Our Focus
The Eau Claire Area Chamber's focus on education continues to develop, educate, and inspire leaders in the Eau Claire area. Through our Education Pillar, we are committed to cultivating leaders of today and tomorrow by providing meaningful opportunities for personal and professional growth, connection, and community engagement.
Our Programs
Programs within our Education pillar provide impactful opportunities where individuals can:
- Build meaningful relationships.
- Dive into instrumental professional development.
- Work to better our community, together.
Building Leaders, Building Community
Eau Claire Chamber Educational Foundation
Leadership Eau Claire™
The Leadership Eau Claire™ (LEC) program combines leadership skill building with community education and exploration. During the nine-month program, participants get a bird’s-eye view of the issues facing the community, begin developing the leadership skills necessary to assume leadership roles, and are exposed to involvement opportunities in the community. Leadership Eau Claire™ is a highly valuable program because it provides a catalyst for community vision and change – it builds a better tomorrow for all of us.
Leader Lab
Leader Lab is a four-month, dynamic professional development program designed to grow the next generation of leaders - no matter where they are in their career journey. Rooted in leadership excellence and community connection, this program empowers professionals with the tools to lead confidently within their organizations and beyond.
Through interactive workshops, self-directed learning, and meaningful networking opportunities, participants strengthen their leadership skills, strategic thinking, and personal growth. Leader Lab is more than a training—it's an investment in cultivating leaders who will make a lasting impact in their workplace and across the communities they serve.
Youth Leadership Eau Claire
The Youth Leadership Eau Claire (YLEC) program offers a unique opportunity to engage in our community & develop leadership skills. This nine-month program is specifically for high school juniors from area school districts. Students who participate gain a vast knowledge of Eau Claire, see career paths firsthand, and learn impactful lessons each day of the program.
Young Professionals of the Chippewa Valley
The Young Professionals of Chippewa Valley is a personal and professional development program of the Eau Claire Area Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the Chippewa Falls Chamber of Commerce that encourages anyone living in the Chippewa Valley between the ages of 21-40 to interact socially, exchange ideas, share common interests, learn more about the area and engage in our community’s future. Our membership involves just over 350 individuals and always encourages more to join!
Education Pillar Questions?
If you have any questions regarding the Chamber’s educational programming, please contact Kaitlyn Molis.