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 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.
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 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?
U.S. Chamber: One Big Beautiful Bill, Taxes and Tariffs
Recent sweeping legislation includes major tax reform provisions that will have far-reaching implications for small businesses in the years to come.
New Jobs on the Block returns for Businesses, Job Seekers
The North Central Wisconsin Workforce Development Board, along with their workforce partner agencies at the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development, Forward Service Corporation, CW Solutions and the Greater Wausau Chamber of Commerce, will host a unique job fair on the 400 Block in downtown Wausau in September.
The New Networking: Why Strategic Alliances Beat Surface-Level Contacts
Real growth happens when relationships move beyond business card exchanges to shared outcomes. Shift your networking mindset: think long-term, collaborate often, and build with integrity.