Banker With A Beer: A Podcast Series by Northwestern Bank

In this episode of Banker with a Beer, Jerry sits down with Paul Kohler, Eau Claire Market President for Nicolet Bank.

Topics discussed include:

• Reflections on Paul's career in banking
• Changes in the Chippewa Valley
• The evolution of banking and its future
• Lighting Round

Beverage Enjoyed: Belhaven, Scottish Ale

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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 talks with Eric Rygg, President of Silver Spring Foods and Huntsinger Farms.

Topics discussed include:

• The world of Horseradish
• What is a "Zing Master"
• Signature Sandwich for the Chippewa Valley
• Impact of Tariffs on Silver Spring Foods
• Lighting Round

Beverage Enjoyed: Pumpkin Spice Veneration, 3 Sheeps Brewing Sheboygan WI

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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 talks with Mark Broses of the Chippewa Falls Rotary Club and Hosting Coordinator for the Open World – Poland Visitors

Topics discussed include:

• The Polish Guests and Hosting Experience
• The Chippewa Valley Tour
• Cultural Exchange / Trade Opportunities
• Benefits of International Exchanges

Beverages Enjoyed: Zvwiec and Warka, Polish Lagers

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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.

We tried something new this week and took the podcast on the road! Banker with a Beer was recorded in front of a live audience at the Roadmap Marketing Conference in downtown Eau Claire. Jerry hosted a panel of local marketing specialists including Erin Trowbridge of 4 Peas Consulting, Lee Carather of Double Forte, and Benny Anderson of Daredevil Business Consulting.

Topics discussed include:

• Keeping with the Changes in Social Media
• The growing Role of AI
• Marketing in the Chippewa Valley
• Marketing on a Tight Budget

Beverage Enjoyed: Various Beverages

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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 talks with Darrin Senn, owner of Senn Blacktop, co-owner of 1917 Restaurant, and NB Board of Director Chairman.

Topics discussed include:

• Opening of 1917 Restaurant on Lake Wissota
• NB Leadership Transition
• Changes and Challenges in the Asphalt Paving Industry
• Lighting Round

Beverage Enjoyed: Deus, Belgium Ale 2017

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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 sits down with Traci Hollister and Lindsey Sabelko, CPAs and Partners with Wipfli.

Topics discussed include:

• Tax Implications of the One, Big, Beautiful Bill
• Advising clients who have side hustles about managing their taxes
• Difference between tax credits and tax deductions
• Tax Planning Advice for young adults

Beverage Enjoyed: Smithwick's Red Ale, Ireland

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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 sits down with Brian Maki, Director of the Northern Wisconsin state Fair

Topics discussed include: • Qualifications of a Fair Director • Keeping the Fair Relevant in the Digital Age • Fair Ground Improvements • Future Events on the Fairgrounds • New Attractions for Oktoberfest

Beverages Enjoyed: Leinenkugel's 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 sits down with Nancy Kerr, Director L.E. Phillips Public Library

Topics discussed include:

• Impact of the library renovation on use of the building and its collection
• Things the library loans out that most people aren't aware of
• Relevancy of the library in the age of AI and Google
• Hosting the unhoused
• Highlighting local authors
• The Libby app

Beverages Enjoyed: Three Philosophers Belgium Quad Ale, Cooperstown NY

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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 sits down with Natasha Plank Ottum, NB Board Member and CEO/Owner of Plank Enterprises.

Topics discussed include:

• Products manufactured by Plank Enterprises
• Role of NB in the business community
• NB's role in supporting generational transition at Plank
• Giving up medical career for manufacturing
• Health care challenges for employers

Beverages Enjoyed: Weihenstephaner Helles Beer, Munich Germany

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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 sits down with Dr. Heidi Eliopoulos, Superintendent of the Altoona School District.

Topics discussed include:

• District enrollment growth
• Hiring and keeping teaching and staff
• Building issues, operations after failed referendum
• AI and smart phones in the classroom
• Politics in the classroom

Beverages Enjoyed: Hacker Pschorr Weise Beer, Munich Germany

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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.