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SUMMARY:Disaster Recovery & Business Continuity
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a practical\, executive-level seminar focused on strengthening your organization’s disaster recovery and business continuity strategy. Designed for business owners and senior leaders\, this session will provide clear\, actionable guidance to help you prepare for cyber incidents\, operational outages\, and unexpected disruptions — with documentation you can actually use. \nWhat You’ll Learn\n-Incident response planning essentials \n-How to define and prioritize recovery objectives \n-Understanding and meeting compliance expectations \n-Strategies to reduce downtime and minimize business impact \nOpening Remarks\nShawn Massey – CRO\, The Dirks Group \nWith more than 25 years of IT leadership experience — from IT Director to VP of Sales — Shawn Massey is a certified Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity Engineer dedicated to helping organizations strengthen security\, resilience\, and data protection. He joined The Dirks Group as Chief Revenue Officer in January 2026. \nFeatured Speaker\nScott Owens – Owner & Managing Director\, BluTinuityCISM\, CDPSE\, CBCP\, PMP \nScott brings 35 years of specialized experience in business continuity\, disaster recovery\, incident response\, and tabletop exercises. As Managing Director of BluTinuity\, a Milwaukee-based cybersecurity and resilience consulting firm\, he works with organizations to plan and prepare for what they hope never happens. \nSchedule\n1:30 PM – Check-In2:00 PM – Presentation4:00 PM – Networking ReceptionCocktails & hors d’oeuvres provided \nLocation\nMetropolis Resort – Skybox Banquet Hall5150 Fairview DriveEau Claire\, WI 54701 \nEvent Details\nDate: April 14\, 2026Time: 1:30 PM – 5:00 PMCost: Free \nRegister HERE
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LOCATION:Metropolis Resort (Skybox Banquet Hall) 5150 Fairview Drive\, Eau Claire 54701\, 5150 Fairview Drive\, Eau Claire\, WI\, 54701\, United States
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SUMMARY:Growing Best in the Chippewa Valley ---The Forecast Lunch
DESCRIPTION:This lunch event brings together business owners\, entrepreneurs\, and economic development stakeholders to explore the region’s economic outlook and key challenges. Attendees will hear expert insights from Gary A. Wagner\, Ph.D.\, Acadiana Business Economist and BORSF Eminent Scholar Endowed Chair in Economics at the B.I. Moody III College of Business\, University of Louisiana at Lafayette. \nThe discussion will cover national and state economic trends\, labor market participation\, workforce challenges\, and the Chippewa Valley’s place in the broader Wisconsin and Upper Midwest economy. Participants will gain perspective on workforce shortages\, barriers to participation\, entrepreneurial energy\, housing and quality-of-life factors affecting talent attraction\, and strategies for businesses\, education\, and local governments to strengthen the regional workforce. \nCEDC is proud to partner with organizations like Frandsen Bank & Trust\, whose century-long commitment to supporting entrepreneurs and local communities aligns closely with CEDC’s mission to foster growth\, opportunity\, and long-term prosperity in the Chippewa Valley. \nEvent Details ~\nMonday\, April 20\, 2026Check-In: 11:30 a.m.Presentation: 12:00 p.m. \nLocation:29 Pines Conference Center5872 33rd Ave.Eau Claire\, WI \nWe look forward to welcoming you for an engaging afternoon of connection and conversation.
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SUMMARY:CEDC's 2026 Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Don’t miss the CEDC’s Annual Meeting on Friday\, May 15th! This exciting event is an excellent opportunity to connect\, learn\, and celebrate our great community. This year’s meeting is hosted at the beautiful Eau Claire Event District: The Crescent. \nEvent Schedule: \n\n\nConnecting begins at 7:00 am \n\n\nBreakfast is served at 7:30 am \n\n\nSpeaker begins at 8:15 am \n\n\nFeatured Keynote Speaker — Maggi Thorne\nWe are excited to welcome Maggi Thorne as our keynote speaker. Maggi is a world-renowned motivational speaker and 8X competitor on the Emmy-nominated show American Ninja Warrior\, where she became the second mom to conquer the warped wall and the first to beat the salmon ladder. She has also competed twice on NBC’s Spartan Ultimate Team Challenge\, previously earned the title of Mrs. International in 2014\, and serves as Chief Success Officer at CareerPathways\, helping people navigate and accelerate their career journeys. \nDrawing on her journey of resilience\, grit\, and high performance\, Maggi inspires leaders\, teams\, and communities to adopt a “Never Give Up” mindset and pursue their goals no matter what life throws at them. She has led and managed hundreds of millions of dollars in major construction projects\, founded JoyFlowCo to equip and inspire active women\, and travels the country empowering audiences of all ages to turn adversity into opportunity. \nJoin us for a day of connecting\, community engagement\, and fun—all while supporting a great cause. We look forward to seeing you there! \nRegister HERE
URL:https://chippewa-wi.com/event/cedcs-2026-annual-meeting/
LOCATION:Eau Claire Event District\, 5633 20th Ave\, Eau Claire\, WI\, 54703\, United States
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SUMMARY:CEDC's 2026 Charity Classic
DESCRIPTION:⛳ EVENT FULL — REGISTRATION CLOSED\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe’re officially at capacity for the 2026 Charity Classic! Thank you for the incredible support—this event is completely full. \nTee Off for a Cause at the 2026 Charity Classic\nRAIN OR SHINE \nJoin us for the Charity Classic Golf Outing on Friday\, May 15\, 2026\, at Whispering Pines Golf Course in Cadott\, WI! This 18-hole event benefits the Rogers Behavioral Health Foundation\, supporting vital mental health care\, research\, and recovery initiatives. \nGolfers of all skill levels will enjoy a day of fun\, friendly competition\, and meaningful community impact—all for a great cause. \nWhat to Expect\n\n18 holes of golf\nCart rental included\nExciting prizes\nLunch provided\nA chance to make a real impact\n\n10:15 AM Shotgun StartRAIN OR SHINE \nSponsorship Opportunities Still Available\nEven though golfer registration is full\, you can still be part of the impact. \nPartner with us to support this important cause while gaining visibility for your business and building strong community connections. \nNext Steps: \n\nComplete the Sponsorship 2026 form\nSend your completed sponsorship form to Casey at staff@chippewa-wi.com\n\nLet’s swing for a great cause—see you on the course! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://chippewa-wi.com/event/2026-charity-classic/
LOCATION:Whispering Pines Golf\, 24700 County Highway X\, Cadott\, WI\, 54727\, United States
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