The Eau Claire Chamber of Commerce offers its members and the community numerous programs and services that not only strengthen its members’ businesses but also make Eau Claire a better place to live.
The Chamber’s networking events, Business Expo
and Business Salutes Eau Claire help members make the important connections they need to operate their
businesses. A variety of marketing opportunities are available to promote Chamber member businesses,
including the Eau Claire Chamber gift certificate program.
Workforce development
continues to be an area of focus for the Eau Claire Chamber. Seminars,
held throughout the year, help the local workforce obtain the skills they need.
The Young Professionals of the Chippewa Valley was created by the Eau Claire Chamber to encourage individualsages 21 to 39 years old to remain in the area.
Community involvement is also an
important part of the Chamber’s Business Plan. Being active in public affairs and government issues is one of the Eau Claire Chamber’s top priorities. The annual Breakfast in the Valley highlights the importance of agriculture in the area.
To take full advantage of all the Chamber’s programs and services, businesses are encouraged to become a member.
A separate 501c3 organization, the
Eau Claire Chamber Educational Foundation receives charitable
contributions to operate several important programs. Leadership Eau Claire
educates current and future leaders on many different aspects of the community.
Partnerships with the school systems through programs such as Youth Leadership Eau Claire and the Real Life Academy focus on developing
our future workforce.