Programs & Services

Young Professionals of the Chippewa Valley Membership

Young Professionals

Membership in the Young Professionals of the Chippewa Valley is open to any professional between the ages of 21 and 39. Membership is discounted for professionals that work for a business or organization that is a member of he Eau Claire or Chippewa Falls Chamber of Commerce. We have members from all different professions including: accountants, bankers, event planners, financial representatives, teachers, chiropractors, real estate agents, university professionals and more.

Annual membership cost is:

$15.00 (full-time student over the age of 21, educational institution must be a member of the Eau Claire Chamber, please include copy of student ID with application)

$35.00 (Employer is a member of the Eau Claire Chamber or Chippewa Falls Chamber)

$100.00 (Employer is not a member of  the Eau Claire Chamber or Chippewa Falls Chamber)

YPCV Membership Listing
If you need to update your information, contact Katy Kiley

YPCV’s membership mix is the organization’s greatest strength. In a survey conducted of the YPCV members in January 2010, the following information was compiled:

     Age:
  • While we target ages 21-39,  67% of YPCV members fall between
    the ages of 26-35.
    Relationship Status:
  • 48% are married
  • 31% are single/divorced
    Gender:
  • 56% are female
  • 44% are male
    Political Affiliation:
  • 31% are Democrats
  • 32% are Republicans
  • 94% of the members vote in national elections
  • 70% in state elections and 46% in local elections
  • Only 5% do not vote
    Work:
    Members expand 15 industry categories ranging from financial,healthcare
    and service with the largest percentage from professional/business services.
  • 28% are employed by companies with 2-24 employees
  • 22% are employed by companies with 25-99 employees
  • 88% of YPCV members work in Eau Claire

  • Education:
  • 59% hold a bachelor’s degree
  • 18% hold a masters degree
    Origins:
  • 25% are “lifers” and have always lived in the area
  • 25% are considered “stickers,” moved here more than two years ago
  • 18% are considered a "transplant" attended college her and stayed
  • 10% are "newbies", moved here within the last 2 years
  • 15% are “born again,” born in the area, moved away and came back
  • 53% expect to stay in Eau Claire over 10 years

  • Other:
  • 73% of YPCV members donate 1-5 hours per month to community service


  • Please contact Katy Kiley at the Eau Claire Area Chamber of Commerce or download a membership application. You can mail your application to: P.O. Box 1107,
    Eau Claire, WI 54702 or fax it to (715) 834-1956. Once we receive your application and payment, you will be considered a member and eligible to attend any YPCV event.