Banker With A Beer: A Podcast Series by Northwestern Bank

Dec 18, 2023

• 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

Dec 13, 2023

• 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

Dec 4, 2023

• 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...

Nov 27, 2023

• 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

Nov 21, 2023

• 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