Banker With A Beer: A Podcast Series by Northwestern Bank

Jul 31, 2023

• Transition from banking
• Relevancy of United Way
• Getting to root causes
• Identifying social needs and priorities
• Encouraging contributors and volunteers

Guest:  Ryan Ludy, Executive Director United Way of the Greater Chippewa Valley
Beer Enjoyed:  Blood Orange Blonde, Brickfield Brewing Grantsburg, WI

Jul 24, 2023

• Evolution of Coffee Groups
• Operating multiple businesses under one roof
• K-Point Brewery
• Keeping Coffee Grounds unique
• Future business plans

Guest: Eric Nelson, Owner of The Coffee Grounds
Beer Enjoyed: K Point Brewing Red Lager

Jul 17, 2023

• The history of Loopy's
• Developing the Loopy Dome
• Creating a venue out of the Chippewa River
• Giving back to the community
• Staying Relevant

Guest: Loopy (Bill Kleich), owner of Loopy's Grill and Saloon
Beer Enjoyed: Leinie's Summer Shanty

Jul 5, 2023

• Following Mike Jordan
• Retuning to Chamber work as the President
• New Chamber Initiatives
• Carving a unique space for Chippewa Falls in the Chippewa Valley

Guest: Allyson Wisniewski, President CF Chamber of Commerce
Beer Enjoyed: Leinie's Honey Lemon Light