The Chippewa Valley is fortunate to have a vibrant, diverse economy, which plenty of employers large and small who treat their employees well. This past year, PESI (3839 White Ave., Eau Claire) earned the crown at the area’s Best Employer. Please tell the human resources department that the nonprofit provider of continuing education deserves a letter of recommendation in its file for this achievement. The previous year’s champ, Royal Credit Union (200 Riverfront Terrace, Eau Claire), takes the No. 2 spot for treating its team members like family. Want a job where the Karuba is piping hot and the coworkers are always cheerful? Readers say Kwik Trip offers lots of opportunities for employees.  –Tom Giffey