Beyond the brittle: Uncle Tom’s celebrates 50 years
The jig is up on Lake Wissota
St. Isidore’s Dairy in Osseo crafts small-batch, clothbound cheddar
Owner, Inga Orth, is a fourth-generation dairy farmer who grew up in Washington State
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Agriculture, Forestry
Pollack Dairy set to host annual county Breakfast on the Farm
2025 marks 36 years of promoting local agriculture, community fun
Backwoods Services: Crushing it one driveway at a time
Eagle River company specializes in gravel installation
Venture Ag Drones ‘takes flight’ in Langlade County
Business centered in Antigo Flats – home to thousands of acres of potato, grain, dairy farms
Arts, Entertainment, Recreation
Local author, entrepreneur to introduce next ‘chapter’ of West Central tourism
Booked Eau Claire to offer development, community for professional writers, avid readers
Camping amongst the pines in Mauston
Castle Rock Hideaway has 12 cabins, 35 sites for campers
Creative, positive Xperiences to remember
The Kim Louise Xperience provides unique design, décor, more for all manner of events
Bull-ieve me – the rodeo is coming to West Central Wisconsin
Pro Rodeo Productions will host four rodeo-type events this summer in region
100 years and counting: Listeners tune in to WHBY for the long haul
Station recently celebrates century of news, talk and sports
OAUW’s annual golf event set for June 4
Moose Jaw Resort & Campground ‘a gem’ of Price County
Founded in 1887, it originally served as a logging camp nestled on a chain of five lakes
Wittenberg-based community staple under new ownership
Family friends, business partners purchase decades-old bowling alley
Wausau Ignite, Woodchucks Award 2025 Share the Glove grant
Construction
DBS Group’s intentional focus on creating, maintaining customer-focused relationships is key to growth
Commercial construction manager, general contractor, already outgrowing their new building
‘Where a handshake means something’
Second-generation leader, second location guides Becks Quality Cabinets toward its 40th year
Consolidated Construction raises $43,000 for Children’s Miracle Network
FTI Wins 2025 Construction Safety Excellence Award
Shawano VFW Post 2723 breaks ground on new facility
Wanta & Son: 50 years, three generations, countless buildings
Construction, design and contracting company hits half-century, earns Star accolades
Woodstock Flooring & Design Center expands to new Weston location
The 5,000-square-foot showroom opened to the public earlier this year
Education
UW-Stout saluted as Military Friendly School
Energy
Chippewa Sun rises with solar energy momentum
Solar array serves three subscribers: UWEC, Pablo Group, City of Eau Claire
New office, cohort for Appleton’s start-up ecosystem
gener8tor, U.S. Venture announce 2025 cohort of U.S. Venture Sustainability Accelerator, open downtown Appleton office
Finance, Insurance
Royal Credit Union receives Diamond Award
The Price is Right? Public versus Private Pricing in Business Sales
Overcoming the No. 1 growth challenge for SMBs: Low accountability and productivity
Horicon Bank donates $15,000 to environmental causes
Security Health Plan focuses on flexibility with Insite
Health insurance provider rebrands third-party administration product, highlights advantages
Largest Banks with Area Branches
Ranked by total assets as of March 31, 2024
Largest Locally Chartered Banks
Ranked by total assets as of March 31, 2024
Health, Human Services
EmPATH unit to bridge behavioral healthcare gap in region
Unit on the hospital’s La Crosse campus is the first of its kind in Wisconsin
Gateway Center renovation features urgent care location, pharmacy
Emily Jacobson: ‘I’m meant to do this forever’
Green Bay Doulas founder celebrates 10 years of business ownership, professional advocacy
Built on safety, powered by people
SSM Health earns Wisconsin Safety Council Workplace Safety Award
Urology Associates of Green Bay finds new home in De Pere
Move comes after being located near Bellin Hospital for more than two decades
Providing gastroenterology care across North Central WI since 1991
GI Associates founded to fill healthcare gaps in the region
Legal
A Wisconsin employer’s preparation guide for workplace ICE raids, Form I-9 audits
Manufacturing
Silver Spring Foods launches Signature Sauce Line
Collection includes four customer-inspired flavors
BW Converting showcases sustainable finishing innovations at Techtextil North America
Professional Services
Leadership development = business support, community benefit
Chamber of commerce celebrating 20th year of Leadership Menomonie program
Imaginasium rebrands as Stoke RGA
Creatives find a haven at Blume Haus Studio in Schofield
The 1,300-square-foot studio has 12-foot ceilings, offering an industrial vibe
Bringing back that new-car feeling, look in Waupaca
Local detailing shop specializes in professional auto detailing with a focus on ceramic coating services
New Phillips chamber executive director settling into role
Johnathan McArthur looking forward to increasing visibility, vibrancy of the Northwoods
In The Lite, Habitat for Humanity named Small Businesses of the Year
Greater Wausau Chamber of Commerce recognized one nonprofit, one for-profit business
Regional leaders, policymakers engage at Central Wisconsin Days
Real Estate
Pair of senior care living facilities break ground in Mishicot
Small-town charm welcomes seniors with open arms
Developer transforms former elementary school into ‘much-needed’ housing
The repurposed 140-year-old Vesper Elementary School is now one-, two-, three-bedroom apartments
Retail
Ope! It’s Soap melts, molds into new name: Coleman & Peck
Midwest-themed soap company expands business scope, product line
‘A small-town liquor store with a big-city selection’
The Wild Boar in Waupun is under new ownership
Waseda Farms opens additional retail store in Door County
New location is on the north side of Sturgeon Bay, joining stores in Baileys Harbor, De Pere
Trendy without being spendy: The Revival’s style secret
Waupaca store was born from a love of fashion, desire to create a unique shopping experience
Service, Hospitality
MoonRidge Brewing Company: Where every pint tells a story
Each of Cornell brewery’s beers is named after a well-known landmark in the region
The Toad House: The friendly neighborhood coffee shop
Love of people, community inspired new owner to purchase the Ladysmith-based coffee shop
Folkman Plaza officially opens in Village of Hobart
The Wash Shack open, Wisco Sips, VIP Nails coming soon
Hard work, determination lead self-taught baker to success, storefront
Erika Dunne transitions at-home cookie business into brick-and-mortar bakery
Memoir Ink Studio makes its mark in Sheboygan
The Sheboygan studio offers permanent makeup services
Coffee roasting business helping veterans one cup, conversation at a time
Marine Corps Veteran Sam Floyd started Operation Coffee Roasters in 2017
Cakes, brownies, chocolate galore: Caked It celebrating one year at new location
Wausau-based dessert shop offers custom cakes, specialty chocolate, ice cream
Rhinelander Brewing Company brewing up success in ‘Hodag’ country
Current taproom opened on Brown Street in 2018
Pizza, calzones, desserts – oh my!
Sliced Pizza Company in Scandinavia offers something for everyone
Life is better with chocolate, or so say Paul and Kristin Zaal
The Chocolate Café in Wausau celebrates first year in business
Technology
The power of presence: Rediscovering life beyond the screen
Transportation
Finding a niche steers 40 years of success for Rands Trucking
Trucking company success attributed to commitment to employees, customers, community
New office, cohort for Appleton’s start-up ecosystem
gener8tor, U.S. Venture announce 2025 cohort of U.S. Venture Sustainability Accelerator, open downtown Appleton office
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Business In Brief
Gateway Center renovation features urgent care location, pharmacy
Royal Credit Union receives Diamond Award
UW-Stout saluted as Military Friendly School
OAUW’s annual golf event set for June 4
BW Converting showcases sustainable finishing innovations at Techtextil North America
Consolidated Construction raises $43,000 for Children’s Miracle Network
FTI Wins 2025 Construction Safety Excellence Award
Horicon Bank donates $15,000 to environmental causes
Shawano VFW Post 2723 breaks ground on new facility
Imaginasium rebrands as Stoke RGA
Regional leaders, policymakers engage at Central Wisconsin Days
Wausau Ignite, Woodchucks Award 2025 Share the Glove grant
Emerging Entrepreneurs
The Toad House: The friendly neighborhood coffee shop
Love of people, community inspired new owner to purchase the Ladysmith-based coffee shop
Focus on Healthcare
EmPATH unit to bridge behavioral healthcare gap in region
Unit on the hospital’s La Crosse campus is the first of its kind in Wisconsin
Emily Jacobson: ‘I’m meant to do this forever’
Green Bay Doulas founder celebrates 10 years of business ownership, professional advocacy
Providing gastroenterology care across North Central WI since 1991
GI Associates founded to fill healthcare gaps in the region
Growth Strategies
Finding a niche steers 40 years of success for Rands Trucking
Trucking company success attributed to commitment to employees, customers, community
Waseda Farms opens additional retail store in Door County
New location is on the north side of Sturgeon Bay, joining stores in Baileys Harbor, De Pere
Backwoods Services: Crushing it one driveway at a time
Eagle River company specializes in gravel installation
Guest Author
The power of presence: Rediscovering life beyond the screen
The Price is Right? Public versus Private Pricing in Business Sales
Overcoming the No. 1 growth challenge for SMBs: Low accountability and productivity
Local News
Local author, entrepreneur to introduce next ‘chapter’ of West Central tourism
Booked Eau Claire to offer development, community for professional writers, avid readers
Camping amongst the pines in Mauston
Castle Rock Hideaway has 12 cabins, 35 sites for campers
Chippewa Sun rises with solar energy momentum
Solar array serves three subscribers: UWEC, Pablo Group, City of Eau Claire
DBS Group’s intentional focus on creating, maintaining customer-focused relationships is key to growth
Commercial construction manager, general contractor, already outgrowing their new building
Creative, positive Xperiences to remember
The Kim Louise Xperience provides unique design, décor, more for all manner of events
Leadership development = business support, community benefit
Chamber of commerce celebrating 20th year of Leadership Menomonie program
MoonRidge Brewing Company: Where every pint tells a story
Each of Cornell brewery’s beers is named after a well-known landmark in the region
Ope! It’s Soap melts, molds into new name: Coleman & Peck
Midwest-themed soap company expands business scope, product line
Bull-ieve me – the rodeo is coming to West Central Wisconsin
Pro Rodeo Productions will host four rodeo-type events this summer in region
Silver Spring Foods launches Signature Sauce Line
Collection includes four customer-inspired flavors
St. Isidore’s Dairy in Osseo crafts small-batch, clothbound cheddar
Owner, Inga Orth, is a fourth-generation dairy farmer who grew up in Washington State
‘Where a handshake means something’
Second-generation leader, second location guides Becks Quality Cabinets toward its 40th year
Folkman Plaza officially opens in Village of Hobart
The Wash Shack open, Wisco Sips, VIP Nails coming soon
New office, cohort for Appleton’s start-up ecosystem
gener8tor, U.S. Venture announce 2025 cohort of U.S. Venture Sustainability Accelerator, open downtown Appleton office
Hard work, determination lead self-taught baker to success, storefront
Erika Dunne transitions at-home cookie business into brick-and-mortar bakery
A Wisconsin employer’s preparation guide for workplace ICE raids, Form I-9 audits
Memoir Ink Studio makes its mark in Sheboygan
The Sheboygan studio offers permanent makeup services
Pollack Dairy set to host annual county Breakfast on the Farm
2025 marks 36 years of promoting local agriculture, community fun
Built on safety, powered by people
SSM Health earns Wisconsin Safety Council Workplace Safety Award
‘A small-town liquor store with a big-city selection’
The Wild Boar in Waupun is under new ownership
Urology Associates of Green Bay finds new home in De Pere
Move comes after being located near Bellin Hospital for more than two decades
100 years and counting: Listeners tune in to WHBY for the long haul
Station recently celebrates century of news, talk and sports
Pair of senior care living facilities break ground in Mishicot
Small-town charm welcomes seniors with open arms
Moose Jaw Resort & Campground ‘a gem’ of Price County
Founded in 1887, it originally served as a logging camp nestled on a chain of five lakes
Creatives find a haven at Blume Haus Studio in Schofield
The 1,300-square-foot studio has 12-foot ceilings, offering an industrial vibe
Cakes, brownies, chocolate galore: Caked It celebrating one year at new location
Wausau-based dessert shop offers custom cakes, specialty chocolate, ice cream
Bringing back that new-car feeling, look in Waupaca
Local detailing shop specializes in professional auto detailing with a focus on ceramic coating services
New Phillips chamber executive director settling into role
Johnathan McArthur looking forward to increasing visibility, vibrancy of the Northwoods
Rhinelander Brewing Company brewing up success in ‘Hodag’ country
Current taproom opened on Brown Street in 2018
In The Lite, Habitat for Humanity named Small Businesses of the Year
Greater Wausau Chamber of Commerce recognized one nonprofit, one for-profit business
Security Health Plan focuses on flexibility with Insite
Health insurance provider rebrands third-party administration product, highlights advantages
Pizza, calzones, desserts – oh my!
Sliced Pizza Company in Scandinavia offers something for everyone
Life is better with chocolate, or so say Paul and Kristin Zaal
The Chocolate Café in Wausau celebrates first year in business
Trendy without being spendy: The Revival’s style secret
Waupaca store was born from a love of fashion, desire to create a unique shopping experience
Developer transforms former elementary school into ‘much-needed’ housing
The repurposed 140-year-old Vesper Elementary School is now one-, two-, three-bedroom apartments
Venture Ag Drones ‘takes flight’ in Langlade County
Business centered in Antigo Flats – home to thousands of acres of potato, grain, dairy farms
Wanta & Son: 50 years, three generations, countless buildings
Construction, design and contracting company hits half-century, earns Star accolades
Wittenberg-based community staple under new ownership
Family friends, business partners purchase decades-old bowling alley
Woodstock Flooring & Design Center expands to new Weston location
The 5,000-square-foot showroom opened to the public earlier this year
Making a Difference
Coffee roasting business helping veterans one cup, conversation at a time
Marine Corps Veteran Sam Floyd started Operation Coffee Roasters in 2017
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Largest Banks with Area Branches
Ranked by total assets as of March 31, 2024
Largest Locally Chartered Banks
Ranked by total assets as of March 31, 2024
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Largest Locally Chartered Banks
Ranked by total assets as of March 31, 2024
Largest Banks with Area Branches
Ranked by total assets as of March 31, 2024
Wanta & Son: 50 years, three generations, countless buildings
Construction, design and contracting company hits half-century, earns Star accolades
Wittenberg-based community staple under new ownership
Family friends, business partners purchase decades-old bowling alley
Folkman Plaza officially opens in Village of Hobart
The Wash Shack open, Wisco Sips, VIP Nails coming soon
Backwoods Services: Crushing it one driveway at a time
Eagle River company specializes in gravel installation
Venture Ag Drones ‘takes flight’ in Langlade County
Business centered in Antigo Flats – home to thousands of acres of potato, grain, dairy farms
Creatives find a haven at Blume Haus Studio in Schofield
The 1,300-square-foot studio has 12-foot ceilings, offering an industrial vibe
The Toad House: The friendly neighborhood coffee shop
Love of people, community inspired new owner to purchase the Ladysmith-based coffee shop
Pollack Dairy set to host annual county Breakfast on the Farm
2025 marks 36 years of promoting local agriculture, community fun