Episode 107
- Completion of River Prairie
- Working with Mayor Brendan Pratt
- City water restrictions
- Redeveloping ‘downtown’ Altoona
- Containers Up Project
Guest: Mike Golat, Altoona city Administrator
Beer Enjoyed: Palm Ale, Belgium
Episode 106
- Inflation, its cause and impact
- Stock Market and Bond Market Retreat
- Teaching Economic History to Students
- Interest in Economics as a Field of Study
Guest: Dr. Wayne Carroll, Professor of Economics UWEC
Beer Enjoyed: Three Philosophers, Ommegang Brewery Cooperstown, NY
Episode 105
- The goal with Pablo Group’s development projects
- Features tenants of downtown housing projects are looking for
- Is downtown Eau Claire reaching a housing saturation point?
- Managing the challenges of a tight labor market, sluggish supply chain, and rapidly raising costs
Guest: Jenny Fesenmaier, Director of Research and Development Pablo Group
Beer Enjoyed: Kwak, Belgian Ale
Episode 104
- A child’s interest in weather
- Moving around the country
- Preparing for extreme weather
- Climate change
Guest: Mike Dandrea, WEAU Meteorologist
Beer Enjoyed: Moonridge Brown Ale, Moon ridge Brewing Cornell, WI
Episode 103
- Why buy a baseball team?
- What changes (if any) should fans expect from your ownership of the Express?
- Carson Park improvements
- Balancing team ownership with operating a car dealership
Guest: Craig Toycen, Owner of the Eau Claire Express
Beer Enjoyed: The Farmer’s Daughter, Lucette Brewing Company
Episode 102
- Challenges of being an entrepreneur at a young age
- The role of family in a small business
- Impact of the army in forming Tommy
- Advice to others considering opening a small business
Guest: Thomas Rocque, Founder and CEO Rocque Ridge Guides and Outfitters, Lake Holcombe, WI
Beer Enjoyed: Badger Porter, Sand Creek Brewery Black River Falls, WI
Episode 101
- The differences between banks and credit unions
- Consolidation in the financial services industry
- Growing a career from an entry level employee to CEO
- Maintaining strong ties to the Chippewa Valley as RCU expands
Guest: Brandon Riechers, President and CEO of Royal Credit Union
Beer Enjoyed: Leinenkugel’s Northwoods Amber
Episode 100
- How top musicians are drawn to UWEC (Quentin’s personal story)
- Why UWEC is so success in teaching musicians to work past graduation
- The role of Robert Baca in the UWEC Jazz program
- The start and evolution of the Eau Claire Jazz Festival
Guest: Quentin Volk, Executive Director Eau Claire Jazz, Inc.
Beer Enjoyed: Anti-Resin Hazy IPA, Six Point Brewery, Brooklyn NY.
Episode 99
- Review of time as Alice in Dairyland
- Challenges of being Alice during COVID
- Future of the role of “Alice in Dairyland”
- Future plans of Julia
Guest: Julia Nunes, Alice in Dairyland
Beer Enjoyed: Non-Alcoholic Ginger Beer
Episode 98
- The role of the Foundation and Blugold Real Estate
- Expanding the footprint of UWEC beyond its traditional campus
- Major project reviews: Priory, Haymarket, Pablo, Sonnentag Complex, Simpson Field
Guest: Kimera Way, President UW Eau Claire Foundation
Beer Enjoyed: Spotted Cow, New Glarus Brewery
Episode 97
- What does a chamber of commerce do?
- What unique role does Chippewa Falls play in the Chippewa Valley?
- How has the city of Chippewa Falls changed in the past 25 years?
- Thoughts on the future of the community.
Guest: Mike Jordan, Chippewa Falls Area Chamber of Commerce President
Beer Enjoyed: Smithwick’s, Irish Red Ale
Episode 96
- Brewing your own beer
- How inflation is impacting the asphalt industry
- Need for self-sufficiently and product diversification
- The role of the Bank’s Board of Directors
- The role of the Chairman of the Board
Guest: Darrin Senn, Owner and CEO of Senn Blacktop and Northwestern Bank Board Chair
Beer Enjoyed: Snow Bank Hefeweizen – Jerry Kuehl’s home brew and Goose Island Bourbon Country Brand Classic Cola Stout
Episode 95
- Preparing your own taxes vs hiring a bookkeeper, an independent CPA, or a large firm
- Tax issues resulting from COVID
- Hiring folks to work in the Chippewa Valley
- Surviving the brutal tax season
- Changes to the CPA profession over time
Guest: Traci Hollister, CPA Partner Wipfli LLP
Beer Enjoyed: Lindeman Lambic
Episode 94
- Challenges of building a new home today
- Most popular housing choices
- Finding land for development
- Building materials and quality vs 30 years ago
- Advice for those looking to build
Guest: Adam Ashley, Owner Ashley Constructi
Guest Host: Greg Misfeldt
Beer Enjoyed: Bundaberg Ginger Beer
Episode 93
- Changing business of college athletics
- NCAA and its role with UWEC athletics
- New facilities
- Success of Blugold woman’s athletics
Guest: Dan Schumacher, Director of Athletics UWEC
Beer Enjoyed: Leinenkugel’s Sunshine Light Beer
Episode 92
- The Impact of COVID on the travel industry
- How a travel agent can help you navigate travel issues including COVID
- Current popular domestic and International travel destinations
- Travel outlook post-COVID
Guest: Denise Petricka, President of Higgins Travel Leaders
Beer Enjoyed: Sol Beer of Mexico
Episode 91
- Adding the Ken Vance dealerships to the Chippewa Valley Mazda’s umbrella
- The supply chain issues impact on the auto industry
- Transition to electric vehicles
- How COVID has changed the car buying experience
Guest: Jamie Leibrandt (guest host), SVP & Senior Lender NB & Bill Bertrand, President Chippewa Valley Mazda
Beer Enjoyed: Wolfe’s Neck IPA, Maine Beer Co.
Episode 90
- State of Northwestern Bank
- Why has NB remained independent?
- Biggest challenges facing community banks
- Minneapolis Federal Reserve Bank
- 2022 Chippewa Valley Economic Forecast
Guest: Jerry Jacobson, President & CEO of Northwestern Bank
Beer Enjoyed: Leinenkugel's Honey Weiss & Toasted Bock
Episode 89
- What makes UWEC such a great environment for music students?
- How do you teach jazz?
- What is it like touring with a name orchestra?
- Do you have more fun performing or teaching?
Guest: Robert Becca, Professor of music and Director of Jazz Studies UWEC
Beer Enjoyed: Shugga, LaGunitas Brewing
Episode 88
- Has COVID had an impact on obesity?
- What works to prevent obesity?
- How does Wisconsin or the Chippewa Valley compare to the rest of the nation in Obesity statistics?
- Is there hope?
Guest: Dr. William Klish, Child Obesity Expert
Beer Enjoyed: Guinness Draught Stout
Episode 87
- What are Visit Eau Claire's target market?
- Eau Claire tourism success during COVID
- The impact of the Sonnentaq Center
- How does Visit Eau Claire market?
Guest: Benny Anderson, Executive Director of Visit Eau Claire
Beer Enjoyed: Lazy Hazy Ale, Lazy Monk Brewing
Episode 86
- What is Valley Sports Academy?
- How will VSA impact local youth athletes?
- The impact of VSAon the Chippewa Valley
Guest: Brian Seubert and Chase Hoople, Valley Sports Academy
Beer Enjoyed: Goose Island, Bourbon Country Brand Stout
Episode 85
- Navigation of COVID on campus
- Staffing challenges
- New building updates
- Future issues for UW-Eau Claire
Guest: UWEC Chancellor Jim Schmidt
Beer Enjoyed: Gunpowder IPA, The Brewing Projekt
Episode 84
- Transitioning from corporate employee to small business owner
- Operating a small business under COVID restrictions
- Balancing work and family
- Celebrating the Chippewa Valley as a great place to work and live
Guest: Adam Condit, Owner Blue Ox Running
Guest Host: Tracey Smiskey, NB Eau Claire Market President
Beer Enjoyed: Leinenkugel Chocolate Dunkel
Episode 83
- An Artistic Renaissance Man
- Working as both a rural farmer and a sophisticated media personality
- Would you even consider living anywhere other than Wisconsin?
- Thoughts on the role of internet influencers
Guest: Michael Perry, NY Times Bestselling Author, Humorist, Singer/Songwriter, and Intermittent Pig Farmer
Beer Enjoyed: Nanny State NA Happy Ale, Brewdog Winchester, OH
Episode 82
- Comparing technical school education in Florida vs Wisconsin
- Difficulty in finding students with a shrinking graduation pool and booming employment market
- Most popular programs at CVTC
- What is great about the Chippewa Valley and what is missed about Florida
Guest: Dr. Sunem Beaton-Garcia, President Chippewa Valley Technical College
Beer Enjoyed: Spotted Cow, New Glarus Brewing Company
Episode 81
- 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
Episode 80
- 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
Episode 79
- 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
Episode 78
- 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
Episode 77
- 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
Episode 76
- 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
Episode 75
- 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 Enjoyed: La Trappe Quadrupel
Episode 74
- 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, Owner of ToyVentive
Beer Enjoyed: Danrak Virgin
Episode 73
- 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
Episode 72
- 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.
Episode 71
- What makes the fair a 'State' fair?
- Improvements to the fairgrounds
- Selecting food vendors
- Scheduling challenges
- Future of the fair
Guest: Rusty Volk & Chuck Frenette, Northern Wisconsin State Fair
Beer Enjoyed: Belhaven Scottis Ale, Belhaven
Episode 70
- 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
Episode 69
- 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
Episode 68
- 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?
Guest: Jerry Jacobson, President Northwestern Bank and Jake Leinenkugel, Sultan of Suds
Beer Enjoyed: Leinenkugel's Honey Weiss
Episode 67
- 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
Episode 66
- Becoming a Doctor
- Practice size opportunities and challenges
- Genesis of ReforMedicine
- Making healthcare affordable
Guest: Dr. David Usher, ReforMedicine Direct Pay Family Medicine Clinic
Beer Enjoyed: Hacker Pschorr Weisse Beer
Episode 65
- History of Northern Cross Arm
- COVID and the lumber industry
- Working with your spouse
- Advice to young business owners
Guest: Pat & Joy Bischel, Northern Cros Arm Company
Beer Enjoyed: Prague, Premium Pils from the Czech Republic
Episode 64
- When did the current housing boom start?
- How many homes are currently available to buy in the Chippewa Valley?
- What home improvements are most folks looking for?
- Trends for the housing market in the future.
Guest: Scott Wolfe, Century 21 Real Estate
Beer Enjoyed: Gunpowder IPA, The Brewing Projekt
Episode 63
- How does Chiropractic Medicine differ from traditional medicine?
- Practicing in your hometown
- Partnership with the Chippewa Falls Area Public School
- Your role in the greater Chiropractic community
Guest: Dr. Lona Cook, Cook Chiropractic Center
Beer Enjoyed: Scotch Ale, Great Dane Brewing
Episode 62
- Who is Alice in Dairyland?
- What is the most fun thing about being Alice?
- How COVID has impacted your Alice experience
- Relevancy of Alice in the future
Guest: Julia Nunes, Alice in Dairyland
Beer Enjoyed: Wollersheim Sparkling Grape Juice and Badger Porter, Sand Creek Brewing
Episode 61
- Surviving COVID as a music venue
- Greatest shows
- Current state of the live music industry
- Off-season for the Fest
- Passion for cancer awareness
Guest: Wade Asher, Chippewa Valley Music Festivals - Countryfest and Rockfest
Guest Host: Jamie Leibrandt, Northwestern Bank
Beer Enjoyed: Michelob Golden Light
Episode 60
- Transition from Television to Business Owner
- Working with your spouse
- Owning a business while raising a family
- Break-Through Coaching
Guest: Sarah Stokes, Stokes | Herzog Marketing & Consulting
Beer Enjoyed: Cosmopolitan
Episode 59
- Reporting on your hometown
- Being a local celebrity
- Changes in the news industry
- Changes in the Chippewa Valley
Guest: Judy Clark, WEAU TV - 13
Beer Enjoyed: American Saison, Boulevard Brewing Tank 7
Episode 58
- Covid Impact of Local Travel
- The CV Regional Airport Experience
- Other Airport Services
- How airport usage increases potential service
Guest: Charity Zich, CV Regional Airport Manager
Beer Enjoyed: Leine's Summer Shandy
Episode 57
- History of Larson Construction
- Building Bridges in Wisconsin
- Moving back from Boston
- How family considerations can change careers
Guest: Megan and Tim MacLaughlin-Barck, Larson Construction
Beer Enjoyed: Pauwel Kwak
Episode 56
- Farming in 2021 The Work Day in a Modern Farm
- Technology on the Farm
- The next generation; is there a future in farming?
- Favorite Farm Toys
Guest: Jake Rooney & Stacie Zeman, Rooney Farms
Beer Enjoyed: Guinness Draught Stout
Episode 55
- The Inspiration of the Bridge Lighting Project
- Finding Time for Community Projects
- Strength of Rotary and Service Clubs
Guest: Pat Thoney, Phoenix Park/Rotary Bridge Lighting Project
Beer Enjoyed: Leffe Belgian Ale (Blonde)
Episode 54
- What does Audio Architects do?
- Evolution of Hardware to Digital
- Computers are the center of everything
- Favorite projects
Guest: Andy Pierson, Darin Wagner, Nancy Carlson - Audio Architects
Beer Enjoyed: Founder KB5, Barrel Aged Stout
Episode 53
- What is functional medicine?
- Transitioning to a Private Practice
- How has COVID impacted your practice?
- Easy things we all can do to feel better and be healthier
Guest: Dr. Kristie Gering, Owner of Spero Wellness Clinic
Beer Enjoyed: St Bernardus Abt 12, Belgian Abbey Ale & New Grist (Gluten Free), Lakefront Brewery Milwaukee
Episode Fifty Two
- The Launch of 'Baby Think It Over'
- The evolution of RealityWorks
- Where do you get your product ideas?
- Passion for Employee Stock Ownership Plans
Guest: Tim Boettcher, President, Realityworks & Mary Boettcher, CFO & VP of Finance, Realityworks
Beer Enjoyed: Delirium Tremens Golden Ale
Episode Fifty One
- The onset of COVID on the lodging industry
- Keeping guests safe
- Outlook for 2021
Guest: Erin Lorberter, General Manager, Country Inn & Suites of Chippewa Falls
Beer Enjoyed: Blue Moon Light Sky and Mudpuppy Porter, Central Waters Brewing
Episode Fifty
- What is Colab?
- Who is a typical Colab client?
- Is Eau Claire a good place to start a business?
Guest: Elaine Coughlin, Community Manager at Colab
Beer Enjoyed: Sprecher Root Beer & Abbey Triple
Episode Forty Nine
- Review of banking industry in 2020
- The Fed, what is it?
- Jerry Jacobson's role on the Minneapolis Fed
- Post COVID changes in banking
- Why do you love Ozzy and his band?
Guest: Jerry Jacobson, President Northwestern Bank
Beer Enjoyed: Leinenkugel's Honey Weiss, and Goose Island Bourbon Country Brand Stout
Episode Forty Eight
- The Evolution of Rock & Tait
- Keeping crew safe during COVID
- Building relationships with customers
- Branding Rock & Tait
Guest: Kane Rockow, Rock and Tait Exteriors
Beer Enjoyed: Duvel, Belgian Golden Ale
Episode Forty Seven
- What is the Chippewa Valley Clinic
- The role of the clinic within the community
- Tailgate Party Fundraiser sponsored by Banker with a Beer
Guest: Maribeth Woodford, Executive Director, Chippewa Valley Clinic
Beer Enjoyed: Leinenkugel's Honey Weiss
Episode Forty Six
- Officiating, the Highs and Lows
- Irvine Park Christmas Village
- Erickson Park Expansion
- New Park Projects
Guest: Dick Hebert - Parks, Recreation & Forestry Director
Beer Enjoyed: Rush River Amber Ale, Oddbell Kolsch, Mobcraft Brewing, Leinenkugels, Northwoods Lager
Episode Forty Five
- Transitioning from an attorney to a school administrator
- Operating a school during COVID
- Viability of Catholic Schools going forward
Guest: Molly Bushman, President - McDonell Area Catholic Schools
Beer Enjoyed: Chimay Grande Reserve
Episode Forty Four
- Huffcut Growth & Expansion
- Common Threads in Operating Multiple Businesses
- Valley Sports Academy
Guest: Brian Seubert, Owner of Huffcut Concrete, Lake Wissota Golf and other businesses
Beer Enjoyed: Chocolate Bunny, Rhinelander Brewing Co. and Hopalicious, Ale Asylum, Madison, WI
Episode Forty Three
- What Makes a car collectable?
- What to look for when purchasing a collectable vehicle.
- What’s more fun, buying a new collectable vehicle or selling one you already own?
Guest: John Zmuda, retired business owner & automobile collector
Beer Enjoyed: Zywiec – Poland’s Premium Beer
Episode Forty Two
- Gluten Free Beers
- Keeping a business culture consistent in multiple locations
- Cyber Insurance
- Covid Coverage/Business Interruption Insurance
Guests: Darrel Zaleski, Owner of Spectrum Insurance
Beer Enjoyed: New Frist, Pilsner Style, Lakefront Brewery
Episode Forty One
- Impact of Covid-19 on Bike Sales
- Advice for young business owners
- Destination Chippewa Falls
- Electric Bikes
Guests: Dave Flanagan, Owner of Spring Street Sportsr
Beer Enjoyed: Spotted Cow from New Glarus Brewing, New Glarus, WI
Episode Forty
- Woodman’s Entry into the Eau Claire Market
- Dealing with the Pandemic
- Top Selling Liquor Items
- Special Orders
Guests: Sadie Schroeder, Woodman’s Liquor Department Manager, and Brooks Tellock, Woodman’s Store Manager
Beer Enjoyed: Linalool, IPA, Pearl Street Brewery, LaCrosse, WI
Episode Thirty Nine
- The Pablo Group explained
- Growing up Hmong in the Chippewa Valley
- Passing on the Hmong culture to the next generation
Guest: Mai Vue Xiong, Director Pablo Foundation
Beer Enjoyed: Special Amber – Sprecher Brewery, Glendale WI, Clearly Canadian Sparkling Water
Episode Thirty Eight
- Operating a software company in Wisconsin
- 'Last Mile' software
- Reverse Logistic aka 'returns'
Guest: Jim Ward - Elite Extra / Applied Data Consultants
Beer Enjoyed: MC Amber, Mobcraft Brewing Milwaukee
Episode Thirty Seven
- Development of Phoenix Park
- The Canary District Growth
- Future Projects
- Affordable Housing Options
- City Amenities vs Affordability
Guest: Geoff Moeding, Real Estate Developer
Beer Enjoyed: Milk Stout Nitro – Left hand Brewing Company
Episode Thirty Six
- Impact on COVID on construction
- Challenges on building a commercial building
- What is Hoeft’s “Sweet Spot”
Guest: Peter Hoeft, President & Owner of Hoeft Builders
Beer Enjoyed: Farm Girl Saison, Lift Bridge Brewery
Episode Thirty Five
- Finding your way to being a Writer
- The strength of multiple income streams
- How a Writer and Poet looks at the world today
Guest: Michael Perry
Beer Enjoyed: Kaliber, a N/A Beer from Guinness
Episode Thirty Four
- The Effect of Covid-19 on Trash Management Services
- How the Chippewa Valley is Unique in Supporting Business
- Unique Trash Experiences
Guest: Josh Boxx, Boxx Sanitation
Beer Enjoyed: New Belgian Triple, Belgium Brewery
Episode Thirty Three
- Father Kizewski’s Vocation Story
- Monastic History of Brewing Beer
- Favorite Trappist Beers
Guest: Father Justin Kizewski
Beer Enjoyed: St. Bernardus Abt 12
Episode Thirty Two
- Growth in Chippewa Falls
- Working with Surrounding Communities
- Leadership by Mayer vs City Manger
Guest: Mayor Greg Hoffman, City of Chippewa Falls
Beer Enjoyed: Alaskan Amber Ale
Episode Thirty One
- Changing focus of Volume One
- Paid vs Unpaid Content
- Future of Eau Claire Media
Guest: Tom Giffey, Managing Editor of Volu