Welcome to the official website of Downtown Eau Claire!
Downtown Eau Claire is about authenticity and discovery, without
the cookie-cutter options found in alternate destinations. It’s a place that is about people, what they do and what they like.
Downtown Eau Claire offers visitors the arts, biking, classes,
culture, food, dining, entertainment, farmers market, music, shopping — the entire spectrum of living. Ready for discovery. Ready to be called home. Or work. But definitely Nothing Artificial.
Wisconsin Secretary of Commerce Richard Leinenkugel has confirmed his attendance at the 2009 Jump-Start Awards on August 6, 2009.
His keynote speech will mark the 5th anniversary of the Jump-Start Downtown Business Plan Competition and our effort to bring new business downtown. During the previous 4 years the competition has awarded $30,000, helped 11 new businesses get started, and created 40 new jobs. You can learn the details of the competition here.
Downtown Eau Claire, Inc. is again organizing the Jump-Start Downtown Business Plan Competition. The competition is open to any entrepreneur over the age of 18, who wants to locate their business in the downtown area. Prizes include $5,000 in start-up capital and $1,000 scholarship to the Entrepreneurial Training Program. For more details visit the Jump-Start Downtown Business Competition.
The 2008 Downtown Shopping & Dining Guide is complete! Featuring categories such as “Wine & Dine,” “Get Pampered,” and “Shop Till You Drop,” you are sure to find something special! Look for your copy at most downtown locations, the Chamber of Commerce, the Convention and Visitors Bureau, and of course, the DECI office located in City Hall. A downloadable version coming soon!
DECI board has approved an updated map of downtown. The new downtown map now mirrors the areas of all downtown business improvement districts and includes the West Bank Redevelopment District as well. View it right here.