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Educational Programs

Educational programs help members grow personally and professionally.  Various topics are presented.

To see a list of all of our upcoming events and programs, click here.

Transformational Leadership

The Greater Wausau Chamber of Commerce introduced its current leadership development program in the fall of 2019. Transformational Leadership, led by program designer and facilitator Bridget Wenman, President of Perspectives Training and Consulting, LLC, includes nine monthly sessions totaling more than 70 hours focused on personal training and development and is held each year beginning in September and wrapping up in May.

Powering Innovation

The Powering Innovation program offers complimentary programs to members with the intention of fostering innovation among member businesses of any size. Developing, growing and expanding our economy through innovation is critical to the success of our local business community.

Marketing Hub

The Marketing Hub offers quarterly interactive programs designed to elevate the skills of marketers in any role or level of experience. Those in any industry type are invited to attend these meetings which are complimentary for members. Each program features brief presentations by local marketing experts and offers an opportunity to learn new marketing strategies, trends and skills from others in the field.

Additional Programs

The Chamber has offered educational programs related to customer service, human resources and more. Monitor the Chamber's weekly email update and social media channels to learn of additional opportunities.

What's new with the Chamber?

Podcast episode features Lisa Westphal of Westphal Staffing

December 5, 2025

Greater Wausau Chamber of Commerce President Dave Eckmann interviews Lisa Westphal, President of Westphal Staffing in Wausau.

Toy collection effort to kick off at Holiday Parade Viewing Party

November 25, 2025

The Chamber will help Christmas In July collect items for children at the Marshfield Children’s Hospital serving as a drop-off site for the toy drive beginning at the Holiday Parade Viewing Party.

Trio of speakers to headline Women’s Leadership Conference

November 25, 2025

Professional speakers Courtney Clark, Stephanie Perkins and Lena Scullard will be featured at the Greater Wausau Chamber of Commerce’s Women’s Leadership Conference to be held on Wednesday, January 21, 2026.