Reopening the economy on next ‘Route 51’

WAUSAU – As local officials weigh the risks and rewards of reopening their local economies, they face a series of intertwined economic, public health and public relations challenges. 

At 10 a.m. today, May 29, Wisconsin Public Radio’s “Route 51” host Shereen Siewert welcomes Greater Wausau Chamber of Commerce President Dave Eckmann and Heart of Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce President Angel Whitehead of Wisconsin Rapids for a discussion on the re-emerging economy.  

Eckmann and Whitehead will discuss what their organizations are doing to raise consumer confidence, while helping local businesses reopen safely and securely. 

“Route 51” is heard Fridays at 10 a.m. on The Ideas Network stations 101.3 & 91.9/Wausau, AM 930/Auburndale-Stevens Point, 99.1/Stevens Point, 100.9/Marshfield, 90.3/Park Falls, 89.1/Adams-Wisconsin Rapids, and 89.9/Rhinelander-Eagle River. It is re-broadcast Fridays at 7 p.m. on 90.9/Wausau. Program archives are available at wpr.org/route51.