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The Chippewa Valley's Talk Show of Record

Grab your own cup of coffee and join us for this latestepisode.  Emilie starts off by giving a sad us a sad update on a major summertime event in Menomonie.  She and Menomonie Mayor Randy Knaack then dive into a number of topics, including his plans to re for re-election.

And at the end, Randy makes a HUGE announcement concerning a large sporting venue that is now slated to come to Menomonie!!!

#wisconsinliving #menomonienews #menomoni#westernwisconsin #podcastrecommendations #localtalk #thingstodoinmenomonie

Zach brings on bassist Nick Farley and introduces him as the co-host. Join uss they talk about his start, hiatus, and rebirth into the music world.#eauclairemusic #livemusic #localshows #musicpodcast #localsounds #podcastrecommendations

Presented by Eau Claire Area Chamber of Commerce

This month we explore HeartWorks, learning what thisorganization is and how they develop innovative therapies using a person’s own cells to strengthen existing heart muscle to grow new muscle.  Dave Minor talks with the founder Tim Nelson, who highlights their mission to end congenital heart diseases.

-           Tim takes us through the process

-           How this differs from existing treatments

-           What role does the chamber play in supportinginnovation-driven organizations such as this

-           Why did Heart Works Choose Eau Claire and whatopportunities for collaboration exist here. Including how Heart Works is bringing young, brilliant minds to town.

-           Looking around the corner at what is next forthe community

The backbone of any organization such as Feed My People arethe volunteers and donor and one of them is highlighted here with LuAnn Livingston. She details her own upbringing and backstory that served as her calling to an organizing such as this.  What does she do with Feed My People and why does she continue to come back month after month.  The role her faith has played in her volunteering.

A shopping staple of the Chippewa Valley for decades hasbeen the SCHEELS located at the Oakwood Mall, with a brand loyalty that is super-glue adhesive.  This week we sitdown with Kate Lyons, the Marketing and Events Lead at the local store to learn more about the make-up of the store, the company’s focuses and what goes into generatingthe loyalty that they have.  We insight into how much autonomy the local decision-makers have, ways they try to connect with the community and what makes many of their 300 local employees true “experts” in sporting goods.

#shoplocal #brandpodcast #buildingabrand #brandloyalty #sportinggoods #sportsequipment #businesspodcast #wisconsin

The Social Security Cost of Living Adjustment, or COLA, was recently announced at 2.8% for 2026. Pat and Jesse discuss this and what it means for its recipients in terms of taxes, inflation and more.
The Purpose Driven Retirement Podcast is the podcast version of the weekly radio show with Pat Couture and Jesse Becker, financial advisors with Keystone, an Eau Claire, Wisconsin based firm. The program takes a look at topics related to retirement planning and the necessary areas to cover in putting together plans which are individually tailored to suit the needs to any particular individual or couple.

The area has no shortage of stories of entrepreneurs who’ve built “board by board” and this series will highlight those individuals and their stories.  On the debut episode, we meetthe series host Randi McVinnie (owner of BONDS in Altoona) who details her own business story and the goal behind the show.  She shares insights into her successes and setbacks, the oddest things she’s had to overcome and what she hopes future guests will share about the Chippewa Valley’s emerging businesscommunity.

Get ready to BEE amazed!  The 2nd AnnualChippewa Valley Bee Expo comes to the Northern Wisconsin State Fairground this April and Director Galen Klisiewicz gives us all the buzz about the event that will showcase everything about bees from pollination to the countless uses forhoney.  Along the way, we learn what the biggest issues are for bees in our area, the simple things everyone can do to strengthen our bee population and tips for those afraid of getting stung.

 #beekeepers #beeculture #pollinatorpower #honeybees #thingstodoeauclaire #thingstodochippewafalls #wisconsinbees #podcastrecommendations