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Dr. Heidi Eliopoulos, Superintendent of Altoona Schools, is on the front lines of the chaotic world of public education.  In this podcast, we share a fascinating discussion on the changing mission of our public schools.    Topics discussed include: The Purpose of School has Changed Preparing Students for Jobs that don't Exist Yet The Changing Parent-School Relationship Building Community in a Divided World Lightning Round Beverages Enjoyed: Chimay 175th Anniversary Ale    Thank you for listening to this episode! Help support the show by leaving Banker with a Beer a 5-star rating or review on Apple or Spotify.  Banker with a Beer is brought to you by Northwestern Bank. A community bank headquartered in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin. Follow us on Facebook or learn more on our website northwesternbank.com. We're a community bank with all the services of a big bank in a personalized friendly size. Member FDIC.

Joel Jacobson is succeeding in local retail with a mix of businesses that focus on providing excellent customer service.   Topics discussed include: Joel's Business Model Competing Against the Giants Supporting Local Retail vs Shopping On-Line Employee Knowledge as a Competitive Advantage Lightning Round Beverages Enjoyed: Leinie's Oktoberfest, Leinenkugal's Brewery    Thank you for listening to this episode! Help support the show by leaving Banker with a Beer a 5-star rating or review on Apple or Spotify.  Banker with a Beer is brought to you by Northwestern Bank. A community bank headquartered in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin. Follow us on Facebook or learn more on our website northwesternbank.com. We're a community bank with all the services of a big bank in a personalized friendly size. Member FDIC.

This week, Mike talks with Mike Peterson, Owner of Western Wisconsin Bookkeeping and Up North Acai, and in a Banker With a Beer first, Mike (The guest) provided the beverage, a regional exclusive to the Northeast! Topics discussed include: Taking the dive into entrepreneurship What is Acai? Growing 2 small businesses and a family What Businesses can benefit from a bookkeeper? Beverage Enjoyed: Sam Adams – Jack-O (Pumpkin Ale)    Thank you for listening to this episode! Help support the show by leaving Banker with a Beer a 5-star rating or review on Apple or Spotify.  Banker with a Beer is brought to you by Northwestern Bank. A community bank headquartered in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin. Follow us on Facebook or learn more on our website northwesternbank.com. We're a community bank with all the services of a big bank in a personalized friendly size. Member FDIC.

Andrew Caudill, Altoona High School Athletic Director, joins Jerry and Scott on this episode of Banker with a Beer. Topics discussed include: Current Status of Youth Sports Club and Traveling Team's Impact on High School Athletics Finding Coaches and Officials One Sport Athletes Beverage Enjoyed: Shiner Oktoberfest    Thank you for listening to this episode! Help support the show by leaving Banker with a Beer a 5-star rating or review on Apple or Spotify.  Banker with a Beer is brought to you by Northwestern Bank. A community bank headquartered in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin. Follow us on Facebook or learn more on our website northwesternbank.com. We're a community bank with all the services of a big bank in a personalized friendly size. Member FDIC.

In this episode of Banker with a Beer, Jerry talks with Rose Oswald Poels, President and CEO of the Wisconsin Bankers Association Topics discussed include: Rose's Path to Banking Community Banking and Wisconsin's Economy Local Impact of Community Banks Stable Coin and other potential threats to Community Banks Lightning Round Beverages Enjoyed: Summer Shanty and Leinie's Lodge Lime, Leinenkugal's Brewery    Thank you for listening to this episode! Help support the show by leaving Banker with a Beer a 5-star rating or review on Apple or Spotify.  Banker with a Beer is brought to you by Northwestern Bank. A community bank headquartered in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin. Follow us on Facebook or learn more on our website northwesternbank.com. We're a community bank with all the services of a big bank in a personalized friendly size. Member FDIC.

In this episode of Banker with a Beer, Jerry talks with Charity Zich, Chippewa Valley Regional Airport Director Topics discussed include: Sun Country's Airport Status and Seasonal Destinations Update on United Flights to Chicago Advantages of Flighting Local How Community Can Support Local Air Service Lightning Round Beverages Enjoyed: Samuel Smith Organic Cider, England    Thank you for listening to this episode! Help support the show by leaving Banker with a Beer a 5-star rating or review on Apple or Spotify.  Banker with a Beer is brought to you by Northwestern Bank. A community bank headquartered in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin. Follow us on Facebook or learn more on our website northwesternbank.com. We're a community bank with all the services of a big bank in a personalized friendly size. Member FDIC.

In this episode of Banker with a Beer, Jerry talks with Dave Solberg, Eau Claire City Manager Topics discussed include: Local Issue Updates (Downtown Parking, Transit Center, City Budget) Leading the City Leadership & Vision Lightning Round Beverages Enjoyed: A&W Diet Cream Soda and Augustiner Maximator Dark Lager    Thank you for listening to this episode! Help support the show by leaving Banker with a Beer a 5-star rating or review on Apple or Spotify.  Banker with a Beer is brought to you by Northwestern Bank. A community bank headquartered in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin. Follow us on Facebook or learn more on our website northwesternbank.com. We're a community bank with all the services of a big bank in a personalized friendly size. Member FDIC.

Joining Mike on this week's episode of Banker with a Beer, Wade Asher, Promotor for Chippewa Valley Music Festivals, and Ian Prock and Ryan Warffuel, owners of Antic Studios, a concert production company based in Eau Claire. Topics discussed include: Recapping a summer of festivals in Cadott Rockfest toppled as #1 festival Starting Force Fields from scratch Creative process of a new festival Exciting news for 2027! Beverage Enjoyed: New Glarus – Spotted Cow    Thank you for listening to this episode! Help support the show by leaving Banker with a Beer a 5-star rating or review on Apple or Spotify.  Banker with a Beer is brought to you by Northwestern Bank. A community bank headquartered in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin. Follow us on Facebook or learn more on our website northwesternbank.com. We're a community bank with all the services of a big bank in a personalized friendly size. Member FDIC.

In this episode of Banker with a Beer, Jerry talks with Dr. Sunem Beaton Garcia, President of Chippewa Valley Technical College. Topics discussed include: The Aspen Prize Workforce & Economic Development Leadership & Vision Lightning Round Beer Enjoyed: Linderman's Framboise Lambic    Thank you for listening to this episode! Help support the show by leaving Banker with a Beer a 5-star rating or review on Apple or Spotify.  Banker with a Beer is brought to you by Northwestern Bank. A community bank headquartered in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin. Follow us on Facebook or learn more on our website northwesternbank.com. We're a community bank with all the services of a big bank in a personalized friendly size. Member FDIC.

In this episode of Banker with a Beer, Mike talks with Dominic Berlin, owner of 715 Rentals & 715 Excavating & Demolition. Topics discussed include: The leap into entrepreneurship The economics of trash The different forms of customer service A dumpster for every need Beverage Enjoyed: Capitol Brewing: Supper Club    Thank you for listening to this episode! Help support the show by leaving Banker with a Beer a 5-star rating or review on Apple or Spotify.  Banker with a Beer is brought to you by Northwestern Bank. A community bank headquartered in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin. Follow us on Facebook or learn more on our website northwesternbank.com. We're a community bank with all the services of a big bank in a personalized friendly size. Member FDIC.

In this episode of Banker with a Beer, Jerry talks with Kathy Wright, Director of Talent & Booking for the Pablo Center. Topics discussed include: New Ticketing Platform Broadway shows to be Announced Building Future Audiences The Arts Economy Lighting Round Beer Enjoyed: New Glarus Spotted Cow    Thank you for listening to this episode! Help support the show by leaving Banker with a Beer a 5-star rating or review on Apple or Spotify.  Banker with a Beer is brought to you by Northwestern Bank. A community bank headquartered in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin. Follow us on Facebook or learn more on our website northwesternbank.com. We're a community bank with all the services of a big bank in a personalized friendly size. Member FDIC.

In this episode of Banker with a Beer, Mike is joined by Brady Cronk, Realtor and property manager for Riverbend Rentals and Property Management. Topics discussed include: When to contact your landlord The benefits to hiring a management company What should you do if a car slams through your living room The importance of communication between tenants and landlords How to ensure you get the security deposit back Beverage Enjoyed: Kona Big Wave    Thank you for listening to this episode! Help support the show by leaving Banker with a Beer a 5-star rating or review on Apple or Spotify.  Banker with a Beer is brought to you by Northwestern Bank. A community bank headquartered in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin. Follow us on Facebook or learn more on our website northwesternbank.com. We're a community bank with all the services of a big bank in a personalized friendly size. Member FDIC.

In this episode of Banker with a Beer, Jerry talks with Mike Howard, owner of Mike Howard Photography. Topics discussed include: Manufacturing to Engineering to Photography Craft & Style Technology & Process Local and Community Connection Lighting Round Beer Enjoyed: Leinenkugel's New Belgium 1554 Black Ale    Thank you for listening to this episode! Help support the show by leaving Banker with a Beer a 5-star rating or review on Apple or Spotify.  Banker with a Beer is brought to you by Northwestern Bank. A community bank headquartered in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin. Follow us on Facebook or learn more on our website northwesternbank.com. We're a community bank with all the services of a big bank in a personalized friendly size. Member FDIC.

In this episode of Banker with a Beer, Ellie Peabody – Tourism Director for the Chippewa Area Chamber of Commerce joins Mike to talk all things Chippewa County Tourism! Topics discussed include: The influences of growing up in a tourist town Tourism's impact of Chippewa Falls and Wisconsin Marketing to tourists and residents alike Chippewa Falls is truly 1 of 1 The strategy behind tourism Beverage Enjoyed: Leinenkugel's Honey Lemon Light    Thank you for listening to this episode! Help support the show by leaving Banker with a Beer a 5-star rating or review on Apple or Spotify.  Banker with a Beer is brought to you by Northwestern Bank. A community bank headquartered in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin. Follow us on Facebook or learn more on our website northwesternbank.com. We're a community bank with all the services of a big bank in a personalized friendly size. Member FDIC.

In this episode of Banker with a Beer, Jerry talks with Phil Swiler, Executive Director of Chippewa Valley Habitat for Humanity. Topics discussed include: Affordable Housing – What's "affordable" and What's "Housing" What Habitat Actually Does Local Impact The ReStore Store Lighting Round Beer Enjoyed: Heineken – The Netherlands   Thank you for listening to this episode! Help support the show by leaving Banker with a Beer a 5-star rating or review on Apple or Spotify.  Banker with a Beer is brought to you by Northwestern Bank. A community bank headquartered in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin. Follow us on Facebook or learn more on our website northwesternbank.com. We're a community bank with all the services of a big bank in a personalized friendly size. Member FDIC.