Donation Request - Support our Amazing Teachers
Dear Community Partner,Donation Request – Supporting Our Amazing TeachersOn Monday, October 12, 2026, our entire team will come together for a dedicated Professional Development Day focused on learning, growing, strengthening our classrooms, and continuing to provide exceptional care and education to the children and families we serve.Our teachers pour so much of themselves into their classrooms every single day, and we want this day to be about more than training. We want it to be an opportunity to
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National art competition victory puts UW-Stout Polytechnic student’s autumn illustration on greeting
National art competition victory puts UW-Stout Polytechnic student’s autumn illustration on greeting card Student wins $10,000 scholarship, blends artistic talent with interest in real estate, architecture Story Link Photos attached FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Oct. 5, 2026 MENOMONIE, Wis. – An autumn-themed artwork by a University of Wisconsin-Stout Polytechnic student will soon be featured on a greeting card produced by the Gallery Collection, a leading national publisher of holiday and greeting
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CVTC hosts free care for veterans event 2026
CVTC hosts free care for veterans event Services include dental care, haircuts, ultrasounds, wellness screenings EAU CLAIRE – Each year, Chippewa Valley Technical College offers free services to veterans during the Give Vets a Smile one-day event. This year, the College welcomes veterans to campus from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 7, to receive these free services. “Give Vets a Smile is a wonderful opportunity for our students to put their skills into practice while serving those who have
RCU Celebrates International Credit Union Day
News Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Click here to read the full press release on our website Image attached Royal Credit Union Celebrates International Credit Union Day and the Steady Signal of Cooperative Finance EAU CLAIRE, Wis. – Royal Credit Union (Royal) is joining credit unions around the world in celebrating International Credit Union Day® on October 15, 2026, honoring the trusted role credit unions play in helping people navigate financial decisions with clarity, confidence, and
Dunn County Health Department Awarded Community Foundation Grant to Continue Community Resource
Dunn County Health Department Awarded Community Foundation Grant to Continue Community Resource GuideDunn County Wisconsin, October 1, 2026 – On September 24, 2026, the Community Foundation of Dunn County awarded the Dunn County Health Department a $3,500 Community Impact Grant from to support the continuation and distribution of the Community Resource Guide for 2026–2027. The guide serves as a trusted “one-stop shop” for local resources, helping residents find information on housing, food access, mental
SAMUELS GROUP ACQUIRES CREATIVE BUSINESS INTERIORS, EXPANDING WORKPLACE SOLUTIONS ACROSS WISCONSIN
SAMUELS GROUP ACQUIRES CREATIVE BUSINESS INTERIORS, EXPANDING WORKPLACE SOLUTIONS ACROSS WISCONSIN Acquisition brings together two established Wisconsin organizations to create a stronger statewide resource for workplace strategy, furniture and interior solutions.WAUSAU, Wis. – October 1, 2026 – The Samuels Group announced today the acquisition of Creative Business Interiors, bringing together two established Wisconsin organizations with a shared commitment to creating exceptional environments and
UW-Stout Polytechnic AI-driven tools enhance access to historical information
UW-Stout Polytechnic AI-driven tools enhance access to historical informationApplied mathematics student, archivist build resources for researchers, genealogists, community members Story Link Photos attached FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sept. 30, 2026 Menomonie, Wis. – At University of Wisconsin-Stout Polytechnic’s University Archives and Area Research Center, thousands of handwritten records, such as genealogical surname cards, court files and naturalization documents, hold decades of regional history that
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UW-Stout Polytechnic esports student athletes bring their talent to coaching roles
UW-Stout Polytechnic esports student athletes bring their talent to coaching roles at Durand-Arkansaw High School Partnership reflects polytechnic principles, provides leadership experience Story Link Photos attached FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sept. 23, 2026 MENOMONIE, Wis. – Two University of Wisconsin-Stout Polytechnic esports student athletes will bring their competitive and leadership experience to the high school level after being selected as coaches by Durand-Arkansaw School District for the
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Hundreds of national employers seek UW-Stout Polytechnic students
Hundreds of national employers seek UW-Stout Polytechnic students, alumni to meet hiring needs Industry panels on AI, video production career pathways among new additions to week-long Career Conference Story Link Photos attachedSept. 22, 2026 Menomonie, Wis. – Recruiters from hundreds of companies across the United States will travel to University of Wisconsin-Stout Polytechnic to interview students and alumni for co-ops, internships and post-graduation professional positions during the university’s
School of Art & Design students take over Q.arma with juried ‘Fieldwork’ exhibition
School of Art & Design students take over Q.arma with juried ‘Fieldwork’ exhibition UW-Stout Polytechnic fine arts students display nearly 60 contemporary works in three-story exhibition in Minneapolis Story Link Photos attached FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sept. 16, 2026 Menomonie, Wis. – Cradled in straps of pale linen, supported by a copper-piping frame, rests a foot-long double-headed spoon, forged and fastened to the lower portion of a white-tailed deer leg and hoof. Around the corner, adhered
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UW-Stout Polytechnic’s healthy fall enrollment growth among strongest in state
UW-Stout Polytechnic’s healthy fall enrollment growth among strongest in state Increase in students, program growth follows polytechnic name change Story Link FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sept. 14, 2026 MENOMONIE, Wis. – University of Wisconsin-Stout Polytechnic has opened the 2026-27 fall semester with some of the strongest enrollment growth among its peers across the Universities of Wisconsin, once again demonstrating the draw of a polytechnic education. Total enrollment at UW-Stout Polytechnic
Royal Credit Union Expands Treasury Management Expertise
Royal Credit Union Expands Treasury Management Expertise to Help Businesses Reduce Risk and Improve Efficiency EAU CLAIRE, Wis. – Royal Credit Union (Royal) is expanding its Treasury Management expertise to help business Members strengthen fraud prevention, simplify financial processes and more effectively manage cash flow. As part of that investment, Royal has welcomed Annette Wanchena as Vice President - Treasury Manager. In this newly created leadership role, Wanchena will provide strategic
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UW-Stout Polytechnic Alumni Awards recognize outstanding leaders
UW-Stout Polytechnic Alumni Awards recognize outstanding leaders at homecoming weekend special event Oct. 16 Recipients are higher education leaders, inspiring cultural and community supporters, Ron and Joyce Wanek, Green Bay Packaging 2026 Alumni Award Recipients Photos attached FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sept. 10, 2026 Menomonie, Wis. – The University of Wisconsin-Stout Foundation & Alumni Association has announced the recipients of the 2026 UW-Stout Polytechnic Alumni Awards. They will be
kCole Bookkeeping Launches Free Monthly QuickBooks Online Q&A for Small-Business Owners
Small-business owners who have questions about QuickBooks Online now have a new, free resource for getting straightforward answers. kCole Bookkeeping & Small Business Consulting is launching a free monthly QuickBooks Online Q&A Drop-In Session, an informal online event where small-business owners can bring their QuickBooks questions and get practical guidance in a relaxed, no-pressure environment. The first session will be held Wednesday, September 16, from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. Central Time via Google
Taking the Mic: Public Speaking as a Business Growth Strategy in Eau Claire-Menomonie
Research published in Harvard Business Review in August 2025, analyzing more than 5,300 investor pitches, found that how founders communicate can shift their funding acceptance rate from 2% to nearly 35% — a 17-fold difference driven entirely by presentation skill. That gap doesn't close at the investor meeting. For business owners in Eau Claire-Menomonie, public speaking is a lever that moves outcomes across every stage of growth: landing partnerships, winning clients, and building the kind of reputation
