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Volume 5, Issue 38, Feb 6, 2023 Published the first business day of each week The Chamber's Advocacy Principles The Chamber's Business Issues Agenda Contact: Scott Rogers, VP Governmental Affairs rogers@eauclairechamber.org |
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We need you at the... 29th Annual Chippewa Valley Rally Earlybird registration ends Wed, Feb 8 Join us at an important budget-year edition of this annual legislative day, organized by the Chippewa Valley Chamber Alliance - the Chippewa Falls, Menomonie and Eau Claire Chambers of Commerce. Bringing crucial economic issues to policymakers in state government, including workforce development, infrastructure, tax reform, economic development, and critical capital projects at UWEC and UW-Stout. • Wednesday, Feb 22, 2023, Madison Click here for details and to register 2023 Chippewa Valley Rally issue statements Chippewa Valley Rally Will be a Capitol Time (Volume One)
Eggs & Issues: "State of the City - Eau Claire" The Chamber's annual 'State of the City' address. City Council President Terry Weld and City Manager Stephanie Hirsch will lead a program to recap highlights from 2022 and take a look ahead at the City's challenges and plans for 2023. Topics will include tackling complex issues like housing and fiscal stability, and how the city intends to implement a data-informed, value-driven approach to determine priorities and make decisions. • Friday, Feb 17, 7:00-8:30 a.m., Pablo Center at the Confluence Click here for more details and to register
Eggs & Issues: Legislative Breakfast • Friday, Mar 31, 7:00-9:00 a.m., CVTC Business Education Center |
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In this issue: • Gov Evers confirmed for Chippewa Valley Rally • Judge rules for Town of Washington in Orchard Hills annexation suit • Sun Country adds Landline ground connections to MSP • State Supreme Court Primary is Feb 21, early voting Feb 7-17 • State of the Union address is Tues evening • COVID-19 updates • Mark your calendar |
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Governor Evers confirmed for Chippewa Valley Rally 29th annual event is Feb 22 in Madison Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers will deliver the luncheon keynote address to the 29th Annual Chippewa Valley Rally on Wednesday, Feb 22, in Madison. This is part of a full day of events for participants that includes small group visits to legislative offices, issue briefings, and opportunities to interact with key cabinet departments. Registration is still open and more delegates are needed. An earlybird registration fee is available through this Wednesday, February 8. This Rally is organized by the Chippewa Valley Chamber Alliance, representing the Chippewa Falls, Menomonie and Eau Claire Chambers of Commerce. It's a unique opportunity to bring the collective voice of Chippewa Valley business and community leaders to Madison all at one time. With deliberations underway for the 2023-25 state budget, it's an especially important year to make a strong impact. Issue statements assert critical area economic priorities Topics for this year focus especially on workforce challenges: housing supply and affordability; talent attraction and retention; child care availability, and professional licensing backlogs; infrastructure investments including broadband, the electric vehicle charging network, and passenger rail expansion; and critical UW System capital projects, including UWEC's Science & Health Sciences Building and UW-Stout's Heritage Hall. Rally participants will follow up on past issues, including the sale of excess public land in Chippewa Falls for economic development. And the Rally will encourage lawmakers to consider tax reforms - opportunities to reduce or eliminate the state income and personal property taxes, but also to address the financial squeeze on local governments and school districts. See the link below to read the full statements for each topic area. First-time attendees welcome The Chippewa Valley Rally is an excellent opportunity to join others from our region to make a difference in Madison. Each participant is assigned to a small group team for five legislative visits during the day, led by an experience previous delegate. The keynote lunch is included, as well as a closing reception with heavy hors d'oeuvres. Optional same-day charter bus transportation is available, or participants may travel on their own. Early arrivers are invited to attend a briefing on transportation issues with WisDOT Secretary Craig Thompson and key staff. Click the links below for full schedule and registration information. More information: 29th Annual Chippewa Valley Rally • Wednesday, Feb 22, 2023, Madison Click here for details and to register Click here to read the full 2023 Issues Statements Chippewa Valley Rally Will be a Capitol Time (Volume One)
Judge rules for Town of Washington in Orchard Hills annexation suit Eau Claire Circuit Judge Emily Long on Friday announced a finding in favor of the Town of Washington in its suit to overturn the City of Eau Claire's annexation of 400 acres for the prospective Orchard Hills development. The Town argued that the move was invalid to be filed as a unanimous request from property owners because it did not include a signature from Eau Claire County for the portion of Lowes Creek Park included in the annexation. “I find the filing of the annexation petition required the inclusion of the county of Eau Claire,” the judge said. The Leader-Telegram quoted city officials and representatives of the developer as saying they have not yet determined their next course of action. More information: Judge deals blow to City of Eau Claire, housing developer (Leader-Telegram $) Town of Washington and city of Eau Claire react to annexation ruling (WQOW News 18) Judge rules in favor of Town of Washington in lawsuit against City of Eau Claire (WEAU 13 News)
Sun Country, Landline add MSP ground connections to Chippewa Valley Regional Airport Sun Country Airlines and Landline last Thursday announced a connecting ground transportation service to and from flights at MSP that will debut at the Chippewa Valley Regional Airport (EAU) beginning March 2. The shuttle service will supplement Sun Country's four weekly flights to its Minneapolis-St. Paul (MSP) hub, as well as be open to customers of other airlines at MSP. Sun Country passengers flying in or out of MSP will be able to book the Eau Claire connection the same as if it were a connecting flight, with an additional cost starting at $10. There will also be the opportunity to check bags to and from EAU for Sun Country customers. The shuttles are timed to connect with Sun Country flights to multiple destinations from Terminal 2, but will also stop at Terminal 1 for other airlines. The Landline vehicles are Sprinter Vans that feature a premium interior with free wi-fi, and leather seats. Sun Country began service to EAU in December under the federal Essential Air Service (EAS) program after United Express partner SkyWest ended service to 29 EAS destinations, citing the pilot shortage. Sun Country's EAS service includes two weekly direct leisure flights to Ft Myers, FL, into April, when it will transition to direct flights to Orlando. In the fall, Sun Country expects to offer direct flights to Las Vegas. The Eau Claire-MSP ground transportation market is also currently served by Groome Transportation from its terminal at 6204 Chuck Ln, Eau Claire, with 19 trips each way daily. More information: Landline news release with schedule (Landline) Landline shuttle booking site (Landline) Sun County website (Sun Country Airlines) Landline bus joining Sun Country service in Eau Claire (Leader-Telegram $) Sun Country adding sprinter van system in Eau Claire (WEAU 13 News) For $10, service will take you from EAU to MSP airport (WQOW News 18) Sun Country Airlines partners with Landline to launch van service for Eau Claire passengers (WKBT News 8000) How Sun Country Won a Unique Federal Grant, Thanks to Eau Claire, Wisconsin (Airline Weekly) Groome Transportation Eau Claire-MSP schedule (Groome Transportation)
Meeting this week: Eau Claire Board of Education • Monday, Feb 6, 6 p.m. closed session, 7 p.m. regular session Agenda Packet Board of Education members and information ECASD Academic Calendar 2022-23 (ECASD) ECASD Academic Calendar 2023-24 (ECASD) EC school board to hear result summary from 2022 state civics exam (Leader-Telegram $)
Click here for a complete list of public meetings
More local stories:
Nestlé Has Big Plans for Eau Claire Plant (Volume One)
Lake Altoona District raising money for sediment collector project (WEAU 13 News)
UW-Eau Claire to celebrate Black History Month throughout February (UWEC)
UW-Stout Unveils Dynamic New Logo (Volume One) |
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