Trends
Mail Art Trend Makes Its Way Through The Chippewa Valley
for just $5 a month, 'Out To Brunch Collective' will ship custom-designed stickers to locals and visual art enthusiasts around the country
From Norway To Wisconsin, Children Want To Be Social Media Influencers When They Grow Up
UW-Stout Polytechnic's Matt Simoneau investigates kids' global fascination with careers in social media
Eau Claire Named One Of America's 'Best Small Cities' In Data-Heavy Report
2026 Resonance Consultancy report offers meaningful analysis on affordability, immigration and demographics' impact on the labor market, more
Minitoto Shop Brings Blind Box Treasure Hunt To Local Families
win a surprise goodie at an accessible cost from the 'fun aunt and uncle' of this Eau Claire toys and collectibles business
Eau Claire Continues To Grow As A Conference Destination In 2026
Booked Eau Claire, Wisconsin Economic Summit and other regional gatherings to arrive in the Chippewa Valley this year
Yes, Even Cheese Pays Attention to Trends
Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin’s 2025 Wisconsin Cheese Trends Report notes increased demand for artisanal and diverse cheeses, interest in spicy cheeses
WHAT'S THE BUZZ? THC Beverages Rise in Popularity in Wisconsin
could cannabis products hurt or help the local bar scene?
Not-So-Hidden Gem: Eau Claire Highlighted by 'USA Today'
the city’s No. 2 designation is a little bit of proof that good things come from our growing corner of the country
Keeping Graduates Local: 2025 Student Survey Results
hundreds of UW-Eau Claire, CVTC students offer insight into why they stick around after graduation – and why they don't
Eau Claire Cracks Top 50 ‘Best Places to Live’ Ranking
according to U.S. News & World Report, Eau Claire is the best Wisconsin city to live in, 49th best city in the nation
Eau Claire County Bucks State Population Trend
county is one of only a few expected to grow by 2050, new estimates show
Don’t Get a Big Head About It, But Eau Claire is One of America’s Most Livable Cities
E.C. is No. 3 on new list, but still ranks poorly against peers in income, poverty
Six Things to Know About the Future of the Chippewa Valley Job Market
peeking at projections about job growth and demographic change
Crunching the Numbers: Unemployment Rates Fall in State, City
a look at the latest jobless stats for the Valley
ENVELOPE BUDGETING 101: Budgeting Technique Spreads on Social Media
simple money management approach can help you track every dollar
VINTAGE GOES VIRAL: EC Vintage, an Online Clothing Store, Dresses for Success
UWEC student Mike Shoultz is the man behind the popular online biz
Drip Check! Drip Kickz Celebrates First Anniversary in E.C.
Duane Perkins showcases his unique and exclusive sneakers and apparel on Water Street
One E.C. Restaurant May Have an Answer to the National Labor Shortage: Robotic Servers
Shanghai Bistro in Eau Claire implements artificial intelligence wait staff, with more on the way
Chippewa Valley Banker Elected to Serve on Minneapolis Fed Board
Jacobson will be one of three bankers on board overseeing large region
Paycheck Protection Program Pumped Hundreds of Millions into Valley Economy
federal stimulus helped saved as many as 40,000 jobs in three counties
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