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Grants Entrepreneurship Economy
Five Locally Focused Business Boosters
the right people and programs to help your start-up succeed in the Valley
COLUMN: Addressing the Cycle of Chronic Homelessness Requires Collaboration
‘Giving a hand up instead of a handout restores dignity and shows respect,’ Hope Gospel Mission program director says
Community-Wide Collaborative Forms to Address Homelessness
broad-based coalition includes public, private organizations
Local Culture Women Entrepreneurship
Water Street is Home to 50+ Businesses – and Women Lead Many of Them
historic Water Street District filled with female-fronted restaurants, retailers, salons, and more
STAFF NOTE: Let the Countdown Begin for Volume One’s Best Night 2025!
Feb. 8 will bring brand-new entertainment and returning favorites
Grants Entrepreneurship Nonprofits
START UP: DECI Is Driven By Entrepreneurs
downtown nonprofit’s leaders know the ups and downs of business
Entrepreneurship Networking Economy
START UP: Overcoming Fear of Failure
Chippewa Economic Development Corp. encourages local entrepreneurs
START UP: Treat Yourself to the Best – Luxe Realty
Realtor Courtney Kneifl branches out to give home buyers and sellers a new option: someone who meets you where you are
START UP: This New Year, Make Your Entrepreneurial Dream a Reality
secure funds for your dream business with Security Financial Bank
Newcomers Seek E.C. City Council Seats
five at-large members will be elected this spring
Grants Entrepreneurship Economy
Have You Got a Plan to Succeed?
Wisconsin Governor’s Business Plan Contest is looking for tech-based ideas
‘Green and Gold’ Film Features Sounds of Home for Eau Clairians
presented in partnership with Culver's and the Green Bay Packers, forthcoming film tells the story of a struggling dairy farmer – and includes familiar musicians on its soundtrack
Gaining Nonprofit Status Opens Doors for Power Up Eau Claire
‘Celebrating 50 Years of Hmong in the Chippewa Valley’ gala and celebration, more community outreach and events slated for 2025
Books Community Orgs Cool Kids
Brothers Donate 430 Books to Library’s Give a Kid a Book Program
donations accounted for 13% of all collected books in 2024
Eau Claire Express Reveal New Logos Ahead of 20th Year
logo refresh comes after nine months of efforts
BEERS, BIRDS, HARLEYS, & HOSPITALS: Volume One’s Top 10 Stories of 2024
counting down our most-clicked content from the past 12 months
NOT A BAA-D IDEA: Woolly Belly Pellets Win Idea Challenge
two locals created this sustainable product that can help plants in gardens and homes
Two UW-Stout Staff Members Honored by Universities of Wisconsin
DeGruson is Outstanding Woman of Color; Brown wins P.B. Poorman Award
Congressional Trailblazer Has Ties to the Valley
incoming congresswoman’s husband was Chippewa Falls native
HEAR ME OUT: Western Wisconsinites Asked to Take Part in Outdoor Recreation Survey
regional survey aims to identify public’s wants and needs related to outdoors activities
Eau Claire, WI 54703
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