November 10 - 14, 2025

Startup Chippewa Valley is an effort focused on advancing and developing the region's startup ecosystem by connecting, celebrating, and educating entrepreneurs and startups. Throughout our week-long series of events, November 10 - 14, we welcome you to join us! Here is our list of events. Take a look, find the ones you like, and tell a friend!

Startup Chippewa Valley '25 | Community Kickoff

Day:
November 10, 2025
Time:
9:30 am
Location:
The Coven Co-Working Space
Presenter:
Startup Chippewa Valley Community Advisors

Join us at the as we kickoff Startup Chippewa Valley with energy and purpose. You’ll leave inspired, informed, and ready!

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Lunch 'n Learn: Social Media Marketing 101

Day:
November 10, 2025
Time:
11:30 am
Location:
The Coven Co-Working Space
Presenter:
Austin Bower Videography and Collins Creative

This workshop is for business owners ready to level up their social media strategy. Not sure where to start? Start here.

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Your Small Business Digital Presence

Day:
November 10, 2025
Time:
2:00 pm
Location:
Presenter:
Erin Trowbridge of 4 Peas Consulting

Are you even findable?! Learn how to build your small business presence online to make sure that your desired customers know you exist.

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Packers Watch Party + Open Networking @ The District

Day:
November 10, 2025
Time:
7:00 pm
Location:
The District, 101 Graham Avenue, Eau Claire WI 54701
Presenter:
The District

Cheer on the Packers + get a FREE drink ticket, courtesy of our sponsor The District, if you've pre-registered for any other SUCV events!

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HATCH '25: Business Idea Pitch Competition

Day:
November 11, 2025
Time:
5:30 pm
Location:
Eastbay Lodge, 27325 268th Ave, Holcombe, WI 54745
Presenter:
Chippewa Area Economic Development Center

An entrepreneur pitch event aimed at introducing and better-preparing business in their early stages for equity investment.

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Musky Tank Mixer | Idea, Start, Grow!

Day:
November 12, 2025
Time:
6:30 pm
Location:
The Brewing Projekt, 1807 N Oxford Ave, Eau Claire, WI, US, 54703
Presenter:
Musky Tank

Two successful entrepreneurs, Danielle Goss from KulMocks and Anthony Nied from Flowering Lawns, will share their stories and advice.

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Tax & Financial Foundations for Entrepreneurs

Day:
November 13, 2025
Time:
9:30 am
Location:
The Coven Co-Working Space
Presenter:
Preece Financial

Build smarter from day one. Learn how to structure, track, and plan like a pro — from entity setup to tax strategy and financial planning.

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Lunch 'n Learn: Founder Identity Shift

Day:
November 13, 2025
Time:
11:00 am
Location:
The Coven Co-Working Space
Presenter:
Learn Better

Founder → Leader: It’s one of the hardest (and most rewarding) shifts you’ll make. Join Sarah Welsh of Learn Better on Nov. 13 (11:00am–12:30pm) at The Coven for an honest conversation about growth, purpose, and leading beyond your comfort zone.

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Turning Big Goals into Tiny Actions

Day:
November 13, 2025
Time:
2:00 pm
Location:
The Coven Co-Working space
Presenter:
Kelly Berry

Feeling overwhelmed and unsure how to proceed? Learn how take big goals for business growth and turn those goals into regular tiny actions.

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Trash to Cash – Hosted by UWEC’s Blugold Innovation

Day:
November 13, 2025
Time:
5:00 pm
Location:
Menomonie Market Food Co-op, 206 North Barstow Street, Eau Claire, WI 54703
Presenter:
UW-Eau Claire Blugold Innovation

Join us for our twist on a Startup CV comedy club! Watch teams go head-to-head to pitch the worst ideas in the most creative way possible.

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Startup Chippewa Valley '25 | Closing Keynote: Emily Laird and Zach Halmstad

Day:
November 14, 2025
Time:
1:00 pm
Location:
The Pablo Center
Presenter:
Emily Laird, Zach Halmstad

We’ll wrap the week with two powerful keynote speakers who embody what it means to “become resourceful” — Emily Laird and Zach Halmstad.

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