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October Eggs & Issues: Planes, Trains, Automobiles, and Transit
October Eggs & Issues: Planes, Trains, Automobiles, & Transit Through the compilation of presentations, the Chippewa Valley and Eau Claire community will be seeing some drastic improvements in the transportation sector, including parking, Chippewa Valley Regional Airport’s seasonal nonstop flights to travel destinations, and bus, rail, and other transit advancements. According to WisDot from the…
Read MoreElection: Spring 2025
Election: Spring 2025 November 19, 2024 Mark your calendars! The Spring 2025 non-partisan election will be held on April 1, 2025, featuring a number of state and local office positions on the ballot. If you are interested in running, first say to circulate nomination papers is December 1, 2024. Incumbents must file notification for noncandidacy…
Read MoreCOURT BLOCKED 11/15/24 – Updated Overtime Protections for Salaried Workers: Key Changes to Know
COURT BLOCKED 11/15/24 – Updated Overtime Protections for Salaried Workers: Key Changes to Know UPDATE – 11/18/2024 On November 15th, 2024, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas blocked the increase in salary thresholds for exempt employees to receive overtime compensation. This means that essentially the salary threshold for exempt employees to…
Read MoreFall 2024 Election Results
Fall 2024 Election Results November 7, 2024 The Results Are In! President of the United States Kamala Harris (D) – 48.8% Donald Trump (R) – 49.7% US Senate Tammy Baldwin (D) – 49.4% Eric Hovde (R) – 48.5% WI State Senate • District 2 Kelly Peterson (D) Eric Wimberger (R) • District 4 Dora…
Read MoreEric Hovde Visits the Eau Claire Area Chamber of Commerce
Eric Hovde Visits the Eau Claire Area Chamber of Commerce October 31, 2024 On Monday, US Senate candidate Eric Hovde visited the Eau Claire Chamber to discuss his plans for office if elected this fall. Hovde is centering his campaign on financial security, domestic security, international security, and polarization between policymakers. Eric Hovde is running…
Read MoreEarly voting information: 2024 Fall Election
Fall 2024 Election: Early Voting & Absentee Information ATTENTION…Mark your calendars! We’re now approaching the prime election season this fall where candidates for U.S. Senate, Congress, and State Legislature will be set for the November 5th General Election. Wisconsin voters will also weigh in on two amendments to the State Constitution this year. There are…
Read More2024 Election Resources
2024 Election Resources October 22, 2024 Want to stay updated with the 2024 Fall election? Use this portal to be directed to information regarding the upcoming November 5th general election. To register to vote, find your polling place, request an absentee ballot by mail, or see what’s on your ballot, click on the following link: MyVoteWI (MyVoteWI)…
Read MoreEau Claire Area Chamber of Commerce Launches National Civics Bee®
Eau Claire Area Chamber of Commerce Launches National Civics Bee® For Immediate Release October 15th, 2024 Contact: Tina Probst, 715-858-0617 Eau Claire Area Chamber of Commerce Launches National Civics Bee® Eau Claire, Wisconsin – The Eau Claire Area Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the 2025 National Civics Bee®, a competition aimed at…
Read MoreRep. Van Orden & Rebecca Cooke Visit Eau Claire Chamber
Rep. Van Orden & Rebecca Cooke Visit Eau Claire Chamber October 10, 2024 Photo from WQOW , Rep. Van Order (left), Scott Rogers Chamber Vice President Governmental Affairs (right) On Tuesday morning, 3rd District Representative Derrick Van Orden visited the Eau Claire Area Chamber of Commerce, attended by local community members and business leaders,…
Read MoreSeptember Eggs & Issues: Fall Election Outlook with Bill McCoshen
September Eggs & Issues: Fall Election Outlook with Bill McCoshen October 3, 2024 On September 27, 2024, Bill McCoshen, a partner of Michael Best, a well-known lobbyist, and political commentator, traveled to Eau Claire, Wisconsin, and provided insight on the election races this fall. Eau Claire Chamber of Commerce hosted the monthly Eggs and Issues…
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