Launched October 2012

Our Mission Statement:

"A worldwide community of positive, purpose-driven women in every stage of life who are committed to connection, collaboration, and celebration."

Welcome to the Eau Claire WI Chapter of Polka Dot Powerhouse

If you've been looking for a place where women genuinely support one another, celebrate each other's successes, and build real relationships, you might have just found it.

Polka Dot Powerhouse is a community of women from all walks of life. Our members include business owners, professionals, retirees, creatives, public servants, stay-at-home moms, women navigating life transitions, and plenty of women who simply wanted to meet good people and be part of something positive.

What brings us together isn't what we do for a living, instead it's how we show up for one another. We believe in connection over competition, collaboration over comparison, and creating a space where women can feel encouraged, supported, and valued.

What You’ll Find Here:

Genuine Relationships: The women you meet here won't just collect your business card and move on. They celebrate your wins, check in on you when life gets hard, and often become friends beyond the walls of our monthly meetings.
Encouragement and Support: Whether you're growing a business, building a career, starting over, settling into a new community, or simply looking for your people, you'll find women who are ready to cheer you on.
A Place to Belong: This isn't “traditional networking”. There are no awkward sales pitches or pressure-filled conversations. Nutshell: Real women building real relationships.
Collaboration: We believe there is room for everyone to succeed. That's why our members love sharing ideas, resources, opportunities, and connections whenever they can.
A Community That Goes Beyond Your Chapter: As a member of Polka Dot Powerhouse, you're connected to thousands of women across the globe. Whether you're traveling, relocating, looking for resources, or simply expanding your network, those connections are there for you.

About Our Chapter

The Eau Claire WI Chapter of Polka Dot Powerhouse Chapter launched in October 2012 and has grown to approximately 174 members.

We are known for being:

Welcoming
Supportive
Empowering

Whether you're growing a business, building a career, navigating a life change, new to the area, enjoying retirement, or simply looking for meaningful connection, there is a place for you here.

Register for our Upcoming Meetings

Meeting Details:

We offer 4 meeting per month
Our Current Meeting Schedule: First Tuesday of the month 8:30AM & 11:30AM Second Wednesday 8:30AM & 11:30AM (In Person and Zoom Available)
We meet: In Person at Legacy Coffee 3027 N Hastings Way Eau Claire WI 54701 and on Zoom.
Please arrive early to place your food order. All food orders need to be placed 15 minutes prior and everyone seated by our start time. Reminder: No outside food allowed.

Our Next Meeting Date:

Tuesday, September 1st 2026 arrive by 8:15am CST
Tuesday, September 1st 2026 arrive by 11:15am CST
Wednesday, September 9th 2026 arrive by 8:15am CST
Wednesday, September 9th 2026 arrive by 11:15am CST

Please register for only one meeting per month.

THIS MONTH'S SPEAKER

Aubre Walther, Eau Claire Chapter, In-Person

Topic: The Blogging Blueprint: The Beginner’s Guide to Blogging

What you will walk away with:

Learn what blogging is
Why blogging is such a powerful tool
How go come up with topics your audience wants to read about and how to get started.

Ice Breaker Question: What’s the most irrational thing you believed as a child?

About our Speaker: I'm Aubre, the designer behind Artisan Kind, a design studio founded in May of 2020 to help small business owners show up online with more clarity, confidence and ease. I create websites and brands that feel like an honest reflection of who you are, both as a person and a professional, so you can grow your business in a way that feels sustainable and aligned. With a BFA in Graphic Design and the honor of being one of Showit’s trusted website design partners, I’m grateful for the work I get to do every day. One thing you might not know about me yet is that I’m a proud nerd. Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter and Magic the Gathering have a permanent place in my heart. And when I need to recharge, you’ll usually find me on my patio with a good book and a cup of coffee while my cat, Grover, basks in the grass beside me.

Choose Between In Person or Virtual Meetings

Meeting Full?

come visit us!

Visiting as a Guest

We love meeting new faces.

You're welcome to attend one chapter meeting as a guest before deciding whether membership is right for you. It's the best way to experience the culture, meet our members, and see what Polka Dot Powerhouse is all about.

And if you know another woman who could use a little more connection and support in her life, invite her to come with you.

Questions?
Contact Eau Claire, WI Managing Director, Denise Bender at [email protected]

What Happens at a Meeting?

Our meetings are 2 hours long and are designed to help women connect, learn, and build relationships.

A typical meeting includes:

Introductions

We start by getting to know everyone in the room. We care about getting to know YOU so don't worry if you don't have an elevator pitch.

Celebrations & Member Wins

What can we celebrate with you? Going on vacation? Got a promotion? New opportunity? New grandbaby?

Connections & Collaborations

We love to give shout outs to those we connected with, or share about collaborations happening.

Community Updates

Dot Socials, Company Events, Company Promotions

New Products, Services & Events

Share about what's happening in your business or in the community. How can we support you?

Featured Speaker

Speakers share valuable insights, experiences, and practical takeaways

Expect encouragement, laughter, meaningful conversations, and a room full of women who genuinely want to see one another succeed.

Top 10 Reasons to Join Polka Dot Powerhouse - Eau Claire, WI

Interested in Speaking?

SPEAKER APPLICATION PROCESS

Our Speaker Applications are open to members of Polka Dot Powerhouse.

Our speakers help educate, inspire, and encourage our members through topics that support personal and professional growth.

Rather than delivering a sales presentation, we ask speakers to focus on sharing valuable insights, experiences, and practical takeaways. When members connect with your message, relationships naturally follow.

Selected speakers receive a 20-minute presentation slot, including audience questions. Applications are reviewed carefully to ensure a variety of topics and perspectives throughout the year. Because our calendar is planned well in advance, submitting an application does not guarantee a speaking opportunity.

Speaker Application