Advocacy

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…

May Eggs & Issues: US Chamber Update May 19, 2023 The May edition of Eggs & Issues featured John Kircher, the vice president of the midwest region for the US Chamber of Commerce on May 19th, 7:15 a.m. at the CVTC Business Education Center. He came to Eau Claire to give local business leaders congressional…

Business Advocate newsletter May 22, 2023 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…

Eau Claire Area Chamber of Commerce Interns (1997-Present) The Chamber began the Governmental Affairs internship with UW-Eau Claire in the 1997-98 school year and has now had a total of 30 interns fill this position. While the internship is structured the same for each of us, every year is different because politics never stay the…

April Eggs & Issues: State of the City – Altoona April 25, 2023 The April Eggs & Issues on April 21st, was focused on the city of Altoona, and was held at the River Prairie Center. The event highlighted the accomplishments of the city, and their plans to tackle challenges in the coming years. City…

March Eggs & Issues: Legislative Breakfast April 11, 2023 The March edition of Eggs & Issues featured local state legislators on March 31st, 7:00 am at CTVC. Present were Senators Jesse James  (R-Altoona, Dist. 23)and Jeff Smith (D-town of Brunswick, Dist. 31) and Representatives Karen Hurd (R-Fall Creek, Dist. 68), Warren Petryk (R-Eleva, Dist. 93),…

Spring Election Results and Voter Turnout April 6, 2023 Voter turnout this spring set a record in Wisconsin. In 2020, a year with a presidential primary, 1.6 million people cast ballots in the state of Wisconsin, while this year more then 1.7 million people cast ballots. Eau Claire County had 38.6% of eligible voters turnout.…

Spring Primary Early Voting Early voting for the Spring 2023 General Election City of Eau Claire Early Voting for the 2023 Spring Election begins on March 21 and ends March 31. Hours are weekdays, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. behind City Hall at 203 S. Farwell St. For more information on what form of ID…

Good Government Questionnaire: Altoona Board of Education When: Tuesday, April 4th, 2023; 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 30th, 2023 and turned in no later than 8:00 p.m. on April 4th either by mail or dropped off in-person. In-Person absentee voting will…

Good Government Council: Eau Claire Board of Education Questionnaire When: Tuesday, April 4th, 2023; 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 30th, 2023 and turned in no later than 8:00 p.m. on April 4th either by mail or dropped off in-person. In-Person…