The latest episode of Chamber Chatter is now available and can be found here.
Tune in to the latest episode of the Chamber Chatter Podcast! Melissa sits down with Aaron Libner from Coulee Tech to discuss small business strategies and essential tips for cyber security. Don’t miss this insightful episode!
The SDMA Reconsideration Committee will be meeting on Monday, October 21st. This meeting will be held at the Administrative Service Office, starting at 4pm. See the below agenda for the books that are the subject of the complaint. This meeting is open to the public.
The next Community Conversations is scheduled for Saturday, October 19, 2024, from 12:30- 2:30 PM at the Menomonie Public Library.
"Understanding the Federal Reserve System” is the topic of our next Community Conversation. This presentation will include basic information about the Federal Reserve System and the history of how it was established by a congressional act in 1913.
Our speakers panel will include Shawn Tyler, President and CEO of Citizen’s State Bank of Western Wisconsin, and Andrew Swanson, Stout Economics Professor. Shawn and Andrew will help clarify information on the basic structure of the Federal Reserve and the 5 key functions of our federal banking system.
The book “The Lords of Easy Money” by reporter Christopher Leonard has been read by a few of us. We can address some of the concerns expressed by Mr. Leonard if there is time at the end of our presentation.
All are welcome to attend this conversation.
Community Conversations is a local nonpartisan group started in 2015 to discuss topics that affect our community. Presentations include speakers and videos with conversations afterwards about issues that affect the local community and Western Wisconsin.
Services include dental care, haircuts, wellness screenings
Each year, Chippewa Valley Technical College offers free services to Veterans during the Give Vets a Smile one-day event. This year, the College welcomes Veterans to campus from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 9, to receive these free services.
“This is our way of saying ‘Thank you for serving our country,’” said Don Raymond, Respiratory Therapy instructor. “We have so many programs at CVTC that offer services, like respiratory therapy students and lung tests or dental hygiene students and dental exams. Offering these services free of charge to people who are or have given service to our country seems pretty small in comparison. We’re happy to do it.”
WHAT: Give Vets a Smile event
WHEN: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024
WHERE: Chippewa Valley Technical College, Health Education Center, 615 W. Clairemont Ave., Eau Claire
Reserve a spot at this event by completing the short form at the link above or by calling the dental clinic at 715-833-6271. You must make an appointment to receive dental services for the event.
Free services include:
Free dental care: A range of dental care and dental hygiene services are available, including oral assessment, patient education, dental cleaning, x-rays, dental exam, fluoride treatment, fillings, extractions, and limited root-canal therapy and denture services.
Free lung test: Get a check of your vital signs and a simple spirometry to screen for COPD along with COPD education.
Free chair massage: Sit back and relax while you experience a free chair massage.
Free wellness screening: Take charge of your own health by learning more through nutrition and diabetes education.
Free assistive walking device screening: Get an assessment and recommendations on your need for an assistive walking device.
Free haircut: Leave looking your best with a free haircut and trim.
Business After Hours is a great opportunity to make connections and develop your business in a casual environment. Everyone is welcome. Cost for members is $5 and non-members $10.
Monday, November 18, 2024
5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Hosts: Bill's Distributing, Casey Martin-RE/MAX Affiliates, and Clear Connection Chiropractic!
Engage with area business professionals in a social setting to meet and create business relationships. Learn about local organizations representing a variety of industries.
When is Business After Hours?
Third Monday of each Month
5:00 - 6:30 p.m.
Who Can Attend?
ANYONE! Employers, Employees, Community Members, College Students
Who Can Host/Co-Host?
Chamber Investors
What Should I Bring With Me?
Bring your business cards to be exchanged and door prize opportunities
Participate in the 50/50 Raffle!
Engage with area business professionals in a social setting to meet and create business relationships. Learn about local organizations representing a variety of industries.
This event offers a unique opportunity to:
Network
Exchange ideas
Explore opportunities
Enjoy appetizers and refreshments
Join us for our monthly networking event at Menomonie area's hottest locations. We provide the platform for you to grow your business. Business After Hours is a casual and fun event where business gets done.
This event is open to both Chamber member investors and the public - but if you work for a Chamber member investor, you receive a discount on your entry fee. If you work for the sponsoring or co-sponsoring business that month, you receive a free entry!
St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 910 Wilson Avenue, Menomonie is having their fall thrift sale Thursday, October 17, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Friday, October 18, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. All are welcome. Handicap accessible.
Travel the world through song at The Menomonie Singers concerts on November 16 and 17. The choir will perform a wide selection of music in various languages in Songs from Around the World, with concerts at Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, Eau Claire, on November 16 at 2 pm, and at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Menomonie on November 17 at 2 pm. There is a suggested donation of $10.
The choir will begin with Ave Maria, a sacred Renaissance Latin work by Tomas Luis de Victoria, a Spanish composer who spent some time in Rome, as a church composer.
Moving to France, the Singers will explore Faure’s Cantique de Jean Racine, a sacred work in French based on a liturgical book of prayers. Next up is Dulaman, a fast-paced, lilting traditional Irish courting song in Gaelic. Then on to Korea with Arirang, a traditional Korean folk song, arranged by Hyo Won Woo, a South Korean composer.
El Vito, The Life, a Spanish work, will be performed by the women of the choir, then turn it over to the men of the choir who will present Imaliyam, a traditional South African folk song.
The tour ends with music from Kenya and the United States.
Conductor Brian Klein is the choir’s fourth conductor. He has a degree in music education with an emphasis in choral conducting from St. Olaf College in Northfield, Minnesota. He is the choral director at Mondovi Middle and High Schools. He has also worked as an assistant conductor in Philadelphia and New York City. In addition, Klein was at one time a tenor in The Menomonie Singers.
The Menomonie Singers is a non-profit music organization started in 1989. This adult community choir performs at various venues in Menomonie and western Wisconsin. Singers are a mix of many professions, including UW-Stout faculty members. The group frequently sings four-part, a cappella music.
The choir is looking for new members to expand the ensemble. Auditions will be held again in January with rehearsals beginning again shortly after auditions. Interested singers should contact Juliana Schmidt, Executive Director and founder, at [email protected].
