Banker With A Beer: A Podcast Series by Northwestern Bank

• What is a food bank?
• Status of food security in western Wisconsin
• Newly expanded facility
• Volunteer status/opportunities

Guest: Suzanne Becker, Executive Director Feed My People Food Bank Beer Enjoyed: Abita Amber Lager, Abita Brewing, Abita Springs, LA

• State of UWEC
• Value of a college education
• Impact of the new science building
• Sonnentag Center
• Simpson Field

Guest: Chancellor Jim Schmidt, UW Eau Claire Beer Enjoyed: Gunpowder IPA The Brewing Projekt

• History of WWIB / WOGO
• Operating a commercial Christian radio station
• Leaning into local
• Sports broadcasting
• Staying relevant

Guests: Greg and Sue Steward, Stewards of Sound WWIB / WOGO Radio Beverage Enjoyed: Fever Tree Ginger Beer

• The legacy of Olson's Ice Cream
• Working as a family team
• The Eau Claire location
• Culver's restaurants in Florida
• Advice to would be entrepreneurs

Guests: Dan and Jeremy Hunt, Olson's Ice Cream Beer Enjoyed: Boddington's Pub ale, Manchester UK

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• History of Huntsinger Farms
• Making horseradish, mustard, and sauces fun
• Keeping horseradish relevant for younger generations
• Hosting Farm Technology Days
• Future Plans

Guest: Eric Rygg, President Silver Springs Foods Beer Enjoyed: Tangerine Space Machine Hazy IPA, New Holland Brewing Co.

• Role of the EC City Council President
• Proudest Accomplishment as city Council President
• Advice for governing in divisive times
• Best ways to get involved in city government
• Favorite Things / Places in Eau Claire

Guest: Kerry Kincaid, Leadership Scholar. Former EC City Council President Beer Enjoyed: Trippel Belgian Style Ale, New Belgium Brewery