Banker With A Beer: A Podcast Series by Northwestern Bank

Oct 26, 2021

• 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...

Oct 19, 2021

• 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

Oct 11, 2021

• 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

Oct 4, 2021

• 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...

Sep 28, 2021

• 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