Resources for Area Businesses and Community Members
Keep Calm and Stop the Spread - #StopTheSpreadEC
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In an effort to keep our community and members informed on matters involving the coronavirus, the Eau Claire Chamber has partnered with the Chippewa Falls and Menomonie chambers of commerce, Chippewa County EDC, City of Eau Claire, Downtown Eau Claire (DECI), Eau Claire Area Economic Development Corp. (ECAEDC), Go Chippewa Falls and Visit Eau Claire to provide up-to-date, relevant information.
If you, as a business in the Chippewa Valley, wish to have any information shared with the community, please email it to Chrystal MIlls at mills@eauclairechamber.org. The Chamber will make every effort to keep this page as current as possible.
If you, as a business in the Chippewa Valley, wish to have any information shared with the community, please email it to Chrystal MIlls at mills@eauclairechamber.org. The Chamber will make every effort to keep this page as current as possible.
Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) Releases Reopen Guidelines for Businesses
WEDC has compiled a series of industry-specific documents to help you get back to business while taking the necessary precautions to maximize safety. Click here to go to the WEDC business reopening website. For a printable pdf of best practices for reopening, click here.
Where to Look For The Most Current Updates
Click here for our continually-updated page of must-know information for businesses. As details are released about new programs, orders, etc., we'll post it here as soon as possible.
Click here for our continually-updated page of must-know information for businesses. As details are released about new programs, orders, etc., we'll post it here as soon as possible.
Chippewa Valley COVID-19 Economic Recovery Task Force
The formation of the Chippewa Valley COVID-19 Economic Recovery Task Force is an effort to pull together resources, organizations and talent from across the Chippewa Valley to help us emerge from this crisis in an orderly, successful, safe and stronger position to support our local economy.
Visit the Eau Claire County COVID-19 Information Hub website for more information.
Chippewa Valley business Community COVID-19 Resource
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This Facebook group is intended to be a platform for local businesses to share how best to engage and support them during this period of social distancing. Area businesses are asked to share how they are making their organizations accessible to the public so we can weather the health and economic storm together. Click here for more information and to join this group. |
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Important Health Care Information
Local Antibody Testing - Information from Mayo Clinic Health System
Antibody testing is now available locally. Test specimens are collected locally, then transported to Rochester for processing. Results are typically available within 24 hours via our patient online services. There are criteria for ordering the test:
Antibody testing is now available locally. Test specimens are collected locally, then transported to Rochester for processing. Results are typically available within 24 hours via our patient online services. There are criteria for ordering the test:
- Patients must have been tested for COVID-19 using a polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test (swab test) and be at least 11 days beyond the onset of symptoms.
- Tests will not be ordered to diagnose COVID-19 in symptomatic patients or to determine immune status, or eligibility to return to work.
Onsite Employee Screening Now Available
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For information provided by Marshfield Clinic Health System on on-site employee testing, click here. |
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Go to Provisions Health's website for information on on-site COVID-19 testing for employers, prisons, assisted living and nursing home facilities. |
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Universal Masking Information Provided by Prevea Health
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the U.S. Surgeon General recommend the practice of universal masking when in public and interacting with others. Universal masking, in addition to the practices of physical distancing and proper hygiene, helps to curb the spread of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Prevea Health offers the answers to some of the most frequently-asked questions about universal masking. |
Chamber Virtual Town Hall Meeting Library
Previous Town Hall Meeting Topics and Resource Materials
Thursday, May 21 - Reopening Your Business After COVID-19
Video Recording
Friday, May 15 - Supreme Court Update
Video Recording
Thursday, May 14 - Physical & Emotional Wellness During COVID-19
Video Recording
Group Health Cooperative Power PointHunger/Fullness Scale
Squat Challenge
Healthier at Home
Occupational Chaplains of America Power Point
Wednesday, May 6 - Economic Recovery Task Force Update
Video Recording
Town Hall Chats
Eau Claire County COVID-19 Information Hub - click on "Businesses" for Task Force info
Thursday, April 30 - WMC's Back to Business Plan - Featuring Kurt Bauer, President & CEO of Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce
Video Recording
Town Hall Chats
WMC Back to Business Webpage
WMC Back to Business Slide Presentation
Thursday, April 23 - Federal and local responses - Featuring Sen. Tammy Baldwin, Eau Claire City Manager Dale Peters and Chamber Board Chair, Scott Biederman
The following resource materials are now available from this event:
Video Recording
Town Hall Chats
Thursday, April 17 - Wisconsin's COVID-19 Support for Businesses
The following resource materials are now available from this event:
Video Recording
Town Hall Chats
WEDC COVID-19 Resource Page (WEDC)
WMC COVID-19 Employer Tool (WMC)
Thursday, April 9 - Featuring Lieske Giese, Eau Claire City-County Health Department Director, Deb Marshall, Senior Manager - HR Consulting, Wipfli and Jim Morgan, Vice President at MRA - The Management Association.
The following resource materials are now available from this event:
Video Recording: Taking Care of Your Employees
Town Hall Meeting Attendee Chats: Town Hall Chats
Additionally, here are some other helpful resources:
MRA COVID-19 Updates
Department of Labor FAQs
IRS FAQs
CARES UC Summary
Eau Claire Chamber Critical Business Updates
Thursday, April 2 - Featuring 3rd District Congressman Ron Kind (D-La Crosse) and John Kirchner of the US Chamber of Commerce.
To view a recording of this event, click here. To download a pdf of the chat dialogue, click here.
March 26, 2020 - Featuring Aaron White, City of Eau Claire, Luke Hanson, Eau Claire Area Economic Development Corp., and Heather Smith, Wisconsin Economic Development Corp.
To view a recording of this event, click here. To download a pdf copy of the chat dialogue, click here.
Thursday, May 21 - Reopening Your Business After COVID-19
Video Recording
Friday, May 15 - Supreme Court Update
Video Recording
Thursday, May 14 - Physical & Emotional Wellness During COVID-19
Video Recording
Group Health Cooperative Power PointHunger/Fullness Scale
Squat Challenge
Healthier at Home
Occupational Chaplains of America Power Point
Wednesday, May 6 - Economic Recovery Task Force Update
Video Recording
Town Hall Chats
Eau Claire County COVID-19 Information Hub - click on "Businesses" for Task Force info
Thursday, April 30 - WMC's Back to Business Plan - Featuring Kurt Bauer, President & CEO of Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce
Video Recording
Town Hall Chats
WMC Back to Business Webpage
WMC Back to Business Slide Presentation
Thursday, April 23 - Federal and local responses - Featuring Sen. Tammy Baldwin, Eau Claire City Manager Dale Peters and Chamber Board Chair, Scott Biederman
The following resource materials are now available from this event:
Video Recording
Town Hall Chats
Thursday, April 17 - Wisconsin's COVID-19 Support for Businesses
The following resource materials are now available from this event:
Video Recording
Town Hall Chats
WEDC COVID-19 Resource Page (WEDC)
WMC COVID-19 Employer Tool (WMC)
Thursday, April 9 - Featuring Lieske Giese, Eau Claire City-County Health Department Director, Deb Marshall, Senior Manager - HR Consulting, Wipfli and Jim Morgan, Vice President at MRA - The Management Association.
The following resource materials are now available from this event:
Video Recording: Taking Care of Your Employees
Town Hall Meeting Attendee Chats: Town Hall Chats
Additionally, here are some other helpful resources:
MRA COVID-19 Updates
Department of Labor FAQs
IRS FAQs
CARES UC Summary
Eau Claire Chamber Critical Business Updates
Thursday, April 2 - Featuring 3rd District Congressman Ron Kind (D-La Crosse) and John Kirchner of the US Chamber of Commerce.
To view a recording of this event, click here. To download a pdf of the chat dialogue, click here.
March 26, 2020 - Featuring Aaron White, City of Eau Claire, Luke Hanson, Eau Claire Area Economic Development Corp., and Heather Smith, Wisconsin Economic Development Corp.
To view a recording of this event, click here. To download a pdf copy of the chat dialogue, click here.
Employment Information
The Chamber would like to offer all Chippewa Valley employers to post unlimited employment opportunities on its job board at no charge. Click here to visit the Chamber's job board. Also, visit the Chamber's blog page for information on immediate help for employers experiencing layoffs.
Employers: The City of Eau Claire has developed a web page that allows businesses with hiring needs to post the positions they have available. To access this page, click here: bit.ly/post-ec-jobs
Job Seekers: A web page has also been created for job seekers. To access this page, click here: bit.ly/ec-employment
The Chamber would like to offer all Chippewa Valley employers to post unlimited employment opportunities on its job board at no charge. Click here to visit the Chamber's job board. Also, visit the Chamber's blog page for information on immediate help for employers experiencing layoffs.
Employers: The City of Eau Claire has developed a web page that allows businesses with hiring needs to post the positions they have available. To access this page, click here: bit.ly/post-ec-jobs
Job Seekers: A web page has also been created for job seekers. To access this page, click here: bit.ly/ec-employment
Chippewa Valley Restaurant Information
Please check out this page offered by Volume One that contains a listing of Chippewa Valley restaurants, bars and retailers that are offering delivery, pick-up, takeout and/or gift cards.
Please check out this page offered by Volume One that contains a listing of Chippewa Valley restaurants, bars and retailers that are offering delivery, pick-up, takeout and/or gift cards.
City-County Health Dept. Information
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For up-to-date information regarding COVID-19, please go to the City-County Health Department website. The department is also offering access to a call center for any questions regarding COVID-19. The call center will be staffed Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and weekends from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The center's phone number is (715) 831-7425.
Check here updates each Monday, Wednesday and Friday, provided by the Eau Claire City-County Health Department who will be holding a COVID-19 update on these days at 3:30 p.m. The Chippewa County Public Health Department has updated information regarding COVID-19 on their website. Click here to learn more. |
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The Eau Claire City-County Health Department has shared some materials including graphics and printable posters for local businesses to display in their workplaces. Click on the following links for downloadable content: KEEP CALM AND STOP THE SPREAD GRAPHIC (shown right) KEEP CALM GRAPHIC W/CITY-COUNTY INFO KEEP CALM 11 x 17 POSTER |
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Child Care Resources
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Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the WI Department of Children and Families (DCF) and Child Care Partnership Resource & Referral (CCP) are available to help families fill their urgent child care needs so that they can continue to serve our communities.
For helpful information on child care available to essential workers, click here or visit the DCF Child Care Finder website.
For helpful information on child care available to essential workers, click here or visit the DCF Child Care Finder website.
Small Business Resources
Go to our Chamber blog for an updated list of state and federal business assistance measures: https://www.eauclairechamber.org/eau-claire-chamber-blog/category/advocacy
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MRA has daily updates on critical COVID 19 issues that are impacting your business. MRA has a dedicated COVID-19 webpage for more Coronavirus-related resources. To learn more about the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, which became effective on April 1, 2020, click here. |
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Quick Response Community Fund For Area Non-Profits
United Way of the Greater Chippewa Valley (UWGCV) and the Eau Claire Community Foundation (ECCF) have established the Quick Response Community Fund to rapidly deploy financial resources to Eau Claire area nonprofits that serve community members disproportionately impacted by the COVID-19 outbreak and its economic consequences.
To read more about the Quick Response Community Fund, click here ECCF will cover administrative fees, so 100% of donations will support local nonprofits. To donate, please visit Quick Response Emergency Fund. |
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