Banker With A Beer: A Podcast Series by Northwestern Bank

• Chippewa Valley commercial construction market
• Finding and maintaining workers
• Flooring supply chain
• Trends in commercial flooring
• Advice for new business owners

Guest: Jeff Stone, Co-Owner Swanson's Flooring Beer Enjoyed: Hacker Pschorr Weissbier, Munich Germany

• Impact of the pandemic on the growth of kubb
• U.S. Champion National Kubb Championship preparations
• Tips for spectators
• Where does kubb go from here?

Guest: Eric Anderson, Director US National Kubb Championship Beer Enjoyed: Dare Mighty Things Hazy IPA, the Brewing Projekt

• Value in Working with a Marketing Firm
• Offices in San Francisco, New York, and Eau Claire. Why Eau Claire?
• Rediscovering the Chippewa Valley
• Growth Opportunities for the Community

Guests: Lee Caraher, President and CEO of Double Forte

Beer Enjoyed: Ending Machine Sour Ale, The Brewing Projekt

• Brewing Inspiration
• Differentiating Modicum from other Micro Breweries
• Path to Becoming an Entrepreneur
• Creating a Tasting Experience
• The Future of Craft Brewing

Guest: Eric Rykal, Owner/Brew Master Modicum Brewery Beer Enjoyed: Modicum Original

• Safety of local financial institutions
• Competing in a tight labor market
• Matching employee life / work balance with customer's service expectations
• Reaching out to Gen Z

Guest – Traci Holister, Partner and Financial Team Leader, Wipfli LLP Beer Enjoyed – La Chouffe, Belgium Blond Ale

• History of Sand Mining in Wisconsin
• Protections put in place the help close the mines
• The 'Gold Rush' Days
• Current Sand Mining Status
• Legacy of Improved rail infrastructure

Guest: John Behling, President Weld Riley, S.C. Beer Enjoyed: Tank 7 American Saison, Boulevard Brewing

• Homelessness statistics in Chippewa County
• The growth of housing insecurity
• Inspiration of Hope Village
• Tiny houses vs apartments
• First year results
• Future plans

Guests: Mike Cohoon, Executive Director Hope Village & Jessica Oleson Bue, Chippewa County Housing Authority Beer Enjoyed: Reissdorf Kolsch Ale, Cologne Germany

• Cigan properties is more than Banbury Place
• History of Banbury Place Acquisition / Conversion
• Types of Businesses that operate out of the property
• On going building updates and tenant transitions

Guests: Jack and Max Kaiser, owners of Cigan Properties Beer Enjoyed: Dupont Saison, Belgium

• What is podcasting?
• What makes a good podcast
• The importance of multiple revenue streams
• The importance of local media

Guest: Scott Montesano, Owner of Eau Claire Hometown Media and the Voice of the UWEC Blugolds Beer Enjoyed: Le Chouffe, Belgian Blond

• How the Pablo Group encourages and supports start-up businesses
• Gauging the level of entrepreneurial activity in the Chippewa Valley
• The Chippewa Valley's strengths as a business start-up community
• The impact of COVID on business start-up activity
• The impact of government support and tax policies

Guest: Elaine Coughlin, Director of Investments and Entrepreneurship at the Pablo Group Beverages Enjoyed: Sprecher orange and cream soda(s), Leinie's Honey Weiss