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September 2016 Upcoming Chamber Events September 16-18th - Oktoberfest at the Northern Wisconsin State Fairgrounds, located at 225 Edward St (Three-day Wristbands are $15) 19 at 5:30 pm - Ribbon

1 September 2016 Upcoming Chamber Events September 16-18th - Oktoberfest at the Northern Wisconsin State Fairgrounds, located at 225 Edward St (Three-day Wristbands are $15) 19 at 5:30 pm - Ribbon Cutting at Valley Vineyard Church located 910 Bridgewater Avenue 20 at 4 pm - Ribbon Cutting at Union Trailer Sales & Services located at nd Street 22nd at 9 am - Nonprofit Roundtable Discussion at the Heyde Center for the Arts located at 3 South High Street (No Charge - Must RSVP to Chamber) 22nd at 5:00pm YP Extravaganza at Westgate Sportsman s Club located at 4909 Sportsman Dr, Eau Claire ($35, YPs and Non-YPs Welcome) 22nd at 4 pm - Ribbon Cutting at Aurora Community Service located at 345 Frenette Drive 26th at 5 pm - Business After Hours at Sleep Inn & Suites located at rd Avenue, Eau Claire ($5/Chamber Members) 29th at 7:30am - Business n Breakfast at Fill Inn Station Saloon & Restaurant located at 104 W Columbia Street (Must RSVP, $25/general admission and $15/ chamber member) 29th at Noon - Ribbon Cutting at CCF Bank located at 2786 Commercial Blvd Chamber News and Events Business n Breakfast Thursday, September 29-7:30-9:00 am The Fill Inn Station Saloon & Restaurant, 104 W Columbia Learn more about the proposed Chippewa Falls School District facility plan and referendum from the Superintendent, Heidi Taylor Eliopoulos The Chippewa Falls School Board has been considering many different options to address the school district s facility needs The Superintendent will share the facility plan, the history of the proposals and the specifics of a referendum at this breakfast meeting There will be time for questions General Admission $25/Chamber Members $15 RSVP by September 23 to or to kelly@chippewachamberorg Business n Breakfast/Candidate Forum Thursday, October 20-7:30-9:00 am Ojibwa Golf & Bowl & JimBob s Pizza th Street, Chippewa Falls Wisconsin State Assembly candidates from the 67th and 68th Assembly Districts have been invited to attend the Candidate Forum Attendees will be able to submit questions Ross Evavold, Editor of the Chippewa Valley Newspapers, will facilitate the discussion General Admission $25/Chamber Members $15 RSVP by Sept 29 to or to kelly@chippewachamberorg Thank you to our sponsor: 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 1 N Bridge St, Chippewa Falls chippewachamberorg gochippewafallscom info@chippewachamberorg

Chamber Events Business After Hours Monday, September 26 from 5 6:30 pm at Sleep Inn & Suites Conference Center 5872 33rd Avenue, Eau Claire $5/Chamber Member or $35/Annual Pass

fundraising and other common issues As recommended by those who participated in the April session, Chippewa Falls Vision 2020 (Chamber Committee) will be facilitating a follow-up meeting

committee representatives are encouraged to attend The purpose of the meeting is to provide information about the Community Foundation of Chippewa County, encourage collaboration and

Thursday, September 22, 5:00-9:00 PM Westgate Sportsman's Club, 4909 Sportsman Dr Join YPCV for our annual Extravaganza!

Participants will be placed on teams to compete together for bragging rights as YP Gold Medalists The costs is $35 and includes event plus dinner, dessert and a drink ticket Non-YP

Age of Opportunity Job & Volunteer Fair Tuesday, September 20, Oakwood Mall from 9 am to 12 Noon The Annual "Age of Opportunity" Job & Volunteer Fair is organized by the Chippewa Falls,

2 Chamber Events Business After Hours Monday, September 26 from 5 6:30 pm at Sleep Inn & Suites Conference Center rd Avenue, Eau Claire $5/Chamber Member or $35/Annual Pass Nonprofit Roundtable Discussion Thursday, September :30 am at the Heyde Center for the Arts, 3 South High Street In April, 40 nonprofits met to discuss collaboration, fundraising and other common issues As recommended by those who participated in the April session, Chippewa Falls Vision 2020 (Chamber Committee) will be facilitating a follow-up meeting on Thursday, September 22, 2016 from 9 to 10:30 am at the Heyde Center for the Arts located at 3 South High Street, Chippewa Falls Nonprofit executive directors, board representatives or committee representatives are encouraged to attend The purpose of the meeting is to provide information about the Community Foundation of Chippewa County, encourage collaboration and establish a community capital campaign calendar There is no cost to the event but you must RSVP at or to michelle@chippewachamberorg YP Extravaganza: Olympic Decathlon Thursday, September 22, 5:00-9:00 PM Westgate Sportsman's Club, 4909 Sportsman Dr Join YPCV for our annual Extravaganza! The Decathlon will be compromised of 10 events testing your abilities with solo cups, candy, ping pong balls and more! Participants will be placed on teams to compete together for bragging rights as YP Gold Medalists The costs is $35 and includes event plus dinner, dessert and a drink ticket Non-YP members are welcome and encouraged to attend! Age of Opportunity Job & Volunteer Fair Tuesday, September 20, Oakwood Mall from 9 am to 12 Noon The Annual "Age of Opportunity" Job & Volunteer Fair is organized by the Chippewa Falls, Menomonie and Eau Claire Chambers of Commerce in cooperation with Oakwood Mall, Citizens Employment & Training, Inc, and the Aging & Disability Resource Center 2 Targeted at individuals 55 and older, this is an excellent chance to interact with experienced, dependable and motivated workers interested in part time, full time, seasonal or volunteer opportunities It takes place during National Employ Older Workers Week About 150 people visited the previous Fair in September of last year

Ambassador News Welcome New Chamber Members The Ambassadors welcomed Brianna Cypher of LegalShield- Cypher to the Chamber by presenting her with her a First Dollar of Profit No legal issue is too big

focuses on both your immediate needs and your long term financial health Stop in and check them out The Ambassadors also welcomed Erika Stevens of Erika Lynn Consulting LLC by presenting her with the

LegalShield-Cypher Marine Credit Union Erika Lynn Consulting LLC Nurturing Nature Massage Plus, LLC Anna Giedd 475 Chippewa Mall Drive, Suite 310 Chippewa Falls 715-861-7177

3 Ambassador News Welcome New Chamber Members The Ambassadors welcomed Brianna Cypher of LegalShield- Cypher to the Chamber by presenting her with her a First Dollar of Profit No legal issue is too big or too small They are here to help Congratulations to Marine Credit Union on their new location in Chippewa Falls located at 333 E Prairie View Road in the Chippewa Commons Marine Credit Union focuses on both your immediate needs and your long term financial health Stop in and check them out The Ambassadors also welcomed Erika Stevens of Erika Lynn Consulting LLC by presenting her with the First Dollar of Profit Her office is located at 2029 County Hwy I, Suite 5 Erika offers facilitation and coaching for individuals and teams seeking personal or professional development LegalShield-Cypher Marine Credit Union Erika Lynn Consulting LLC Nurturing Nature Massage Plus, LLC Anna Giedd 475 Chippewa Mall Drive, Suite 310 Chippewa Falls wwwnurturingnaturemassagepluscom Category: Massage Therapy Leading with Power, Inc Keith Tompkins th Street, Chippewa Falls wwwleadingwithpowerorg Category: Non Profit Erika Lynn Consulting, LLC Erika Stevens 2029 Cty Hwy I, Chippewa Falls wwwerikalynnconsultingcom Category: Consultants Symbiology Massage LLC Stefanie Pusateri 2889 Cty Hwy I Suite 2, Chippewa Falls www symbiology-massagecom Category: Massage Therapy Business Alert: New Overtime Rule Regulations The new Department of Labor overtime regulation will dramatically change which exempt employees must be paid overtime if they work more than 40 hours a week The new salary threshold that defines who is eligible will go from $455/week ($23,660 annually) to $913/week ($47,476 annually) - a 100% increase For Your Health LLC Acupuncture & Massage Martha Lindeman 133 W Central Street, Chippewa Falls wwwyourhealthmassagecom Category: Acupuncture/Massage Therapy As of December 1, employers will either have to increase an employee s salary to $913/week or pay anyone under the threshold overtime pay This will be a challenge for employers and employees will bear the burden of less flexibility and more restrictions Please contact the chamber if you would like additional information on this issue at or michelle@chippewachamberorg 3

Highlighted Members by Categories Chamber News Restaurants Continued Deb's Cafe (715) 833-2233

Heckel's Restaurant (715) 723-0844 High Shores Supper Club (715) 723-9854 wwwhighshorescom

836-0909 wwwjimbobspizzanet JimBob's Pizza & Grill LLC (715) 720-0909 wwwjimbobspizzanet Karl's

www723loopcom Lucy's Delicatessen (715) 720-9800 wwwforeign5com McDonald's -Lake Hallie (715)

Cream (715) 723-4331 wwwolsonsicecreamcom Pizza Hut (715) 723-9800 wwwpizzahutcom The Rumor

Admission Wristbands Available until September 16th!

locations, Royal Credit Union Downtown, Mason Shoe Outlet, Olson s Ice Cream, the Leinie Lodge

Oktoberfest Friday Passes Now Available to local businesses!

4 Highlighted Members by Categories Chamber News Restaurants Continued Deb's Cafe (715) wwwdebscafecom The Fill Inn Station Saloon & Restaurant (715) wwwfillinnstationcom Heckel's Restaurant (715) High Shores Supper Club (715) wwwhighshorescom Horizons Lounge & Banquet Center (715) wwwhorizonsloungecom JimBob's Pizza - EC (715) wwwjimbobspizzanet JimBob's Pizza & Grill LLC (715) wwwjimbobspizzanet Karl's Bar-B-Q-Express (715) Loopy's Saloon, Grill and Event Dome (715) www723loopcom Lucy's Delicatessen (715) wwwforeign5com McDonald's -Lake Hallie (715) wwwmccourtesycom McDonald's Restaurant (715) wwwmccourtesycom Olson's Ice Cream (715) wwwolsonsicecreamcom Pizza Hut (715) wwwpizzahutcom The Rumor Mill Pub & Eatery (715) wwwrumormillpubandeaterycom 14th Annual Oktoberfest, September Continued next month Update your Member Profile Update your contact information or add a staff person to our distribution list by contacting the Chamber office 4 Oktoberfest 3-Day Admission Wristbands Available until September 16th! Purchase your Oktoberfest 3-Day Admission Wristbands for $15 at the Chamber, Northwestern Bank locations, Royal Credit Union Downtown, Mason Shoe Outlet, Olson s Ice Cream, the Leinie Lodge or at Gordy s Market Visit oktoberfestcfcom for the full schedule of events! Oktoberfest Friday Passes Now Available to local businesses! The Oktoberfest Friday pass will get your employees FREE ADMISSION to the Oktoberfest grounds from 11 am - 1 pm on Friday, September 16 They can purchase lunch while enjoying Friday s events Call for passes

5 Member2Member News SERVPRO of EauClaire announced that Thomas Hanaman has been recognized with the Director s Gold Award for outstanding revenue performance EO Johnson Business Technologies is planning to expand its operations by 4,000 square feet for office space and about 4,000 square feet for its warehouse operations HSHS St Joseph s Hospital announced that Mike Erickson recently earned his orthopedic clinical specialist certification from the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialists Bank Mutual Corporation reported net income of $39 million during the second quarter of 2016, which was a 10 percent increase over net income of $36 million during the same quarter in 2015 Gibson s Water Care has been purchased by C Biscuit Partners, LLC effective July 29 SDS Architects welcomes Bailey Lieck Merrill as an architectural designer Advanced Laser is pleased to have been named on the FAB 40 for 2016 The award from The Fabricator recognizes the top companies in the fabricated metal product sector, nationwide Chamber Audits Complete The audits of the Chamber have been completed for 2015 Audits are done annually in compliance with our contract for services with the City of Chippewa Falls for tourism promotion Nominations open for Second Annual Wisconsin Job Honor Awards The Wisconsin Job Honor Awards is accepting nominations for its second annual awards event, to be conducted December 15, 2016 in Madison The Awards celebrate Wisconsinites who have overcome significant barriers to employment and the employers who hire them Nominations are invited through the organization s website, wwwjobhonororg before the September 23, 2016 deadline Referring Chamber Members July 2016 Visitor Packets 155 Visitors Referrals Relocation Packets - 3 Website Page Views - 51,639 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 SC 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 Chamber News is published monthly by the Chippewa Falls Area Chamber of Commerce, 1N Bridge St, Chippewa Falls, WI Subscription costs $20 per year and is included in membership 5

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Board of Directors. Chamber Staff 2017 Annual Report On behalf of the Chamber Board of Directors and staff, thank you for your support! Over the past year our community has seen many opportunities and challenges. Your Chamber is committed