Premier & Signature Events
Premier and signature events are the most prestigious and high exposure events of the year and create a lot of buzz in the business community. To see a list of all of our upcoming events and programs, click here.
Business EXPO (Thursday, April 16, 2026)
An annual celebration of businesses in the region, featuring the announcement of the Small Business of the Year Award recipients, the Business EXPO and Fun@EXPO. The Business EXPO is the 'can't miss' event of the year, drawing thousands of attendees from all over the state. The Business EXPO provides an opportunity to grow business networks by connecting attendees with hundreds of exhibitors and is one of the largest tradeshows in the state!
Golf Outing (Monday, June 23)
Golf Outing (Monday, June 23)An annual event bringing together golfers for a day of business development and networking. The 18-hole scramble is coined as one of the most prestigious outings and is sold out every year.
Excellence in Business Leadership Awards Night
featuring the 40th ATHENA Leadership Awards (Thursday, October 9)
This is an new event which will include the 40th ATHENA Leadership Awards along with the return of the G. Lane Ware Innovator Award and the debut of the James McIntyre Business Visionary Award.
This program will include the ATHENA Leadership Award and the ATHENA Young Professional Leadership Award. The Chamber has one of the longest-running and most established ATHENA programs in the country.
Women's Leadership Conference (Wednesday, January 21, 2026)
An annual event focused on providing attendees with inspiration and leadership development to assist them in reaching their full potential in both their professional and personal lives. Returning in 2026: A VIP Networking Event the night prior!
What's new with the Chamber?
Transformational Leadership group raises $2,000 for Patriots for Warriors
A group of participants in the Greater Wausau Chamber of Commerce’s 2024-2025 Transformational Leadership program presented a $2,000 check to Patriots for Warriors
Central Wisconsin AI Center To Host AI, Coffee and Donuts Series
Northcentral Technical College (NTC) and the Central Wisconsin AI Center (CWAIC) are excited to invite business owners, executives, entrepreneurs, industry professionals, educators and AI enthusiasts to their upcoming “AI, Coffee and Donuts,” part of a free monthly series exploring the latest advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) and how businesses can harness AI.
Replay: Watch a recording of recent Powering Innovation program
The Greater Wausau Chamber of Commerce is launching a new series of programs designed to make it easy for entrepreneurs and businesses to access the essential tools and services they need to adapt, compete and thrive.