The guys expand beyond beer and talk wine, with Dan Osborn who is the owner of Wisconsin Veteran Farm Winery, in Cornell. A military veteran of 26 years, including, a tour of duty in the Persian Gulf, Dan started the winery as hobby.  He tells us about how 25% of his sales go back to various charities and his active efforts to promote both the winery and the Cornell community. Insights into the wine makingprocess and using local products, being creative and ways his military background has influenced that creativity.

#veteranowned #localbrewspodcast #craftbeerpodcast #brewtalk#beertalk #craftbeer #brewculture #hopheads #wisconsin #podcastrecommendations#chippewavalley #wisconsinbeer

On this episode we meet the Willkom family, with dadTony joined by 7th grader Aubrey and 4th grader Graham.  Tony and his wife are both MACS alumni, and he shares why he decided the school system was the best fit for hischildren too.

Aubrey and Graham tell us about their favoriteclasses, subjects they enjoy the most and the things they are learning.

#catholicpodcast  #faithandlearning #catholicschools#educationwithpurpose #chippewavalley #wisconsinschools

Talk of the Town is back from vacation with a loaded show! Eau Claire isn’t just buried in snow, its also been buried in a fiscal crisis with one former city leader calling out his former colleagues. We discuss the wild plans leaders are presenting and the impact it could have on next month’s BIG local election

Nearly every business has a presence on the web, but howdoes one make sure their site is getting seen and getting results? Keenan introduces us to Derek Entrekin, the owner of local web design agency Edwin Marie.   What does it take to build a powerful online presence in the digital world?

More importantly, we learn how all of this is feasible andaffordable for the smallest of companies.  The best “toys” aren’t only reserved for the largest businesses.

#onlinemarketing #creatingawebsite #seo #whatisseo #eauclairepodcast #podcastrecommendation

In this episode we sit down with John Miller with the Menomonie American Legion to talk about what the organization represents beyond the uniform.  From supporting veterans and their families to organizing community events, scholarships and youth programs the American Legion continues to make a lasting impact in Dunn County

From STEM opportunities, to field trips to art there are a numerous programs available to kids at the Boys and Girls Club.  On this episode, we visit the Chippewa Falls location where members Grace, Lenox and Tyler share insight into what they do on a daily basis.  How programs they participate in have played into existing, and created new, passions for them.          

#eauclairepodcast #eauclairepod #boysandgirlsclub #eauclairebgc #youthleadership #communityimpact#investinkids

On today’s episode of Marcon Unleashed, Dan talks about New York, and how Mamdani’s New York is going. He touches on some recent events in New York that might suggest that it isn’t running as smoothly as promised. Next he speaks about the county sheriff, and elections: why you shouldn’t be in office if you aren’t able to fully do the job. Specifically, Dan talks about how lying under oath should make you ineligible to run again for sheriff, in light of recent events with the Chippewa County sheriff. To end off the episode Dan gives a glowing review of a local restaurant.

What does it really mean to be a community bank?  In this episode, Tony Meyers and Becky Rouser with Pillar Bank break down what this means to Pillar Bank and how the bank works to integrate itself the communities they are located in.  From local decision-making and relationship-based lending to reinvesting deposits right back into the neighborhoods they serve.

Pillar Bank is located in seven different municipalities in Western Wisconsin with employees being active members in each.

What extra benefits are there for local business owners, working with community banks?

How do community banks stay relevant in today’s world?

#wisconsin #podcastrecommendation #partofthecommunity #buildingneighbors

In this episode of Money Donuts, the hosts dive into the debate of buying the cheap option versus going for the more expensive one. Is spending more always worth it, or can the budget-friendly choice get the job done? The team shares stories, perspectives, and tips on how to decide when to save, when to splurge, and how to strike the right balance in your everyday spending.

#moneymatters #financialadvice #credit #podcast #eauclairewi #podcastrecommendations

Derek returns from vacation and jumps into the NBA scene on this episode