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.
Excellence in Business Leadership Awards Night
featuring the 40th ATHENA Leadership Awards (Thursday, October 9, 2025)
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 debuts of the Jim McIntyre Cornerstone Award and the Liz Tillisch Heart of the Chamber Award.
This program will include the ATHENA 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!
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 2026 (June 2026)
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.
What's new with the Chamber?
Replay: Four speeches from Chamber’s Awards Night
Four individuals were honored at the first Excellence in Business Leadership Awards Night in October.
Podcast episode features Lisa Westphal of Westphal Staffing
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
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.