Name: 5th Annual The Empower Freedom Conference 2026
Start: 2026-10-16
End: 2026-10-16

Welcome to CHAKO KOREAN BBQ & HOT POT, a newly opened all-you-can-eat restaurant where the vibrant flavors of Korean BBQ meet the comforting warmth of hot pot! Located in the heart of OAKWOOD mall, CHAKO offers a unique dining experience that combines premium meats, fresh ingredients, and authentic Asian-inspired broths in a modern, lively setting

Chako Korean BBQ & Hot Pot

Located in the Oakwood Mall Café Court, Charleys serves the World's Number One Philly Cheesesteak made with fresh, quality ingredients grilled-to-order. Don't forget to also try their fan favorite loaded Gourmet Fries and refreshing natural Lemonades.

Charleys Philly Steaks

Find Kobe's Japanese in the Oakwood Malls Cafe Court to experience their delicious veggies and meat. This Japanese grill will have you experience Chicken, Beef, and Shrimp Teriyaki like never before! Vegetarian friendly.

Kobe's Japanese

There is an ice rink and opportunities to ski, sled, and snowboard. Oakwood Hills Park also has a children's playset.

Oakwood Hills Park

As the Chippewa Valley's premier shopping destination, Oakwood Mall has a strong mix of the hottest local and national retail brands to suit any number of tastes such as Ulta Beauty, Old Navy, and Victoria’s Secret. Major anchors include Hom Furniture, Hobby Lobby, JCPenney, Scheels, and a multi-screen movie theatre with stadium seating. Enjoy popular restaurants such as Chako Korean BBQ & Hot Pot, Grizzly’s Wood-Fired Grill, plus a food court full of tasty options. Other features include the enchanting Oakwood Forest children’s soft play area, family restrooms, and convenient parking.

Visit [www.OakwoodMall.com](http://www.oakwoodmall.com/) for a complete list of retailers, movie listings and upcoming events.

Oakwood Mall

Welcome to the Best Western Eau Claire South!

At our newly renovated hotel you will find a fresh modern design with many upgrades to ensure the most comfortable stay for business and leisure travelers. Our 58 room, non-smoking property, has been updated with new pillow top mattresses, 49-inch flat screen televisions and Keurig® coffee makers in each guest room. We offer pet-friendly rooms, onsite guest laundry, grab & go food market, meeting space and an onsite lounge. In addition to these improvements, we also offer the following complimentary amenities: Full hot breakfast buffet, free Fiber Optic high-speed Internet, 24/7 fitness and business centers, electric car charging station, cable television with premium movie channels and free parking!

We are conveniently located just off I-94 and Highway 53, in the major shopping & restaurant district of Eau Claire and Oakwood is just a few blocks away. We are also within a 10 minute drive of many major businesses, hospitals and schools such as University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, Mayo Clinic Health System, Menards Headquarters, Nestle, Phillips Plastics and more.

Thank you for choosing Best Western Eau Claire South for all your travel needs!

Best Western Eau Claire South

Manny's Cocina brings the ambiance and flavors of tropical Mexico to you in a very unique way. In addition to featuring authentic traditional dishes from Mexico, Manny's offers seafood and sauces from the Pacific Coast region.

Manny's Cocina

The High Bridge is Eau Claire's oldest railroad bridge. In 1898, Chicago and North Western Railway built the bridge and later sold it to Union Pacific Railroad. In 2015, it was renovated from a train bridge to a pedestrian bridge along the Chippewa River State Trail.

Eau Claire High Bridge

New, all-suite hotel in Eau Claire. Within three miles of I-94, Oakwood Mall, and tons of restaurants, our all-suite hotel is the perfect base for your next trip to Eau Claire. University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire is just eight minutes away. Breakfast and WiFi are included, and pets are always welcome too.

Home2 Suites

Around the corners from Oakwood Mall, this Monk's Bar & Grill features a beautiful view of a private lake and offers abundant dining space for their guests. You can find them right off Hwy53 just before the Golf Rd. exit. Loaded with more than 20 TVs, sports fans won't miss any of the game's action when visiting. Paired with their always great food and service, you will never want to leave. With seating for more than 250 people, families and avid sports fans alike will enjoy the authentic Wisconsin sports atmosphere in their spacious dining and bar areas. Book your private events, business gatherings, or special events here - there's a separate dining area and banquet menu available just for your specific needs. They have all the same tasty gourmet Monkburgers, fresh salads, sandwiches, wraps and appetizers that you can get in the Wisconsin Dells.

Monk's Bar & Grill

Located in western Wisconsin, Eau Claire offers sports planners a destination that's easy to reach, easy to navigate, and ready to host. Just 90 minutes from the Minneapolis–St. Paul area and within driving distance of Chicago, Eau Claire is well positioned to welcome teams, athletes, and fans from across the Midwest.

A versatile mix of indoor and outdoor venues supports events across a wide range of sports and competition levels, with tournament-ready fields, courts, ice facilities, pools, trails, and large-scale indoor spaces. Hotels, restaurants, venues, and visitor amenities are conveniently located throughout the community, making it easy for teams to get where they need to be throughout the event.

Visit Eau Claire's sports team works alongside event organizers to help bring the details together, connecting planners with venues, accommodations, local resources, and destination support.

And there's plenty waiting beyond the competition. Eau Claire's walkable downtown, local restaurants and breweries, miles of trails, public art, live music, family attractions, and the Chippewa River give athletes and their families more to experience between games and after the final whistle.

Eau Claire has the facilities to host the event and the destination experience to make the trip worth it.**** Bring the competition, bring the crowd, and come as you are — Eau Claire is ready to host.

Visit Eau Claire

An annual conference on the subject of local human trafficking. This year features JoDee Neil, Crimes Against Children prosecutor and author of Outcry Witness, and Jenny Almquist, Founder of Fierce Freedom, as they and others share powerful insights on advocacy, survivor-centered care, prevention, sustainable justice work, and the power of community.

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