Apply to be a Speaker for the Eau Claire Chapter

of Polka Dot Powerhouse!

Thank you for your interest in speaking for the Eau Claire Chapter Business Connect. We value knowledge and the ability to grow both personally and professionally.

Before you apply, please understand the following:

We would love to learn from your expertise and ask that all presentations should not be “salesy” in tone or content, but informational. We will announce you and your business when you are introduced to start your presentation of 20 minutes.
You can share your offer during the New Products, Services, Events section of the meeting. We encourage you to bring this information and scheduling link for the virtual marketing table.
Please understand that ALL information must be complete for your application to be reviewed.
You will receive an email notification stating your application has been received. If you are approved, you will be contacted to select a month to present.
Speakers MUST commit to presenting for at all four of our monthly connect meeting times, either in person at Monks Grill in Eau Claire WI, or via zoom. *Meetings typically follow the monthly rotation below, however, the schedule may vary on certain months. The speaker coordinator will give you dates when ready to be placed in the speaking schedule.

Typical Monthly Meeting Rotation

1st Wednesday at 11:30am Central

1st Thursday at 11:30am Central

2nd Tuesday at 11:30am Central

2nd Wednesday at 11:30am Central

Step 1:

Speaker Release & AuthorizationDownload, Print, Sign, Submit

Step 2: Complete the Application in full

Polka Dot Powerhouse Eau Claire Chapter - Speaker Application

Please complete the following application to be considered as a business speaker for the Eau Claire PDP Chapter! Please note: Our speakers need to be available for all 4 meetings we host each month.

1st Wednesday, 1st Thursday, 2nd Tuesday, 2nd Wednesday at 11:30am Central at Monks Grill (or via Zoom)

Full Name *

Email *

Phone *

Home Chapter

Will you be presenting in person or via zoom?

In Person (for all 4 meetings)

Via Zoom (for all 4 meetings)

Topic/Catchy Title of your talk

Brief description of your talk

3 things attendees can expect to learn

Short Bio for Introduction and to put on the PDP Website

Ice Breaker Question (asked during introduction time in meeting)

Link to Your Website

Social Media Links (for connection and tagging)

Have you recently spoke for a chapter meeting? Name of the chapter and when?

As a speaker, what are you hoping to receive from sharing your story and expertise with the attendees?

Please upload your Headshot

Upload the Signed Media Release

I acknowledge that my talk and presentation is not to include a sales or product pitch. No logo or contact on slide presentation. I agree to a social media post, will share the post, and invite my social media following to attend

I agree

Is there anything else you'd like us to know?