County Budget in Focus: Priorities in community services, addressing growing debt, and expenditure shifts. On November 12th, 2025, the County Budget passed with twenty-seven for and only two votes against. The Committee of Finance and Budget worked with the county administrator (and all county departments) to put together the finalized budget, and with the…