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- Getting Your Dad Hooked -Ryan Stolt - Episode 120Join the CCEDC for this week’s BEAR Discussions Podcast episode featuring Ryan Stolt, owner of the Bloomer Brewing Company. The brewery is a second-generation, family owned establishment started by Ryan’s father. Their building was recently renovated in 2020, which expanded their scope of business and has been instrumental in their success.40 min
- Growing and Caring -Christine Untiedt - Episode 119CCEDC Board Member Lisa Bruhn sits down with Christine Untiedt, owner of Brown Barn Botanicals, to talk about how she started her business, how it has evolved, and what her plans are for the next few years. Brown Barn Botanicals is a skincare company that sources most of its ingredients from their farm in Lake Holcombe, Wisconsin, and makes all of their products in-house.52 min
- Lean Pizza -Ron Haas - Episode 118Founder and owner of Martino's Pizza Place, Ron Haas, sits down with the CCEDC to discuss opening a restaurant, staying open and pivoting during the pandemic, and the effect that pushes for university attendance have had on the restaurant and trade industries. The title, "Lean Pizza," comes from a manufacturing term, to Lean, which is to make the line as efficient and cost-friendly as possible. Ron tells us how he Leans his Pizza.40 min
- CEO: C Every Opportunity -Deb Leslie - Episode 117CCEDC's Charlie Walker talks with Deb Leslie, a recent retiree of Workforce Resource Inc., about workforce development, finding your passion, being a great connector, and seeing every opportunity present. "If not me, then who?" -Deb Leslie1 hr
- Meat Your Maker -Wayne Lautsbaugh - Episode 116Lisa Bruhn talks with Wayne Lautsbaugh of Crescent Meats about business, meat packing, farming, and more!43 min
- Designing The Perfect Workplace -Justin Vajko - Episode 115CCEDC's Charlie Walker sits down with Justin Vajko, founder of Dialog Design Co., to discuss being proactive about finding talent, the importance of investing into your employees before anything else, and the evolvement of the field of digital marketing.54 min
- Accidental Start, Accident-Proof Finish -Matt Guse - Episode 114CCEDC's Charlie Walker sits down with Matt Guse, owner of MRS Machining Co., to discuss carrying on legacies, educating the next generation, and the criticality of manufacturing as a trade.37 min
- It's All In The Family -Jordan Pospishil - Episode 113Northwest Truck Service was founded in 2014 by husband and wife team Dave and Jani Kott, and the team has expanded to include their children and professional diesel mechanics. Their daughter Jordan, an economist, joins the CCEDC to discuss the conception and development of Northwest Truck Service, thriving as a family business, talent acquisition and retention, and the importance of a healthy work-life balance.44 min
- Alignment and Adjustment for Business -Dr. Lona Cook - Episode 112CEDC's Charlie Walker sits down with Dr. Lona Cook, a writer, philosopher, and chiropractor. She tells us about the varying areas of learning that she has explored, as well as giving insight on success, peace, and raising a family and a business.37 min
- Nyhus Enterprises...Raising a Family and a Business Episode 111Ashley Nyhus and CEDC's Charlie Walker discuss the importance of balance. Ashley is a principal of Nyhus Enterprises and she gives an update on how she works with her spouse Eric-as they work together to grow a business and a family.40 min
About BEAR Discussions
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Whether you are a local business leader, founder, economic developer, or curious community member, you will find thoughtful dialogue and practical takeaways on building stronger, more resilient…
economies. With a focus on learning and community insight, BEAR Discussions connects listeners to real-world perspectives on how businesses start, grow, and thrive.
Each episode features candid conversations with business leaders, entrepreneurs, founders, policymakers, and industry experts about issues shaping regional development, from workforce and innovation to manufacturing, defense, and small business success. Business Expansion and Retention (BEAR) Discussions is a podcast by the Chippewa Economic Development Corporation (CEDC) that explores the strategies, stories, and people driving economic growth in the Chippewa Valley and beyond.
Each episode features candid conversations with business leaders, entrepreneurs, founders, policymakers, and industry experts about issues shaping regional development, from workforce and innovation to manufacturing, defense, and small business success. Business Expansion and Retention (BEAR) Discussions is a podcast by the Chippewa Economic Development Corporation (CEDC) that explores the strategies, stories, and people driving economic growth in the Chippewa Valley and beyond.