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Welcome to Eau Claire, WI

Eau Claire is a regional center of West Central Wisconsin. Advantageously located on Interstate 94 between Minneapolis/St. Paul and Chicago and home to the Chippewa Valley Regional Airport it is an ideal location for regional and global businesses alike. Living in Eau Claire means that you have a great community to work in, raise your family or grow your business.
Financial Assistance is available to relocating or expanding businesses looking for new commercial space. Close relationship between businesses and local institutions of higher learning create many Internship Opportunities.

Eau Claire News

City of Eau Claire Seeking Proposals For Office Building

The City of Eau Claire is seeking proposals for the purchase of an office building at 807 S. Farwell Street. The building is appraised at $700,000. It is available for immediate occupancy and has high visibility, with pedestrian access on three of the four sides, including Emery Street, Dewey Street, and Farwell Street. The office building is in close proximity to the downtown area, Luther Midelfort hospital, the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire campus, City and County government, and the School District headquarters. Detailed Request for Proposal

Phoenix Park Neighborhood Development Breaks Ground

Intersection of Wisconsin St and Riverfront Terrace
As of June 1st, development for the much anticipated Phoenix Park neighborhood has entered into its first stage. The first new building will feature retail and restaurant space together with 33 apartments. Learn more about living downtown.

Phoenix Park Neighborhood

Luther Pharmacy - Downtown

As you drive downtown you'll notice that the Luther Pharmacy is quickly growing at the intersection of Madison and N. Barstow. The pharmacy is expected to open its doors for public on September 1st, 2008.

Luther Midelfort Pharmacy in progress

West Bank Redevelopment

A new redevelopment district, as proposed by the Eau Claire Redevelopment Authority, is being formed on the west bank of the Chippewa river north of West Madison Street along Oxford Avenue north to the railroad bridge.

Designing a redevelopment district is a public process in which all parties are encouraged to share their opinions. The revised plan was considered by the Plan Commission on June 2nd, and was approved by City Council after all comments and amendments were considered.

Proposed Boundaries for Oxford Ave Redevelopment District

Low Cost of Living in Eau Claire - Again!!

The first quarter results for the Cost of Living Index survey are in and Eau Claire again ranks at 97.3, well below the national average of 100. To learn more about the Cost of Living Index and what it means visit the Cost of Living page.