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Finalists Unveiled for E.C. Chamber’s Bravo to Business Awards

Minnesota Wire & Cable, RCU top list of nominees for annual honors

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The Eau Claire Area Chamber of Commerce office. (File photo)
The Eau Claire Area Chamber of Commerce office. (File photo)

More than a dozen Chippewa Valley businesses have been announced as finalists for the 2023 Bravo to Business Awards, which will be presented by the Eau Claire Chamber of Commerce on Sept. 21 at The Florian Gardens Conference Center.

The annual awards “highlight the remarkable contributions of businesses that have demonstrated excellence, innovation, and a commitment to the growth and prosperity of Eau Claire and the Chippewa Valley,” the Chamber of Commerce announced this week.

“The finalists for the Bravo to Business Awards represent a diverse range of industries and sectors, each making a significant impact on the economic landscape of Eau Claire,” the Chamber of Commerce said in a media release. “These businesses have been selected based on their outstanding performance, community involvement, and commitment to ethical business practices.”

The 2023 finalists are:

Business of the Year:  50+ employees

  • Minnesota Wire & Cable
  • Royal Credit Union

Small Business of the Year: 1 – 50 employees

  • Atmosphere Commercial Interiors
  • Bauman Associates Ltd.
  • Cowboy Jack’s
  • Ferguson’s Orchards
  • Natural Health and Allergy

Emerging Business of the Year: Any business, operating for three years or less

  • Green Fleet
  • Natural Health & Allergy
  • Wisconsin Makers Market

Resilient Business of the Year: Open to all Chamber Investor businesses

  • Eau Claire Energy Cooperative
  • REACH – Regional Enterprises for Adults & Children

Young Professionals Best Place to Work: Open to all Chamber Investor businesses

  • Ayres Associates
  • Bauman Associates Ltd.
  • Chippewa Valley Technical College

The winners will be announced during the Sept. 21 ceremony, where attendees will be able to celebrate these company’s achievements and mingle with fellow professionals over drinks, food, and dessert.


To learn more about Bravo for Business and to buy tickets, visit eauclairechamber.org.