The Rear EndJanuary 15, 2024 THE REAR END: ‘Only in Eau Claire!’ maybe think harder before you say stuff like that
EntrepreneurshipJanuary 14, 2024 Six Locally Focused Business Boosters the right people and programs to help your start-up succeed in the Valley
EntrepreneurshipJanuary 13, 2024 Helping Entrepreneurs With the Unknowns They Face this bookkeeper and business consultant knows what it means to make the start-up leap
History Tourism Food+DrinkJanuary 12, 2024 Five Bed & Breakfasts to Check Out in the Chippewa Valley historical jaunts and scrumptious breakfasts are rolled into one at these local B&Bs
MusicJanuary 12, 2024 Local Artist Emm K Releases New Single, Films Music Video on Water St. Emm K’s video for her newest single ‘Duplicates’ was released Jan. 5
Entrepreneurship Wellness RecreationJanuary 12, 2024 SWEAT IT OUT: Get In On the Sauna Action two sauna businesses have brought the steamy buzz to the Chippewa Valley
EntrepreneurshipJanuary 11, 2024 This Contest Wants to Know: What’s Your Plan? Wisconsin Governor’s Business Plan Contest is looking for some good Ideas
Development HousingJanuary 11, 2024 Housing Study Encourages Action on Affordability report offers a host of ideas to make Eau Claire-area housing less costly
MusicJanuary 11, 2024 BRANCHING OUT: Local Musicians Chart Overseas with New Album collaborative album from Peter Phippen and Ivan Lunde Jr. hits No. 21 on U.K.–based music radio chart
Opening Letters COLUMN: Freelancers as Entrepreneurs the best tool in your arsenal could very well be the people you surround yourself with January 11, 2024
Staff NotesJanuary 11, 2024 STAFF NOTE: Best Night is Back Again and Tickets are on Sale Now! get ready for the party of the year to celebrate the announcement of our Best Of the Chippewa Valley Reader Poll winners
Entrepreneurship Food+Drink sweetsJanuary 10, 2024 BENTO & BEYOND: High Schooler Finds Sweet Success with Baking Biz combining passion with a need for financial support, local 18-year-old is paving her own way
Grants Entrepreneurship ComedyJanuary 10, 2024 LAUGHING ALL THE WAY TO THE BANK: Oh Claire Improv Wins Jump-Start Biz Contest years of business planning, audience demand help launch comedy theater
Grants HousingJanuary 10, 2024 Mayo Grants Aid Two Nonprofits That Address Homelessness Mayo Clinic Health System announces $900,000 in regional gifts
Soapbox ThinkpiecesJanuary 10, 2024 SOAPBOX: Night Light Electric lights may brighten our winter nights, but do they darken our interior lives?
Entrepreneurship FinanceJanuary 9, 2024 START UP: Building Your Business Knowledge With Northwestern Bank understanding your financials is crucial to your business success
Visual Art Talks EnvironmentJanuary 9, 2024 ART OF WATER: Art Exhibit and Talks to Focus on Water and Its Preservation events will be hosted by the Waldemar Ager Association and the L.E. Phillips Memorial Library
Entrepreneurship FinanceJanuary 8, 2024 START UP: Pillar Bank Focuses on Supporting Relationships bank bolsters businesses with deep knowledge of the community
Opening Up EntrepreneurshipJanuary 8, 2024 Menomonie Welcomes The Gilded Faun to Main Street charming, artist-owned boutique brings magic to Menomonie
Community OrgsJanuary 6, 2024 Need Tax Help? CVTC, RCU Team Up to Offer Free Assistance free tax help available for those making $66K or less
Opening Up Pets Food+DrinkJanuary 5, 2024 CATS & COFFEE: Mr. Kitty’s Cat Café is Coming to Downtown Eau Claire in partnership with E.C. Humane Association, the cat lounge will host 10-15 adoptable felines at all times
Music StageJanuary 5, 2024 Chorale à NouvEAU Explores Mortality in First Concert of Season ‘Into the Light’ will be held in downtown Eau Claire on Jan. 21
Entrepreneurship Food+DrinkJanuary 5, 2024 New Year, New Jay Ray’s: Local Sandwich Shop Hits Refresh Button don’t worry, Jay Ray’s isn’t going anywhere – they’re adding more!
Community Orgs HistoryJanuary 5, 2024 UWEC Researchers Join Efforts to Identify Unknown Graves in Menomonie local org, UW-Eau Claire continue identification efforts at Dunn County Potter’s Field
Visual ArtJanuary 4, 2024 REVERB MURALS HERE TO STAY: Artwork Created at Music Festival Now Hung in E.C. see the art yourself at the Riverside Parking Ramp
Kid Stuff BooksJanuary 3, 2024 L.E. Phillips Librarians Share Their Fav Youth Books of 2023 Here are the Youth Services staff’s 36 fave titles from the past year!
Politics NewsJanuary 2, 2024 Newcomers Will Contend for Seats on E.C. City Council incumbents Gragert, Christopherson won’t seek re-election in April
Grants EntrepreneurshipJanuary 2, 2024 DECI Grant Could Support Your Creative Downtown Idea applications for creative enhancement grant due Jan. 31
Cocktails Food+Drink Events Food+DrinkDecember 30, 2023 Foodie Events to Ring in The New Year take your chowin’ to the next level with these local events
Opening Up News Food+DrinkDecember 29, 2023 TASTE THE CRISP: Crisp & Green to Expand into Eau Claire quick-growing health food franchise intends to open in E.C. in 2025
Real EstateDecember 29, 2023 Your Log Cabin Fantasy is Only $1.6M and Just Outside Eau Claire four-stall horse barn with a fenced-in pasture, three stone fireplaces, and more in on 20-acre property
Activities Family LifeDecember 29, 2023 GET THE SCOOPIE: The Carson Capers Scavenger Hunt Is On! Culver’s Scoopie needs your help to crack the code on this outdoor quest
Kid Stuff WritingDecember 27, 2023 Menomonie Area Youths Invited to Enter Writing Contest elementary and middle school wordsmiths, sharpen your pencils!
TheaterDecember 27, 2023 Wisconsin Shakespeare Festival Seeks Actors for 2024 Productions three productions will be part of this summer’s festival
On Campus FinanceDecember 27, 2023 $10K Donation Kickstarts Financial Literacy Center at UW-Stout Financial Wellness and Literacy Center is expected to make significant impact