Advocacy
Public Meetings Calendar
Public Meetings Calendar This calendar is updated weekly based upon information available on the calendars of local public entities in Eau Claire County. This information is subject to change and depends upon the accuracy of the information from the source. For information about Chamber advocacy activities and government policy issues that impact the economy and…
Read MoreBusiness Advocate newsletter
Business Advocate newsletter July 15, 2024 The Business Advocate is a weekly e-newsletter available on request at no charge for Chamber investors. Publishing on the first business day of each week, it covers Chamber advocacy activities and government policy issues that impact the economy and business environment. Click here for a current list of local…
Read MoreTalking Po!nt Podcast – Season 1, Episode 5: Pausing the HSHS/Prevea Recovery Task Force
Talking Po!nt Podcast – Season 1, Episode 5: Pausing the HSHS/Prevea Recovery Task Force Coming to you from the WIN Technology studio is a NEW Chamber production, “Talking Po!nt.” In this episode, Creative Director Chelsea Seckora introduces the Chamber’s President and CEO, Dave Minor, who, alongside Dr. Rupp, Retired Mayo CEO, and Jerry Jacobson, President…
Read MoreMay Eggs & Issues: Economic Development Update
May Eggs & Issues: Economic Development Update May 9, 2024 Panelist members from left to right include: Mike Golat – Altoona City Administrator, Aaron White – Community Development Director, Scott Rogers (moderator), Julie Thoney – ____ (co-moderator), Luke Hanson – Community Development Director for the City of Eau Claire, and Ray French – Regional Economic…
Read MoreFormer Interns Reflect on Their Time at the Chamber of Commerce
Eau Claire Area Chamber of Commerce Interns (1997-Present) The Chamber began the Governmental Affairs internship with UW-Eau Claire in the 1997-98 school year and has now had a total of 30 interns fill this position. While the internship is structured the same for each of us, every year is different because politics never stay the…
Read MoreBusiness Matters Podcast – Season 2, Episode 6: United Way of the Greater Chippewa Valley
Business Matters Podcast – Season 2, Episode 6: United Way of the Greater Chippewa Valley Season 2 – Episode 6 Welcome to Season Two of Business Matters! Coming to you from the WIN Technology Studio and special thank you to our media sponsor, Royal Credit Union. In this episode, Ryan Ludy, Executive Director of the…
Read MoreTalking Po!nt Podcast – Season 1, Episode 5: What legislative redistricting means to you!
Talking Po!nt Podcast – Season 1, Episode 5: What legislative redistricting means to you! Coming to you from the WIN Technology studio is a NEW Chamber production, “Talking Po!nt.” In this episode, Creative Director Chelsea Seckora introduces the Chamber’s President & CEO, Dave Minor, and Scott Rogers, VP Governmental Affairs. After a brief update on…
Read MoreBusiness Matters Podcast – Season 2, Episode 5: What’s up at the airport?
Business Matters Podcast – Season 2, Episode 5: What’s up at the airport? Season 2 – Episode 5 Welcome to Season Two of Business Matters! Coming to you from the WIN Technology Studio and special thank you to our media sponsor, Royal Credit Union. In this episode, Chippewa Valley Regional Airport Director Charity Zich talks…
Read MoreSpring Election Results 2024
Spring Election Results and Voter Turnout April 2, 2024 This year Eau Claire County had 24.6% of voters turnout, with 21,318 ballots cast. Incumbents had a good year, winning all their elections in Eau Claire County, City of Eau Claire, and City of Altoona, with the exception of Todd Meyer who ran as a…
Read MoreSpring Election Guide 2024
Spring 2024 Local Elections Unlike the partisan general elections that usually take place in November where candidates run under a political party, the spring elections for local offices are nonpartisan. Spring elections often receive less media coverage than fall elections, but they are just as important, and have a direct impact on local communities. This…
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