Advocacy
Early voting information: Aug 13 Primary
Early voting open through Aug 9 for the Partisan Primary We’re now approaching the August 13 Primary Election, where candidates for US Senate, Congress, and State Legislature will be set for the November 5 General Election. Wisconsin voters will also weigh in on two amendments to the State Constitution. Local voters have the option to…
Read MoreTalking Po!nt Podcast – Season 1, Episode 6: Pausing the HSHS/Prevea Recovery Task Force
Talking Po!nt Podcast – Season 1, Episode 6: Pausing the HSHS/Prevea Recovery Task Force Coming to you from the WIN Technology studio is a NEW Chamber production, “Talking Po!nt.” In this episode, Creative Director Chelsea Seckora introduces the Chamber’s President and CEO, Dave Minor, who, alongside Dr. Rupp, Retired Mayo CEO, and Jerry Jacobson, President…
Read MoreMay Eggs & Issues: Economic Development Update
May Eggs & Issues: Economic Development Update May 9, 2024 Panelist members from left to right include: Mike Golat – Altoona City Administrator, Aaron White – Community Development Director, Scott Rogers (moderator), Julie Thoney – ____ (co-moderator), Luke Hanson – Community Development Director for the City of Eau Claire, and Ray French – Regional Economic…
Read MoreFormer Interns Reflect on Their Time at the Chamber of Commerce
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…
Read MoreBusiness Matters Podcast – Season 2, Episode 6: United Way of the Greater Chippewa Valley
Business Matters Podcast – Season 2, Episode 6: United Way of the Greater Chippewa Valley Season 2 – Episode 6 Welcome to Season Two of Business Matters! Coming to you from the WIN Technology Studio and special thank you to our media sponsor, Royal Credit Union. In this episode, Ryan Ludy, Executive Director of the…
Read MoreTalking Po!nt Podcast – Season 1, Episode 5: What legislative redistricting means to you!
Talking Po!nt Podcast – Season 1, Episode 5: What legislative redistricting means to you! Coming to you from the WIN Technology studio is a NEW Chamber production, “Talking Po!nt.” In this episode, Creative Director Chelsea Seckora introduces the Chamber’s President & CEO, Dave Minor, and Scott Rogers, VP Governmental Affairs. After a brief update on…
Read MoreBusiness Matters Podcast – Season 2, Episode 5: What’s up at the airport?
Business Matters Podcast – Season 2, Episode 5: What’s up at the airport? Season 2 – Episode 5 Welcome to Season Two of Business Matters! Coming to you from the WIN Technology Studio and special thank you to our media sponsor, Royal Credit Union. In this episode, Chippewa Valley Regional Airport Director Charity Zich talks…
Read MoreSpring Election Results 2024
Spring Election Results and Voter Turnout April 2, 2024 This year Eau Claire County had 24.6% of voters turnout, with 21,318 ballots cast. Incumbents had a good year, winning all their elections in Eau Claire County, City of Eau Claire, and City of Altoona, with the exception of Todd Meyer who ran as a…
Read MoreSpring Election Guide 2024
Spring 2024 Local Elections Unlike the partisan general elections that usually take place in November where candidates run under a political party, the spring elections for local offices are nonpartisan. Spring elections often receive less media coverage than fall elections, but they are just as important, and have a direct impact on local communities. This…
Read MoreGood Government Council: Eau Claire County Board Questionnaire District 1
Good Government Council: Eau Claire County Board Questionnaire District 1 When: Tuesday, April 2nd, 2024; 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 28th, 2024 and turned in no later than 8:00 p.m. on April 4th either by mail or dropped off in-person.…
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