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November 14-18, 2022

Free Week

Work from Eau Claire's Coworking Community during Startup Chippewa Valley Week for FREE!

Access available from 9a-5p Monday-Friday

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  • Red Letter Grant Award Ceremony
    Nov 18, 2022, 5:00 PM
    CoLab, 131 S Barstow St Suite 202, Eau Claire, WI 54701, USA
    Join us as the Red Letter Grant announces their Fall 2022 grant recipients!
  • Financial Fitness: Practical Tips for Making the Most of your Business Finances
    Nov 17, 2022, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
    CoLab, 131 S Barstow St Suite 202, Eau Claire, WI 54701, USA
    Financial tips & tricks for business owners across all phases of business: startup to growth to mature to sale
  • Building a Strong Brand Through Online Community
    Nov 17, 2022, 11:00 AM
    CoLab, 131 S Barstow St Suite 202, Eau Claire, WI 54701, USA
    Discussion with startups and small businesses on the importance of their online community space.
  • HATCH Pitch Competition
    Wed, Nov 16
    29 Pines
    Nov 16, 2022, 6:00 PM
    29 Pines, 5872 33rd Ave, Eau Claire, WI 54703, USA
    This annual event allows startups to pitch their amazing ideas and compete to win a cash prize. The winner is chosen by a panel of judges, and the audience also has the chance to vote for their favorite.
  • Altoona Container Park Event
    Wed, Nov 16
    The Fish House
    Nov 16, 2022, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
    The Fish House, 418 9th St W, Altoona, WI 54720, USA
    This will be an open house to show off our new entrepreneur container park. A short ten-minute presentation at 4 p.m. will be followed by light refreshments and stations where people can see the park's designs.
  • Beyond the Bank: Alternative Funding Options for Small Business Start-Up and Growth
    Nov 16, 2022, 12:00 PM
    CoLab, 131 S Barstow St Suite 202, Eau Claire, WI 54701, USA
    Panelists will describe grant and loan programs available to businesses in the Chippewa Valley and beyond. Audience members will have the opportunity to have their questions answered.
  • The Basics of Doing Business with the Government
    Nov 16, 2022, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    CoLab, 131 S Barstow St Suite 202, Eau Claire, WI 54701, USA
    Are you interested in learning how to sell your product or service to the Federal, Local and State Governments? The Government can be a great customer to your business. The challenge is to know WHAT they buy, HOW they buy it and WHEN they buy it.
  • 1 Million Cups Eau Claire
    Wed, Nov 16
    Chippewa Valley Technical College (LINC)
    Nov 16, 2022, 9:00 AM – Nov 17, 2022, 10:00 AM
    Chippewa Valley Technical College (LINC), Business Education Center, 620 W Clairemont Ave, Eau Claire, WI 54701, USA
    This weekly entrepreneurial meetup showcases a new (5 years or less) business or service in the area.
  • 2022 Workforce Solutions Summit
    Wed, Nov 16
    Pablo Center at the Confluence
    Nov 16, 2022, 7:30 AM – 4:15 PM
    Pablo Center at the Confluence, 128 Graham Ave, Eau Claire, WI 54701, USA
    The annual Workforce Solutions Summit is hosted by the Eau Claire Area Chamber of Commerce and brought to you this year by Minnesota Wire and Cable. This event is designed to bring area employers together with practical solutions they can implement to solve immediate and long-term workforce challe
  • Musky Tank | The New Math: Cash 1+1+1=19
    Tue, Nov 15
    Modicum Brewing Co.
    Nov 15, 2022, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
    Modicum Brewing Co., 3732 Spooner Ave, Altoona, WI 54720, USA
    Musky Tank Mixers are networking events where we gather entrepreneurs, investors, & other experts in a fun spot to network and learn from each other. The format is 90-minutes with 15 minutes of networking, 45 minutes of content, and 30 minutes for more networking.
  • Black Entrepreneurship Event
    Tue, Nov 15
    Sorensen Hall Room 205
    Nov 15, 2022, 4:00 PM
    Sorensen Hall Room 205, 712 Broadway St S, Menomonie, WI 54751, USA
    Panel discussing the nature and importance of entrepreneurship and the challenges and successes of black entrepreneurs.
  • Legal Issues Surrounding Business Startups
    Nov 15, 2022, 3:00 PM CST
    CoLab, 131 S Barstow St Suite 202, Eau Claire, WI 54701, USA
    Attorneys Paul Mirr and Ian Colby will provide a legal overview of issues surrounding business startup including: entity selection and formation, documentation recommendations, and best practices with contracting.
  • Building Our Community: Hmong in the Chippewa Valley
    Tue, Nov 15
    L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
    Nov 15, 2022, 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM
    L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library, 400 Eau Claire St, Eau Claire, WI 54701, USA
    Session 3 - Living Among Us: Engaging with the Hmong Community
  • Launch Your Idea: From Stuck to Action in Sixty Minutes
    Nov 15, 2022, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
    CoLab, 131 S Barstow St Suite 202, Eau Claire, WI 54701, USA
    In this one-hour workshop you’ll create a simple and effective two-week plan to launch your idea into the world, and quickly let go of the habits that are keeping you stuck in endless planning / strategy cycles.
  • Start a Business: Step One
    Mon, Nov 14
    Chippewa Valley Technical College
    Nov 14, 2022, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Chippewa Valley Technical College, Business Education Center, 620 W Clairemont Ave, Eau Claire, WI 54701, USA
    Learn from local experts who want to help you understand the first steps in starting a business. During the event, you’ll learn from local entrepreneurial experts, resource providers, and successful entrepreneurs through panel discussions, individual speakers, and networking opportunities.
  • Menomonie Chamber Business After Hours
    Mon, Nov 14
    Menomonie City Hall Council Chambers
    Nov 14, 2022, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Menomonie City Hall Council Chambers, 800 Wilson Ave, Menomonie, WI 54751, USA
    This social networking event provides fellowship, food and fun with a cash bar. Your entry fee covers light refreshments and an opportunity to win a door prize!
  • Merchant Services & Navigating Credit Card Processing for Your Business
    Nov 14, 2022, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
    CoLab, 131 S Barstow St Suite 202, Eau Claire, WI 54701, USA
    Learn the ins and outs of navigating credit card processing for your business with Royal Credit Union and Wind River Financial
  • Entrepreneurs in Action Roundtable
    Wed, Oct 26
    Zoom- Listen Live on October 26
    Oct 26, 2022, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
    Zoom- Listen Live on October 26
    Listen to local business owners about their experience establishing a business in the Menomonie area. In this episode, you will hear from Heartwood Resort & Conference Center and Midwest Select Insurance Group, LLC.

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