Banker With A Beer: A Podcast Series by Northwestern Bank

In this episode of Banker with a Beer Jerry Kuehl sits down with Brad Hentschel, City Planner for the City of Chippewa Falls   Topics discussed include : Updates on construction activity throughout the city Impact of the closing of St. Joseph's hospital Plans for the Chippewa Falls public pool and Marshal Park Strength of Downtown City Comprehensive Plan Update Beverage Enjoyed:  Franziskaner Weis...

In this episode of Banker with a Beer Jerry Kuehl sits down with Wade Asher, Festival Promoter Chippewa Valley Music Festivals   Topics discussed include: Hoofbeat (formerly Country Fest) Force Fields, a new Electronic Dance Music Festival Farm Technology Days Improvements coming to the fest grounds Wade's favorite fest memories Beverage Enjoyed:  Busch Light   Thank you for listening to this epis...

In this episode of Banker with a Beer Jerry Kuehl sits down with Aaron White, Eau Claire's Community Development Director   We discuss 7 mega trends that are impacting the Chippewa Valley: Population Growth Demography Urbanization Economic Shifts Digital Disruption Climate Change Beverage Enjoyed:  Smithwick's Irish Red Ale   Thank you for listening to this episode! Help support the show by leavin...

In this episode of Banker with a Beer Jerry Kuehl sits down with Dr. Amanda Blonigen, Co-Owner of On-site Chiropractic.   Topics discussed include: Using chiropractic procedures as an alternative to drug therapy Offering chiropractic care in public schools Treating children vs adults The role of parents in school-based treatments Tracking results Beverage Enjoyed:  Strongbow Hard Gold Apple Cider...

In this episode of Banker with a Beer Jerry Kuehl sits down with John McHugh, VP of External Relations for Kwik Trip, Inc.   Topics discussed include: The growth of Kwik Trip Providing healthy options in food deserts Corporate Culture Planning for EV's Beverage Enjoyed:  Kid Kolsch, New Glarus Brewing   Thank you for listening to this episode! Help support the show by leaving Banker with a Beer a...

In this episode of Banker with a Beer Jerry Kuehl sits down with Mike Farrow, fellow NB bankers and owner of Nemtec Tuning and Nemtec Racing.  We discuss electric vehicles and their viability in Northern Wisconsin   Topics discussed include: EV Range issues in cold weather Servicing EV Hidden costs of ownership Where electric vehicles make sense Mike's role in Nemtec Racing Beverage Enjoyed:  Moon...

In this episode of Banker with a Beer Jerry Kuehl sits down with Ashley Milletics, NB's Marketing Intern for a discussion on UWEC students and their impressions of Eau Claire   Topics discussed include: How Eau Claire is viewed by UWEC students Is Eau Claire a desirable location for students to live post-graduation? Are major metro areas still desirable for students starting careers? Housing Affor...

In this episode of Banker with a Beer, Jerry Kuehl sits down with Jeff Halloin, Attorney with Landmark Company and member of Gateway Industrial Park Corp.   Topics discussed include: How the sale of land to Walmart launched Gateway's expansion on the NW side of Eau Claire The fading focus of job growth with economic development Value of 'mega' projects for the Chippewa Valley County T Expansion (G...

In this episode of Banker with a Beer Jerry Kuehl sits down with Jarad Bilhorn, Owner of 3rd and Vine and Jerry Bauer, NB Director   Topics discussed include: Pairing beer with food West Coast craft brewing vs Midwest Craft brewing The 3rd and Vine experience What is special about Eau Claire Beverage Enjoyed:  Giant Jone's Dubbel Diest   Thank you for listening to this episode! Help support the sh...

In this episode of Banker with a Beer Jerry Kuehl sits down with David Solberg, Deputy Manager of the City of Eau Claire   Topics discussed include: Managing the growth of Eau Claire Challenges facing the city Creating affordable housing, residential density Infrastructure "Wish List" Eau Claire 2045   Beverage Enjoyed:  A&W Diet Cream Soda   Thank you for listening to this episode! Help support t...

In this episode of Banker with a Beer Jerry Kuehl sits down with Traci Hollister, CPA and Partner Wipfli, LLP   Topics discussed include: Maintaining customer loyalty and positive client experience with fewer staff Accounting Automation Keeping financial Data Secure Less about bookkeeping, more about data analytics Preparing your own taxes Beverage Enjoyed:  Schofferhofer Grapefruit Wheat Beer   T...

In this episode of Banker with a Beer Jerry Kuehl sits down with Charity Zich, Airport Director Chippewa Valley Regional Airport   Topics discussed include: Sun Country Results EAU's status as an Essential Service airport Change in the travelers utilizing the airport Airport Construction Updates Beverage Enjoyed:  Leinie's Summer Shandy   Thank you for listening to this episode! Help support the s...

In this episode of Banker with a Beer Jerry Kuehl sits down with Karen Hebert, Group Benefits Broker of spectrum Benefits Solutions   Topics discussed include: How to Think about Health Care and its Financing Pivoting away from Employee Provided health Insurance. Incentivizing Folks to Take Charge of their Own Health Beverage Enjoyed:  Two Can Play at this Game, Tripping Animals Brewing, Doral, FL...

Operational Referendum Challenges of Socia Media Career Readiness Mental Health of Youth Guest: Jeff Holm, Superintendent Chippewa Falls Unified School District Beverage Enjoyed:  Sprecher Root Beer

Moving from New Jersey (in a pandemic) An outsider's view of the Chippewa Valley Why journalism? Relevancy of TV news in 2024 Guest: Leeann Stapleton, Morning News Anchor for WEAU Beverage Enjoyed: Hacker Pschorr Munich Gold

The role trusts play in transferring wealth from one generation to the next Services offered by trust companies Supporting family members who are unable to support themselves End of Life Planning Issues Featured Guest: Jason Munz, Vice President of Trust Point Beverage Enjoyed: St. Fevillien Grand Cru

2023 Wisconsin Banker's Association "Banker of the Year" Healthcare Task Force Economic Health of the Chippewa Valley Future of Community Banking Guest: Jerry Jacobson, President and CEO of Northwestern Bank Bev erage Enjoyed:  Leinenkugel's Honey Weiss

Coaching CEOs and Executives Stress in Leadership Positions Warning Signs of Stress Traits of a good CEO Suggestions for a healthy lifestyle for company leaders Guest: Brent Hafele, CEO of Vibrancy Unlocked Beverage Enjoyed: Erdinger Dunkel, Erding Germany

Current Information on the closing of Sacred Heart and St Joseph Hospitals History of the Hospital Sisters in the Chippewa Valley Likely impacts of the closures on the Chippewa Valley Benefits and Services being offered to existing patients and staff Guest: Nick Berger, former Client Service Executive of HSHS (Hospital Sisters Health System) Beverage Enjoyed: Kwak Belgium Ale

Trends in building construction Availability of materials and labor Working in the Chippewa Valley compared with the rest of the US Forecast for 2024 Guest: Peter Hoeft, Owner of Hoeft Construction. Beverage Enjoyed: Montucky Cold Snack

Trends in Chippewa Valley crime / security Effectiveness of security systems Monitoring a second home or your home when away Things everyone should do to protect their home / car Guest:  Chris Lokken Customer Service Manager, Tru Lock Beer Enjoyed:  Juneau Juice, Alaskan Brewing

Topics discussed include: What is a die? Types of products manufactured with a die Chippewa Valley position as epicenter of US die production Future improvements / trends Guest: Doug Darrow, Owner of Allied Dies Beverage Enjoyed: Bundaberg Ginger Beer

Cyber Security Training Facility Record Enrollment Integration of programs with high schools and area universities Enhancing student extracurricular options Guest:  Dr. Sunem Beaton Garicia, President Chippewa Valley Technical College Beer Enjoyed: Delirium Noel

What is One Auto Group? Challenges / Benefits of selling vehicles of different manufactures Role of a local dealership in the world of Tesla Are electric cars a good for the upper Midwest? Brands you would like to bring to the Chippewa Valley  Guest: Bill Bertrand, Co-Owner One Auto Group Beer Enjoyed: Tweak, Avery Brewing Boulder CO

The transition from CoLab to The Coven The role of entrepreneurship in the Pablo Group Colab's place in the local entrepreneurial space Joining The Coven community Guest: Elaine Coughlin, Director of Investment and Entrepreneurship, The Pablo Group Beverage Enjoyed:  Kul Mocks, NA Craft Mocktail