Banker With A Beer Episode 235
Banker With A Beer: A Podcast Series by Northwestern Bank
Release Date: 10/13/2025
Banker With A Beer Episode 256
Banker With A Beer: A Podcast Series by Northwestern Bank
In this episode of Banker with a Beer, Jerry talks with Brad Hentschel, City Planner and Economic Director for the City of Chippewa Falls Topics discussed include: City Projects Planned or Underway in 2026 Housing Options in the City Family Fare Closing Leinenkugal’s Brewery Closing Market on River Update Beer Enjoyed: Veneration, 3 Sheeps Brewery Sheboygan 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...
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Banker With A Beer Episode 255
Banker With A Beer: A Podcast Series by Northwestern Bank
In this episode of Banker with a Beer, Mike talks with Ana and Bob Fish, Owners of Dave’s Drive In of Chippewa Falls Topics discussed include: Root Beer Development Persevering to find success What is a Po Boy? Merging 100 years of history with Today Beverage Enjoyed: Pick 6 pack of IPAs, Pilsners, and Shandy 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...
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Banker With A Beer Episode 254
Banker With A Beer: A Podcast Series by Northwestern Bank
n this episode of Banker with a Beer, Jerry talks with Julie Thoney, Manager of Community Relations and Economic Development for Xcel Energy. Topics discussed include: Data Centers Residential Renewable Energy Transmission Lines Xcel’s effort to expand renewable energy options The return of nuclear power Beer Enjoyed: 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...
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Banker With A Beer Episode 253
Banker With A Beer: A Podcast Series by Northwestern Bank
In this episode of Banker with a Beer, Jerry and Scott talk with Eau Claire Community Development Director Aaron White. Topics discussed include: Key 2026 Projects and Infrastructure Eau Claire Financial Challenges Growth of City vs Lack of Resources Planning for Future Urban Growth Beverage Enjoyed: Bourbon Barrel Stout, Central Waters Brewing Amherst WI 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...
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Banker With A Beer Episode 252
Banker With A Beer: A Podcast Series by Northwestern Bank
This week on Banker with a Beer, new Co-Host Mike Farrow talks with Taylor Anders, Co-Owner of Anders Supply and Landscaping. Topics discussed include: Plants & Trees that you shouldn’t use in Wisconsin Stress as a business owner Life in a family business Backyard mini golf? Beverage Enjoyed: Body Armour LYTE – Peach Mango 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....
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Banker With A Beer Episode 251
Banker With A Beer: A Podcast Series by Northwestern Bank
In this episode of Banker with a Beer, Jerry talks with musical, humorist, and bestselling author Michael Perry. Topics discussed include: New Book “Improbable Mentors and Happy Tangents”. What is humor? Learning the rhythm of music, speech, and the written word Lighting Round Beverage Enjoyed: Go Brewing, NA Pilsner 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,...
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Banker With A Beer Episode 250
Banker With A Beer: A Podcast Series by Northwestern Bank
In this episode of Banker with a Beer, Jerry talks with Peter Farrow, Executive Chairman of Medwand Solutions, LLC and former CEO of Group Health Cooperative in Eau Claire. Topics discussed include: Enhancing the Telemedicine Experience The Capabilities of Medwand Technology Access Where Care is Hard to Reach Clinical Trust, Regulation, and Privacy Lighting Round Beverage Enjoyed: Leffe, Belgium Blond 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...
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Banker With A Beer Episode 249
Banker With A Beer: A Podcast Series by Northwestern Bank
In this episode of Banker with a Beer, Jerry talks with Dr. Tim Nelson of CEO of Heartworks and Dr. Michael Carney, Interim Chancellor of UW Eau Claire about their Heartworks collaboration. Topics discussed include: What does it mean to ‘Build Hearts’? Why Heartworks is based in Eau Claire How Heartworks and UWEC are collaborating What does this collaboration mean to the university and community Lighting Round Beverage Enjoyed: Liquid Death, lime flavored sparkling water Thank you for listening to this episode! Help support the show by leaving Banker with a...
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Banker With A Beer Episode 248
Banker With A Beer: A Podcast Series by Northwestern Bank
In this episode of Banker with a Beer, Jerry talks with Kenzi Havlicek, Director of Visit Eau Claire Topics discussed include: Kenzi’s Story What Visit Eau Claire Does 2026 Events in the Chippewa Valley Lighting Round Beverage Enjoyed: Chimay 175 Blond Ale, Belgium 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...
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Banker With A Beer Episode 247
Banker With A Beer: A Podcast Series by Northwestern Bank
In this episode of Banker with a Beer, Jerry talks with Amanda Schemenauer of Nordson EDI and Katie Rurup of Cadrex about the upcoming Chippewa Falls Manufacturing Showcase Topics discussed include: What is the Chippewa Falls Manufacturing Showcase? Career Paths and Opportunities Modern Manufacturing and Technology Company Culture Lighting Round Beverage Enjoyed: Paulaner Salvator Double Bock 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...
info_outlineWe tried something new this week and took the podcast on the road! Banker with a Beer was recorded in front of a live audience at the Roadmap Marketing Conference in downtown Eau Claire. Jerry hosted a panel of local marketing specialists including Erin Trowbridge of 4 Peas Consulting, Lee Carather of Double Forte, and Benny Anderson of Daredevil Business Consulting.
Topics discussed include:
- Keeping with the Changes in Social Media
- The growing Role of AI
- Marketing in the Chippewa Valley
- Marketing on a Tight Budget
Beverage Enjoyed: Various Beverages
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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.