‘Booming’ tourism fuels record growth in North Central WI
At a Fond du Lac County orchard, market – a ‘Little’ goes a long way
UW-Stevens Point joins 100% Great Lakes Fish initiative
Focus on fish byproducts, how the economy can benefit
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Agriculture, Forestry
Where dairy does business
World Dairy Expo welcomed to Madison for 59th year
Arts, Entertainment, Recreation
Calling all adventurers
Vertical Point Adventure Park set to open in 2027
UW-Green Bay talent takes center stage
Two faculty-written shows set to perform at World Premiere Wisconsin
Construction
Wausau Supply Company invests $41 million to expand MI plant
New 260,000-square-foot West Branch facility adds capacity to meet growing demand
Calling all adventurers
Vertical Point Adventure Park set to open in 2027
Creating a consistent and thriving environment
Faith Technologies named one of America’s healthiest workplaces for 11th year
Education
UW-Stevens Point opens Non-Traditional Student Center
Space created to connect students with resources, others with similar life circumstances
Wisconsin tech colleges helping educate future dental professionals
Mid-State Tech, NTC both working toward filling rural need for dental care
Connecting the Northwoods, one career at a time
Apprenticeship program offers a new path into broadband employment
Delivering on promises to Wisconsin
UW and WTCS request additional funding in the ’27–29 biennial budget to help combat affordability, workforce issues
First annual HackGB hackathon held at UWGB: ‘It was a success’
Student organizers learn from the 24-hour creative event, anticipate growth for year two
Finance, Insurance
Bank First acquires Peoples State Bank, expands WI footprint
Plans to construct three new offices between Wausau, Stevens Point underway
McClone Insurance named 2026 Applied Pinnacle Award winner
Government
Delivering on promises to Wisconsin
UW and WTCS request additional funding in the ’27–29 biennial budget to help combat affordability, workforce issues
Health, Human Services
Marshfield Clinic awarded $580K mental health grant
Grant-backed trainings, resource guides aim to help North Central WI communities bridge mental health needs
Wisconsin tech colleges helping educate future dental professionals
Mid-State Tech, NTC both working toward filling rural need for dental care
New neonatal care services arrive at Aspirus Wausau campus
Clinic helps to address increasing need for follow-up care for infants facing developmental risks
Manufacturing
Grants help Widmer’s preserve tradition, award-winning cheese
Fourth-gen cheese producer revives business with state, federal support
Complete Filtration joins the Veyra family, mission
Marshfield manufacturer acquired this year, parent company rebrands, refocuses goals
Wausau Supply Company invests $41 million to expand MI plant
New 260,000-square-foot West Branch facility adds capacity to meet growing demand
Can your plant deliver the growth reshoring it’s promising?
The hidden risk in manufacturing
When institutional knowledge walks out the door
Creating a consistent and thriving environment
Faith Technologies named one of America’s healthiest workplaces for 11th year
AriensCo enters partnership with Japan-based Yanmar
Partnership aims to accelerate next-generation technology development, deliver greater value
Nonprofit
‘You can’t spell disability without the word ability’
Counting Stars supports community through child skill development, peer connection
Professional Services
Working alongside AI
Where human judgment still wins in design
Helke Funeral Home and Cremation Service celebrates 100 years
Pre-planning, aftercare are hallmarks of company’s service
Underground Cyclery takes its business to new heights
Medford bicycle shop shifts gears with a move to the building’s upper level
Everybody had a leader who really shaped them
But no one taught us how to be that leader
Beyond the shift
Alabama-based Croux using five years of data to predict reliability to account for different staffing needs
Retail
One of a select few, Hackbarth turns passion into career
The New London native is the only ABS Mastersmith in Wisconsin
Underground Cyclery takes its business to new heights
Medford bicycle shop shifts gears with a move to the building’s upper level
Sturgeon Bay’s Target unveils food-forward refresh
Changes bring first full-scale grocery to west side of town
The Heel Shoe Fitters named Birkenstock Retailer of the Year
Ashwaubenon store has 70,000 pairs of shoes in its inventory
Seroogy’s Chocolates launches limited-edition Advent Calendar
Service, Hospitality
A warm welcome for/from Waubee Lake Lodge’s new owner
After finalizing purchase of lodging, supper club ahead of busy summer season, ‘foot’s still on the gas’ for winter
Sports
Schuyler Rimmer named head coach of Wisconsin Herd
Rimmer brings nine years of NBA coaching experience to the Milwaukee Bucks’ G League affiliate
Technology
Connecting the Northwoods, one career at a time
Apprenticeship program offers a new path into broadband employment
The hidden risk in manufacturing
When institutional knowledge walks out the door
First annual HackGB hackathon held at UWGB: ‘It was a success’
Student organizers learn from the 24-hour creative event, anticipate growth for year two
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McClone Insurance named 2026 Applied Pinnacle Award winner
Seroogy’s Chocolates launches limited-edition Advent Calendar
Focus on Health Care
New neonatal care services arrive at Aspirus Wausau campus
Clinic helps to address increasing need for follow-up care for infants facing developmental risks
Growth Strategies
Grants help Widmer’s preserve tradition, award-winning cheese
Fourth-gen cheese producer revives business with state, federal support
Beyond the shift
Alabama-based Croux using five years of data to predict reliability to account for different staffing needs
Guest Columist
Working alongside AI
Where human judgment still wins in design
Everybody had a leader who really shaped them
But no one taught us how to be that leader
Can your plant deliver the growth reshoring it’s promising?
The hidden risk in manufacturing
When institutional knowledge walks out the door
Local News
UW-Stevens Point joins 100% Great Lakes Fish initiative
Focus on fish byproducts, how the economy can benefit
UW-Stevens Point opens Non-Traditional Student Center
Space created to connect students with resources, others with similar life circumstances
Marshfield Clinic awarded $580K mental health grant
Grant-backed trainings, resource guides aim to help North Central WI communities bridge mental health needs
Wisconsin tech colleges helping educate future dental professionals
Mid-State Tech, NTC both working toward filling rural need for dental care
Helke Funeral Home and Cremation Service celebrates 100 years
Pre-planning, aftercare are hallmarks of company’s service
Bank First acquires Peoples State Bank, expands WI footprint
Plans to construct three new offices between Wausau, Stevens Point underway
Grants help Widmer’s preserve tradition, award-winning cheese
Fourth-gen cheese producer revives business with state, federal support
Complete Filtration joins the Veyra family, mission
Marshfield manufacturer acquired this year, parent company rebrands, refocuses goals
Wausau Supply Company invests $41 million to expand MI plant
New 260,000-square-foot West Branch facility adds capacity to meet growing demand
One of a select few, Hackbarth turns passion into career
The New London native is the only ABS Mastersmith in Wisconsin
New neonatal care services arrive at Aspirus Wausau campus
Clinic helps to address increasing need for follow-up care for infants facing developmental risks
Connecting the Northwoods, one career at a time
Apprenticeship program offers a new path into broadband employment
Underground Cyclery takes its business to new heights
Medford bicycle shop shifts gears with a move to the building’s upper level
Sturgeon Bay’s Target unveils food-forward refresh
Changes bring first full-scale grocery to west side of town
Where dairy does business
World Dairy Expo welcomed to Madison for 59th year
Beyond the shift
Alabama-based Croux using five years of data to predict reliability to account for different staffing needs
Calling all adventurers
Vertical Point Adventure Park set to open in 2027
UW-Green Bay talent takes center stage
Two faculty-written shows set to perform at World Premiere Wisconsin
Creating a consistent and thriving environment
Faith Technologies named one of America’s healthiest workplaces for 11th year
AriensCo enters partnership with Japan-based Yanmar
Partnership aims to accelerate next-generation technology development, deliver greater value
‘You can’t spell disability without the word ability’
Counting Stars supports community through child skill development, peer connection
Delivering on promises to Wisconsin
UW and WTCS request additional funding in the ’27–29 biennial budget to help combat affordability, workforce issues
The Heel Shoe Fitters named Birkenstock Retailer of the Year
Ashwaubenon store has 70,000 pairs of shoes in its inventory
A warm welcome for/from Waubee Lake Lodge’s new owner
After finalizing purchase of lodging, supper club ahead of busy summer season, ‘foot’s still on the gas’ for winter
First annual HackGB hackathon held at UWGB: ‘It was a success’
Student organizers learn from the 24-hour creative event, anticipate growth for year two
Schuyler Rimmer named head coach of Wisconsin Herd
Rimmer brings nine years of NBA coaching experience to the Milwaukee Bucks’ G League affiliate
McClone Insurance named 2026 Applied Pinnacle Award winner
Seroogy’s Chocolates launches limited-edition Advent Calendar
Making a Difference
‘You can’t spell disability without the word ability’
Counting Stars supports community through child skill development, peer connection
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Underground Cyclery takes its business to new heights
Medford bicycle shop shifts gears with a move to the building’s upper level
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First annual HackGB hackathon held at UWGB: ‘It was a success’
Student organizers learn from the 24-hour creative event, anticipate growth for year two
Creating a consistent and thriving environment
Faith Technologies named one of America’s healthiest workplaces for 11th year
Can your plant deliver the growth reshoring it’s promising?
Everybody had a leader who really shaped them
But no one taught us how to be that leader
AriensCo enters partnership with Japan-based Yanmar
Partnership aims to accelerate next-generation technology development, deliver greater value
The Heel Shoe Fitters named Birkenstock Retailer of the Year
Ashwaubenon store has 70,000 pairs of shoes in its inventory
Sturgeon Bay’s Target unveils food-forward refresh
Changes bring first full-scale grocery to west side of town
McClone Insurance named 2026 Applied Pinnacle Award winner
Delivering on promises to Wisconsin
UW and WTCS request additional funding in the ’27–29 biennial budget to help combat affordability, workforce issues
A warm welcome for/from Waubee Lake Lodge’s new owner
After finalizing purchase of lodging, supper club ahead of busy summer season, ‘foot’s still on the gas’ for winter