Business Matters

Coming to you from the WIN Technology Studio, and a special thank you to our media sponsor, HomeTech by Mosaic. For the Season 4 premiere, we’re doing things a little differently. With Dave Minor’s retirement approaching, this episode looks back on his career and the path that brought him to chamber work. Through a series of prompts, Dave reflects on memorable moments, changes within the Chamber a...

Welcome to the Season 3 finale of the Business Matters podcast! Coming to you from the WIN Technology Studio, with a special thank you to our media sponsor, HomeTech by Mosaic. In this season finale, Business Engagement & YP Director Lorance Uwinaza sits down with Jake Horan of the Eau Claire Express to talk about what it takes to bring summer collegiate baseball to Carson Park. From sponsorsh...

Welcome to a new episode of the Business Matters podcast! Coming to you from the WIN Technology Studio, and a special thank you to our media sponsor, HomeTech by Mosaic. In this episode, Director of Workforce Hope Turvaville sits down with Boys & Girls Clubs of the Greater Chippewa Valley Chief Executive Officer Travis Ida to discuss the importance of mentorship, career exploration, workforce...

Welcome to a new episode of the Business Matters podcast! Coming to you from the WIN Technology Studio, and a special thank you to our media sponsor, HomeTech by Mosaic. In this episode, Chamber President & CEO Dave Minor sits down with John Muldoon of Muldoon's Men's Wear to explore what it takes to build a business that stands the test of time. The conversation highlights how Muldoon's has a...

Welcome to a new episode of the Business Matters podcast! Coming to you from the WIN Technology Studio, and a special thank you to our media sponsor, HomeTech by Mosaic. In this episode, Chelsea Seckora, Director of Brand & Communications, is joined by McKenna Scherer and Jake Smith of Volume One to discuss how the organization has grown into a recognizable and trusted voice within the communi...

Welcome to Season Three of the Business Matters podcast! Coming to you from the WIN Technology Studio, and a special thank you to our media sponsor, Hometech by Mosaic. In this episode, Senior Director of Operations Kaylynn Winegar is joined by Sally Flinck of Two Men and a Truck to break down what actually makes a move go smoothly—especially for businesses. From planning ahead and avoiding common...

Welcome to Season Three of the Business Matters podcast! Coming to you from the WIN Technology Studio, and a special thank you to our media sponsor, Hometech by Mosaic. In this episode, Director of Workforce Hope Turvaville sits down with Elisia Gonsowski of Riverside Machine & Engineering to explore the impact of Youth Apprenticeship from a business perspective. The conversation highlights wh...

Welcome to Season Three of the Business Matters podcast! Coming to you from the WIN Technology Studio, and a special thank you to our media sponsor, Hometech by Mosaic. In this episode, Chamber President & CEO Dave Minor sits down with Tim Nelson of HeartWorks to explore how innovation and science are shaping the future of cardiac care. The conversation dives into who HeartWorks is, how they u...

Welcome to a new episode of the Business Matters podcast! Coming to you from the WIN Technology Studio, and a special thank you to our media sponsor, HomeTech by Mosaic. In this episode, host Scott Rogers sits down with Julie Thoney of Xcel Energy to explore how energy infrastructure, reliability, and public policy intersect to support business growth and economic development. This episode also ma...

Welcome to Season Three of the Business Matters podcast! Coming to you from the WIN Technology Studio, and a special thank you to our media sponsor, Royal Credit Union. In this episode, Chamber President & CEO Dave Minor sits down with UW-Eau Claire Interim Chancellor, Dr. Michael Carney. As an Eau Claire Chamber 110th Birthday Ambassador, the University shares its commitment to academic excel...

Welcome to Season Three of the Business Matters podcast! Coming to you from the WIN Technology Studio, and a special thank you to our media sponsor, Royal Credit Union. In this episode, Director of Brand & Communications Chelsea Seckora sits down with Jordan Stoll, Co-Owner of Slab Factory — a local hub for trading cards and collectibles. They discuss how the shop has built a vibrant culture a...

Welcome to Season Three of the Business Matters podcast! Coming to you from the WIN Technology Studio, and a special thank you to our media sponsor, Royal Credit Union. In this episode, Chamber President & CEO Dave Minor joins News Anchor Judy Clark of WEAU 13 News to shine a light on the station’s daily operations, Judy’s long-standing history with WEAU, its vital role in informing and connec...

Welcome to Season Three of the Business Matters podcast! Coming to you from the WIN Technology Studio, and a special thank you to our media sponsor, Royal Credit Union. Throughout 2025, the Eau Claire Area Chamber of Commerce is celebrating its 110th birthday! To mark this milestone, we’ll be highlighting our incredible supporters throughout the year. We’re proud to feature another one of our Birt...

Welcome to Season Three of the Business Matters podcast! Coming to you from the WIN Technology Studio, and a special thank you to our media sponsor, Royal Credit Union. In this episode, Chelsea Seckora, Creative Director, talks with Aaron Libner of Coulee Tech about the transformative role of AI in local businesses, focusing on its applications in marketing and customer service, as well as its wid...

Welcome to Season Three of the Business Matters podcast! Coming to you from the WIN Technology Studio, and a special thank you to our media sponsor, Royal Credit Union. In this episode, VP of Investor Engagement Kaylynn Winegar chats with Travis Hilton from Rock Falls Raceway. Together, they explore the exciting world of racing, dive into the raceway’s fascinating history, and highlight what makes...

Welcome to the Season Three Premiere of the Business Matters podcast! Coming to you from the WIN Technology Studio, and a special thank you to our media sponsor, Royal Credit Union. Throughout 2025, the Eau Claire Area Chamber of Commerce is celebrating its 110th birthday! To mark this milestone, we’ll be highlighting our incredible supporters throughout the year. Kicking things off, we’re proud t...

Welcome to the Season Two FINALE of Business Matters! Coming to you from the WIN Technology Studio, and a special thank you to our media sponsor, Royal Credit Union. In this episode, Kaylynn Winegar, VP of Investor Engagement, chats with Jen Miller from Rellim Senior Day Care. Together, they explore how Rellim Senior Day Care is changing the lives of seniors and their families. Discover how Rellim...

Welcome to Season Two of Business Matters! Coming to you from the WIN Technology Studio, and a special thank you to our media sponsor, Royal Credit Union. In this episode, Chief Financial Officer, Danielle Kummer, sits down with Harlie Juedes from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire’s Small Business Development Center (SBDC) to discuss ways small businesses can successfully navigate the holiday...

Welcome to Season Two of Business Matters! Coming to you from the WIN Technology Studio, and a special thank you to our media sponsor, Royal Credit Union. In this episode, Chamber President & CEO Dave Minor sits down with Shawn Kapanke of Silver Spring Foods to celebrate Manufacturing Month and discuss the vital role manufacturing plays in the Eau Claire community. Silver Spring Foods, a famil...

Welcome to Season Two of Business Matters! Coming to you from the WIN Technology Studio, and a special thank you to our media sponsor, Royal Credit Union. In this episode, Kristen Parent, Middleton Chamber of Commerce talks with Kaylynn Winegar of the Eau Claire Area Chamber about a revolutionary program that matches military service members - transitioning from active duty, with Wisconsin employe...

Welcome to Season Two of Business Matters! Coming to you from the WIN Technology Studio, and a special thank you to our media sponsor, Royal Credit Union. In this episode Chamber President & CEO Dave Minor sits down with Chris Dooley of Midwest Select Insurance to discuss the new Investor Benefits program, and how small businesses can take advantage of an exclusive menu of group benefits for t...

Welcome to Season Two of Business Matters! Coming to you from the WIN Technology Studio, and a special thank you to our media sponsor, Royal Credit Union. In this episode, Ryan Ludy, Executive Director of the United Way of the Greater Chippewa Valley talks with Kaylynn Winegar of the Eau Claire Area Chamber about the meaning of non-profit and volunteer work across the region. Tune in to learn more...

Welcome to Season Two of Business Matters! Coming to you from the WIN Technology Studio, and a special thank you to our media sponsor, Royal Credit Union. In this episode, Chippewa Valley Regional Airport Director Charity Zich talks with Scott Rogers, the Chamber's Vice President Governmental Affairs, about the challenges and successes of commercial air service for EAU. Learn how the Sun Country j...

Welcome to Season Two of Business Matters! Coming to you from the WIN Technology Studio, and a special thank you to our media sponsor, Royal Credit Union. In this episode, Kaitlyn and Travis discuss the importance of mentorship amongst young business professionals and how the Young Professionals of the Chippewa Valley came to provide a program tailored specifically to combat that need in our commu...

Welcome to Season Two of Business Matters! Coming to you from the WIN Technology Studio and special thank you to our media sponsor, Royal Credit Union. Many of us shop local this time of year, what we may not know is just how much it affects the owners and employees of those small businesses. In this episode, we interview Chelsea Higley, Owner of Wisconsin Makers Market who shares her perspective...