Signature Events

Bravo to Business

The Eau Claire Area Chamber of Commerce hosted its fourth annual Bravo to Business event at The Florian Gardens Conference Center on Wednesday, October 23, 2024. Nearly 270 Chamber investors were in attendance to honor 12 outstanding area businesses nominated in four categories for the significant role they play in driving the community’s business and economic growth.

The following awards were presented at the event:

Business of the Year: 50+ employees

Aurora Community Services
Green Oasis
Minnesota Wire

Winner: Minnesota Wire

Small Business of the Year: 1 – 50 employees

Atmosphere Commercial Interiors
Coulee Tech
Midwest Select Insurance Group

Winner: Atmosphere Commercial Interiors

Emerging Business of the Year: Open to any business operating for three years or less

BONDS CoWork + Social Club
Helix Wine, Craft Bar & Cafe
MaidPro

Winner: Helix Wine, Craft Bar & Cafe

Resilient Business of the Year: Open to all Chamber Investor businesses

L.E. Phillips Career Development Center
OakLeaf Medical Network, Inc.
Wendel

Winner: OakLeaf Medical Network, Inc.

Congratulations to all of this year’s award finalists and winners!

Nominations for the 2025 event will open in June. As a reminder, anyone can nominate a business, and a business can nominate itself.

PHOTOS FROM BRAVO TO BUSINESS 2024

Photos by Seckora Photography

Chamber Royale

PHOTOS FROM CHAMBER ROYALE 2024

Photos by Seckora Photography

Eau What a Night: The Chamber's 109th Annual Meeting

Eau What a Night: The Chamber’s 109th Annual Meeting was held on Wednesday, January 24, 2024. The evening focused on honoring, networking, and engaging with our business community. The following recipients were recognized at the event:

Outstanding Chamber Volunteer of the Year – For outstanding volunteerism and dedicated service.

Jennifer McHugh – Royal Credit Union
Heather Costley – Mayo Clinic Health System

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

Josh Zeug – Huebsch Services

Outstanding Young Professional of the Chippewa Valley – In appreciation of adhering to the core values of the Young Professionals of the Chippewa Valley, which include Inclusivity, Integrity, Aspiration, and Fun.

Travis Ida – Trust Point

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.