Leadership Starts Here: Inside Leadership Chippewa Falls

What does it really mean to lead in your community? In this episode of Local Cents, we sit down with Angela Kapp, Programs and Partnerships Director at the Chippewa Falls Chamber of Commerce, along with Pillar Bank’s Lori (Leadership Chippewa Falls graduate) and Colin (current participant), to explore the impact of this long-standing leadership program. Since its start in 1999, Leadership Chippewa Falls has developed more than 460 leaders across industries—equipping them with a deeper understanding of local issues, challenges, and opportunities. Angela shares how the program has evolved, including new immersive experiences like community tours, while Lori and Colin offer firsthand perspectives on how the program shapes leaders both personally and professionally. If you care about your community—and want to play a bigger role in its future—this conversation is for you.