Chamber Chat: State Bill Highlights
Chamber Notes From a webinar with Assemblyman Steve Doyle — not to be construed as quotes from him. Last few weeks have been “intense”. Two houses and parties negotiating what they can live with and present to the governor. Do have a proposal that is coming out....
April 2020 Election Results
Results from Spring Election: WISCONSIN SUPREME COURT: Jill Karofsky COURT OF APPEALS JUDGE Rachel A. Graham ONALASKA MAYOR: Kim Smith (60%) vs. Terry Bauer (40%) ONALASKA ALDERPERSONS Jim Olson (60%) vs. Thomas M. Harmon (40%) Diane Wulf (99%) Kim Smith (51%) vs....
Wisconsin Legislature Plans to Meet on Tuesday to Address COVID-19
State Legislature Seeking to Meet Virtually on Tuesday, April 14th The button below links to a statement from Speaker Vos and Senate Majority Leader Fitzgerald on the plan. Statement from Fitzgerald and Vos The Wisconsin State Legislature is planning to meet virtually...
City of Onalaska Mayor’s Debate
The La Crosse Area Chamber was approached by a nonprofit with local roots called EnCiv to test their “Undebate” Tool – a mechanism for candidate conversations. Their mission is to Improve society with a comprehensive civic platform and a network of...
Advocacy Victory: Governor Evers Signs Opportunity Zones Legislation
2019 Wisconsin Act 136 The La Crosse Area Chamber of Commerce had a big advocacy victory earlier this week. On Tuesday March 3rd, Governor Evers signed Assembly Bill 532 into law, making it 2019 Wisconsin Act 136. This act enhances the Opportunity Zones tax incentives...
Upcoming Chamber Events
- 10/01/2020 - Young Professionals Fall FestWe're all itching to get out again and see our old Young Professional friends, but also a little concerned about what reconnecting will look like. Well we have an answer! Join us for the Young Professionals Fall Fest Social (possibly our first annual if all goes well). We will be set up in the Chamber […]
- 10/07/2020 - Oktoberfest in the Capitol 2020Take Our La Crosse Area Issues to Madison Wednesday, October 7 Every October a group of local businesses, led by the La Crosse Area Chamber of Commerce, shares the voice and concerns of the La Crosse Area with our state elected officials. Join us for this year's virtual event, on Wednesday, October 7, to talk with our leaders […]
- 10/12/2020 - Virtual Candidate Forum for Federal CandidatesPlease register using this link https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_9rJy-j0ZRMOYSfuFHIl2pQ
- 10/14/2020 - Virtual Lunch & Learn: Your Personal Brand Will Lead You to SuccessYour Personal Brand Will Lead You to Success “It’s not what you, it’s not who you know, it's…” Do people know you? Do they know who you are? Do they know what you’re all about? Your personal brand matters for your personal and professional success. This month's virtual lunch-and-learn focuses on creating and […]
- 10/15/2020 - Leadercast 2020 Ripple EffectAmplify Your Leadership Impact at Leadercast 2020 Ripple Effect One small action leads to an impact that reverberates through space and time. This is the ripple effect of great leaders who act with the knowledge that their decisions will influence those far beyond their network. At this year's digital leadership conference, we will discover how […]
- 10/20/2020 - La Crosse Area Community Leadership 2020-2021The La Crosse Area Community Leadership Program is unlike any other leadership program you have experienced and is guaranteed to provide greater insight and value into the community in which you live. As a member of the 2020-21 La Crosse Area Community Leadership class, you will: Gain an understanding of Greater La Crosse and the […]
- 10/22/2020 - Servant Leadership Program: Fall 2020Servant Leadership This philosophy and set of practices enriches the lives of individuals, builds better organizations and ultimately creates a more just community and a caring world by teaching how to lead others well. Our fall session, starting October 22, runs for four half-day sessions, facilitated by renowned servant-leadership expert from Viterbo University, Tom Thibodeau. Learn […]