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 ATHENA Leadership Awards (Date TBD in fall of 2026)
This is the second year for this event which will include the 41st ATHENA Leadership Awards along with the return of the G. Lane Ware Innovator Award, the Jim McIntyre Cornerstone Award and the Liz Tillisch Heart of the Chamber Award.
The Chamber has one of the longest-running and most established ATHENA programs in the country.
Women's Leadership Conference (Date TBD in January 2027)
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 (Date TBD in April 2027)
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 2027 (date TBD in June 2027)
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?
Business Profile: Legacy Lift Services
Legacy Lift Services on Wausau’s west side offers mobile forklift service across central Wisconsin.
Wellness Conference Designed to Boost Your Bottom Line
Professionals are invited to attend a new conference focused on the future of workplace health, namely preventative wellness.
Chamber staff member completes Career Pathways training
The Chamber’s Brian Otten recently completed the Designing Employer-Driven Career Pathways training offered by the ACCE Foundation.