June 2017
Upcoming Chamber Events June
Oktoberfest wristbands are on sale for $12.00 . The three-day admission wristbands will be sold at the Chippewa Falls Chamber /Visitors Center and all Northwestern Bank locations.
School2Skills Tour - One Student’s Story For three years, the Chamber and the area schools have partnered with local businesses and Chippewa Valley Technical College (CVTC) to inspire more than 150 students, parents and educators to learn more about manufacturing, healthcare and STEM careers available in Chippewa Falls. Two years ago, Hunter Sullivan took one of the School2Skills tours with his Technical Education class from Chi Hi. At Advanced Laser Machining, he asked, “How do I get a job here?” He left with an job application in his hand and was hired a few weeks later. While working , he enrolled in the Machine Tool classes at CVTC and is on track to graduate from the program in August.
“Advanced Laser has partnered with the Chamber for 3 years to invite students, 21st at 5 pm - June Dairy Day parents and teachers into our Dinner at Northern Wisconsin State Fairgrounds located at 225 Edward St. facility to see that ($6/tickets - purchase at Chamber) manufacturing is not dark, dirty and dangerous. It is a clean, Hunter Sullivan and Troy Harvey, 25th from 12 Noon – 4 pm - Open House at the highly technical facility Strategic Accounts Manager at new Chippewa Falls Fire and Emergency producing specialized Services Building located at 1301 Chippewa Crossing Blvd. products,” said John Walton, owner. “Hunter is a valued employee at (Everyone Welcome) Advanced Laser. He has worked hard at school and here at Advanced Laser.” 26th at 5 pm - Business After Hours at Fries Financial Group - Raymond James located at 11 E. Central Street ($5/Chamber Member) 27th at 6:35 pm - Chamber Night at the Eau Claire Express at Carson Park ($12 tickets/order online)
Through this program, the Chamber hopes to help meet the employment needs of local employers with a qualified workforce. If you are a company interested in providing a School2Skills tour for students, please reach out to the Chamber.
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Chamber News & Events Sponsors:
Business After Hours On Monday, June 26 at 5– 6:30 pm Fries Financial Group - Raymond James located at 11 E. Central Street
Zander & Associates. Inc. Certified Public Accountant
$5/Chamber Member An annual pass to these events is just $35.
Purchase tickets ($6 each) at the Chamber Office or go on-line at chippewchamber.org.
Ambassador Visits
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Chamber Ambassadors stopped by Bridge Street Brew for breakfast to meet Paul Krause and Donna Knutson. Stop in for a great cup of coffee and more.
Chippewa Valley Door Company has moved to a new location at 321 Frenette Drive. The Ambassadors checked out the new place had a chance to talk with the owner, Rob Bearrood.
Welcome New Chamber Member
Chamber News Chamber Welcomes New Programs Director The Chippewa Falls Chamber of Commerce would like to welcome Maranda Mahr as their new Programs Director. After five years working with the River Falls Chamber of Commerce, Maranda is excited to utilize her experience planning, promoting and executing events and programs in addition to Maranda Mahr membership communication and Programs Director support. Maranda will be organizing the 15th Annual Oktoberfest this year. She looks forward to building relationships and working with the passionate and dedicated volunteer groups to plan this great community event.
Peoples Bank Midwest Mark Seyer 2720 Golf Road, Eau Claire 715-832-8833 pbmbank.com Category: Financial Institution
Congratulations to the Leadership Chippewa Falls Class of 2016-2017 The Leadership Chippewa Falls program acquaints participants with a broad understanding of community issues and civic challenges facing our community. Each month participants were exposed to one sector of the Chippewa Falls community. They had an opportunity to meet key leaders in these areas, discuss the challenges within the community and determine how these challenges might be resolved. Congratulations to these community leaders!
(Left to Right) Front: Josh Rizzo, Lisa Poeschel, Katy Kiley, Connie Fedie, Tena Hoag, Jessica Joyce, Jaclyn Sadley, Nancy Kaeding, Lona Cook, Lucas Lucier Back: Mike Baldeschwiler, Thomas Lea, Rachel Krista, Brian Micolichek, Alex Jerry, Katie Zehm, Dena Clark and Travis Austad Please take a look at the newsletter insert highlighting these dedicated individuals.
We are now accepting applications for the next Leadership Chippewa Falls. Please contact Michelle at michelle@chippewachamber.org.
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Highlighted Members by Categories Continued from last month
Telecommunications NetTel Communications (715) 835-8939 www.citon.com/nettel S.O.S. Security LLC (715) 955-4581 www.sos-security.com Telcologix Communications (715) 835-8082 www.tlxpro.com Telephone Specialists, Inc. (715) 834-3980 www.tsi-eauclaire.com Wisconsin Independent Network (715) 832-3750 www.wins.net Telephone Providers Spectrum Business (715) 831-8940 Ext:290 www.business.spectrum.com Television Stations WEAU 13 News (715) 835-1313 www.weau.com Tent Rental Briggs Tent & Party Rental (715) 839-0218 www.briggstent.com Theatres Micon Cinemas, Inc. (715) 720-2291 www.miconcinemas.com
Oktoberfest News Oktoberfest donated $25,000 for Riverfront Park Oktoberfest not only draws people to Chippewa Falls for a great family weekend but it also gives back by donating money to the volunteer groups that help make Oktoberfest possible. Each year, Oktoberfest has been able to donate $25,000 to volunteer groups that donated their time to the event. This year, Oktoberfest is thrilled to be able to make an additional donation of $25,000 to support the Riverfront Development project. Heather Grube , Oktoberfest 2017 Chair,
Accepting the donation were the Ian and Wendy Kopp, 2017 Festmeister and Current Campaign chairs, Mike and Festmietran and Barb and Mike Tzanakis. Barb Tzanakis. “We are pleased to receive this gift. It will go a long way to reaching our goal in the campaign. We have $300,000 left to go,” said Tzanakis. Please consider helping reach the goal. Checks can be made payable to Current Campaign and can be dropped off or mail gifts & completed pledge forms to: City Planner's Office, 30 West Central Street, Chippewa Falls, WI 54729. You are also welcome to donate online on the City’s website or donate via text, please text the word "current" to 76959.
Ribbon Cuttings and Ground Breaking
Tire Dealers Martell Tire & Auto Service (715) 723-1167 www.martelltire.com Towing Mid-State Truck Service, Inc. (715) 835-6138 www.midstatetruck.com Trade Association Chippewa Valley Home Builders Assoc. (715) 835-2526 www.cvhomebuilders.com Hudson Electric Inc. (715) 723-3661 www.hudsonelectric.com
Winona National Bank at 204 E. Grand Avenue, Eau Claire Arrow Building Center at 500 East Park Ave.
Update your Member Profile Update your contact information or add a staff person to our distribution list by emailing Kelly at Kelly@chippewachamber.org.
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Mills Fleet Farm in the Lake Wissota Industrial Park
Envy Wellness at 475 Chippewa Mall Drive
Member2Member Short Elliott and Hendrickson (SEH) is Celebrating 90 Years with a new advertising campaign and new website. EO Johnson Business Technologies broke ground on a new 10,000 square feet space and will remodel 11,800 square feet of existing space to create a new Customer Experience Showroom! This state-of-the-art technology showroom will showcase the latest advancements in Production Printing Systems and Wide Format, Managed Print Services, software and IT security, and support services. Per Mar Security Services announced that Ken Kreb has joined the team as an Electronics Installation Supervisor. Royal Credit Union was recently honored with a Diamond Award which recognizes outstanding marketing and business development achievements in the credit union industry.
YPCV 14th Annual Caddie Shack Scramble Tuesday, June 27, 2017 2:00 - 6:30 PM Wild Ridge & Mill Run Golf Course 3905 Kane Rd, Eau Claire The scramble will put an emphasis on having fun and networking rather than becoming the next professional golfer! The scramble format will allow golfers of all skill levels to participate and have fun. The 9-hole outing will begin at 2 p.m. at Mill Run Golf Course, with dinner to follow. Be placed on a team for the ultimate networking experience or you may put a team. This is an exclusive outing for YP members. If you know someone who would like to join and play, they will receive $10 off membership dues. (Dues payment must be received prior to the outing, 1st time YP members only.)
Referring Chamber Members April 2017
Visitor Packets –155 Visitors - 136 Tourism Website Page Views –30,423 Chamber Website Page Views 12,564
Interested in joining YP or do you have staff members that could benefit from this YP networking opportunities? Contact Maranda Mahr at Maranda@chippewachamber.org.
Meet the Board and Staff Chair Rolly Enderes ChemCeed, LLC Chair Elect Neil Mathwig Citizens State Bank First Vice Chair Ben Lane Wiley Law S.C. Treasurer Jamie Leibrandt Northwestern Bank Immediate Past Chair Janice Lemminger C4 Solutions LLC
Directors Mark Broses Short Elliott Hendrickson, Inc. Joan Coffman HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Lindsey Everson Jacob Leinenkugel Brewing Company Amy Forcier Pabst Royal Credit Union Tim Fries Fries Financial Group-Raymond James Tom Hubbard Cedar Falls Building Systems Sue Kern Mason Companies, Inc. Erin Lorberter Country Inn & Suites John Lynn TTM Technologies
Mike Olson Micon Cinemas Ex-Officio Mayor Greg Hoffman Chamber Staff Mike Jordan President Jackie Boos Tourism Director Michelle Farrow Membership Coordinator Kelly Kuechenmeister Administrative Assistant Maranda Mahr Programs Director Ally McCullough Marketing Design Coordinator
Chamber News is published monthly by the Chippewa Falls Area Chamber of Commerce, 1N. Bridge St., Chippewa Falls, WI 54729. Subscription costs $20 per year and is included in membership.
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