Oakwood Mall study focused on growth strategies
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Kewaunee County lavender farm connects guests to nature through agritourism
The Hewetts hope guests leave Glen Innish Farm ‘more in tune with the world’
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Agriculture, Forestry
Kellner Back Acre producing sustainable, organic poultry, eggs
Farm made the shift from a produce farm during the COVID-19 pandemic
Wolf & Fox Winery: A Wisconsin homestead experience
Vineyard celebrates one year in business, prepares for first harvest
Grass-fed goat meat grown with care, raised with nature
Cylon Rolling Acres focuses on sustainable practices for betterment of land
Farm Doc Microgreens: Where less is more when it comes to nutrition
Chiropractor turned farmer sets up shop in Eau Claire
Lucky Frank Farms: ‘We were always meant to bee’
Apiary is located in Driftless Area of West Central Wisconsin
Nothing but Gouda times in America’s Dairyland
Marieke Gouda produces, sells award-winning cheese from Thorp-based farm
Timber! Foley’s Tree Service in Tomahawk finds niche
Company specializes in tree removal, storm damage cleanup, tree planting, more
Bringing flavor straight from the hive
Two Chicks Apiary sells pure honey and specialized skincare products
Arts, Entertainment, Recreation
Above and Beyond Children’s Museum receives $100,000 gift from anonymous donor
Brent Douglas Flowers: Sincerity for everyday occasions
Eau Claire floral shop does weddings, funerals, online orders
Cedar Lake Speedway: Home of ‘old-fashioned fun’
Nearly 70-year-old racetrack hosts local, national races, motocross events, campers
Ladies and gentlemen, start your (RC) engines!
Pineland Camping Park in Big Flats adds remote control raceway for guests
Construction
Keller announces new projects
Designing, building homes, one section at a time
Design Homes 10-15% more affordable, not weather dependent
Education
Lakeshore College celebrates literary triumphs
Local educators make an impact through recently published works
NTC’s YA program has fostered career pathways for three-plus decades
Students, employers benefit short, long term
Timberwolf Cabins to be built on NTC’s Antigo campus
Mid-State, WATEA partner to provide free student shuttle service
Finance, Insurance
The nuts and bolts of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act
Face to face, screen to screen, Fox aims to keep it personal
Fox Communities Credit Union breaks ground on Bellevue location – its 23rd branch
Merchants Bank celebrates 150 years
Now serving more than 20 communities across Minnesota, West Central Wisconsin
Prevail Bank invests $10,650 into Children’s Museum
Paper City Savings Bank – building on a century of service in the heart of Wisconsin
Bank celebrated the grand opening of its new Plover location earlier this year
WCEDC celebrates 30 years of cross-county collaboration
Economic development corporation aims to support area-wide growth across municipalities
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Ranked by total assets as of March 31, 2024
Health, Human Services
Helping navigate the complex maze of long-term care
CarePatrol Green Bay recently relocated its office to De Pere
Health care provided by your neighbor, for your neighbor
Emplify Health by Bellin celebrates 20th anniversary of its Oconto Hospital’s founding
Country Villa Assisted Living expands in Omro
SSM Health donates scholarship gift to Moraine Park Foundation
Construction continues at Thedacare Medical Center-Oshkosh
CVHC acquires former St. Joseph’s Hospital, opening fall
Tomah Health breaks ground on new addition
Tomah Health Community Foundation supports Parenting Program
Embracing entrepreneurship with healing hands
Aligned Health Chiropractic welcomes families to new Plover location
Aspirus Wausau Hospital completes Emergency Department expansion
Roughly half a decade in the making, project results in 12 additional beds, two new rooms
Keeping seniors on the ball and on their feet, gracefully
Team Therapies in Wisconsin Rapids serves patients from eight to 97 years of age
Legal
Wisconsin-based law firm adds Eau Claire office
New space is Pemberton Personal Injury Law Firm’s third office in state
Manufacturing
Packer Fastener opens Atlanta-area distribution center
Creating personalized products one stitch at a time
Thanks to a recent expansion, River City Stitch has more than 9,000 square feet of space to work with
Professional Services
Leveraging brand collaborations to maximize results
A rebrand for the chamber made to be ‘greater for you’
Greater Green Bay Chamber of Commerce launches new brand, messaging
Life coach teaches self-care techniques to help people live their best lives
Inside Out Transformations Owner Lisa Traxler helps people ‘emerge from their cocoons’
Marketing in 2025: What trends are rising to the top?
Real Estate
Is Oshkosh on pace to reach its housing goals?
Study shows need for thousands of new units by 2030
Marcus & Millichap arranges sale of Sturgeon Bay hotel, marina
Retail
Former landscaper turned artist felt ‘Inspired’ to open home décor store
Inspired Expressions in Chilton specializes in creating unique, high-quality handmade décor pieces
Every stem tells a story at RoseHaus Floral in Suamico
The shop is the newest addition to Vickery Village
RJ’s Meats: Where quality, service, community rise above all else
Second owners build upon Hudson-based meat processor’s legacy
Lee Ayers Jewelers: ‘Where dreams become real’
Local jewelry shop celebrates 40 years, recognized for unique designs, customer service
Linda Mae’s – your one-stop shop for sweets, meats, cheese, more
Manawa store also carries handmade greeting cards, gluten-free baking mixes, soaps
Faith-based business born out of humility now open in downtown Merrill
Jim and Johanna Doyle’s newest venture opens immediately next to their outreach ministry
Service, Hospitality
3 Sheeps teams up to launch Milwaukee Uncut Tropical Pale Ale
Badger Liquor: Where ‘good relationships’ fuel success
Family-owned Badger Liquor, founded in 1935, celebrates 90th anniversary
Pulaski’s Casimir’s is located in a ‘sweet spot’
Ice cream, candy shop within walking distance of high, middle school
Fond du Lac Beer Company takes up residence in old Blakely Auto Parts building
After more than 80 years, the city finally gets its brewery
Iconic Green Bay establishment celebrates five decades in business
Lenny’s Tap on Broadway stands the test of time
New craft brewery, taproom to open in former historic bank
Owner hopes to have a soft opening by July 31
‘We want people to feel like they’re on vacation while they’re here’
Storied Chippewa Falls establishment remodeled, reopened as 1917 Lake Wissota
Barn Again Lodge: A perfect union of pizza and nuptial cheer
Mondovi venue cultivates happiness for customers
A taste of Ukraine comes to West Central Wisconsin
Borsch House to open July 26 in Altoona container park
Cynthia ‘Cynder’ Anderson takes ‘baby steps’ into bar ownership
The former bartender is at the helm of Chippewa Falls bar that opened in the 1930s
Meringue Bakery: Cakes made to steal the show
Meringue Bakery in La Crosse specializes in cakes, pastries, croissants, more
New grooming service offers dogs VIP treatment
Blink Dog Pet Grooming in Stevens Point pampers canine friends from start to finish
A human-centered approach to high-end design
Design Theory 19 in Wausau creates customized design environments for clients
Tomahawk-based coffee hut nearly ready to rise and shine
Rise Coffee Co. set to install, open new, larger building in September
From the ‘burbs of Milwaukee, Chicago to Wisconsin’s Northwoods
Woodruff’s Rocky Reef Brewing Company recently celebrated its 10th anniversary
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3 Sheeps teams up to launch Milwaukee Uncut Tropical Pale Ale
Country Villa Assisted Living expands in Omro
Above and Beyond Children’s Museum receives $100,000 gift from anonymous donor
Keller announces new projects
SSM Health donates scholarship gift to Moraine Park Foundation
Packer Fastener opens Atlanta-area distribution center
Construction continues at Thedacare Medical Center-Oshkosh
Marcus & Millichap arranges sale of Sturgeon Bay hotel, marina
Prevail Bank invests $10,650 into Children’s Museum
CVHC acquires former St. Joseph’s Hospital, opening fall
Tomah Health breaks ground on new addition
Tomah Health Community Foundation supports Parenting Program
Timberwolf Cabins to be built on NTC’s Antigo campus
Mid-State, WATEA partner to provide free student shuttle service
Emerging Entrepreneurs
Every stem tells a story at RoseHaus Floral in Suamico
The shop is the newest addition to Vickery Village
Focus on Healthcare
Health care provided by your neighbor, for your neighbor
Emplify Health by Bellin celebrates 20th anniversary of its Oconto Hospital’s founding
Aspirus Wausau Hospital completes Emergency Department expansion
Roughly half a decade in the making, project results in 12 additional beds, two new rooms
Growth Strategies
Wolf & Fox Winery: A Wisconsin homestead experience
Vineyard celebrates one year in business, prepares for first harvest
Farm Doc Microgreens: Where less is more when it comes to nutrition
Chiropractor turned farmer sets up shop in Eau Claire
A human-centered approach to high-end design
Design Theory 19 in Wausau creates customized design environments for clients
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Badger Liquor: Where ‘good relationships’ fuel success
Family-owned Badger Liquor, founded in 1935, celebrates 90th anniversary
Helping navigate the complex maze of long-term care
CarePatrol Green Bay recently relocated its office to De Pere
Pulaski’s Casimir’s is located in a ‘sweet spot’
Ice cream, candy shop within walking distance of high, middle school
Fond du Lac Beer Company takes up residence in old Blakely Auto Parts building
After more than 80 years, the city finally gets its brewery
Face to face, screen to screen, Fox aims to keep it personal
Fox Communities Credit Union breaks ground on Bellevue location – its 23rd branch
A rebrand for the chamber made to be ‘greater for you’
Greater Green Bay Chamber of Commerce launches new brand, messaging
Kewaunee County lavender farm connects guests to nature through agritourism
The Hewetts hope guests leave Glen Innish Farm ‘more in tune with the world’
Former landscaper turned artist felt ‘Inspired’ to open home décor store
Inspired Expressions in Chilton specializes in creating unique, high-quality handmade décor pieces
Kellner Back Acre producing sustainable, organic poultry, eggs
Farm made the shift from a produce farm during the COVID-19 pandemic
Lakeshore College celebrates literary triumphs
Local educators make an impact through recently published works
Iconic Green Bay establishment celebrates five decades in business
Lenny’s Tap on Broadway stands the test of time
Is Oshkosh on pace to reach its housing goals?
Study shows need for thousands of new units by 2030
New craft brewery, taproom to open in former historic bank
Owner hopes to have a soft opening by July 31
Life coach teaches self-care techniques to help people live their best lives
Inside Out Transformations Owner Lisa Traxler helps people ‘emerge from their cocoons’
‘We want people to feel like they’re on vacation while they’re here’
Storied Chippewa Falls establishment remodeled, reopened as 1917 Lake Wissota
Barn Again Lodge: A perfect union of pizza and nuptial cheer
Mondovi venue cultivates happiness for customers
A taste of Ukraine comes to West Central Wisconsin
Borsch House to open July 26 in Altoona container park
Brent Douglas Flowers: Sincerity for everyday occasions
Eau Claire floral shop does weddings, funerals, online orders
Cedar Lake Speedway: Home of ‘old-fashioned fun’
Nearly 70-year-old racetrack hosts local, national races, motocross events, campers
Grass-fed goat meat grown with care, raised with nature
Cylon Rolling Acres focuses on sustainable practices for betterment of land
Cynthia ‘Cynder’ Anderson takes ‘baby steps’ into bar ownership
The former bartender is at the helm of Chippewa Falls bar that opened in the 1930s
Designing, building homes, one section at a time
Design Homes 10-15% more affordable, not weather dependent
Lucky Frank Farms: ‘We were always meant to bee’
Apiary is located in Driftless Area of West Central Wisconsin
Nothing but Gouda times in America’s Dairyland
Marieke Gouda produces, sells award-winning cheese from Thorp-based farm
Merchants Bank celebrates 150 years
Now serving more than 20 communities across Minnesota, West Central Wisconsin
Meringue Bakery: Cakes made to steal the show
Meringue Bakery in La Crosse specializes in cakes, pastries, croissants, more
Wisconsin-based law firm adds Eau Claire office
New space is Pemberton Personal Injury Law Firm’s third office in state
Creating personalized products one stitch at a time
Thanks to a recent expansion, River City Stitch has more than 9,000 square feet of space to work with
RJ’s Meats: Where quality, service, community rise above all else
Second owners build upon Hudson-based meat processor’s legacy
Embracing entrepreneurship with healing hands
Aligned Health Chiropractic welcomes families to new Plover location
New grooming service offers dogs VIP treatment
Blink Dog Pet Grooming in Stevens Point pampers canine friends from start to finish
Timber! Foley’s Tree Service in Tomahawk finds niche
Company specializes in tree removal, storm damage cleanup, tree planting, more
Lee Ayers Jewelers: ‘Where dreams become real’
Local jewelry shop celebrates 40 years, recognized for unique designs, customer service
Linda Mae’s – your one-stop shop for sweets, meats, cheese, more
Manawa store also carries handmade greeting cards, gluten-free baking mixes, soaps
NTC’s YA program has fostered career pathways for three-plus decades
Students, employers benefit short, long term
Paper City Savings Bank – building on a century of service in the heart of Wisconsin
Bank celebrated the grand opening of its new Plover location earlier this year
Ladies and gentlemen, start your (RC) engines!
Pineland Camping Park in Big Flats adds remote control raceway for guests
Tomahawk-based coffee hut nearly ready to rise and shine
Rise Coffee Co. set to install, open new, larger building in September
From the ‘burbs of Milwaukee, Chicago to Wisconsin’s Northwoods
Woodruff’s Rocky Reef Brewing Company recently celebrated its 10th anniversary
Keeping seniors on the ball and on their feet, gracefully
Team Therapies in Wisconsin Rapids serves patients from eight to 97 years of age
Faith-based business born out of humility now open in downtown Merrill
Jim and Johanna Doyle’s newest venture opens immediately next to their outreach ministry
Bringing flavor straight from the hive
Two Chicks Apiary sells pure honey and specialized skincare products
WCEDC celebrates 30 years of cross-county collaboration
Economic development corporation aims to support area-wide growth across municipalities
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Ranked by total assets as of March 31, 2024
‘We want people to feel like they’re on vacation while they’re here’
Storied Chippewa Falls establishment remodeled, reopened as 1917 Lake Wissota
Largest Banks with Area Branches
Ranked by total assets as of March 31, 2024
Bringing flavor straight from the hive
Two Chicks Apiary sells pure honey and specialized skincare products
Keeping seniors on the ball and on their feet, gracefully
Team Therapies in Wisconsin Rapids serves patients from eight to 97 years of age
Cynthia ‘Cynder’ Anderson takes ‘baby steps’ into bar ownership
The former bartender is at the helm of Chippewa Falls bar that opened in the 1930s
New grooming service offers dogs VIP treatment
Blink Dog Pet Grooming in Stevens Point pampers canine friends from start to finish
Ladies and gentlemen, start your (RC) engines!
Pineland Camping Park in Big Flats adds remote control raceway for guests
Former landscaper turned artist felt ‘Inspired’ to open home décor store
Inspired Expressions in Chilton specializes in creating unique, high-quality handmade décor pieces
RJ’s Meats: Where quality, service, community rise above all else
Second owners build upon Hudson-based meat processor’s legacy