Eau Claire Small Business Loan – Info Session

• Start
  February 26, 2026 at 2:56 pm
• End
  February 26, 2026 at 2:56 pm
• Event Type
  Informational Sessions
• Contact Name
  Zia Yang

Learn how to access new funding to start or grow your business!

The Hmong Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the City of Eau Claire, has launched the Launch & Grow Eau Claire loan program to help small business owners and entrepreneurs who have historically faced barriers to traditional financing.

Loan options include

• Micro Business Loan up to $10,000
• Small Business Growth Loan up to $25,000
• Fixed 4% interest rate
• No prepayment penalties
• Fast review and funding process

Who should attend

• Entrepreneurs just getting started
• Small business owners looking to grow
• Anyone interested in learning more about the loan program and application process

What to expect

• Overview of the loan program
• Application tips and eligibility details

Also hear from local partners including the Western Dairyland Economic Opportunity Council and the Small Business Development Center on how they can support you.

Event Date/Time

Thursday, February 26, 2026
6 – 7 PM (Doors open at 5:30 PM)
Eau Claire, WI

Doors open at 5:30 PM for check-in and to network for other attendees.

Eligibility

Business must be located within the City of Eau Claire and have annual revenue under $250,000.

The City of Eau Claire does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation (including gender identity and gender expression), age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. 

Language Accommodations

Hmong and Spanish interpreters will be made available if requested during registration by Thursday, February 5, 2026. Requests made after that date may not be possible due to the short notice. We will try our best to accommodate.

Kev Txhais Lus: Yog koj xav tau tus txhais lus Hmoob, thov qhia npe ua ntej hnub Thursday, February 5, 2026. Yog koj qhia tom qab hnub ntawd, tej zaum peb yuav tsis nrhiav tau tus txhais lus Hmoob.

Intérpretes disponibles: Si necesitas un intérprete en Español, avísanos cuando te registres antes del lunes 5 de Febrero de 2026. Si avisas después, haremos lo posible pero puede que no haya tiempo para coordinarlo.

Space is limited. Register now to reserve your spot.

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