Banker With A Beer: A Podcast Series by Northwestern Bank

In this episode of Banker with a Beer, Jerry Kuehl sits down with Tyrel Zich and Tim Bartels of Xcel Energy.

Topics discussed include:

• The transition to renewables
• Planning for future energy needs
• Electric Vehicles – Xcel energy's position in that space
• Artificial Intelligence – growth and impacts to the grid
• Home solar installations

Beer Enjoyed: Hennepin Farmhouse Ale – Ommegang 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. Sunem Beaton-García, President of Chippewa Valley Technical College

Topics discussed include:

• The growing popularity of technical school degrees
• Building renovations / new programs
• Most popular fields of study
• Lingering COVID impacts
• Non-traditional sports

Beverage Enjoyed: Law's Cask Bourbon

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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 Jacob and Brittany Paulsrud, Owners of Covizza / Leona's Pizza

Topics discussed include:

• The passion for pizza
• The road to opening Leona's
• Impact of social media
• Staying resilient
• Opening plans

Beverage Enjoyed: Wit's Peak, Athletic Brewing

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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 John Frank, Political Analyst for WEAU.

Topics discussed include:

• Were the results of the recent elections a surprise?
• Pre-election polling
• Voting by economic class
• Partisanship of national media
• Impact of WI redistricting

Beverage Enjoyed: La Croix sparkling water

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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 Kathy Wright, Talent Buyer for the Pablo Center.

Topics discussed include:

• Types of entertainment Western WI enjoys
• Competing with other local venues and events
• Eau Claire's selling / short comings with artists
• Last minute ticket buyers

Beverage Enjoyed: Three Philosophers, 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 Kuehl sits down with Quentin Volk, Executive Director Eau Claire Jazz, Inc.

Topics discussed include:

• Connecting UWEC with the community
• Why Eau Claire has blossomed into a music hub
• Reasons students choose UWEC for its music program
• AI and the viability of live music
• Jazz student internship program

Beverage Enjoyed: Houblon Chouffe, Belgium IPA

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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. Laura Smith, Pediatrician with Spero Wellness Center.

Topics discussed include:

• Functional Medicine
• Time spent with a Patient
• Medicating Children
• Physician Burnout

Beverage Enjoyed: Spindrift Sparkling Water

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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 Lacey Logslett, VP of Business Banking at Northwestern Bank.

Topics discussed include:

• Balancing Career with Family
• Working with Female Business Owners / Entrepreneurs
• Women in Leadership Roles
• Why Business Owners Look to NB for their Banking Needs

Beverage Enjoyed: Stiegl Raspberry Radler, Salzburg Austria

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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 Charity Zich, Airport Director Chippewa Valley Regional Airport.

Topics discussed include:

• Return of United (Skyway) Airlines to EAU
• Maintaining Sun Country service to Fort Myers
• Need for regular, dependable flights both out of and into the Chippewa Valley
• Flight times and schedules

Beverage Enjoyed: Schell's Sangria, New Ulm Brewing MN

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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 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.