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?
Four locals to be honored at first Excellence in Business Leadership Awards
The Chamber will host the first Excellence in Business Leadership Awards Night presented by Imperial Industries at 6 p.m. on Thursday, October 9 at The Grand Theater in downtown Wausau.
Listen to interview with Kayla Michiel of Burn Boot Camp
Greater Wausau Chamber of Commerce President Dave Eckmann interviews Kayla Michiel of Burn Boot Camp in Rib Mountain.
Members’ Products Nominated for Coolest Thing Made Award
Six products from members of the Greater Wausau Chamber of Commerce have been nominated in the Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce’s Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin contest.