Banker With A Beer: A Podcast Series by Northwestern Bank

In this episode of Banker with a Beer Jerry Kuehl sits down with Eric Rykal, Owner of Modicum Brewery

Topics discussed include:

• Modicum Brewing Story
• Decision to Re-start Business
• Coffee Grounds Experience
• Future Plans 

Beverage Enjoyed:  When I am King, Modicum Brewery

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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 Dr. Heidi Eliopoulos, Superintendent Altoona Public Schools.

Topics discussed include:

• Closing COVID Educational gaps
• AI in the Classroom
• Phones / Digital Screens
• Age Children Can Begin their Career Search

Beverage Enjoyed:  Voodoo Ranger, IPA  New Belgium Brewing

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 Andy Henning, AVP of Compliance at Northwestern Bank.

Topics discussed include:

• Trends in bank fraud Most frequent fraud where customers lose money
• Business fraud
• How folks can best protect themselves from fraud and identity theft
• How AI will both increase fraud and improve fraud decetion
• Chippewa Falls Oktoberfest 2024 

Beverage Enjoyed: Paulaner Oktoberfest

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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 Mike Golat, City Administrator of Altoona 

Topics discussed include:

• Completion of Construction In River Prairie Affordable Housing Efforts
• City Expansion / East Neighborhood Residential Development Downtown Container Park
• Update Water Availability

Beverage Enjoyed: Oktoberfest, Athletic Brewing 

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 Wyatt Tinnen, General Manager of the new Sonnentag Event Center   Topics discussed include: The Sonnentag Center will change the entertainment options for Western WI How the Sonnentag Center complements existing sports / music venues What the guest experience will be   Types of events to be offered Three-year goal for the Center   Beverage Enjoyed:  Driftless Glen Bourbon   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 Darrin Senn, Owner of Senn Blacktop and Northwestern Bank Chairman of the Board   Topics discussed include:

• Improvements in Blacktop
• Substitutes for Oil in Blacktop
• Forecast for 2025 based on Projects out for Bid
• Why should Someone Bank with NB?
• Challenges the Bank Faces Staying Independent 

Beverage Enjoyed:  Goose Island Bourbon County Double Barrel   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 Scott Hoffman, CEO WIN Technologies.   Topics discussed include: What is AI? Issues with accessing AI in an office setting Opportunities that AI offers for productivity How AI usage is impacting WIN’s network   Beverage Enjoyed:  Wolf, 3 Sheeps Brewing Company   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 Barb Stevens, President of Open Door Clinic

Topics discussed include:

• Jazz for a Cause
• Role of Open Door Clinic
• Impact on Clinic of HSHS Closure(s)
• Services Provided
• Eligibility Criteria

Beverage Enjoyed:  Curieux, Allagash Brewing Co.  Portland Maine   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 Brad Hentschel, City Planner for the City of Chippewa Falls   Topics discussed include:

• Updates on construction activity throughout the city
• Impact of the closing of St. Joseph’s hospital
• Plans for the Chippewa Falls public pool and Marshal Park
• Strength of Downtown
• City Comprehensive Plan Update

Beverage Enjoyed:  Franziskaner Weissbier, Munich Germany   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 Wade Asher, Festival Promoter Chippewa Valley Music Festivals   Topics discussed include:

• Hoofbeat (formerly Country Fest)
• Force Fields, a new Electronic Dance Music Festival
• Farm Technology Days
• Improvements coming to the fest grounds
• Wade’s favorite fest memories

Beverage Enjoyed:  Busch Light   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.