 What is the role of the Chamber of Commerce? How has COVID changed the way the Chamber conducts business? Keeping the Chamber politically neutral. Health of small businesses in the Chippewa Valley Guest: Dave Minor, President, Eau Claire Area Chamber of Commerce Beer enjoyed: Belhaven Black Scottish Stout

Banker With A Beer: A Podcast Series by Northwestern Bank

Banker With A Beer Episode 81

 Covid Update Impact of COVID delays on educational progress Stress of a growing student population Parent/School Board interaction School as a social service provider Guest: Heidi Eliopoulus, Superintendent, Altoona Public Schools Beer Enjoyed: Hacker Pschorr Oktoberfest Marzen

Banker With A Beer Episode 80

 What does the Chippewa Falls Oktoberfest celebrate? What is the role of the Festmeister and Festmeistern? How do you mix traditional German tastes with local tastes What is the future of the festival? Guest: Tasha Weiss, Programs Director for the CF Area Chamber of Commerce Beer Enjoyed: Glutenberg Blonde (Gluten-Free Beer), Glenberg Brewery Montreal Canada

Banker With A Beer Episode 79

 Project recap for Downtown Eau Claire Status Update on the Cannery District Managing the Community's Growth Directing the City in the Absence of a City Manager Guest: Aaron White, Economic Development Manager, City of Eau Claire Beer Enjoyed: Inner Sanctum, Potosi Brewing Company

Banker With A Beer Episode 78

 The story behind the Pablo's ability to stay solvent during COVID How has COVID changed the live performance industry Who determines the safety precautions for each show? What is the status of the local arts community outside of the Pablo? Guest: Jason Jon Anderson, Executive Director Pablo Center Beer Enjoyed: HackerPschorr Oktoberfest

Banker With A Beer Episode 77

 What is the role of the County's Public Health Director? What authority does the Health Department have and where does this authority come from? How do you speak about COVID with your family? What are health issues beyond COVID? Guest: Angela Weideman, Chippewa County Health Director Beer Enjoyed: Paulaner Hefeweizen

Banker With A Beer Episode 76

 Current City Projects Growth of the Chippewa Valley as a Region Finding workers for the Chippewa Valley Guest: Brad Hentschel, City Planner - City of Chippewa Falls Beer: La Trappe Quadrupel

Banker With A Beer Episode 75

 How to balance starting a business with small children at home Developing educational toys Starting a business in the Chippewa Valley Best Toy in the World! Guest: Tomi Stoyanova, Ower of ToyVentive Beer Enjoyed: Danrak Virgin

Banker With A Beer Episode 74

 What does WIN Technology do? COVID's Impact on web traffic? How has Perigon assisted non-for-profits and school? Where are internet speeds going? How is WIN helping it's clients to limit hacking and other web intrusions? Guest: Scott Hoffman, CEO of WIN Technology Beer Enjoyed: Houblon Chouffe, Belgian IPA

Banker With A Beer Episode 73

 What are the primary factors in a home's valuation? What type of home improvements generates the most value from an appraisal perspective? Is it getting difficult to find comparable sales to support today's sales prices? Is the quality of new construction changing over time? Guest: Todd Meinen, Real Estate Appraiser Beer Enjoyed: Kentucky Bourbon Barrel Ale, Lexington Brewing & Distilling Co.

Banker With A Beer Episode 72

 What makes the fair a 'State' fair? Improvements to the fairgrounds Selecting food vendors Scheduling challenges Future of the fair Guests: Rusty Volk & Chuck Frenette, Northern Wisconsin State Fair Beer Enjoyed: Belhaven Scottis Ale, Belhaven

Banker With A Beer Episode 71

 What is Kubb? What was the inspiration behind creating the US National Kubb Championship? The Tournament format Spectator Insights Guest: Eric Anderson, Director US National Kubb Championships Beer Enjoyed: Things We Don't Say Haza IPA, The Brewing Projekt

Banker With A Beer Episode 70

 How do you plan for future transportation needs? Significant proposed projects in the Chippewa Valley How are projects proposed and ranked Transportation needs and planning beyond the automobile Guest: Eric Anderson, Senior Planner at West Center WI Regional Planning Beer Enjoyed: Things We Don't Say Hazy IPA, The Brewing Projekt

Banker With A Beer Episode 69

 Growing up in Chippewa Falls What makes Chippewa special? Vietnam Era vs Today How did Cray Computer Change Chippewa? What do you see as the future of the Chippewa Valley? Guests: Jerry Jacobson, President Northwestern Bank Jake Leinenkugel, Sultan of Suds Beer Enjoyed: Leinenkugel's Honey Weiss

Banker With A Beer Episode 68

 River Prairie Update Growth Beyond River Prairie Residential Developments Population Growth Annexation Old Altoona vs New Altoona Guest: Mayor Brendan Pratt, City of Altoona Beer Enjoyed: Modicum Original, Modicum Brewing Co. Altoona, WI

Banker With A Beer Episode 67

Join Jerry Kuehl, an experienced banker and fine malt beverage connoisseur, as he shares insights on financial matters with Scott Montesano and their guests through the lens of a frosted mug.

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