The Eau Claire Area Chamber of Commerce hosted its fifth annual Bravo to Business Awards at The Florian Gardens Conference Center on Wednesday, November 5, 2025. Nearly 300 Chamber investors and community leaders gathered to honor outstanding area businesses recognized for the significant role they play in driving the region’s business and economic growth.
To be considered for a Bravo to Business Award, organizations must demonstrate excellence, innovation, and community involvement, setting the standard for leadership and impact in the Chippewa Valley.
The following awards were presented at the event:
Resilient Business of the Year
Finalists:
Cambridge Senior Living
Children’s Museum of Eau Claire
Mower Sperry Insurance Agency
SEEK Careers/Staffing
Winner: Children’s Museum of Eau Claire
Young Professionals Best Place to Work
Finalists:
Chippewa Valley Technical College
Market & Johnson, Inc.
Northwestern Bank
River Prairie Wealth Partners
Trust Point
Winner: Market & Johnson, Inc.
Small Business of the Year
Finalists:
Bernicke Wealth Management, Ltd.
Eau Claire GI Associates, S.C.
Hello Adorn
River Valley Architects, Inc.
The French Press
Winner: Hello Adorn
Business of the Year
Finalists:
Aurora Community Services
Lippert
First Supply Eau Claire
Hoeft Builders, Inc.
Market & Johnson, Inc.
Winner: Lippert
Emerging Business of the Year
Finalists:
Blake’s Woodworking
Northern Woods Wellness LLC
Rellim Senior Day Care
St. Croix Garage Doors
The Phoenix Taproom & Kitchen
Winner: The Phoenix Taproom & Kitchen
