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Volume 8, Issue 18, Sep 15, 2025
 Eau Claire Area Chamber of Commerce, Eau Claire, Wis.
Published the first business day of each week
Business Advocate Past Issues
Public Meetings Calendar
Chamber Events Calendar
The Chamber's Advocacy Principles
The Chamber's Business Issues Agenda
"Talking Po!nt" Podcast
How to become a Chamber investor
Contact: Scott Rogers, VP Governmental Affairs
rogers@eauclairechamber.org
Chamber Business Hours: Mon-Thu 7:30a-4:30p, Friday 8a-12n

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Last chance to register...
Eggs & Issues: The Economic Impact of Local Tourism
  Tourism in Eau Claire County generated a record $461 million in annual economic impact last year. Visitor spending adds to tax revenues, sustains jobs, and introduces potential new residents to the community. At this edition of Eggs & Issues, we'll dig into the economic figures, look at the challenges and opportunities, and consider what the future may hold for this critical segment of our economy. Presenters include Kenzi Havlicek, Visit Eau Claire Executive Director, and Andrew Nussbaum, Tourism Development Specialist for the Wisconsin Department of Tourism.
• Friday, Sept. 19, 7:00-8:30 a.m., CVTC Business Education Center
  Click here for details and to register  

Business Day in Eau Claire
  A dynamic, one-day event designed to foster meaningful dialogue between the business community and local government leaders. This unique gathering brings together professionals, elected officials, and students to collaborate on the future of our region.
  At a special session with the leaders of the three largest local governments in Eau Claire County, we'll focus on the impact of population and economic growth: How that's impacting them and what they're doing to manage and maintain it.
   We'll also pinpoint economic trends, business growth strategies, and workforce development priorities.
   Business Day kicks off with a keynote address, "Workforce Remix: How Younger Generations Are Rewriting the Rules of Work," by Brad Gingras.
• Wednesday, September 24, 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Lismore Hotel
   Click here for details and to register  

Local Candidate Training Workshop
   If you've ever considered running for a local elected office, want to help a candidate, or just wondered what's involved, make plans now to attend this workshop. You'll learn which offices will be on the ballot in the Spring 2026 election and the basic details of filing and running for office. You'll also have a chance to hear what it's really like to run and to serve from a panel of current and former local office holders.
• Tuesday, October 7, 8:30-11:30 a.m., Chippewa Valley Home Builders Assn
   Click here for details and to register  

Also for your calendar...
• Business After Hours - Monday, Oct 6
• Eggs & Issues - Friday, Oct 17
• Chamber & CVTC Business Community Breakfast - Wednesday, Oct 29
• 2025 "Bravo to Business" Awards - Wednesday, Nov 5
• Eggs & Issues: Our Energy Future - Friday, Nov 21
• Eggs & Issues: Holiday Legislative Breakfast - Friday, Dec 19
• 32nd Annual Chippewa Valley Rally - Thursday, Feb 19, Madison

Meeting this week...
Full public meetings calendar
City of Eau Claire Plan Commission
• Monday, Sep 15, 6 p.m. Agenda Packet 
Altoona Board of Education
• Monday, Sep 15, 6:30 p.m. Meeting information
Eau Claire Board of Education
• Monday, Sep 15, 7 p.m. Meeting information
Eau Claire County Board of Supervisors
• Tuesday, Sep 16, 7 p.m. Meeting information
City of Eau Claire Redevelopment Authority
• Wednesday, Sep 17, 7:30 a.m. Meeting information
Chippewa Valley Regional Airport Commission
• Friday, Fri Sep 19, 7:30 a.m. Meeting information 

Chamber launches new Courtesy Level Investor program
   Last Monday, the Eau Claire Area Chamber of Commerce launched its new Courtesy Level Investor tier. The option is a strategic initiative by the Chamber designed to ensure that small businesses — especially those with 5 or fewer employees — have a seat at the table. It offers an entry point into the Chamber at no cost, helping small businesses engage with our region's business community.
  It's purpose: “Where every business has a voice — because every job, every storefront, every entrepreneur contributes to the fabric of our local economy. We are not just a membership organization. We are a catalyst for regional growth, inclusion, and prosperity. The Courtesy Level Investor reflects our belief that engagement should be accessible and that connection—not capacity to pay—should be the first step in building a stronger community.”
More information:
Eau Claire Chamber Courtesy Level Investor Program details (Eau Claire Area Chamber of Commerce)
E.C. Chamber Gives Small Businesses A Leg Up With New Investment Option (Volume One)
Eau Claire Area Chamber of Commerce offers no-cost entry point for small businesses (Leader-Telegram $)
Eau Claire Chamber launches new investor program for small businesses and entrepreneurs (WEAU 13 News)