The Talking Po!nt Podcast is back for 2025! In this episode, Eau Claire Chamber President & CEO Dave Minor chats with Tina Probst, Director of Workforce & Emerging Talent. They discuss the latest insights from a recent survey of Chippewa Valley students conducted by the Eau Claire Chamber. Additionally, they explore graduates’ thoughts on entering …

Coming to you from the WIN Technology studio is "Talking Po!nt." This podcast discusses community and state topics that have a profound impact on our area and how the Chamber plays a role in all of it. In this episode Eau Claire Chamber President & CEO Dave Minor sits down with Andy Neborak, the current Chamber Board Chair from Impact Advertising, …

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 …

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 racew…

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 thro…

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 …

Coming to you from the WIN Technology studio is "Talking Po!nt." This podcast discusses community and state topics that have a profound impact on our area and how the Chamber plays a role in all of it. In this episode, we explore the critical role city budgets play in shaping the local business landscape. Chamber President & CEO Dave Minor and Vice…

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 smal…

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 …

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 - tran…

Coming to you from the WIN Technology studio is "Talking Po!nt." This podcast discusses community and state topics that have a profound impact on our area and how the Chamber plays a role in all of it. In this episode, Creative Director Chelsea Seckora introduces the Chamber's President & CEO, Dave Minor who alongside Dr. Rupp, Retired Mayo CEO and…

Coming to you from the WIN Technology studio is "Talking Po!nt." This podcast discusses community and state topics that have a profound impact on our area and how the Chamber plays a role in all of it. In this episode, the discussion revolves around why the Wisconsin election is so important this year. Seasoned political observer John Frank talks w…

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 advantag…

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 volun…

Coming to you from the WIN Technology studio is a NEW Chamber production, "Talking Po!nt." Throughout this podcast we will be discussing community and state topics that have a profound impact on our area and how the Chamber plays a role in all of it. In this episode, Creative Director Chelsea Seckora introduces the Chamber's President & CEO, Dave M…

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 commercia…

Coming to you from the WIN Technology studio is a NEW Chamber production, "Talking Po!nt." Throughout this podcast we will be discussing community and state topics that have a profound impact on our area and how the Chamber plays a role in all of it. An HSHS/Prevea Recovery Task Force has been created after Springfield, Ill.-based Hospital Sisters …

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 tail…

Coming to you from the WIN Technology studio is a NEW Chamber production, "Talking Po!nt." Throughout this podcast we will be discussing community and state topics that have a profound impact on our area and how the Chamber plays a role in all of it. Decisions made in Madison have a big impact on the economy of the Chippewa Valley. In this episode,…

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 W…

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. Today we speak with Aaron White, City of Eau Claire and Luke Hanson, Eau Claire Economic Development Corporation about Manufacturing Month and how business not only gets to our area but evolves with…

Coming to you from the WIN Technology studio is a NEW Chamber production, "Talking Po!nt." Throughout this podcast we will be discussing community and state topics that have a profound impact on our area and how the Chamber plays a role in all of it. In this episode, Creative Director Chelsea Seckora introduces the Chamber's President & CEO, Dave M…

Welcome to the season premiere of Business Matters Season Two! Coming to you from the WIN Technology Studio and special thank you to our media sponsor, Royal Credit Union. In honor of Chamber of Commerce Month, President & CEO Dave Minor, sits down with fellow Chamber leaders, Allyson Wisniewski of the Chippewa Falls Chamber of Commerce and Ashley …

Coming to you from the WIN Technology studio is a NEW Chamber production, "Talking Po!nt." Throughout this podcast will be discussing community and state topics that have a profound impact on our area and how the Chamber plays a role in all of it. This episode features moderator Creative Director Chelsea Seckora, Chamber President & CEO Dave Minor.…

Welcome to the season finale of the Eau Claire Chamber's podcast, Business Matters! Coming to you from the WIN Technology Studio and special thank you to our media sponsor, Royal Credit Union. In this episode, VP Investor Engagement Kaylynn Winegar takes time to learn more about Lar Kong Xiong, Business Specialist with the Hmong Wisconsin Chamber o…

Welcome to episode 15 of the Eau Claire Chamber's podcast, Business Matters! Coming to you from the WIN Technology Studio and special thank you to our media sponsor, Royal Credit Union. In this episode, Young Professionals Director, Kelsy Schultz and Hannah Connor with Chippewa Valley Technical College, discuss the mission and impact that the Young…

Welcome to episode 14 of the Eau Claire Chamber's podcast, Business Matters! Coming to you from the WIN Technology Studio and special thank you to our media sponsor, Royal Credit Union. In this episode, Chamber President & CEO Dave Minor talks with Country Jam's Kathy Wright about Jam’s new home called the Eau Claire Event District and why it is mo…

Welcome to episode 13 of the Eau Claire Chamber's podcast, Business Matters! Coming to you from the WIN Technology Studio and special thank you to our media sponsor, Royal Credit Union. In this episode, VP Workforce Initiatives Kaylynn Winegar talks with Wipfli partner, Valerie Fedie about the workplace culture and Business Resources groups they've…

Welcome to episode 12 of the Eau Claire Chamber's podcast, Business Matters! Coming to you from the WIN Technology Studio and special thank you to our media sponsor, Royal Credit Union. In this episode, VP Governmental Affairs Scott Rogers talks with Eau Claire City Manager Stephanie Hirsch about her path from growing up in Eau Claire, working else…

Welcome to the eleventh episode of the Eau Claire Chamber's podcast, Business Matters! Coming to you from the WIN Technology Studio and special thank you to our media sponsor, Royal Credit Union. On this episode, VP Investor Relations Phil Swiler and CoLab's own Adam Accola, discuss the entrepreneur opportunities that are available in the Eau Clair…

On this episode, Chamber President & CEO Dave Minor, discusses the rich history that Market & Johnson, Inc. has sustained with the President, Jerry Shea (now retired) and why business matters to them.By Eau Claire Area Chamber of Commerce

On this episode, Vice President of Investor Relations, Phil Swiler speaks with new investor, Kim Pomeroy of Indigo Waters Holistic Therapies & Retreats LLC, about her journey to becoming an entrepreneur here in the Chippewa Valley.By Eau Claire Area Chamber of Commerce

On this episode, Vice President of Workforce Initiatives, Kaylynn Winegar, takes a deep dive with Monica Obrycki of Eau Claire Energy Cooperative into workforce challenges that are in our area and some of the ways partnering with the Chamber has provided solutions to developing, retaining and recruiting staff.…

On this episode, Vice President of Workforce Initiatives, Kaylynn Winegar, speaks with Kristen Norgaard of Royal Credit Union about the importance and value of business engaging students in youth apprenticeship.By Eau Claire Area Chamber of Commerce

On this episode, Vice President of Education & Young Professionals, Casey Schumacher speaks with Erin Garney of WIN Technology / Perigon. Together, they discuss Erin's role with the Chamber Educational Foundation Leadership Programs & her passion for community involvement through her career with WIN Technology.…

In this episode, Vice President Governmental Affairs Scott Rogers speaks with retiring State Senator Kathy Bernier as she reflects on her career in public service.By Eau Claire Area Chamber of Commerce

On this episode, VP of Investor Relations Phil Swiler, sits down with Valley Sports Academy general manager, Chase Hoople. Together they dive into topics such as youth sports, business ideas, talent attraction, and the stigma of training costs.By Eau Claire Area Chamber of Commerce

On this episode, President & CEO, Dave Minor, is joined by Dr, David Usher of ReforMedicine, s.c. to discuss the ever growing topic of healthcare and their recent win of the Small Business of the Year award.By Eau Claire Area Chamber of Commerce

On this episode, Chief Operations Officer, Chrystal Mills, is joined by Julie Pangallo, public arts and events support manager with Visit Eau Claire, WI. The two talk about Sculpture Tour Eau Claire and its impact on our community’s ever-growing art culture.By Eau Claire Area Chamber of Commerce

This episode features Neal Bennett, Occupational Chaplains of America and Creative Director, Chelsea Seckora and together focus on business community stories from OCA's perspective that will spark the question of why business matters.By Eau Claire Area Chamber of Commerce