Chamber Blog
Innovative Hiring Strategies for Small Businesses
Securing the right talent is crucial for growth, especially for small businesses facing unique recruitment challenges. The hiring landscape is constantly changing, requiring small business owners to be flexible and adopt innovative recruitment strategies to stay competitive.
Fun@EXPO networking event held at new location
The Greater Wausau Chamber of Commerce hosted the Fun@EXPO networking event at bantr in Rothschild on the evening of Thursday, April 17, 2025.
U.S. Chamber: The State of Housing in America
Housing has long been a cornerstone of the American dream and a vital component of the nation’s economy. Yet, the U.S. housing market is in crisis, driven by a fundamental imbalance between supply and demand.
U.S. Chamber: The Power of Failure in Building Business Success
Brian Scudamore, Founder of 1-800-GOT-JUNK?, shares how learning from his mistakes helped his business grow from a single truck to a multi-million dollar franchise.
2025 Best In Show Award winners named at EXPO
The Greater Wausau Chamber of Commerce named the recipients of the 2025 Best of Show Awards at the annual Business EXPO held at the Central Wisconsin Convention + Expo Center in Rothschild on Thursday, April 17. Recipients were named in four different categories at the event.
Update: Small Businesses and Tariffs
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce recently hosted a Small Business Tariff Update: What to Know Now which included the latest on trade tariffs and what small businesses should know. The program featured U.S. Chamber of Commerce Executive Vice President, Chief Policy Officer, and Head of Strategic Advocacy Neil Bradley and Senior Vice President, Head of…
Small Business of the Year Award recipients named
The Greater Wausau Chamber of Commerce has announced the recipients of the 2025 Small Business of the Year Awards. The Awards were presented at the Chamber’s Business EXPO on the morning of Thursday, April 17 at the Central Wisconsin Convention + Expo Center in Rothschild. Eleven businesses and organizations were named as finalists for the awards.
Chamber to Unveil New Health Plan at Pre-EXPO Program
The Chamber has teamed up with M3 Insurance to launch an exclusive health plan for member businesses with 5 to 99 employees. This initiative gives growing businesses access to competitive, customizable and cost-effective healthcare coverage.
Ribbon cutting: Wausau Softball Club team name unveiled
A ribbon cutting ceremony was held at the headquarters of the Wausau Woodchucks to celebrate the unveiling of the team name for the Wausau Softball Club on Wednesday, April 9, 2025. The women’s softball team’s name is Ignite Wausau Softball.
Finalist Replay: Interview with McLit: Marathon County Literacy Council
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.