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Entered the 19th instead of the 13th. Error fixed 2/24/26

  In Memoriam:  Patrick McMahon  (retired from Hagen Decorators) Patrick T. McMahon, 75, of Eau Claire died Wednesday February 11, 2026 at home after being diagnosed with kidney cancer in 2019. He was born in Eau Claire on August 26, 1950, the son of Edward and Margery (Neururer) McMahon. Patrick married Colleen Geraghty on September 3, 1988 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Eau Claire. He...

  The following officers were elected at our Board of Directors meeting last week: PRESIDENT:  Josh Gardow, Red Cedar Steel VICE-PRESIDENT :  Ryan Johnson, Farrell Equipment & Supply Co. Inc. TREASURER :  Caleb Sherman, J. F. Ahern SECRETARY :  Jesse Johnson, Van Ert Electric Others serving on the Board of Directors include:  Rob Duffy, Ross & Associates Colton Franks, Royal Construction Brian...

Our membership directories were mailed out last week.  If you have not received one yet, you should receive one soon.  When you receive it please look at your listings to make sure that all information is correct .  Should you find an error please let us know so that we may correct it. Additional copies of our membership directory are available to our members for $10 each. For 2026-27,...

Since we moved at the end of May 2025, we observed our fax line usage very carefully.  We did not have ANY inquiries from our member to use our fax machine – either to send us a fax or send them a fax or for a member to use our fax machine to send or receive elsewhere.  In the past, this has been a common practice, but technology has advanced and the fax has become a bit antiquated.  With that...

Ballots were counted for the election of NWR Builders Exchange board members at the December 15 board of directors meeting.  The following were elected to serve for a three year term:  Brian Girgen – Market & Johnson, Jesse Johnson (re-elected) – Van Ert Electric and Ben Trachsel – Overhead Door of the Chippewa Valley. Kasey Lemke was unable to fulfill the last year of his term so Justin Held of...

We were so saddened to learn about the passing of Don Stuttgen better known to those who attend our Casino Night as “Stitch”.  Stitch has been one of our most popular Black Jack dealers and, at times, President of the Telephone Pioneers.  Stitch has been our Pioneers contact for nearly 30 years.  Casino Night will not be the same without him.  RIP Stitch, we will miss you.    Don Stuttgen died...

We will be distributing our Membership Directory in late December/early January.  We have advertising space available. Advertising in our directory gives you great exposure at a reasonable cost! Our directory is distributed to all of our 300 members, many architects and engineers in our area and beyond, and many of the surrounding municipalities.  Ad sizes/prices: Full Page 8.25” x 5” - $100 Half...

Here’s a little explanation… Just a reminder since approximately one-third of our membership received a notice via email of their upcoming renewal date with us recntly.  These notices are sent out 60 days prior and 30 days prior.  The email will look something like this: NORTHWEST REGIONAL BUILDERS EXCHANGE Your membership will expire on 01/01/2025. Please follow this link and renew online. Dues...

The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development presents a series of interactive, educational web conferences called " Friday Fundamentals " open to the public, held from 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. (CT) These sessions will be available at no charge/free to employers who are registered on Job Center of Wisconsin. The schedule is now live for 2025-2026 sessions. Learn more and register today:   Learn More