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.

Leading In Wellness: Healthier People. Stronger Organizations. (Thursday, September 10, 2026)

Join professionals from across Wisconsin for a one-of-a-kind conference focused on the future of workplace health: preventative wellness. This high-impact experience brings together leaders in HR, healthcare, insurance, and workplace strategy to explore how proactive approaches to well-being are transforming organizations and the people within them.

Excellence in Business Leadership Awards Night
featuring the ATHENA Leadership Awards (Date TBD in November 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 (Wednesday, January 20, 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 (Thursday, April 15. 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 (Monday, June 28, 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?

Chamber adds avatar guide to site

August 12, 2026

Take a few minutes to explore all of the great resources assembled by the Greater Wausau Chamber of Commerce on this website.

Interns, young professionals mix at End of Summer event

August 12, 2026

The Chamber’s Next Wave program held an End of Summer Mixer at the Monk Botanical Gardens to connect interns at member businesses to young professionals in the region.