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SUMMARY:2026 Wisconsin Competitiveness Report
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a timely and high-impact event as Kurt Bauer\, President & CEO of Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce\, presents the newly released Wisconsin Competitiveness Report a data-driven blueprint for securing our state's economic future.\n\nWisconsin is at a crossroads. A shrinking workforce\, rising costs\, regulatory pressures\, and broader economic headwinds are creating serious hurdles for employers across the state. For Chippewa Valley businesses\, these challenges translate directly into talent shortages\, tighter margins\, and elevated competition in a region that relies heavily on growth and innovation. This session will highlight the most imporatnt trends shaping the business climate today and why they matter for leaders working to maintain stability and drive future success.\n\nIn this engaging presentation\, Kurt Bauer will break down what's holding Wisconsin back\, why it matters to your business\, and most importantly the practical\, ready-to-enact solutions that can help move our state forward. Backed by real economic data and the collective voice of the business community\, the report offers insights every Chippewa Valley business leader needs to help shape policies that keep our region and our state positioned for long-term success\n\nExclusively for Chamber members\, connect with peers facing similar challenges\, access unique insights to power your advocacy\, and contribute to shaping policies that protect and grow your business benefits that establish members as leaders in regional economic growth. Co-sponsored with the Eau Claire Area Chamber and the Menomonie Area Chamber and Visitor Center\, members of all three Chambers are invited to attend.\n\nCost to attend: $30 (Note: If you are a member of the Chippewa Chamber and wish to be invoiced for your registration\, please email Mandy@chippewachamber.org to register.) \n\n 7:30-8:00am - Networking\; breakfast buffet \n\n 8:00-9:00am - Program and Q & A\n\nWhat is the Wisconsin Competitiveness Report? Read it HERE\n\nRegister to Attend
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join us for a timely and high-impact event as \;Kurt Bauer\, President &\; CEO of Wisconsin Manufacturers &\; Commerce\, presents the newly released \;Wisconsin Competitiveness Report&mdash\;a data-driven blueprint for securing our state&rsquo\;s economic future.
\n\nWisconsin is at a crossroads. \;A shrinking workforce\, rising costs\, regulatory pressures\, and broader economic headwinds are creating serious hurdles for employers across the state. For Chippewa Valley businesses\, these challenges translate directly into talent shortages\, tighter margins\, and elevated competition in a region that relies heavily on growth and innovation. This session will highlight the most imporatnt trends shaping the business climate today and why they matter for leaders working to maintain stability and drive future success.
\n\nIn this engaging presentation\, Kurt Bauer will break down what&rsquo\;s holding Wisconsin back\, why it matters to your business\, and&mdash\;most importantly&mdash\;the practical\, ready-to-enact solutions that can help move our state forward. Backed by real economic data and the collective voice of the business community\, the report offers insights every Chippewa Valley business leader needs to help shape policies that keep our region&mdash\;and our state&mdash\;positioned for long-term success
\n\nExclusively for Chamber members\, connect with peers facing similar challenges\, access unique insights to power your advocacy\, and contribute to shaping policies that protect and grow your business &ndash\; benefits that establish members as leaders in regional economic growth. \; Co-sponsored with the Eau Claire Area Chamber and the Menomonie Area Chamber and Visitor Center\, members of all three Chambers are invited to attend.
\n\nCost to attend: $30 \; \;(Note: If you are a member of the Chippewa Chamber and wish to be invoiced for your registration\, please email Mandy@chippewachamber.org to register.) \;
\n\n \; \; \; 7:30-8:00am - Networking\; breakfast buffet \;
\n\n \; \; \; 8:00-9:00am - Program and Q &\; A
\n\nWhat is the Wisconsin Competitiveness Report? \; Read it \;HERE
\nRegister to Attend
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LOCATION:Sleep Inn & Suites Conference Center 5872 33rd Avenue Eau Claire\, WI 54703
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DTSTAMP:20260421T105959Z
URL:https://business.menomoniechamber.org/events/details/2026-wisconsin-competitiveness-report-37286
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