Ryan Hartzell from Ntera joins hosts Charlie Walker and Lisa Bruhn to emphasize the critical role of high-speed broadband in today's rural landscape.

Cooperatives Working TogetherWith the ever-changing technology and need for faster, more reliable services, Chippewa Valley Electric Cooperative (CVEC) and Citizens Connected joined together to bring Fiber-Fast broadband services to underserved areas throughout the Chippewa Valley.This joint venture created Ntera®.

In this episode, hosts Lisa Bruhn and Charlie Walker are joined by Michelle Larson, from a 2024 Wisconsin Farm Technology Days sponsor - Chippewa Valley Energy.  Join us as Michelle delves into the history of CVE, their involvement in the community and the importance of marketing.

In this episode, hosts Lisa Bruhn and Charlie Walker are joined by Jamie Close, host Farm for this year's 2024 Wisconsin Farm Technology Days. Listen for an insightful conversation on the evolving landscape of farming - where tradition meets innovation.

Host Charlie sits down with Kjersten Berard and Stacy Franzwa from "Rewired and Real" for an in-depth discussion on mental health. Tune in as they share personal stories, practical tips, and empowering strategies to navigate life's ups and downs with resilience and authenticity.

Georgia Arts of Elysian Dream, Joins us to share her remarkable journey from military service to entrepreneurship, delving into the challenges and triumphs of both chapters in her life.

Jeramy Williams is the owner of American Drone. American Drone not only pilots drones for full field spray applications, it is also a dealer of drones for those wanting to start their own fleets. Listen along as Charlie sits down with this local entrepreneur.

Dawnell Kelly, founder + CEO of Life-Balance by Design is a local enterpreneur who helps women get organized, be productive, and crush goals all while having balance.

Charlie sits down with Matt Middendorp and discusses the opportunities that employee ownership brings to entrepreneurs. Employee ownerships are rapidly becoming more popular.

Joe Winger recently joined Charlie Walker on the BEAR Podcast to discuss his business philosophy- how he has been able to survive the ups and downs of the home building industry, and how he is able to maintain a quality workforce. For Joe the secret is simple- treat his employees, customers, and construction colleagues with respect. He believes honesty should be the foundation of all relationships. Since Joe was in High School, he had always aspired to be a contractor. Joe graduated from CVTC in the residential construction program and has built on that knowledge to become one of the premier custom home builders in the Chippewa Valley.