Signature Events

Eau What a Night: The Chamber's 110th Annual Meeting

Congratulations to our award winners!

The Eau Claire Area Chamber of Commerce hosted Eau What a Night: The Chamber’s 110th Annual Meeting on Thursday, January 30, 2025. The evening focused on honoring, networking, and engaging with our business community. The following recipients were recognized at the event:

Glassbrenner – Klinkhammer Spirit Award – Awarded to the person who has demonstrated the highest level of commitment to the Ambassador program.

Bonnie Krahn – Atmosphere Commercial Interiors

Outstanding Young Professional of the Chippewa Valley – In appreciation of adhering to the core values of the Young Professionals of the Chippewa Valley.

Dustin Johnston – Northwestern Mutual

Young Professional Networker – In appreciation of outstanding engagement, networking, and active participation in YPCV events.

Taylor Wilkins – Chippewa Valley Home Builders Association

Young Professional Community Involvement Award – In appreciation of exceptional dedication to improving the Chippewa Valley and active involvement in YPCV and community volunteering.

Jeni Thorpe – Eau Claire Energy Cooperative

Public Employee of the Year – Personal and professional development qualities that contribute to the spirit of progress between the public and private sectors – dedication, concern, productivity, quality of work, and a problem-solving attitude.

Kristel Tavare – Chippewa Valley Technical College
Kimera Way – University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire

PHOTOS FROM EAU WHAT A NIGHT 2025

Photos by Seckora Photography

Bravo to Business

Nominate a Business for the 2025 Bravo to Business Awards!

Recognize the outstanding businesses that make Eau Claire thrive! Nominations are now open for the Bravo to Business Awards, celebrating excellence, innovation, and resilience in our local business community.

Anyone can nominate a business—or businesses can nominate themselves! Nominations are open until Wednesday, April 30, 2025.

Award Categories:
Small Business of the Year – For Chamber investors with under 50 full-time employees, in business for 3+ years.
Business of the Year – For Chamber investors with 50+ full-time employees, in business for 3+ years.
Emerging Business of the Year – For new businesses (under 3 years old) with 25 or fewer employees. Open to both Chamber investors and non-investors!
Resilient Business of the Year – Celebrating perseverance and adaptability, open to all Chamber investor businesses.
Young Professionals Best Place to Work – For Chamber investors with 5+ full-time employees, fostering a great workplace for young professionals.

Nominate a business today and help us honor those making a difference in our community! https://bit.ly/4jK2kbl