Step into the vibrant world of regional visual art in this episode as we get a preview of the Arrivals andDepartures juried art show coming to the Heyde Center this summer.  Chairperson Lindamerry Udell shares how thisshow works, with submissions “juried” before being selected and ultimately judged at the end. She explains why the risk of rejection shouldn’t scare off artists as amateurs and pros alike are encouraged.

Whether you’re an artist, art lover, or just curious about how a “juried” art show works, this is an episode for you.

#chippewafalls #gochippewa#supportlocalartists #wisconsinart #creativewisconsin #localartscene #creativevoices #gallerylife #juriedartshow

With the culmination of another school year, its an opportunity to showcase the different paths senior students follow as they graduate as Cardinals.  Jeff brings on a series of students to highlight the various options high school brings.  From entering the military, to going into the trades, heading straight into the workforce and continuing education at two and four year colleges. 

They share insight into how their time in school molded their interests and brought certain goals more into focus. Not only academic work, but the role co-curriculars helped as well.

#highschoolgraduation #graduateplans #publicschools#educationinwisconsin #insidetheclassroom #k12education #futureleaders#wisconsinschools #chippewafallsschools

We sniff out the world of mold detection with Stephanie and Hunter Sorensen with Pawsitive Mold Detection. With the use of a highly trained dog with an incredible nose to the surprising places mold likes to hide, we learn how their four-legged member of the team helps building owners uncover hidden problems.

They also share the dynamic of being a mother/son business duo. How the presence of mold is an underlying cause of many health problems. What does the "search" look like in a home/business? Who tend to be their clients?

Not every adventure is entirely new. Sometimes in entrepreneurship, the path includes buying into an already established business. Recently Jeff Olson purchased OneSource Imaging, an Eau Claire office supply company with an almost 40 year history. Over the years, Jeff has worked for and had ownership with a few ventures, so what led to him wanting to grab onto this new opportunity. What unique challenges does walking into a business that has already been around for decades, present? How does one balance maintaining the status quo with making changes? He highlights what the special items they sell to clients and the quality of the employees which made this a deal he had to jump on.

#eauclairewi #businessowner #marketing #leadership #businessowner #entreprenuer #businesspodcast #podcastrecommendations

No Farmers =  No Food, so what better way tocelebrate agriculture and thank the industry with dinner!

The annual Farmer Appreciation Dinner hosted by the Chippewa Falls Chamber of Commerce, comes tothe Northern Wisconsin State Fairgrounds on Wednesday June 24th.  Angela Karp from the Chamber and Jason Formanwith the planning committee takes us through the event, including what is on the menu headlined by a charcoal chicken entrée and plenty of Wisconsin-centric items. Along with music and family-activities.

Typically this event brings in 2,000 guests including farmers and their families as well as locals from the community.

#northernwisconsinstatefair #chippewafallswi #supportlocal#farmerappreciation #junedairymonth #agriculture #agbusiness #wisconsindairy#wisconsinfarmers

The end of another school brings retirements for some teachers.  On this episode Molly chats with McDonell Science teacher Dan Loomis, who concludes his career this month.  We learn what got him into teaching, what eventually brought him to McDonell, his favorite memories, the things he has enjoyed at McDonell the most and what his post-teaching plans are.

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

emBark is rolling out a new program called Prepared Puppy classes and, on this episode, Heather brings on Stephanie King, who is leading this "puppy preschool". We learn how this program is designed to instill beneficial behaviors and the ways they aim to do it. The best, and sometimes only time, to create successful behaviors comes in a puppy's first few months. How does Stephanie go about trying to accomplish through various means?

On today’s episode of Marcon Unleashed, Dan talks about upcoming events like the vendor fair on May 30th, and a recent birthday within the Marc-on Shooting family. Next he dives into recent events in politics in Chippewa county. Following that conversation, Dan talks about a recent story of cops failing to address a domestic abuse situation, and what Marc-on shooting will do to help you prepare for the worst.

Angela with the Chippewa Falls Chamber, along with Collin and Lori from Pillar Bank share insight into the Leadership Chippewa program. Run by the CF Chamber for over 25 years and with over 400 graduates, this program gives area professionals a deep dive into the community, opportunities to connect and resources for the future.

Got denied for a loan? Here’s what to do next. In this quick Donut Hole episode, a loan underwriter breaks down the smartest steps to take after a loan denial plus how to improve your chances next time. We also cover why honesty matters during the application process, how small details can impact decisions, and when it makes sense to revisit or update your application. If you’ve ever been denied (or want to avoid it), this episode gives you clear, practical next steps.

#moneyadvice #mycredit #creditscore #eauclaire #financialadvice #wisconsinmoney #podcast #eauclairepodcast