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Get to Know Local Mover-and-Shaker, Jackie Boos

mother and wife, Bridge Street Brew regular, and a Chippewa Valley heavy hitter

On paper, Jackie Boos has had an exceptional career, seemingly one-upping herself at every turn. She has spent the past couple of years at the wheel of Market on River and the Wisconsin Farmers Union Headquarters project in Chippewa Falls, perhaps the most ambitious project the century-old, 45,000-square-foot building has ever seen ...

Step Into Your Power as a Leader with Von Ruden Coaching & Consulting, LLC.

A lifetime of leadership development has helped Michelle Von Ruden lay the foundation of success for others.

It seems like a no-brainer: A great leader isn’t made overnight. In fact, Michelle Von Ruden would argue that a true leader is committed to continuous learning and personal improvement – but more often than not, when she asks clients to identify the last time they invested in themselves and their leadership skills, they don’t know ...

CONNECTING THE DOTS: Eau Claire-Founded Group Creates Community

Polka Dot Powerhouse has thousands of members worldwide, and about 160 of them are in Eau Claire

Today, the international organization has more than 80 chapters and thousands of members, but it was dreamed up by just one woman: Shannon Crotty. Not knowing many people after moving to the Eau Claire area, Shannon was looking for that “something different” – so she ...

‘You Absolutely Belong Here’: Dr. Holly Yuan Uplifts Students Through Passion For I.T.

UW-Stout professor honored with Visionary Academic Leadership Award

Dr. Holly Yuan was recently recognized for her impactful efforts at UW-Stout. The professor and director of both UW-Stout’s Cybersecurity and Computer Networking and Infrastructure Engineering programs, was awarded the Visionary Academic Leadership Award at this year's Cyber Security Summit, held Oct. 28-30 ...

Latest Women’s Giving Circle Grants Mark Group’s $500,000 Impact

this year’s 11 grantees officially put WGC over half-a-million-dollar mark in grant awards

Closing in on its 20th anniversary in 2027, the Women’s Giving Circle has officially exceeded $550,000 in grant impact with its latest grant awards, announced on Nov. 4. Eleven local organizations received grant a total of $63,239 from WGC at its Nov. 4 annual ...

LEADING LADIES: Expanded Red Letter Grant Program Awards 8 Businesses

northern, southern region grant awardees include heath care, arts, more businesses

The Red Letter Grant awarded a total of $16,000 in grants during two biannual awards ceremonies, a first for the local nonprofit since it expanded last fall to cover more of the state. which is now divided into two regions. The program, which now awards a total of ...

Women’s Giving Circle Makes $41K in Grants to Nonprofits

latest round goes to Boys and Girls Club, C.V. Museum, more

A female-powered group that pools money for maximum charitable impact, the Women’s Giving Circle, recently announced it will distribute more than $40,000 in grants to Chippewa Valley programs that help women and children ...

UW-Stout’s Fostering Success Program, Leaders Recognized by Gov. Evers

first-of-its-kind program, Provost Rodríguez, Professor Lukowski recognized Oct. 27 at state Diversity Awards

A unique program and two outstanding individuals at UW-Stout were recognized by the Wisconsin State Council on Affirmative Action and the Division of Personnel Management for their commitment to faculty, staff and student success through diverse educational services and efforts in the workforce...

PRESIDENT TIMES TWO: Eau Claire’s Berge Now Leads Statewide Municipal Group

E.C. City Council leader also helms League of Wis. Municipalities

In the space of a year, Emily Berge has become a president two times over. Back in April, she was elected president of the Eau Claire City Council, become leader of the city’s top decision-making body and ...

Metropolis Resort’s Sara Abbott Named 2023 Innkeeper of the Year

not everyone works somewhere with a water park, ninja warrior course, go-karts, and more, but Abbott has made a career out of just that

Sara Abbott, resort general manager of Eau Claire’s Metropolis, was honored with the Wisconsin Hotel & Lodging Association’s annual Innkeeper of the Year award on Nov. 6 at the 2023 Wisconsin Lodging Conference. WHLA noted Abbott’s exceptional work ...