2026 Bravo to Business

This event celebrates the businesses and leaders who are making an impact, overcoming challenges, and helping move Eau Claire forward. We are incredibly grateful for the response this year, which resulted in a record-breaking number of nominations from across our business community.
Join us on Thursday, November 5, 2026, at the Florian Gardens Conference Center as we recognize this year’s honorees and announce the winners in each category during the 2026 Bravo to Business Awards.
✨ Resilient Business of the Year:
• Hello Adorn
• REALiving
• Rescued & Redeemed
• The Kim Louise Xperience
• WESTconsin Credit Union
🌟 Young Professionals Best Place to Work:
• Eau Claire Energy Cooperative
• Gator Garb Promotions
• Hoeft Builders, Inc.
• River Prairie Wealth Partners
• River Valley Architects, Inc.
🌟 Small Business of the Year:
• At The Roots LLC
• Coulee Tech
• Gator Garb Promotions
• Kersten Family Junk Removal
• River Valley Architects, Inc.
🚀 Business of the Year:
• Green Oasis
• Hoeft Builders, Inc.
• Market & Johnson, Inc.
• Miron Construction
• Northwestern Bank
🌱 Emerging Business of the Year:
• Decadent Gifts and Gallery
• NovaSky Marketing
• Rellim Senior Day Care, LLC
• Slab Factory
• Ultra Commercial Realty
Event Schedule:
4:30 PM — Check-In & Networking (Heavy hors d'oeuvres and cocktail hour)
6:30 PM — Program & Awards
7:30 PM — Celebration with Dessert
Cost to Attend:
$65 for Chamber Investors, $80 for Non-Investors, $40 for YPCV members (Young Professionals of the Chippewa Valley)
We look forward to celebrating these remarkable businesses with you!