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Eggs & Issues: The Economic Impact of Local Tourism
Eggs & Issues: The Economic Impact of Local Tourism September 25, 2025 Visit Eau Claire introduces a record breaking economic impact of $461 million in 2024. The tourism scene in Eau Claire, Wisconsin is without a doubt something to celebrate. Friday, September 19, the Eau Claire Area Chamber of Commerce hosted September’s Eggs & Issues:…
Read More2025 WI Civics Bee Winner Named
2025 WI Civics Bee Winner Named Back-to-Back Wins: Eau Claire Students Take Top Honors at State Civics Bee June 16th, 2025 For the second year in a row, a student from the Eau Claire Area School District (ECASD) has taken first place at the Wisconsin State Finals of the National Civics Bee. This…
Read More2025 Student Survey Results
2025 Student Survey Results Keeping Graduates Local: What Students Are Telling Us – and Why it Matters Each year, more than 3,000 students graduate from UW-Eau Claire and Chippewa Valley Technical College. These students represent more than just education achievement – they are the future workforce and community members that drive our region’s long-term economic…
Read MoreTalking Po!nt Podcast – Season 1, Episode 10: “Chippewa Valley Student Surveys – What Students Really Think!”
Talking Po!nt Podcast – Season 1, Episode 10: “Chippewa Valley Student Surveys – What Students Really Think!” This podcast discusses community and state topics that have a profound impact on our area and how the Chamber plays a role in all of it. In this episode, Eau Claire Chamber President & CEO Dave Minor chats…
Read MoreSupporting Mental Health in the Workplace
Supporting Mental Health in the Workplace May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and while we often focus on technical training, hiring pipelines, and labor market data, it’s just as important to pause and ask: Are we creating workplaces where people actually feel supported? Mental Health is Workforce Readiness The next generation of talent are…
Read MorePast Chamber Interns: Where Are They Now?
Past Chamber Interns: Where Are They Now? May 9, 2025 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…
Read More2025 Spring Election Results
2025 Spring Election Results April 10, 2025 The Results Are In! * Results are reported relative to Eau Claire County Wisconsin State Supreme Court Susan Crawford (D) (I) – 27,618 votes, 63% Brad Schimel (R) – 16,334 votes, 37% Question 1: Voter I.D. Requirement Yes – 23,495 votes, 56% No – 18,666 votes, 44% Superintendent…
Read MoreWorkforce Insights 2025
Workforce Insights 2025 Data-Driven Workforce Trends to Elevate Your Hiring Strategy Spring 2025 Edition As we approach Spring 2025, hiring trends are shifting, presenting both opportunities and challenges for employers. According to recent data, 84% of U.S. hiring decision-makers feel positively about their company’s hiring outlook for the next year. The majority of companies are…
Read More2025 Eau Claire City Council At-Large Election
2025 Eau Claire City Council At-Large Election March 12, 2025 When: Tuesday, April 1st, 2025, polls open 7:00am – 8:00pm. Find your voting location at myvote.wi. There will also be in-person absentee voting in your municipal clerk’s office on weekdays, March 18 – March 30, 2025. What It’s About: There are seven candidates for five open At-Large…
Read MoreSpring Election 2025
Spring Election 2025 March 6, 2025 Mark your calendars, there is a Spring election! When: Tuesday, April 1st, 2025, polls open 7:00am – 8:00pm. Find your voting location at myvote.wi. Deadlines: – Registering by mail and registering to vote online is March 12, 2025 – In-person absentee voting in municipal clerk’s office March 18 – March 30,…
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