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Today's Date: June 18, 2013

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Just a few of the news stories you'll find in our upcoming issues:

bullet A local manufacturing company is expanding in Eau Claire.

bullet A new nano-brewery will be opening in Eau Claire.

bullet A popular restaurant and lounge in Chippewa County may soon be changing hands.

These stories and more news about business in Eau Claire and the surrounding area coming in future issues of The Bottom Line, West Central Wisconsin's ONLY weekly business publication.

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 News Flash

Fabco Equipment to move and expand

TBL has learned that Milwaukee,WI-based Fabco Equipment, 1211 Menomonie St., Eau Claire, is constructing two buildings located next to its Fabco Rents division at 7877 Partridge Dr., Eau Claire. "We ...
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Out-of-town grocer considers River Prairie site

TBL has learned that LaCrosse,WI-based Access Commercial Real Estate (ACRE) is negotiating with two potential grocers who are considering a store location on the southwest quadrant of the River Prairi...
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 Business Bits

Firehouse Subs to open in Eau Claire

Onalaska,WI-based CCA Investments is building out tenant space for a new Firehouse Subs to be located at 5314 Prill Rd., Eau Claire.

Holiday Inn-Campus to become a Clarion Inn

TBL has learned that Eau Claire-based Larson Companies is planning to convert the existing Holiday Inn-Campus Area, 2703 Craig Rd., Eau Claire, to a Clarion Inn by late August.

JAMF Software signs deal for new building

JAMF Software, 315 Graham Ave., Eau Claire, signed an agreement this week with the City of Eau Claire to have Commonweal Development develop a 65,000-square-foot, four-story building on Riverfront Terrace that will allow the software company to remain in Eau Claire and expand its headquarters.

Family Dollar to open in Hahn's Meat Market

TBL has learned that Matthews,NC-based Family Dollar Stores Inc. has signed a lease to open a store in the former Hahn's Meat Market, also previously known as Pinehurst Foods, 3045 N. Hastings Way, Eau Claire.



 Editorial

Changes In The Local Economy

For the longest time, it seemed like I always had more stories to write about than I had space in this weekly newsletter. When the economic downturn hit the Chippewa Valley in 2008, there were more foreclosure actions and bankruptcies than I cared to see. As a result, I was limited to filling up pages 1-3 and this editorial. A ... Read more.

Not In My Back Yard Syndrome

I often make fun of those who get afflicted with the NIMBY (Not in My Back Yard) syndrome. Those are the people who are for economic growth so long as it doesn't come at the expense of their quality of life. I felt a bit like I was getting a taste of my own medicine this week. But after considerable thought and some sleepless n... Read more.

Confluence Project

I attended the news conferendce this week at the RCU Conference Center that discussed the operating procedures for the proposed Confluence Project in downtown Eau Claire. One year ago to the day, the partners of the development hosted the media informing them about plans for the $88 million downtown project. I am worried that t... Read more.