Badger State tourism reaches new heights in 2023
2023 marks record-breaking year for tourism
New eras, next levels – Parallel 44 relocates to Door County
Kewaunee-based winery to consolidate to one location, rebrand Door 44
Service, Hospitality
A long time brewing – Northwoods brewery opens its doors
Boulder Jct. Brewing Company now serving six beers on tap
Little Fat Gretchen’s wins big – named Small Biz of the Year
Waupaca Chamber of Commerce honors long-time local cafe with the award
All Service, Hospitality
Barr, Inc. launches ‘Coolers for a Cause’ to help food banks
Mountain Ground – offering coffee, breakfast, lunch
Owner, recent high school graduate, opens only coffee shop in the area
California-based Sourdough & Co. makes Midwest debut
Sourdough & Co. Wausau offers sandwiches, soups, salads, gluten-free options
7 Brew opens in Rib Mountain, donates $2,000 to local humane association
Parker John’s opens new restaurant in Stevens Point
Continued growth, success attributed to valuing guests and staff – and ‘really good food’
The Wandering Chef cooks up connections one gathering at a time
Local chef opens ‘side hustle’ offering in-home, customizable dining experiences
Jason Porter wins 2025 WHLA Spirit of Hospitality award
Door County professional has been with Parkwood Lodge – formerly Beowulf Lodge – since 1998
Rising to the challenge
Launching a bakery business in a world of endless opportunity
Clean-eating entrepreneurs to bring Bona Fide food to budding downtown
Local juice, smoothie chain to establish new Green Bay location, food menu
The Nest by Birdie & Co. takes flight in Greenville
The Next/Coffee/bakery shop takes root in former Subway building on Hyacinth Lane