Signature Events

Eau What a Night: The Chamber's 111th Annual Meeting

Eau What a Night! Is the Eau Claire Area Chamber of Commerce’s annual meeting, an evening that brings the business community together to reflect, recognize, and connect.

Thank you to everyone who join us for this year's event!

Congratulations to all award recipients for their exceptional achievements and the impact they’ve made on the business community and the organization throughout the past year.

Young Professionals Networker of the Year: Abigail Fisk, Hoeft Builders
Young Professionals Outstanding Community Involvement: Nick Swartz, United Way of the Greater Chippewa Valley
Outstanding Young Professional: Hannah Cowan, Trust Point
Glassbrenner-Klinkhammer Spirit Award: Terri Hoepner, WEAU 13 News
Ambassador Rookie of the Year: Richard Coates, Wipfli Advisory, LLC

Business Day in Eau Claire

Business Day in Eau Claire is a dynamic, one-day event held in spring that brings together professionals and local government leaders to discuss the issues shaping our regional economy.

Attendees will hear timely updates, gain insight into key priorities and explore the challenges and opportunities affecting our area. The event also creates space for meaningful dialogue, stronger relationships and a greater understanding of the decisions influencing Eau Claire’s future.

Bravo to Business

This event celebrates the businesses and leaders who are making an impact, overcoming challenges, and helping move Eau Claire forward. We are incredibly grateful for the response this year, which resulted in a record-breaking number of nominations from across our business community.

Join us on Thursday, November 5, 2026, at the Florian Gardens Conference Center as we recognize this year’s honorees and announce the winners in each category during the 2026 Bravo to Business Awards.

✨ Resilient Business of the Year:
• Hello Adorn
• REALiving
• Rescued & Redeemed
• The Kim Louise Xperience
• WESTconsin Credit Union

🌟 Young Professionals Best Place to Work:
• Eau Claire Energy Cooperative
• Gator Garb Promotions
• Hoeft Builders, Inc.
• River Prairie Wealth Partners
• River Valley Architects, Inc.

🌟 Small Business of the Year:
• At The Roots LLC
• Coulee Tech
• Gator Garb Promotions
• Kersten Family Junk Removal
• River Valley Architects, Inc.

🚀 Business of the Year:
• Green Oasis
• Hoeft Builders, Inc.
• Market & Johnson, Inc.
• Miron Construction
• Northwestern Bank

🌱 Emerging Business of the Year:
• Decadent Gifts and Gallery
• NovaSky Marketing
• Rellim Senior Day Care, LLC
• Slab Factory
• Ultra Commercial Realty