BRAVO! The Eau Claire Chamber of Commerce's annual Bravo to Business Awards returns this fall with winners slated to be announced on Nov. 5 during the awards ceremony. (Photo via Facebook from the 2024 Bravo to Business Awards event)

The French Press, Eau Claire GI Associates, S.C., and River Valley Architects, Inc. are among the 20-plus finalists for the 2025 Bravo to Business Awards, an Eau Claire Chamber of Commerce program which honors local businesses’ community impact, innovation, and excellence.

According to a recent media release, finalists were selected by a panel of judges with diverse professional backgrounds through a rigorous evaluation process (criteria per category can be found online). Winners will be announced live at the Bravo to Business Awards ceremony, hosted at The Florian Gardens Conference Center (2340 Lorch Ave., Eau Claire) from about 4:30-9pm on Wednesday, Nov. 5.

This year’s finalists – including the three businesses mentioned above, which were all nominated for Small Business of the Year – include:

Resilient Business of the Year:

• Cambridge Senior Living
• Mower Sperry Insurance Agency
• SEEK Careers/Staffing
• The Children’s Museum of Eau Claire

Young Professionals Best Place to Work:

• Chippewa Valley Technical College
• Market & Johnson, Inc.
• Northwestern Bank
• River Prairie Wealth Partners
• Trust Point

Small Business of the Year:

• Bernicke Wealth Management, Ltd.
• Eau Claire GI Associates, S.C.
• Hello Adorn
• River Valley Architects, Inc.
• The French Press

Business of the Year:

• Aurora Community Services
• CURT Group by Lippert
• First Supply Eau Claire
• Hoeft Builders, Inc.
• Market & Johnson, Inc.

Emerging Business of the Year:

• Blake’s Woodworking
• Northern Woods Wellness LLC
• Relic Senior Day Care
• St. Croix Garage Doors
• The Phoenix Taproom & Kitchen

Learn more about and snag your tickets to the 2025 Bravo to Business Awards ceremony online at eauclairechamber.org.