﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Chippewa Valley Home Builders Association Events Newswire</title><link>http://www.cvhomebuilders.com</link><description>News related to Chippewa Valley Home Builders Association</description><copyright>(c) 2026, Chippewa Valley Home Builders Association All Rights Reserved.</copyright><ttl>5</ttl><item><title>Network like a Pro - EVENT CANCELLED 11/18/2025 4:00 PM - 11/18/2025 5:00 PM</title><description>&lt;p data-end="82" data-start="26"&gt;&lt;span style="color:#c0392b;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:18px;"&gt;Due to low attendance this event has been cancelled&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p data-end="82" data-start="26"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:14px;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"&gt;&lt;strong data-end="80" data-start="26"&gt;Network Like a Pro: Build Connections. Open Doors.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-end="349" data-start="84"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:14px;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"&gt;Networking doesn&amp;rsquo;t have to be intimidating, it&amp;rsquo;s simply about building relationships that open doors to new opportunities. Join us for an engaging and interactive seminar designed to help you feel more confident, genuine, and effective when connecting with others.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-end="729" data-start="351"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:14px;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"&gt;In this session, you&amp;rsquo;ll learn practical strategies for making meaningful introductions, keeping conversations flowing, and following up in ways that leave a lasting impression. We&amp;rsquo;ll cover everything from overcoming nerves and crafting your personal &amp;ldquo;elevator pitch&amp;rdquo; to navigating different networking settings, whether at a professional conference, community event, or online.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-end="808" data-start="731"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:14px;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"&gt;Through hands-on activities and real-world examples, you&amp;rsquo;ll walk away with:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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	&lt;li data-end="808" data-start="731"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:14px;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"&gt;-&amp;nbsp;Confidence boosters and conversation starters you can use right away&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li data-end="808" data-start="731"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:14px;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"&gt;- Tips for active listening and authentic follow-up&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li data-end="808" data-start="731"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:14px;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"&gt;- A personal action plan to strengthen your professional network&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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&lt;p data-end="1146" data-start="1004"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:14px;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"&gt;We&amp;rsquo;ll wrap up with a Q&amp;amp;A and invite you to put your new skills into action at the &lt;strong data-end="1109" data-start="1086"&gt;Builder After Hours&lt;/strong&gt; immediately following the session.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
</description><link>https://web.cvhomebuilders.com/events/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=3317</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 Aug 2025 18:21:08 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>November Builder After Hours &amp; Annual Meeting of the Members - Hosted By Gerhards Kitchen &amp; Bath Store 11/18/2025 5:00 PM - 11/18/2025 7:00 PM</title><description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:14px;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"&gt;We invite you to join us for the November 2025 Builder After Hours! This networking event is a great opportunity to make business connections in an informal, relaxed setting.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:14px;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"&gt;This month&amp;#39;s Builder After Hours host is Gerhards Kitchen &amp;amp; Bath Store. There is no cost to attend, and registration is not required. Enjoy delicious food and beverages while you network, and don&amp;rsquo;t forget to bring plenty of business cards! Plus, we&amp;rsquo;ll be giving away door prizes, so make sure you&amp;#39;re there for a chance to win!&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:14px;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"&gt;This is your notice that our official &amp;ldquo;Meeting of the Members&amp;rdquo; will take place on November 18 at Builder After Hours at Gerhard&amp;rsquo;s Kitchen &amp;amp; Bath Store. At this annual meeting, all official &amp;lsquo;Members of Record&amp;rsquo; will have an opportunity to cast your vote for the new 2026 Board of Director positions. This means that the &amp;lsquo;main contact&amp;rsquo; for your business will be the person eligible to vote. The 2026 ballot is attached for your information on who will be voted on at this event.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:14px;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"&gt;If you have any questions on the Board of Directors voting or the process, please feel free to contact &lt;a href="mailto:christina@cvhomebuilders.com"&gt;Christina Thrun.&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
</description><link>https://web.cvhomebuilders.com/events/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=3296</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 Nov 2024 14:28:33 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>From Table to Twinkle: The Art of Holiday Decorating 11/19/2025 6:00 PM - 11/19/2025 8:00 PM</title><description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:14px;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"&gt;Bring your holiday vision to life with inspiration straight from the experts. In this spirited seminar, you&amp;rsquo;ll learn how to craft show-stopping holiday tablescapes, design gorgeous porch pots that wow from the curb, and create that perfect twinkle with both outdoor and indoor lighting. Our d&amp;eacute;cor pros will share insider tricks, trending styles, and timeless design ideas to help you transform your home into a warm, inviting holiday wonderland. Whether your style is cozy and classic or bold and modern, you&amp;rsquo;ll leave brimming with ideas&amp;mdash;and not a glue gun in sight.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:14px;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Our panel of experts include:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:14px;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"&gt;Kim Munch - The Kim Louise Xperience - Tips and tricks for a beautiful tablescape&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:14px;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"&gt;Patty Marten - Chippewa Valley Growers Inc - How to use greenery in your holiday d&amp;eacute;cor&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:14px;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"&gt;Sean Malone - Thomas Leigh Lighting - What you need to know about holiday lighting.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;Each attendee will receive a bonus FREE ticket for the 2026 Home Show.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
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