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Upcoming Chamber
Events
December
8th at 4-6 pm - Chamber Holiday Party at the Chamber Building located at 1 N. Bridge Street.
(All Chamber member are welcomed.)
14th - Young Professionals, 1st of three classes -
ACE (Advocate, Collaborate, Educate). $30/YP Members
19th at 5-6:30 pm - Business After Hours at
The Fill Inn Station Saloon & Restaurant located at 104 W. Columbia Street ($5/Chamber Member)
January
23rd at Noon - Annual Meeting at
Avalon Hotel and Conference Center located at 1009 W. Park Avenue
($25/Chamber Member - Must RSVP)
23rd at 5-6:30 pm - Business After Hours at Cobblestone Hotel & Suites
located at 100 N. Bridge Street ($5/Chamber Member)
25th - Chippewa Valley Rally at
Madison State Capitol (RSVP to Chamber required)
SAVE THE DATE
Mission Statement
The mission of the Chippewa Falls Area Chamber of Commerce is to improve the quality of life in our community by providing
leadership to coordinate, support, and promote the business interest of our membership.
December 2016
1 N. Bridge St., Chippewa Falls 715-723-0331 chippewachamber.org gochippewafalls.com [email protected]
Chamber News & Events
Chamber’s 106th Annual Meeting & Luncheon
Monday, January 23, 2017 Noon - Avalon Hotel &
Conference Center
Please join us to review the issues that shaped the year,
highlight Chamber accomplishments and discuss upcoming priorities.
Cost is $25 per person/
$200 for a table of 8.
Invitations will be sent out later this month but you don’t have to wait to
RSVP. Call the Chamber office at 715-723-0331 or email
[email protected] to reserve a seat.
Featured Business
Illinois Tool Works or ITW is a Fortune 200 company producing
products and solutions that are at work all over the world, in deep-sea oil
rigs, aerospace technology, bridges and wind turbines, healthcare, the
spaces in which we live and work, the cars we drive, and the mobile devices
we rely on. With over 48,000 employees in 57 countries, we are
proud of the outstanding contributions our 200+ employees
in Chippewa Falls, WI bring to the Business.
Chamber Women’s Luncheon Thursday, March 16, 2017
Noon - 1:30 pm at Bye the Willow
Watch for registration information in next newsletter.
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Chamber Events
Business After Hours
Monday, December 19 from 5–6:30 pm
at The Fill Inn Station
Saloon & Restaurant located at 104 W. Columbia Street
$5/Chamber Member or $35/Annual Pass
Sponsors:
What makes the Business After Hours one of the best networking events in the area? Those who attend and our generous hosts - that's who! People who attend BAHs are there to make business
contacts and learn about the host business. Bring lots of business cards and enjoy the evening.
Entrance fee is $5 for Chamber Members. An annual BAH pass is $35. Members can invite non-members who are interested in pursuing Chamber membership and can be guest to a BAH by calling the Chamber.
2017 Business After Hours Schedule
January 23 Cobblestone Hotel & Suites
February 27 The Edge Pub & Eatery
March 27 Country Inn & Suites
April 24 Chippewa Valley Family YMCA at Bye the Willow co-sponsor - The Fill Inn Station Saloon & Restaurant
May 22 Camp Kenwood - Wisconsin Farmer’s Union co-sponsors - UW– Eau Claire Continuing Education and KP Katering
June 26 Fries Financial Group - Raymond James co-sponsors - General Beer-Northwest and Zander & Associates
September 25 CCF Bank co-sponsor - Junior Achievement of Wisconsin, Inc.
October 23 Leinenkugel’s Leinie Lodge co-sponsors - Chippewa Valley Newspapers and Marshfield Clinic
November 27 Chippewa River Distillery & Brewster Brothers Brewing Company co-sponsor - Cedar Falls Building Systems
December 18 Location TBD - Sponsors - Northwestern Bank & Gordy’s Market
Mark
Your
Calendars
Ambassador Donation
The Chamber Ambassadors made a donation to the Chippewa Valley Family YMCA after a friendly competition during the recent membership drive. Tami Severson, Chamber Ambassador Chair, presented Jennifer Sherbinow, Executive Director of the Chippewa Valley Family YMCA, a check for $105 . Thank you to the Chamber Ambassadors for working so hard throughout the year to welcome businesses and organizations to the Chamber!
Ambassador News
Post Glass & Mirror Dan Post
312 Island Street, Chippewa Falls 715-723-8676
www.postglassandmirror.com Category: Glass Sales & Service
Gowey Abstract & Title Company, Inc.
Eric Volkers 502 N. Bridge Street, Chippewa Falls
715-723-3131 www.goweyabstract.com
Categories: Abstract & Title/ Real Estate
Special Olympics Wisconsin Inc.
Karen Kraus 2023 Fairfax Street, Eau Claire
715-833-0833 www.specialolympicswisconsin.org
Categories: Non-Profit, Clubs/Organizations
Welcome New Chamber Members
Clearwater Accounting, LLC Karen Falkenberg
15292 93rd Avenue, Chippewa Falls 715-861-5434
www.clearwateraccounting.com Categories: Accountants/
Business Services
United Bank Jen Moen
3625 Gateway Dr, Eau Claire, WI 715-835-6865
www.unitedbankwi.com Categories: Financial Institutions/
Financial Services Sponsor: Rolly Enderes
Law Office of Thomas B Burton
Chippewa Falls 715-575-9732
www.theburtonlawoffice.com Category: Attorney
Congratulations to Allison and Luke Short, owners of CrossFit Chippewa Falls, on the new, larger location at 15 West Grand Avenue, Chippewa Falls. Stop in to
learn more about membership.
ITW Deltar Fastners celebrated their new 37,000 sq. ft. addition with a ribbon cutting
and open house.
The Ambassadors visited Valley Art Gallery located at 304 Bridge Street and presented them with their “First Dollar of Profit.” Check out their Facebook page for Holiday Shopping Hours.
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Sheeley House Saloon Jessica Moran 236 River St.,
Chippewa Falls 715-726-0561
www.jamessheeleyhouse.com
Categories: Restaurants/ Bar & Grill
Wissota Café
Tim Blieck 17255 Co Hwy X, Chippewa Falls 715.861.5615
Category: Restaurant
Highlighted
Members by
Categories
Retail Stores .
A Anderson Jewelers LLC (715) 720-7880 www.aandersonjewelers.com .
Amundson Appliance (715) 720-8000 www.amundsonsappliance.com .
B & G Liquor Warehouse (715) 723-1110 .
Brown Barn (715) 827-0413 www.brownbarnlife.com
.Chippewa Candy Shop LLC (715) 861-7880 www.chippewacandyshop.com .
Country Treasures (715) 723-8883 .
Down to Earth Garden Center (715) 833-1234 www.dwntoearth.com .
Economy Furniture (715) 723-1444 www.economyfurniture.us .
Eric's Diamonds & Fine Jewelry (715) 723-0180 www.ericsdiamonds.com .
Blain's Farm & Fleet (715) 723-1806 www.farmandfleet.com .
Foreign 5 (715) 723-6389 www.foreign5.com . Goodwill NCW (715) 726-0660 www.goodwillncw.org ..
Home Oasis Pools & Spas (715) 723-3173 www.homeoasiswi.com .
Korger's Decorating (715) 723-8852 www.korgersdecorating.com
Leinenkugel’s Leinie Lodge (715) 723-5557 www.leinie.com
Marc-On Shooting (715) 456-9430 www.marc-onshootingschool.com
Mason Shoe Outlet Store (715) 723-4323 www.masoncompaniesinc.com
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Events
23rd Annual Chippewa Valley Rally Wednesday, January 25, 2017 Park Inn & Wisconsin State Capitol
Organized by the Chippewa Valley Chamber Alliance, including the Chippewa Falls, Eau Claire and Menomonie Chambers of Commerce
Help us bring the Chippewa Valley's voice to Madison. This one-day event is jointly sponsored by the Chippewa Falls, Menomonie and Eau Claire Chambers of Commerce. We'll be there to bring our region's important economic, education and infrastructure issues to the attention of state government. You'll participate in pre-scheduled small group meetings with legislators and their aides, an exclusive luncheon with the Governor (invited), meetings with top state officials, an informal closing reception and more. Everything is taken care of, including charter bus transportation to and from Madison (or you can travel on your own if you prefer).
To register or for sponsorship information, please contact Scott Rogers at the Eau Claire Chamber at [email protected].
Professional Development: ACE (Advocate, Collaborate, Educate)
3 Session Event: December 14, January 4, January 18 Times and location vary, see schedule below Cost: $30
Please join YP for an opportunity to understand and impact government policies. This is a 3 session event where we will learn about advocacy and collaboration, as well as becoming educated on our Federal, State and local government and policies. This is a non-partisan. You must attend all three sessions, limited space available. Attendees will also get $30 off their registration fee for the Chippewa Valley Rally, should they choose to attend.
Day 1 - Wednesday, December 14th - 3:30-5 PM - How Government Works Day 2 - Wednesday, January 4th - 3-5:30 PM - Government in Action
Day 3 - Wednesday, January 18th - 3:30-5 PM - Current Issues
Check out the specifics at eauclairechamber.org. The complete schedule and locations are in the Chamber Event Page, click on December 14.
Oktoberfest News
It's our very favorite time of year! Over 40 area nonprofit groups and
clubs received contributions from
Oktoberfest proceeds.
THANK YOU for volunteering!
Home Oasis Pools and Spa has moved locations, they are now at 11293 Cty Hwy X, Chippewa Falls. Fries Financial Group - Raymond James announced that Timothy Fries was recently named a member of the 2017 Leaders Council which is an honor to advisors who have demonstrated an extremely high level of commitment to clients. Michael F. Shillin was named a member of the 2017 Executive Council. River Country Co-op announced that they have acquired three new stores from Ron McGill. The gas/convenience stores are located in New Auburn, Prairie Farm and Gilman.
Gordy’s Market announced that Jeff Schafer, President, and Rick Schafer, Vice President of Facilities, are retiring. David Schafer, Gordy’s Market Chief Financial Officer will assume the role of Chief Executive Officer. Jenna Schafer, Gordy’s Market Vice President of Information Technology and Human Resources will now serve as Chief Information Officer. HSHS St. Joseph's Hospital announced that Joan Coffman, CEO, has been appointed by Governor Scott Walker to serve as the Wisconsin Hospital Association representative to the Governor’s task force on opioid abuse.
Meet the Board and Staff
Chair Janice Lemminger Manpower
Chair Elect Rolly Enderes ChemCeed, LLC
First Vice Chair Neil Mathwig Citizens State Bank
Treasurer Jamie Leibrandt Northwestern Bank
Immediate Past Chair John Manier General Beer-Northwest
Directors
Mark Broses Short Elliott Hendrickson, Inc.
Lindsey Everson Jacob Leinenkugel Brewing Company
Tim Fries Fries Financial Group-Raymond James
Tom Hubbard Cedar Falls Building Systems
Sue Kern Mason Companies, Inc.
Ben Lane Wiley Law S.C.
Erin Lorberter Country Inn & Suites
Bill Mercer Premium Waters
Mike Olson Micon Cinemas
Ex-Officio Mayor Greg Hoffman
Chamber Staff Mike Jordan President
Jackie Boos Tourism Director
Michelle Farrow Membership Coordinator
Nicole Hecksel Programs Director
Kelly Kuechenmeister Administrative Assistant
Ally McCullough Marketing Coordinator
Member2Member News
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.
Referring Chamber Members
October 2016
Visitor Packets –53
Visitors - 393
Referrals - 896
Relocation Packets –2
Website Page Views - 37,798
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Edina Realty/Chippewa Valley is excited to announce the addition of 3 new agents to our office - Travis Gaetz, Lisa Baltuff & Sarah Wendt. The Small Business Development Center at UW-Eau Claire is excited to announce that they’ve be named the 2016 Wisconsin SBDC Network Center of the Year by the Wisconsin Small Business Development Center.
Ambassadors visited Wiley Law LLC to see their remodeled space and meet their new Associate Attorneys:
Timothy J. (“TJ”) Proue and Jennifer R. Heinz. They presented a long overdue “First Dollar of Profit” to the firm.
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