From one ‘green thumb’ to another, The Plant People under new ownership
From ranching to retail, Ranch Brand Meat Company controls entire process
A family tradition since the 1960s
Central Wisconsin Evergreens delivers upward of 50,000 Christmas trees per seaso
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Agriculture, Forestry
Door County Farm for Vets: Cultivating food and a lifeline for veterans
Rehabilitation farm provides education, services to veterans
Shepherding a n-ewe business toward success
Eau Claire’s Ewe and Me Wool Company offers products for gardening enthusiasts
Westby Creamery announces $14 million expansion
Farmer-owned cooperative is the only cottage cheese manufacturer in WI
A-maze-ing adventures for fall at Schwertel Family Farms
Trempealeau farm thrives as multi-season venue for visitors
Harvesting opportunity, one apple at a time
Ecker’s Apple Farm provides locals a family-owned fall experience
Arts, Entertainment, Recreation
SentryWorld’s Rainbow aces PGA resort award
Director of golf for the Stevens Point course/resort earns national recognition
Les & Jim’s Lincoln Lanes in Merrill installs new equipment
First in the state to have Brunswick Boost string pinsetters
Lights of the Northwoods plugs in for its 9th season
Local, statewide businesses support event that raises money, food donations annually to benefit local orgs
Raise a glass to 150-plus years of brewing tradition
Leinie Lodge features 14,000 square feet of space
A-maze-ing adventures for fall at Schwertel Family Farms
Trempealeau farm thrives as multi-season venue for visitors
Downtown merchant receives grants, loans for store renovation
Eevy Ivy Over Flowers, Framing & Gifts renovations cost more than half a million dollars
Harvesting opportunity, one apple at a time
Ecker’s Apple Farm provides locals a family-owned fall experience
Construction
Reinvestment fuels rapid growth for Deer Creek Contracting
Husband-and-wife duo operate full-service excavating, landscaping business
Auto Aces opening sixth location in Northeast Wisconsin
Hobart shop will be completed in May 2026 and include 10 bays
H.J. Martin and Son expands with new partnerships, acquisitions
New markets include Madison, La Crosse and Rogers, Minnesota
Keller selected as architect, construction manager for Newton Fire Station
Keller, Inc. honored with Excellence in Construction awards
Asher Lasting Exteriors finds a new home in Town of Hallie
New, 33,000-square-foot building adds space, efficiency
Construction starts on new Aspirus Chippewa Falls hospital/clinic
With its new facility, the health system aims to address regional and national challenges
UWEC holds science building topping-out ceremony
From two employees to 20: Trend Stone Surfaces thrives on innovation
Eau Claire company installs granite, quartz countertops
UW-Stout breaks ground on $144M Heritage Hall renovation
Education
Supporting Wisconsin miners, NTC awarded federal grant
$450,000 in funds significantly reduces training costs, providing up to 80% savings
Lakeshore College opens new $1.8-million dental clinic
UWEC holds science building topping-out ceremony
UW-Stout breaks ground on $144M Heritage Hall renovation
Energy
Hard work, community values continue to shape Boldt’s Plumbing and Heating
Boldt’s team of 20 services 400-500 jobs per month
Finance, Insurance
Prevail Bank donates $47,000 to Central Wisconsin nonprofits
KPR Brokers raises $6,300 for Aspirus Stevens Point Breast Care Center
Health, Human Services
KPR Brokers raises $6,300 for Aspirus Stevens Point Breast Care Center
Mount View Care Center residents turn plastic bags into mats for the homeless
Wisconsin Upper Cervical Center – open for ‘gentle’ adjustments
Local chiropractor specializes in NUCCA corrective atlas technique
Lakeshore College opens new $1.8-million dental clinic
Hospital auxiliary supports ER bariatric stretcher acquisition
Construction starts on new Aspirus Chippewa Falls hospital/clinic
With its new facility, the health system aims to address regional and national challenges
Lake Wissota Chiropractic expands to meet growing demand
Current space includes a fitness, dance, yoga studio
Radix Laboratories transitions to new ownership
NorthLakes celebrates Oak Ridge facility with ribbon cutting
Manufacturing
Wausau Supply Company celebrates 10 years as an ESOP
Company fully transitioned to employee-owned in 2015
Winsert acquires Mack Tool & Engineering in South Bend, Indiana
Acquisition is part of company’s expected growth in next two years
Cornerstone One to host open house at new Oshkosh facility
Titletown Manufacturing earns ISO certification
International designation allows for production expansion into higher volume orders
Vyper Industrial moves into its new 65,000-square-foot facility
Five-year journey moves the industrial shop equipment maker from Green Bay to Wrightstown
Addition makes way for new growth at Millwork Distributors
Expansion will add 23,000 square feet to Oshkosh facility
‘From farm boys to entrepreneurs’
75-year-old Catalytic Combustion Corporation develops, manufactures products that help remove harmful substances and noise from exhaust processes
Radix Laboratories transitions to new ownership
Professional Services
Two Men and a Junk Truck opens in Stevens Point
Sister brand of Two Men and a Truck offers full-service junk removal for homes and businesses
When and why to refresh your business brand
Dog boarding business rooted in Amish country values
Oak Road Farms Pet Spa & Boarding currently going through renovations to add more kennel space
Yach’s Body & Custom marks 70-year milestone in collision repair
Third-generation leader carries forward family legacy focused on quality repairs, employee culture, customer trust
Wisco Branding: Amplifying voices, connecting with community
Wisco Branding provides digital marketing services, specializing in social media, video marketing
In the arena: Why your next big step won’t happen from the sidelines
Salon Fifty Four soon to have new home in former House of Homebrew
Owner hopes to offer more services and an ‘experience’ in historic building
After 80 years of appliance sales, Gmack family sells store
With new local ownership, Gmack Television & Appliances renamed GMACK-My Appliance Center
Leash By The Lake debuting in Sheboygan, Manitowoc in January
Shannon Goebel offers professional pet-sitting services for all types of animals
Sadoff & Rudoy Industries achieves Green Masters status
Designation is highest level in Wisconsin SBC's Green Masters Program
Taking my own advice: What I learned about leadership in the Alps
Real Estate
Combating the residential affordability crisis ‘one home at a time’
NeighborWorks seeks to aggregate resources, build accessible housing for area workforce
Retail
Nature’s best, melted into every bar of soap
Naturally Up North takes up residence in Village of Rib Mountain
FroYo + coffee + Rhinelander = Happiness
Cool Beans FroYo Cafe held official grand opening in late November
New Fawn Creek Winery owners seek to showcase hidden gem
Tasting room, Coffee at the Creek, weddings are anticipated additions
Edible cookie dough making a Doughlicious move to Kimberly
Local sweets company to expand footprint, offerings with new location in 2026
Sweet success: Bambu Green Bay blends exotic flavors, community spirit
Military Avenue shop recently named New Business Start-up of the Year
After 80 years of appliance sales, Gmack family sells store
With new local ownership, Gmack Television & Appliances renamed GMACK-My Appliance Center
Beverages, books, community – Knuth Book Cellar now open
Brewing company owners open bookstore, bar in renovated Ripon-based Beier Hall
‘Wrestling is a safe sport – we’re going to make it safer’
Fond du Lac-based LDR Headgear mitigates temporal, cranial impact for wrestlers
3Elephants & Company migrates to new storefront
Move within Sheboygan creates more space, vendors, hours, events
Shepherding a n-ewe business toward success
Eau Claire’s Ewe and Me Wool Company offers products for gardening enthusiasts
Westby Creamery announces $14 million expansion
Farmer-owned cooperative is the only cottage cheese manufacturer in WI
Doo-Bees – supporting local retailers, pollinators
Hemp-derived, THC-infused honey straws available for purchase statewide
Service in every sip: Veteran turns Cornell winery into a mission of giving
Crafting wine from donated produce, Wisconsin Veteran Farm & Winery donates portion of products, sales
Downtown merchant receives grants, loans for store renovation
Eevy Ivy Over Flowers, Framing & Gifts renovations cost more than half a million dollars
Service, Hospitality
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
Eau Claire’s Black Kettle Tea & Bootique features more than 17 varieties
Herbalist owner creates comfortable spot for sipping teas
Raise a glass to 150-plus years of brewing tradition
Leinie Lodge features 14,000 square feet of space
In the bin-ness of keeping trash cans clean
Local entrepreneur turns ‘nasty bins’ into thriving community busines
Service in every sip: Veteran turns Cornell winery into a mission of giving
Crafting wine from donated produce, Wisconsin Veteran Farm & Winery donates portion of products, sales
Technology
Amherst Communications transitioning to 100% ESOP
Tech Showcase highlights future of energy, agritech, health care
TitletownTech’s annual event puts portfolio, investment companies on display
Quick wins, hidden risks: The AI guide every small business needs
Sadoff & Rudoy Industries achieves Green Masters status
Designation is highest level in Wisconsin SBC's Green Masters Program
‘From farm boys to entrepreneurs’
75-year-old Catalytic Combustion Corporation develops, manufactures products that help remove harmful substances and noise from exhaust processes
Hard work, community values continue to shape Boldt’s Plumbing and Heating
Boldt’s team of 20 services 400-500 jobs per month
Baldwin LightStream marks 125 years of keeping St. Croix County connected
Company began in 1900 as Baldwin Telephone Exchange
Trane Technologies celebrates new, improved employee space
La Crosse-founded company’s technology aims to reduce energy use
Transportation
Yach’s Body & Custom marks 70-year milestone in collision repair
Third-generation leader carries forward family legacy focused on quality repairs, employee culture, customer trust
Auto Aces opening sixth location in Northeast Wisconsin
Hobart shop will be completed in May 2026 and include 10 bays
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Prevail Bank donates $47,000 to Central Wisconsin nonprofits
Amherst Communications transitioning to 100% ESOP
KPR Brokers raises $6,300 for Aspirus Stevens Point Breast Care Center
Mount View Care Center residents turn plastic bags into mats for the homeless
7 Brew opens in Rib Mountain, donates $2,000 to local humane association
Lakeshore College opens new $1.8-million dental clinic
Cornerstone One to host open house at new Oshkosh facility
Keller selected as architect, construction manager for Newton Fire Station
Keller, Inc. honored with Excellence in Construction awards
Hospital auxiliary supports ER bariatric stretcher acquisition
UWEC holds science building topping-out ceremony
Radix Laboratories transitions to new ownership
NorthLakes celebrates Oak Ridge facility with ribbon cutting
UW-Stout breaks ground on $144M Heritage Hall renovation
Focus on Healthcare
Wisconsin Upper Cervical Center – open for ‘gentle’ adjustments
Local chiropractor specializes in NUCCA corrective atlas technique
Growth Strategies
Les & Jim’s Lincoln Lanes in Merrill installs new equipment
First in the state to have Brunswick Boost string pinsetters
Auto Aces opening sixth location in Northeast Wisconsin
Hobart shop will be completed in May 2026 and include 10 bays
Harvesting opportunity, one apple at a time
Ecker’s Apple Farm provides locals a family-owned fall experience
Guest Columist
Quick wins, hidden risks: The AI guide every small business needs
In the arena: Why your next big step won’t happen from the sidelines
Local News
Wausau Supply Company celebrates 10 years as an ESOP
Company fully transitioned to employee-owned in 2015
Two Men and a Junk Truck opens in Stevens Point
Sister brand of Two Men and a Truck offers full-service junk removal for homes and businesses
When and why to refresh your business brand
Dog boarding business rooted in Amish country values
Oak Road Farms Pet Spa & Boarding currently going through renovations to add more kennel space
A family tradition since the 1960s
Central Wisconsin Evergreens delivers upward of 50,000 Christmas trees per seaso
California-based Sourdough & Co. makes Midwest debut
Sourdough & Co. Wausau offers sandwiches, soups, salads, gluten-free options
Prevail Bank donates $47,000 to Central Wisconsin nonprofits
Amherst Communications transitioning to 100% ESOP
KPR Brokers raises $6,300 for Aspirus Stevens Point Breast Care Center
Mount View Care Center residents turn plastic bags into mats for the homeless
7 Brew opens in Rib Mountain, donates $2,000 to local humane association
Nature’s best, melted into every bar of soap
Naturally Up North takes up residence in Village of Rib Mountain
SentryWorld’s Rainbow aces PGA resort award
Director of golf for the Stevens Point course/resort earns national recognition
Parker John’s opens new restaurant in Stevens Point
Continued growth, success attributed to valuing guests and staff – and ‘really good food’
Yach’s Body & Custom marks 70-year milestone in collision repair
Third-generation leader carries forward family legacy focused on quality repairs, employee culture, customer trust
Reinvestment fuels rapid growth for Deer Creek Contracting
Husband-and-wife duo operate full-service excavating, landscaping business
Les & Jim’s Lincoln Lanes in Merrill installs new equipment
First in the state to have Brunswick Boost string pinsetters
Wisco Branding: Amplifying voices, connecting with community
Wisco Branding provides digital marketing services, specializing in social media, video marketing
Supporting Wisconsin miners, NTC awarded federal grant
$450,000 in funds significantly reduces training costs, providing up to 80% savings
FroYo + coffee + Rhinelander = Happiness
Cool Beans FroYo Cafe held official grand opening in late November
The Wandering Chef cooks up connections one gathering at a time
Local chef opens ‘side hustle’ offering in-home, customizable dining experiences
Lights of the Northwoods plugs in for its 9th season
Local, statewide businesses support event that raises money, food donations annually to benefit local orgs
New Fawn Creek Winery owners seek to showcase hidden gem
Tasting room, Coffee at the Creek, weddings are anticipated additions
Auto Aces opening sixth location in Northeast Wisconsin
Hobart shop will be completed in May 2026 and include 10 bays
Edible cookie dough making a Doughlicious move to Kimberly
Local sweets company to expand footprint, offerings with new location in 2026
Wisconsin Upper Cervical Center – open for ‘gentle’ adjustments
Local chiropractor specializes in NUCCA corrective atlas technique
Winsert acquires Mack Tool & Engineering in South Bend, Indiana
Acquisition is part of company’s expected growth in next two years
Combating the residential affordability crisis ‘one home at a time’
NeighborWorks seeks to aggregate resources, build accessible housing for area workforce
H.J. Martin and Son expands with new partnerships, acquisitions
New markets include Madison, La Crosse and Rogers, Minnesota
Tech Showcase highlights future of energy, agritech, health care
TitletownTech’s annual event puts portfolio, investment companies on display
Lakeshore College opens new $1.8-million dental clinic
Cornerstone One to host open house at new Oshkosh facility
Keller selected as architect, construction manager for Newton Fire Station
Keller, Inc. honored with Excellence in Construction awards
Hospital auxiliary supports ER bariatric stretcher acquisition
Sweet success: Bambu Green Bay blends exotic flavors, community spirit
Military Avenue shop recently named New Business Start-up of the Year
Salon Fifty Four soon to have new home in former House of Homebrew
Owner hopes to offer more services and an ‘experience’ in historic building
Door County Farm for Vets: Cultivating food and a lifeline for veterans
Rehabilitation farm provides education, services to veterans
After 80 years of appliance sales, Gmack family sells store
With new local ownership, Gmack Television & Appliances renamed GMACK-My Appliance Center
Beverages, books, community – Knuth Book Cellar now open
Brewing company owners open bookstore, bar in renovated Ripon-based Beier Hall
Leash By The Lake debuting in Sheboygan, Manitowoc in January
Shannon Goebel offers professional pet-sitting services for all types of animals
Jason Porter wins 2025 WHLA Spirit of Hospitality award
Door County professional has been with Parkwood Lodge – formerly Beowulf Lodge – since 1998
Titletown Manufacturing earns ISO certification
International designation allows for production expansion into higher volume orders
Vyper Industrial moves into its new 65,000-square-foot facility
Five-year journey moves the industrial shop equipment maker from Green Bay to Wrightstown
Addition makes way for new growth at Millwork Distributors
Expansion will add 23,000 square feet to Oshkosh facility
‘Wrestling is a safe sport – we’re going to make it safer’
Fond du Lac-based LDR Headgear mitigates temporal, cranial impact for wrestlers
3Elephants & Company migrates to new storefront
Move within Sheboygan creates more space, vendors, hours, events
Sadoff & Rudoy Industries achieves Green Masters status
Designation is highest level in Wisconsin SBC's Green Masters Program
Taking my own advice: What I learned about leadership in the Alps
‘From farm boys to entrepreneurs’
75-year-old Catalytic Combustion Corporation develops, manufactures products that help remove harmful substances and noise from exhaust processes
Eau Claire’s Black Kettle Tea & Bootique features more than 17 varieties
Herbalist owner creates comfortable spot for sipping teas
Shepherding a n-ewe business toward success
Eau Claire’s Ewe and Me Wool Company offers products for gardening enthusiasts
Hard work, community values continue to shape Boldt’s Plumbing and Heating
Boldt’s team of 20 services 400-500 jobs per month
Raise a glass to 150-plus years of brewing tradition
Leinie Lodge features 14,000 square feet of space
Westby Creamery announces $14 million expansion
Farmer-owned cooperative is the only cottage cheese manufacturer in WI
In the bin-ness of keeping trash cans clean
Local entrepreneur turns ‘nasty bins’ into thriving community busines
Doo-Bees – supporting local retailers, pollinators
Hemp-derived, THC-infused honey straws available for purchase statewide
Asher Lasting Exteriors finds a new home in Town of Hallie
New, 33,000-square-foot building adds space, efficiency
Construction starts on new Aspirus Chippewa Falls hospital/clinic
With its new facility, the health system aims to address regional and national challenges
Service in every sip: Veteran turns Cornell winery into a mission of giving
Crafting wine from donated produce, Wisconsin Veteran Farm & Winery donates portion of products, sales
Baldwin LightStream marks 125 years of keeping St. Croix County connected
Company began in 1900 as Baldwin Telephone Exchange
From two employees to 20: Trend Stone Surfaces thrives on innovation
Eau Claire company installs granite, quartz countertops
Trane Technologies celebrates new, improved employee space
La Crosse-founded company’s technology aims to reduce energy use
A-maze-ing adventures for fall at Schwertel Family Farms
Trempealeau farm thrives as multi-season venue for visitors
Lake Wissota Chiropractic expands to meet growing demand
Current space includes a fitness, dance, yoga studio
Downtown merchant receives grants, loans for store renovation
Eevy Ivy Over Flowers, Framing & Gifts renovations cost more than half a million dollars
Harvesting opportunity, one apple at a time
Ecker’s Apple Farm provides locals a family-owned fall experience
UWEC holds science building topping-out ceremony
Radix Laboratories transitions to new ownership
NorthLakes celebrates Oak Ridge facility with ribbon cutting
UW-Stout breaks ground on $144M Heritage Hall renovation
Making a Difference
Lights of the Northwoods plugs in for its 9th season
Local, statewide businesses support event that raises money, food donations annually to benefit local orgs
Door County Farm for Vets: Cultivating food and a lifeline for veterans
Rehabilitation farm provides education, services to veterans
Service in every sip: Veteran turns Cornell winery into a mission of giving
Crafting wine from donated produce, Wisconsin Veteran Farm & Winery donates portion of products, sales
Updates in Brief
Vyper Industrial moves into its new 65,000-square-foot facility
Five-year journey moves the industrial shop equipment maker from Green Bay to Wrightstown
3Elephants & Company migrates to new storefront
Move within Sheboygan creates more space, vendors, hours, events
Asher Lasting Exteriors finds a new home in Town of Hallie
New, 33,000-square-foot building adds space, efficiency
Trending
Service in every sip: Veteran turns Cornell winery into a mission of giving
Crafting wine from donated produce, Wisconsin Veteran Farm & Winery donates portion of products, sales
Raise a glass to 150-plus years of brewing tradition
Leinie Lodge features 14,000 square feet of space
From two employees to 20: Trend Stone Surfaces thrives on innovation
Eau Claire company installs granite, quartz countertops
Doo-Bees – supporting local retailers, pollinators
Hemp-derived, THC-infused honey straws available for purchase statewide
‘From farm boys to entrepreneurs’
75-year-old Catalytic Combustion Corporation develops, manufactures products that help remove harmful substances and noise from exhaust processes
A-maze-ing adventures for fall at Schwertel Family Farms
Trempealeau farm thrives as multi-season venue for visitors
Baldwin LightStream marks 125 years of keeping St. Croix County connected
Company began in 1900 as Baldwin Telephone Exchange
Westby Creamery announces $14 million expansion
Farmer-owned cooperative is the only cottage cheese manufacturer in WI
Construction starts on new Aspirus Chippewa Falls hospital/clinic
With its new facility, the health system aims to address regional and national challenges
Shepherding a n-ewe business toward success
Eau Claire’s Ewe and Me Wool Company offers products for gardening enthusiasts