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SUMMARY:2026 Chippewa Valley Rally
DESCRIPTION:The Chippewa Valley Rally is a cornerstone event organized annually by the Chippewa Valley Chamber Alliance\, which includes the Chippewa Falls\, Eau Claire\, and Menomonie Chambers of Commerce. Representing over 2\,000 organizations and more than 55\,000 employees\, the Rally underscores the unity and economic vigor of West Central Wisconsin.\n\nEvent Overview\n\nEach year\, leaders from across the Chippewa Valley gather to advocate for the region's interests in Madison. The Rally is dedicated to strengthening the beneficial ties between our communities and state government. Key focus areas include transportation\, workforce development\, education\, and economic development.\n\nHow it Works\n\nBe part of a team of several dozen area business and community leaders traveling to Madison for small group meetings at legislative offices\, a luncheon\, informal discussions with lawmakers and staff\, and networking with others from the area who are interested in state government policy. And don't worry if you've never participated before. Our legislative office meetings will be led by experienced previous participants. Watch for more details: Issues will be developed and confirmed by December. Click here to see the 2025 Issues Book.\n\nWhy We Rally\n\nWest Central Wisconsin boasts a thriving economy noted for its collaborative spirit and competitiveness\, especially in relation to our neighboring regions in Minnesota. With strong roots in medicine\, manufacturing\, retail\, technology\, financial services\, education\, arts\, culture\, and tourism\, our region exemplifies a high quality of life and a low cost of living.\n\n\n\nReserve your spot now: Click the Register button to take advantage of the lowest registration fee. Optional same day round trip bus transportation from Eau Claire is also available for a nominal extra charge\, which you can sign up for when you register. If you want to arrive early or stay later in Madison\, we will also have a special discounted rates available at the Park Hotel. We'll send details soon after you register to attend.\n\n\n\nREGISTER\n\n\n\nDiscounted overnight accommodations: If you wish to combine your trip with other business\, we've arranged for a discounted rate of $139 per night\, plus tax\, at the Best Western Premier Park Hotel for the nights of February 18 and/or 19. Click here to reserve online\, or call 608-285-8000 and ask for the Chippewa Valley Rally rate. Cutoff for the special rates is February 1.
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<p style="box-sizing: border-box\; margin: 0px 0px 10px\; color: rgb(59\, 60\, 61)\; font-family: Montserrat\, sans-serif\; font-size: 16px\; background-color: rgb(255\, 255\, 255)\;">The Chippewa Valley Rally is a cornerstone event organized annually by the Chippewa Valley Chamber Alliance\, which includes the Chippewa Falls\, Eau Claire\, and Menomonie Chambers of Commerce. Representing over 2\,000 organizations and more than 55\,000 employees\, the Rally underscores the unity and economic vigor of West Central Wisconsin.</p>\n\n<p style="box-sizing: border-box\; margin: 0px 0px 10px\; color: rgb(59\, 60\, 61)\; font-family: Montserrat\, sans-serif\; font-size: 16px\; background-color: rgb(255\, 255\, 255)\;"><strong style="box-sizing: border-box\; font-weight: bold\;">Event Overview</strong><br style="box-sizing: border-box\;" />\nEach year\, leaders from across the Chippewa Valley gather to advocate for the region&#39\;s interests in Madison. The Rally is dedicated to strengthening the beneficial ties between our communities and state government. Key focus areas include transportation\, workforce development\, education\, and economic development.<br />\n<strong style="color: rgb(59\, 60\, 61)\; font-family: Montserrat\, sans-serif\; font-size: 16px\; box-sizing: border-box\; font-weight: bold\;">How it Works</strong><br style="color: rgb(59\, 60\, 61)\; font-family: Montserrat\, sans-serif\; font-size: 16px\; box-sizing: border-box\;" />\n<span style="color: rgb(44\, 44\, 44)\; font-family: Arial\; font-size: 14px\; text-align: justify\;">Be part of a team of several dozen area business and community leaders traveling to Madison for small group meetings at legislative offices\, a luncheon\, informal discussions with lawmakers and staff\, and networking with others from the area who are interested in state government policy. And don&#39\;t worry if you&#39\;ve never participated before. Our legislative office meetings will be led by experienced previous participants. Watch for more details:&nbsp\;Issues will be developed and confirmed by December.&nbsp\;</span><a fr-original-style="" href="https://eauclaireareachamberofcommerce.growthzoneapp.com/ap/CloudFile/Download/PYWdXZJr" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="box-sizing: border-box\; color: rgb(40\, 116\, 149)\; text-decoration-line: none\; cursor: pointer\; font-family: Arial\; font-size: 14px\; text-align: justify\;" target="_blank">Click here to see the 2025 Issues Book</a><span style="color: rgb(44\, 44\, 44)\; font-family: Arial\; font-size: 14px\; text-align: justify\;">.</span></p>\n\n<p style="box-sizing: border-box\; margin: 0px 0px 10px\; color: rgb(59\, 60\, 61)\; font-family: Montserrat\, sans-serif\; font-size: 16px\; background-color: rgb(255\, 255\, 255)\;"><strong style="box-sizing: border-box\; font-weight: bold\;">Why We Rally</strong><br style="box-sizing: border-box\;" />\nWest Central Wisconsin boasts a thriving economy noted for its collaborative spirit and competitiveness\, especially in relation to our neighboring regions in Minnesota. With strong roots in medicine\, manufacturing\, retail\, technology\, financial services\, education\, arts\, culture\, and tourism\, our region exemplifies a high quality of life and a low cost of living.<br />\n<br />\n<strong>Reserve your spot now: </strong>Click the Register button to take advantage of the lowest registration fee. Optional same day round trip bus transportation from Eau Claire is also available for a nominal extra charge\, which you can sign up for when you register. If you want to arrive early or stay later in Madison\, we will also have a special discounted rates available at the <a href="https://www.bestwestern.com/en_US/book/hotels-in-madison/best-western-premier-park-hotel/propertyCode.50061.html">Park Hotel</a>. We&#39\;ll send details soon after you register to attend.<br />\n<br />\n<a href="https://business.eauclairechamber.org/ap/Events/Register/XqFOdnBI7CDCz">REGISTER</a><br />\n<br />\n<em><span style="box-sizing: border-box\; font-family: &quot\;Open Sans&quot\;\, sans-serif\; font-size: 14px\; color: rgb(0\, 0\, 0)\;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box\;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box\; font-family: Verdana\, Geneva\, sans-serif\;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box\; color: rgb(34\, 34\, 34)\; font-family: Arial\, Helvetica\, sans-serif\;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box\; font-family: Verdana\, Geneva\, sans-serif\;"><span fr-original-style="box-sizing: border-box\; font-weight: 700\;" style="box-sizing: border-box\; font-weight: 700\;">Discounted overnight accommodations:&nbsp\;</span>If you wish to combine your trip with other business\, we&#39\;ve arranged for a discounted rate of $139 per night\, plus tax\, at the Best Western Premier Park Hotel for the nights of February 18 and/or 19.&nbsp\;</span></span></span></span></span><a fr-original-style="" href="https://www.bestwestern.com/en_US/book/hotel-rooms.50061.html?groupId=7S2FV0N7" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="box-sizing: border-box\; color: rgb(27\, 79\, 144)\; text-decoration-line: none\; font-family: &quot\;Open Sans&quot\;\, sans-serif\; font-size: 14px\; user-select: auto\;" target="_blank"><span style="box-sizing: border-box\; color: rgb(0\, 0\, 0)\;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box\;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box\; font-family: Verdana\, Geneva\, sans-serif\;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box\; color: rgb(41\, 105\, 176)\;"><u style="box-sizing: border-box\;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box\;">Click here to reserve online</span></u></span></span></span></span></a><span style="box-sizing: border-box\; font-family: &quot\;Open Sans&quot\;\, sans-serif\; font-size: 14px\; color: rgb(0\, 0\, 0)\;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box\;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box\; font-family: Verdana\, Geneva\, sans-serif\;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box\; color: rgb(34\, 34\, 34)\; font-family: Arial\, Helvetica\, sans-serif\;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box\; font-family: Verdana\, Geneva\, sans-serif\;">\, or call 608-285-8000 and ask for the Chippewa Valley Rally rate. Cutoff for the special rates is February 1.</span></span>&nbsp\;</span></span></span></em></p>\n
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