Elevated Conversations with the Greater Wausau Chamber of Commerce

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May 2026

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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.

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May 6, 20267 min

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, 2026.

January 7, 202615 min

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.

December 15, 202519 min

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.

December 5, 202518 min

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.

November 24, 202518 min

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.

November 12, 20254 min

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.

October 15, 20253 min

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.

September 22, 20259 min

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.

August 8, 202511 min

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.

August 1, 20252 min

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.