Elevated Conversations with the Greater Wausau Chamber of Commerce
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Dave Eckmann, CEO and President of the Greater Wausau Chamber of Commerce, sits down with members from around central Wisconsin to discuss business-related topics.
Episodes
- 2-Minute Drill: An update from the Chamber's President/CEO - Episode 35
Dave Eckmann, President/CEO of the Greater Wausau Chamber of Commerce, shares an update on the community rallying to help those in need, an important Workforce 2036 event and changes to the Chamber's staff. Recorded on Thursday, April 30,…
- Season 4, Episode 7: Mike Tomsyck of Kolbe Windows & Doors
Greater Wausau Chamber of Commerce President Dave Eckmann interviews Mike Tomsyck, Vice President of Transportation and Risk Management with Kolbe Windows & Doors in Wausau. Recorded on December 10, 2025.
- Season 4, Episode 6: Tara Draeger and Aaron Ruff of the Mental Health Collaborative
Greater Wausau Chamber of Commerce President Dave Eckmann interviews Tara Draeger of Aspirus Health and Aaron Ruff of the Marathon County Health Department on the newly created Mental Health Collaborative. Recorded on December 3, 2025.
- Season 4, Episode 5: Lisa Westphal of Westphal Staffing
Greater Wausau Chamber of Commerce President Dave Eckmann interviews Lisa Westphal of Westphal Staffing in Wausau. Recorded on November 12, 2025.
- Season 4, Episode 4: Brian Grefe of Central Wisconsin Airport
Greater Wausau Chamber of Commerce President Dave Eckmann interviews Brian Grefe of Central Wisconsin Airport in Mosinee. Recorded on November 11, 2025.
- 2-Minute Drill: An update from the Chamber's President/CEO - Episode 34
Dave Eckmann, President/CEO of the Greater Wausau Chamber of Commerce, shares an invitation for members to participate in the Chamber Health Plan. Recorded on Tuesday, November 11, 2025.
- 2-Minute Drill: An update from the Chamber's President/CEO - Episode 33
Dave Eckmann, President/CEO of the Greater Wausau Chamber of Commerce, shares an update on the Foundry on 3rd and downtown redevelopment. Recorded on Wednesday, October 8, 2025.
- Season 4, Episode 3: Kayla Michiel of Burn Boot Camp in Rib Mountain
Greater Wausau Chamber of Commerce President Dave Eckmann interviews Kayla Michiel of Burn Boot Camp in Rib Mountain. Recorded on September 9, 2025.
- Season 4, Episode 2: Dean Day, Owner of Day's Bowl-A-Dome in Wausau
Greater Wausau Chamber of Commerce President Dave Eckmann interviews Dean Day, Owner of Day's Bowl-A-Dome in Wausau. Recorded on August 5, 2025.
- 2-Minute Drill: An update from the Chamber's President/CEO - Episode 32
Dave Eckmann, President/CEO of the Greater Wausau Chamber of Commerce, shares an update on construction projects underway on Clarke Island and introduces a new four-legged member of the staff. Recorded on Wednesday, July 30, 2025.
- Season 4, Episode 1: Rogelio 'Roy' Romano, Owner of El Tequila Salsa
Greater Wausau Chamber of Commerce President Dave Eckmann interviews Rogelio 'Roy' Romano, Owner of El Tequila Salsa in Rib Mountain. Recorded on March 30, 2025.
- 2-Minute Drill: An update from the Chamber's President/CEO - Episode 31
Dave Eckmann, President/CEO of the Greater Wausau Chamber of Commerce, shares an update on how the Powering Innovation initiative will help local business grow. Recorded on Wednesday, March 26, 2025
- 2-Minute Drill: An update from the Chamber's President/CEO - Episode 30
Dave Eckmann, President/CEO of the Greater Wausau Chamber of Commerce, shares an update on how the redevelopment projects in Middleton mirror those in downtown Wausau. Recorded on Tuesday, November 26
- 2-Minute Drill: An update from the Chamber's President/CEO - Episode 29
Dave Eckmann, President/CEO of the Greater Wausau Chamber of Commerce, shares an update on the Powering Innovation initiative and how the Chamber plans to give the local business community the tools it needs to thrive. Recorded on Thursday…
- 2-Minute Drill: An update from the Chamber's President/CEO - Episode 28
Dave Eckmann, President/CEO of the Greater Wausau Chamber of Commerce, shares an update on the Chamber's Powering Innovation initiative and how the recent launch of the Central Wisconsin AI Center fits in. Recorded on Friday, November 1, 2…
- 2-Minute Drill: An update from the Chamber's President/CEO - Episode 27
Dave Eckmann, President/CEO of the Greater Wausau Chamber of Commerce, celebrates a milestone in the redevelopment of the downtown mall property in Wausau. Recorded on Thursday, May 30.
- 2-Minute Drill: An update from the Chamber's President/CEO - Episode 26
Dave Eckmann, President/CEO of the Greater Wausau Chamber of Commerce, chats with Tara Glodowski, Executive Director of the Community Partners Campus in Wausau, about how her organization serves the community. Recorded on Friday, May 10.
- 2-Minute Drill: An update from the Chamber's President/CEO - Episode 25
Dave Eckmann, President/CEO of the Greater Wausau Chamber of Commerce, learns how Tracy Rieger, Community Outreach Specialist with the City of Wausau, is working with the area's homeless population. Recorded on Tuesday, April 16, 2024.
- 2-Minute Drill: An update from the Chamber's President/CEO - Episode 24
Dave Eckmann, President/CEO of the Greater Wausau Chamber of Commerce, learns how the Bridge Street Mission is working with the area's homeless population in an interview with Craig Vincent. Recorded on Thursday, April 4, 2024.
- 2-Minute Drill: An update from the Chamber's President/CEO - Episode 23
Dave Eckmann, President/CEO of the Greater Wausau Chamber of Commerce, offers an update on the challenge of homelessness in our community. Recorded on Thursday, April 4, 2024.
- 2-Minute Drill: An update from the Chamber's President/CEO - Episode 22
Dave Eckmann, President/CEO of the Greater Wausau Chamber of Commerce, offers an update on the various economic challenges faced by the region. Recorded on Thursday, February 22, 2024.
- 2-Minute Drill: An update from the Chamber's President/CEO - Episode 21
Dave Eckmann, President/CEO of the Greater Wausau Chamber of Commerce, offers an update on various Chamber initiatives in an interview with WJFW NewsWatch 12. Recorded on Wednesday, November 15, 2023.
- 2-Minute Drill: An update from the Chamber's President/CEO - Episode 20
Dave Eckmann, President/CEO of the Greater Wausau Chamber of Commerce, offers an update on the progress at the former Wausau Center Mall site in downtown Wausau. Recorded on Monday, September 25, 2023.
- 2-Minute Drill: An update from the Chamber's President/CEO - Episode 19
Dave Eckmann, President/CEO of the Greater Wausau Chamber of Commerce, previews the Chamber's Annual Meeting which will be held on Thursday, September 21 at the Grand Theater in downtown Wausau.
- 2-Minute Drill: An update from the Chamber's President/CEO - Episode 18
Dave Eckmann, President/CEO of the Greater Wausau Chamber of Commerce, shares a brief update on the Chamber's activities. This episode includes an update on the redevelopment of the former Wausau Center Mall property in downtown Wausau.
- 2-Minute Drill: An update from the Chamber's President/CEO - Episode 17
Dave Eckmann, President/CEO of the Greater Wausau Chamber of Commerce, shares a brief update on the Chamber's activities. This episode highlights the desperate need for childcare in the region.
- 2-Minute Drill: An update from the Chamber's President/CEO - Episode 16
Dave Eckmann, President/CEO of the Greater Wausau Chamber of Commerce, shares a brief update on the Chamber's activities. This episode previews a new season for the Wausau Woodchucks with some new improvements at Athletic Park.
- 2-Minute Drill: An update from the Chamber's President/CEO - Episode 15
Dave Eckmann, President/CEO of the Greater Wausau Chamber of Commerce, shares a brief update on the Chamber's activities. This episode looks at the community impact of the renovated Woodson YMCA in downtown Wausau.
- 2-Minute Drill: An update from the Chamber's President/CEO - Episode 14
Dave Eckmann, President/CEO of the Greater Wausau Chamber of Commerce, shares a brief update on the Chamber's activities. This episode looks at several Chamber programs centered on the economy in central Wisconsin to be held in the coming…
- 2-Minute Drill: An update from the Chamber's President/CEO - Episode 13
Dave Eckmann, President/CEO of the Greater Wausau Chamber of Commerce, shares a brief update on the Chamber's activities. This episode looks at the world-class Wausau Curling Club's location on Wausau's east side.
- 2-Minute Drill: An update from the Chamber's President/CEO - Episode 12
Dave Eckmann, President/CEO of the Greater Wausau Chamber of Commerce, shares a brief update on the Chamber's activities. This episode looks at the cutting edge technology available at Northcentral Technical College.
- Season 3, Episode 11: 2022 ATHENA Young Professional finalist Alisha Triepke
Dr. Kris Gilmore, recipient of the 2020 ATHENA Leadership Award interviewed Alisha Triepkel, one of the finalists for the Chamber's 2022 ATHENA Young Professional Leadership Awards, at Per Mar Security in Schofield on Thursday, October 13,…
- Season 3, Episode 10: 2022 ATHENA Young Professional finalist Jessica Scharfenberg
Mindy Hoppe, recipient of the 2020 ATHENA Young Professional Leadership Award interviewed Jessica Scharfenberg, one of the finalists for the Chamber's 2022 ATHENA Young Professional Leadership Awards, at HealthFirst in Wausau on Friday, Oc…
- Season 3, Episode 9: 2022 ATHENA Young Professional finalist Gina Neiter
Robin Hegg, recipient of the 2021ATHENA Leadership Award interviewed Gina Neiter, one of the finalists for the Chamber's 2022 ATHENA Young Professional Leadership Awards, at the Aqua Finances office in Wausau on Wednesday, October 12, 2022.
- Season 3, Episode 8: 2022 ATHENA Young Professional finalist Katy Lang
Katie Felch, recipient of the 2021 ATHENA Young Professional Leadership Award interviewed Katy Lang, one of the finalists for the Chamber's 2022 ATHENA Young Professional Leadership Awards, at the Grand Theater in Wausau on Friday, October…
- Season 3, Episode 7: 2022 ATHENA Young Professional Award finalist Katie Jones
Katie Felch, recipient of the 2021 ATHENA Young Professional Leadership Award interviewed Katie Jones, one of the finalists for the Chamber's 2022 ATHENA Young Professional Leadership Awards, at Adaptive Communities in Wausau on Monday, Oc…
- Season 3, Episode 6: 2022 ATHENA Young Professional Award finalist Olivia Hill
Mindy Hoppe, recipient of the 2020 ATHENA Young Professional Leadership Award interviewed Olivia Hill, one of the finalists for the Chamber's 2022 ATHENA Young Professional Leadership Awards, at the Wausau Conservatory of Music on Friday,…
- Season 3, Episode 5: 2022 ATHENA finalist Jaqui McElroy
Katie Felch, recipient of the 2021 ATHENA Young Professional Leadership Award interviewed Jacqui McElroy, one of the finalists for the Chamber's 2022 ATHENA Leadership Awards, at SC Swiderski's Urban West property on Friday, October 14, 20…
- Season 3, Episode 4: 2022 ATHENA finalist Jessica Meadows
Katie Felch, recipient of the 2021 ATHENA Young Professional Leadership Award interviewed Jessica Meadows, one of the finalists for the Chamber's 2022 ATHENA Leadership Awards, at North Central Health Care on Friday, October 14, 2022.
- Season 3, Episode 3: 2022 ATHENA finalist Heather Martell
Dr. Kris Gilmore, recipient of the 2020 ATHENA Leadership Award interviewed Heather Martell, one of the finalists for the Chamber's 2022 ATHENA Leadership Awards, at Peoples State Bank location in Weston on Thursday, October 13, 2022.
- Season 3, Episode 2: 2022 ATHENA finalist Dr. Swati Biswas
Ann Dahlke, recipient of the 2018 ATHENA Leadership Award interviewed Dr. Swati Biswas, one of the finalists for the Chamber's 2022 ATHENA Leadership Awards, at Marshfield Clinic in Wausau on Friday, October 14, 2022.
- 2-Minute Drill: An update from the Chamber's President/CEO - Episode 11
Dave Eckmann, President/CEO of the Greater Wausau Chamber of Commerce, shares a brief update on the Chamber's activities. This episode looks at the economic impact of an arts venue like the Grand Theater in Wausau. Recorded on Friday, Sept…
- 2-Minute Drill: An update from the Chamber's President/CEO - Episode 10
Dave Eckmann, President/CEO of the Greater Wausau Chamber of Commerce, shares a brief update on the Chamber's activities. This episode looks at the economic impact of an improved Wausau Whitewater course in downtown Wausau.
- 2-Minute Drill: An update from the Chamber's President/CEO - Episode 9
Dave Eckmann, President/CEO of the Greater Wausau Chamber of Commerce, shares a brief update on the Chamber's activities. This episode looks at the placemaking impact of a renovated Athletic Park in Wausau. Recorded on July 7, 2022.
- Season 3, Episode 1: David K. Aaker
Greater Wausau Chamber of Commerce President Dave Eckmann interviews David K. Aaker, IOM. Aaker is an international speaker, trainer and author and will present a Customer Service Interactive Seminar with the Chamber on Wednesday, August 3…
- 2-Minute Drill: An update from the Chamber's President/CEO - Episode 8
Dave Eckmann, President/CEO of the Greater Wausau Chamber of Commerce, shares a brief update on the Chamber's activities. This episode is focused on the progress underway on the redevelopment of the Wausau Center Mall property.
- 2-Minute Drill: An update from the Chamber's President/CEO - Episode 7
Dave Eckmann, President/CEO of the Greater Wausau Chamber of Commerce, shares a brief update on the Chamber's activities. This episode is focused on the progress underway on various projects in Wausau's downtown.
- 2-Minute Drill: An update from the Chamber's President/CEO - Episode 6
Dave Eckmann, President/CEO of the Greater Wausau Chamber of Commerce, shares a brief update on the Chamber's activities. This episode is focused on progress underway on the Powerhouse building on Clark Island, with a look inside. Recorded…
- 2-Minute Drill: An update from the Chamber's President/CEO - Episode 5
Dave Eckmann, President/CEO of the Greater Wausau Chamber of Commerce, shares a brief update on the Chamber's activities. This episode is focused on progress underway on the Powerhouse building on Clark Island. Recorded on April 12, 2022.
- 2-Minute Drill: Episode 4
Dave Eckmann, President/CEO of the Greater Wausau Chamber of Commerce, shares a brief update on the Chamber's activities. Recorded on February 24, 2022.