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The 2022 Small Business of the Year Awards
The 2022 Small Business of the Year Awards were held on Tuesday, May 10, 2022 at the Hilton Garden Inn in Rib Mountain. Video produced by WAOW.
May 16, 2022
00:49
Ribbon cutting at Class 101
A ribbon cutting ceremony was held at Class 101 in Wausau on Thursday, May 5, 2022.
May 9, 2022
00:19
Ribbon cutting at Northwestern Mutual in Weston
A ribbon cutting was held at the new Northwestern Mutual location in Weston on Tuesday, May 3, 2022.
May 5, 2022
02:37
The finalists for the 2022 Small Business of the Year Awards in the Business-to-Consumer category
The finalists for the 2022 Small Business of the Year Awards, Business-to-Consumer category. Video produced by WAOW News 9.
May 5, 2022
03:09
The finalists for the 2022 Small Business of the Year Awards in the Charitable Non-Profit category
The finalists for the 2022 Small Business of the Year Awards, Charitable Non-Profit category. Video produced by WAOW News 9.
May 5, 2022
00:44
Ribbon cutting at Tall Pines Behavioral Health
A ribbon cutting ceremony was held with Tall Pines Behavioral Health in the Entrepreneurial & Education Center in Wausau on Thursday, April 28, 2022.
May 3, 2022
00:29
Ribbon cutting at MCDEVCO
A ribbon cutting ceremony was held at MCDEVCO's location in the Entrepreneurial & Education Center in Wausau on Thursday, April 28, 2022.
May 3, 2022
26:27
Press conference: Central to Success Workforce Solutions Summit
The executives from the six Chambers of Commerce working together on the Central to Success Workforce Solutions Summit held a press conference on t...
May 2, 2022
00:26
Ribbon Cutting at Bling Jewelers
A ribbon cutting ceremony was held at Bling Jewelers in Schofield on Tuesday, April 26, 2022.
April 28, 2022
18:57
Interview with Carol Wesley of the Achieve Center
A group of participants in the Greater Wausau Chamber of Commerce's Transformational Leadership program are conducting interviews with organizatio...
April 27, 2022
04:36
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 o...
April 26, 2022
05:40
2022 Small Business of the Year Award finalist: Advantage Insurance Services
Brian Otten of the Greater Wausau Chamber of Commerce interviewed Kevin Malovrh of Advantage Insurance Services in Wausau on Friday, April 22, 2022...
April 22, 2022
11:21
2022 Small Business of the Year Award finalist: Good News Project
Brian Otten of the Greater Wausau Chamber of Commerce interviewed Susie Arnold of the Good News Project in Wausau on Friday, April 22, 2022. The bu...
April 22, 2022
10:36
Interview with Erica Erdman and Rebecca Bearjar of GiGi's Playhouse
A group of participants in the Greater Wausau Chamber of Commerce's Transformational Leadership program are conducting interviews with organizatio...
April 22, 2022
12:41
2022 Small Business of the Year Award finalist: Marathon County Literacy Council
Brian Otten of the Greater Wausau Chamber of Commerce interviewed Connie Heidemann of the Marathon County Literacy Council in Wausau on Friday, Apr...
April 22, 2022
05:36
2022 Small Business of the Year Award finalist: The Open Door
Brian Otten of the Greater Wausau Chamber of Commerce interviewed Anne Drow of The Open Door in Wausau on Friday, April 22, 2022. The business is o...
April 22, 2022
06:13
2022 Small Business of the Year Award finalist: Four Seasons Heating & Air Conditioning
Brian Otten of the Greater Wausau Chamber of Commerce interviewed Bill Krzmarcik of Four Seasons Heating & Air Conditioning in Kronenwetter on Frid...
April 22, 2022
05:55
2022 Small Business of the Year Award finalist: WOW Family Entertainment Center
Brian Otten of the Greater Wausau Chamber of Commerce interviewed Evan Greenwood of WOW Family Entertainment Center in Wausau on Wednesday, April 2...
April 20, 2022
00:33
Ribbon cutting at Chr. Hansen
A ribbon cutting ceremony was held at Chr. Hansen in Wausau on Tuesday, April 19, 2022.
April 20, 2022
10:17
2022 Small Business of the Year Award finalist: Achieve Center Inc
Brian Otten of the Greater Wausau Chamber of Commerce interviewed Carol Wesley of the Achieve Center in Wausau on Wednesday, April 20, 2022. The bu...
April 20, 2022
09:23
2022 Small Business of the Year Award finalist: Healthfirst Network Inc
Brian Otten of the Greater Wausau Chamber of Commerce interviewed Jessica Scharfenberg of Healthfirst Network in Wausau on Wednesday, April 20, 202...
April 20, 2022
07:29
2022 Small Business of the Year Award finalist: Lamb's Fresh Market
Brian Otten of the Greater Wausau Chamber of Commerce interviewed Ron Lamb of Lamb's Fresh Market on Tuesday, April 19, 2022. The business is one o...
April 19, 2022
08:09
2022 Small Business of the Year Award finalist: Inspired by Design
Brian Otten of the Greater Wausau Chamber of Commerce interviewed Sara Haumschild of Inspired by Design on Tuesday, April 19, 2022. The business is...
April 19, 2022
09:30
2022 Small Business of the Year Award finalist: Wisconsin Auto & Truck Education Association (WATEA)
Brian Otten of the Greater Wausau Chamber of Commerce interviewed Kent Olson and Jerry Brickner of the Wisconsin Auto & Truck Education Association...
April 19, 2022
00:14
Ribbon cutting at Stor In Dor in Wausau
A ribbon cutting was held at Stor In Dor in Wausau on Thursday, April 14, 2022.
April 18, 2022
02:09
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 o...
April 15, 2022
00:14
Ribbon cutting at Hemophilia Outreach Center
The Hemophilia Outreach Center in Wausau held a ribbon cutting on Wednesday, April 13 to celebrate their new location.
April 14, 2022
08:31
Interview with Sherri Waid of Northern Valley Industries
A group of participants in the Greater Wausau Chamber of Commerce's Transformational Leadership program are conducting interviews with organizatio...
April 14, 2022
00:26
Ribbon cutting at The Joint Chiropractic in Weston
A ribbon cutting ceremony was held at The Joint Chiropractic in Weston to mark their opening on Thursday, March 24, 2022.
April 5, 2022
03:17
2-Minute Drill: An update from the Chamber's President/CEO - 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,...
February 28, 2022
02:26
Future in Focus preview: Featured speaker Wade Goodsell
This clip from Wade Goodsell's presentation of the Wisconsin 2035 report at the Future Wisconsin Summit. Goodsell will be the featured speaker at t...
February 8, 2022
04:19
Future in Focus preview
Lukas Lindner and Brian Otten of the Greater Wausau Chamber of Commerce preview this month's Future in Focus program. Future in Focus will be held ...
February 8, 2022
02:38
2-Minute Drill: An update from the Chamber's President/CEO - Episode 3
Dave Eckmann, President/CEO of the Greater Wausau Chamber of Commerce, shares a brief update on the Chamber's activities. Recorded on January 27, ...
February 7, 2022
02:23
2-Minute Drill: An update from the Chamber's President/CEO - Episode 2
Dave Eckmann, President/CEO of the Greater Wausau Chamber of Commerce, shares a brief update on the Chamber's activities. Recorded on January 27, ...
January 28, 2022
00:30
What makes the Wausau area great?
The Greater Wausau Chamber of Commerce is here to support businesses and make our community even greater!
January 18, 2022
03:11
2-Minute Drill: An update from the Chamber's President/CEO - Episode 1
Dave Eckmann, President/CEO of the Greater Wausau Chamber of Commerce, shares a brief update on the Chamber's activities. Recorded on January 3, 2...
January 12, 2022
01:37
The Chamber reached its gift certificate goal!
The Greater Wausau Chamber of Commerce set a new milestone for gift certificate sales in 2021, exceeding $1 million! Purchasing a Chamber Gift Ce...
December 20, 2021
00:21
Ribbon cutting at Heartland Business Systems
A ribbon cutting ceremony was held at the new Wausau location for Heartland Business Systems on Monday, December 13, 2021.
December 14, 2021
00:22
Ribbon cutting at Caravel Autism Health
A ribbon cutting was held at Caravel Autism Health on Monday, December 6, 2021 to celebrate their new location in Rothschild.
December 7, 2021
55:06
Economic Outlook Roundtable
The Greater Wausau Chamber of Commerce and the Wisconsin Department of Revenue hosted a virtual Economic Outlook Roundtable program on Wednesday, D...
December 1, 2021
01:43
$1 million in gift certificate sales
Dr. Eckmann and his henchmen discuss the Greater Wausau Chamber of Commerce's goal of selling $1 million in gift certificates in 2021. These gift c...
November 24, 2021
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Ribbon cutting at Pinnacle Tax & Accounting
A ribbon cutting ceremony was held at Pinnacle Tax & Accounting in Wausau on Wednesday, November 10, 2021.
November 10, 2021
38:49
2021 ATHENA Leadership Awards - full program
The 2021 ATHENA Leadership Awards were held at Stoney Creek Hotel & Conference Center in Rothschild on Wednesday, November 3, 2021.
November 9, 2021
07:32
2021 ATHENA Young Professional Leadership Awards finalists
Profiles of all seven of the finalists in the 2021 ATHENA Young Professional Leadership Awards. The recipient was named at a ceremony held on Novem...
November 3, 2021
10:21
2021 ATHENA Leadership Awards finalists
Profiles of all eleven of the finalists in the 2021 ATHENA Leadership Awards. The recipient was named at a ceremony held on November 3, 2021.
November 3, 2021
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Ribbon cutting at Best Western Plus Wausau Tower Inn
A ribbon cutting was held at the Best Western Plus Wausau Tower Inn on Thursday, October 21, 2021.
October 25, 2021
15:21
2021 ATHENA finalist: Carla R. Baker
Dr. Kris Gilmore, recipient of the 2020 ATHENA Leadership Award interviewed Carla R. Baker, one of the finalists for the Chamber's 2021 ATHENA Lead...
October 22, 2021
07:58
2021 ATHENA finalist: Mang Xiong
Kari Solomonson, recipient of the 2016 ATHENA Leadership Award interviewed Mang Xiong, one of the finalists for the Chamber's 2021 ATHENA Young Pro...
October 22, 2021
09:40
2021 ATHENA finalist: Mandy Landwehr
Ann Dahlke, recipient of the 2018 ATHENA Leadership Award interviewed Mandy Landwehr, one of the finalists for the Chamber's 2021 ATHENA Leadership...
October 22, 2021
11:18
2021 ATHENA finalist: Robin Hegg
Ann Dahlke, recipient of the 2018 ATHENA Leadership Award interviewed Robin Hegg, one of the finalists for the Chamber's 2021 ATHENA Leadership Awa...
October 22, 2021
12:21
2021 ATHENA finalist: Lyn Kearns
Kari Solomonson, recipient of the 2016 ATHENA Leadership Award interviewed Lyn Kearns, one of the finalists for the Chamber's 2021 ATHENA Leadershi...
October 22, 2021
12:40
2021 ATHENA finalist: Gretchen Kray
Dr. Kris Gilmore, recipient of the 2020 ATHENA Leadership Award interviewed Gretchen Kray, one of the finalists for the Chamber's 2021 ATHENA Leade...
October 22, 2021
11:54
2021 ATHENA finalist: Traci Wisz
Lora Bladow, recipient of the 2019 ATHENA Young Professional Leadership Award interviewed Traci Wisz, one of the finalists for the Chamber's 2021 A...
October 22, 2021
14:12
2021 ATHENA finalist: Mauri Brueggeman
Mona Fox, recipient of the 2019 ATHENA Leadership Award interviewed Mauri Brueggeman, one of the finalists for the Chamber's 2021 ATHENA Leadership...
October 22, 2021
12:55
2021 ATHENA finalist: Aleese Fielder
Mona Fox, recipient of the 2019 ATHENA Leadership Award interviewed Aleese Fielder, one of the finalists for the Chamber's 2021 ATHENA Leadership A...
October 21, 2021
11:44
2021 ATHENA finalist: Vicki Resech
Dr. Kris Gilmore, recipient of the 2020 ATHENA Leadership Award interviewed Vicki Resech, one of the finalists for the Chamber's 2021 ATHENA Leader...
October 20, 2021
17:38
2021 ATHENA finalist: JoAnn Draeger
Dr. Kris Gilmore, recipient of the 2020 ATHENA Leadership Award interviewed JoAnn Draeger, one of the finalists for the Chamber's 2021 ATHENA Leade...
October 20, 2021
12:42
2021 ATHENA finalist: Katy Lang
Mindy Hoppe, recipient of the 2020 ATHENA Young Professional Leadership Award interviewed Katy Lang, one of the finalists for the Chamber's 2021 AT...
October 19, 2021
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2021 ATHENA finalist: Neena Pacholke
Kari Solomonson, recipient of the 2016 ATHENA Leadership Award interviewed Neenah Pacholke, one of the finalists for the Chamber's 2021 ATHENA Youn...
October 19, 2021
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2021 ATHENA finalist: Linda Ramthun
Mona Fox, recipient of the 2019 ATHENA Leadership Award interviewed Linda Ramthun, one of the finalists for the Chamber's 2021 ATHENA Leadership Aw...
October 19, 2021
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2021 ATHENA finalist: Heather Martell
Mona Fox, recipient of the 2019 ATHENA Leadership Award interviewed Heather Martell, one of the finalists for the Chamber's 2021 ATHENA Leadership ...
October 19, 2021
00:38
Ribbon cutting at Griesbach Auto Service
A ribbon cutting ceremony was held at Griesbach Auto Service in Wausau to celebrate their 25th anniversary on Thursday, October 14, 2021.
October 19, 2021
12:47
2021 ATHENA finalist: Katie Felch
Mindy Hoppe, recipient of the 2020 ATHENA Young Professional Leadership Award interviewed Katie Felch, one of the finalists for the Chamber's 2021 ...
October 18, 2021
13:26
2021 ATHENA finalist: Lada Xiong-Vang
Mindy Hoppe, recipient of the 2020 ATHENA Young Professional Leadership Award interviewed Lada Xiong-Vang, one of the finalists for the Chamber's 2...
October 18, 2021
00:24
Job Center celebrates new location at ribbon cutting
The Marathon County Job Center held a ribbon cutting ceremony at their new location in downtown Wausau on Wednesday, October 6, 2021.
October 6, 2021
00:26
Ribbon cutting at Mount View Care Center at North Central Health Care
A ribbon cutting ceremony was held at the completed Mount View Care Center at North Central Health Care in Wausau on Tuesday, October 5, 2021.
October 6, 2021
00:22
Ribbon cutting at Graebel Companies
A ribbon cutting ceremony with Graebel was held in Wausau on Thursday, September 30, 2021.
October 1, 2021
00:20
Ribbon cutting with Scherrer Construction
A ribbon cutting ceremony was held on Wednesday, September 29, 2021 at the new apartment complex completed recently by Scherrer Construction in Wau...
September 30, 2021
03:25
The Greater Wausau Chamber of Commerce: Doing Big Things
The Greater Wausau Chamber of Commerce highlights the many great reasons why the region is a great place to live and work. The Chamber is Doing B...
September 20, 2021
00:25
Ribbon cutting at Patriot Auto Repair
A ribbon cutting ceremony was held at Patriot Auto Repair LLC at their new location in Weston on Wednesday, September 15, 2021.
September 16, 2021
02:19
Greater Wausau Chamber of Commerce 109th Annual Meeting - Ruder Ware Innovator Award
The Greater Wausau Chamber of Commerce's 109th Annual Meeting held on Wednesday, September 15, 2021 included a video which recognized the recipient...
September 16, 2021
00:26
Ribbon cutting with NorthStar Restoration Services
A ribbon cutting was held at the new location for NorthStar Restoration Services on Wausau's west side on Thursday, August 19, 2021.
August 26, 2021
04:36
Chamber Connection update for August 16, 2021
Dave Eckmann, President and CEO of the Greater Wausau Chamber of Commerce, offers an update on upcoming Chamber programs, member news and more.
August 16, 2021
17:21
Season 2, Episode 10: The ownership team from Northwest Tool & Manufacturing Co.
Greater Wausau Chamber of Commerce President Dave Eckmann interviews Allison Dean, Matt Brill and Jim Madden of Northwest Tool & Manufacturing Co i...
August 2, 2021
00:21
Ribbon cutting at Feldco Windows, Siding and Doors in Weston
A ribbon cutting ceremony was held at Feldco Windows, Siding and Doors in Weston on Wednesday, July 21, 2021.
July 21, 2021
00:20
Groundbreaking at the Village of Weston's municipal building
A groundbreaking ceremony was held at the Village of Weston, Wisconsin's new municipal building site on Tuesday, July 20, 2021.
July 21, 2021
00:58
Wausau Center Mall main entrance falls
The main entrance of the Wausau Center Mall was demolished on the morning of Wednesday, July 21, 2021.
July 21, 2021
00:20
Ribbon cutting at GiGi's Playhouse
A ribbon cutting ceremony was held at GiGi's Playhouse in Weston on Tuesday, July 13, 2021.
July 13, 2021
16:40
Season 2, Episode 9: Donna Ambrose of The Neighbors' Place
Greater Wausau Chamber of Commerce President Dave Eckmann interviews Donna Ambrose, Executive Director of The Neighbors' Place in Wausau. The Neigh...
July 13, 2021
00:30
Ribbon cutting at Chase Outdoors LLC in Rothschild
A ribbon cutting ceremony was held at Chase Outdoors in Rothschild to celebrate their completed expansion on Thursday, July 8, 2021.
July 12, 2021
05:49
Chamber Connection update for July 8, 2021
Dave Eckmann, President and CEO of the Greater Wausau Chamber of Commerce, offers an update on upcoming Chamber programs, member news and more.
July 8, 2021
00:23
Ribbon cutting at River Trail Phase II in Weston with SC Swiderski
A ribbon cutting was held at SC Swiderski's River Trail Phase II project in Weston to mark the grand opening of the housing development on Tuesday,...
June 30, 2021
00:27
Groundbreaking at Viking Electric Supply
Viking Electric Supply held a groundbreaking ceremony at their new location on the west side of Wausau on Friday, June 18, 2021.
June 18, 2021
00:25
Groundbreaking in Weston with Tommy Dock Products
A groundbreaking ceremony was held at the new Tommy Dock Products location in Weston on Thursday, June 17, 2021.
June 17, 2021
00:35
Ribbon cutting at Rivers Edge Campground
A ribbon cutting was held at River Edge Campground north of Stevens Point on Wednesday, June 16, 2021 to mark the completion of a new Aqua Park.
June 16, 2021
00:24
Ribbon cutting at the KATS (Keep Area Teens Safe) Hillcrest House
A ribbon cutting ceremony was held at the KATS (Keep Area Teens Safe) Hillcrest House in Wausau on Tuesday, June 15, 2021.
June 16, 2021
00:38
Ribbon cutting at Foundation Finance Company
A ribbon cutting ceremony was held at Foundation Finance Company to celebrate their new location in Rothschild on Tuesday, June 15, 2021.
June 16, 2021
00:28
Ribbon cutting at Marathon County Literacy Council
A ribbon cutting ceremony was held at the Marathon County Literacy Council's new location in downtown Wausau on Wednesday, June 9, 2021.
June 9, 2021
19:33
Season 2, Episode 8: Bob Becker
Greater Wausau Chamber of Commerce President Dave Eckmann interviews Bob Becker, Wausau native and former owner of Becker Communications. Recorded...
June 2, 2021
10:59
Season 2, Episode 7: Doug Munsey of Ki Mobility
Greater Wausau Chamber of Commerce marketing manager Brian Otten interviews Doug Munsey, President of Ki Mobility in Stevens Point. Recorded on M...
May 31, 2021
42:05
2021 Small Business of the Year Awards
The Greater Wausau Chamber of Commerce held the 2021 Small Business of the Year Awards at Athletic Park in Wausau on Wednesday, May 19, 2021.
May 25, 2021
00:30
2021 Small Business of the Year Awards forecast
Justin Loew of WAOW shares his forecast for this afternoon's 2021 Small Business of the Year Awards ... a little damp, but not too bad! Uploaded ...
May 19, 2021
03:59
Chamber Connection update for May 17, 2021
Dave Eckmann, President and CEO of the Greater Wausau Chamber of Commerce, offers an update on upcoming Chamber programs, member news and more.
May 17, 2021
06:19
2021 Small Business of the Year Award finalist: Four Seasons Heating and Cooling
Brian Otten of the Greater Wausau Chamber of Commerce interviewed Bill and Kathy Krzmarcik from Four Seasons Heating and Cooling, one of the finali...
May 14, 2021
05:30
2021 Small Business of the Year Award finalist: Healthfirst
Brian Otten of the Greater Wausau Chamber of Commerce interviewed Jessica Scharfenberg of Healthfirst in Wausau, one of the finalists for the Chamb...
May 14, 2021
10:01
2021 Small Business of the Year Award finalist: Marathon County Literacy Council
Brian Otten of the Greater Wausau Chamber of Commerce interviewed Connie Heidemann of the Marathon County Literacy Council in Wausau, one of the fi...
May 14, 2021
15:10
2021 Small Business of the Year Award finalist: Northwest Tool and Manufacturing
Brian Otten of the Greater Wausau Chamber of Commerce interviewed the leadership team from Northwest Tool and Manufacturing in Wausau, one of the f...
May 13, 2021
00:22
Ribbon cutting at Rainbow Play Systems of Central Wisconsin
A ribbon cutting and open house was held at Rainbow Play Systems of Central Wisconsin in Rib Mountain on Wednesday, May 12, 2021.
May 13, 2021
08:47
2021 Small Business of the Year Award finalist: Halama's Martial Arts
Brian Otten of the Greater Wausau Chamber of Commerce interviewed Nathan Halama of Halama's Martial Arts in Wausau, one of the finalists for the Ch...
May 13, 2021
13:28
2021 Small Business of the Year Award finalist: Ameriprise Financial Cornerstone Advisors
Brian Otten of the Greater Wausau Chamber of Commerce interviewed Ted and Mona Fox of Ameriprise Financial Cornerstone Advisors in Wausau, one of t...
May 13, 2021