Banker With A Beer: A Podcast Series by Northwestern Bank

In this episode of Banker with a Beer Jerry Kuehl sits down with Charity Zich, Airport Director Chippewa Valley Regional Airport   Topics discussed include: Sun Country Results EAU’s status as an Essential Service airport Change in the travelers utilizing the airport Airport Construction Updates Beverage Enjoyed:  Leinie’s Summer Shandy   Thank you for listening to this episode! Help support the show by leaving Banker with a Beer a rating or review on Apple or Spotify.   Banker with a Beer is brought to you by Northwestern Bank. A community bank headquartered in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin. Follow us on Facebook or learn more on our website northwesternbank.com. We’re a community bank with all the services of a big bank in a personalized friendly size. Member FDIC.

In this episode of Banker with a Beer Jerry Kuehl sits down with Karen Hebert, Group Benefits Broker of spectrum Benefits Solutions   Topics discussed include: How to Think about Health Care and its Financing Pivoting away from Employee Provided health Insurance. Incentivizing Folks to Take Charge of their Own Health Beverage Enjoyed: Two Can Play at this Game, Tripping Animals Brewing, Doral, FL   Thank you for listening to this episode! Help support the show by leaving Banker with a Beer a rating or review on Apple or Spotify.   Banker with a Beer is brought to you by Northwestern Bank. A community bank headquartered in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin. Follow us on Facebook or learn more on our website northwesternbank.com. We’re a community bank with all the services of a big bank in a personalized friendly size. Member FDIC.

Operational Referendum Challenges of Socia Media Career Readiness Mental Health of Youth Guest: Jeff Holm, Superintendent Chippewa Falls Unified School District Beverage Enjoyed: Sprecher Root Beer

Moving from New Jersey (in a pandemic) An outsider’s view of the Chippewa Valley Why journalism? Relevancy of TV news in 2024 Guest: Leeann Stapleton, Morning News Anchor for WEAU Beverage Enjoyed: Hacker Pschorr Munich Gold

The role trusts play in transferring wealth from one generation to the next Services offered by trust companies Supporting family members who are unable to support themselves End of Life Planning Issues Featured Guest: Jason Munz, Vice President of Trust PointBeverage Enjoyed: St. Fevillien Grand Cru

2023 Wisconsin Banker’s Association “Banker of the Year” Healthcare Task Force Economic Health of the Chippewa Valley Future of Community Banking Guest: Jerry Jacobson, President and CEO of Northwestern Bank Beverage Enjoyed: Leinenkugel’s Honey Weiss

Coaching CEOs and Executives Stress in Leadership Positions Warning Signs of Stress Traits of a good CEO Suggestions for a healthy lifestyle for company leaders Guest: Brent Hafele, CEO of Vibrancy Unlocked Beverage Enjoyed: Erdinger Dunkel, Erding Germany

Current Information on the closing of Sacred Heart and St Joseph Hospitals History of the Hospital Sisters in the Chippewa Valley Likely impacts of the closures on the Chippewa Valley Benefits and Services being offered to existing patients and staff Guest: Nick Berger, former Client Service Executive of HSHS (Hospital Sisters Health System) Beverage Enjoyed: Kwak Belgium Ale

Trends in building construction Availability of materials and labor Working in the Chippewa Valley compared with the rest of the US Forecast for 2024 Guest: Peter Hoeft, Owner of Hoeft Construction. Beverage Enjoyed: Montucky Cold Snack

Trends in Chippewa Valley crime / security Effectiveness of security systems Monitoring a second home or your home when away Things everyone should do to protect their home / car Guest:  Chris Lokken Customer Service Manager, Tru Lock Beer Enjoyed:  Juneau Juice, Alaskan Brewing

Topics discussed include: What is a die? Types of products manufactured with a die Chippewa Valley position as epicenter of US die production Future improvements / trends Guest: Doug Darrow, Owner of Allied Dies Beverage Enjoyed: Bundaberg Ginger Beer

Cyber Security Training Facility Record Enrollment Integration of programs with high schools and area universities Enhancing student extracurricular options Guest: Dr. Sunem Beaton Garicia, President Chippewa Valley Technical College Beer Enjoyed: Delirium Noel

What is One Auto Group? Challenges / Benefits of selling vehicles of different manufactures Role of a local dealership in the world of Tesla Are electric cars a good for the upper Midwest? Brands you would like to bring to the Chippewa Valley  Guest: Bill Bertrand, Co-Owner One Auto Group Beer Enjoyed: Tweak, Avery Brewing Boulder CO

The transition from CoLab to The Coven The role of entrepreneurship in the Pablo Group Colab’s place in the local entrepreneurial space Joining The Coven community Guest: Elaine Coughlin, Director of Investment and Entrepreneurship, The Pablo Group Beverage Enjoyed: Kul Mocks, NA Craft Mocktail

Business Programs and services offered by Regional Planning What to prepare prior to meeting with WCWRP Favorite Start up Stories Advice for prospective entrepreneurs Guest: Tobi Lemahiew, Fund Manager West Central WI Regional Planning Beverage Enjoyed: Saranac Root Beer , Utica NY

Turning your passion into your business Trends in youth sporting equipment Does spending more money for equipment yield better playing results? Will youth sports transition from school teams to club teams? The future of youth sports Guests:  Lance Gurney and Brian Stelle, Owners of Play It Again Sports Beer Enjoyed:  Lazy Monk Scottish Ale

Chippewa Valley Growth: Opportunities and Challenges Retail Housing Transportation Career Opportunities Guest:  Tracey Smiskey, NB Eau Claire Area Market President Beer Enjoyed:  Bourbon Barrel Stout, Central Waters Brewing Co. Amherst WI

Status of elementary education post COVID Teaching students with learning gaps Falling ACT scores Advice for parents attempting to support their children academically Guest: Dr. Heidi Eliopoulos, Superintendent Altoona School District Beer Enjoyed: Karmeliet Tripel, Belgium

Topics –   Role of Wisconsin Famers Union Kamp Kenwood Connecting consumers with the source of their food Development of Food Market in downtown Chippewa Falls Changing nature of farming     Guest:  Jackie Boos, Facilities Director, Wisconsin Famers Union Beer(s) Enjoyed:  3 Sheeps Pils (3 Sheeps Brewing Co - Sheyboygan) and Good City Pills (Milwaukee)

Topics –   Discussion on Mike’s new book ‘Forty Acres Deep” Prevalence of metal illness in the farming community Challenges / opportunities of self-publishing Wisconsin PBS Series:  ‘Michael Perry on the Road’ Michael Perry and the Long Beds   Guest:  Michael Perry - Author, performer, musician, and occasional farmer Beverage:  Guinness Non-Alcoholic Draught