HSHS to invest $270 million in St. Mary’s, St. Vincent
‘It’s time for the building to have a fresh look’
A ‘Haven’ of blueberries awaits pickers in Bear Creek
Blueberry Haven season typically runs from mid-July through August
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Industries
Agriculture, Forestry
Summery scents, sights at Suring’s Lavender Homestead
Farm offers lavender picking, products, photography, private events, with plans to donate to animal shelter
‘100%, through-and-through, pure-Wisconsin’ wine
Vineyard harvests grapes, processes, bottles, sells award-winning wine
Stop and smell the lavender at Lavender Bluff Farm
Stockholm farm offers a variety of lavender-, hemp- and honey-infused products
From ranching to retail, Ranch Brand Meat Company controls entire process
Company collaborators bring high-quality beef, other products to dinner table
Strawberries are just the beginning at White Pine Berry Farm
Farm is also known for its blueberries, raspberries, pumpkins, sunflowers, zinnias, corn maze, vegetables, wedding barn, seasonal events
Catch us if you ‘cran’
Wisconsin’s cranberry production tops other states’ for 30 straight years
Farm-fresh meats raised responsibly at Huhta Homestead
Gleason farmstead focuses on sustainability, grass-fed cattle, pastured chickens
Arts, Entertainment, Recreation
South Shore Pier in Ephraim now part of Door County Boats rental family
Addition brings total rental fleet up to 35 boats
‘Some really tall ships’ are returning to Door County
Tall Ships Festival will take place in Sturgeon Bay from July 31 to Aug. 3
Local author, podcaster’s journey to becoming ‘whole’ again
Plans to open Zen Den Yoga in Suamico’s Vickery Village this September
DJ BBQ ‘crusts’ a move at the Stockholm Pie & General Store
‘Lost In’ series hosted by DJ BBQ finds ‘hidden gems’ along West Central coastline
Hidden Hills: Petting farm, paintball, non-GMO meat, more
Stoddard family of seven’s ‘hidden gem’ has family friendly entertainment, haunted house
West Central Wisconsin is in a ‘pickle’
Lake Hallie, Eau Claire to host four-day pickleball event July 24-27
50 years of mind, body and martial mastery
Three Rivers Martial Arts Academy in La Crosse hosts about 16 classes per week
Kinney Lake Campground comes to life for 2025
Campground has more than 600 sites, making it one of the largest in the state
Construction
Keller, Inc. working on multiple regional projects
Fifty years of serving communities’ engineering needs
Cedar Corporation is a one-stop shop for infrastructural, architectural and environmental services
Daigle Brothers – Building Wisconsin one steel column at a time
Structural steel fabricator business chosen to help build new Wisconsin History Center museum in Madison
Education
UA Local 400 donates $25,000 to establish scholarships at Lakeshore
Market & Johnson honored as UW-Stout’s Employer of the Year
Menomonie Area Chamber honors UW-Stout as Large Business of the Year
WEDC grant will boost UW-Stout CAM-AI effort
Strengthening Wisconsin’s rural entrepreneurial ecosystem by engaging rural entrepreneurs, leaders and innovators
June 16-18 conference in Wisconsin Rapids will host 60 speakers over two days
NTC students pass national paramedic exam with flying colors
Perfect pass rate powers local EMT support
Students compete in Wood Science Competition at NTC’s Antigo campus
Finance, Insurance
Bank First’s Sturgeon Bay location officially open
Shark Tank 2025: Unpacking a $15-million valuation gap
North Shore Bank new west De Pere branch now open
Sam Meyer State Farm Agency holds official ribbon cutting
Royal hosts inaugural Diaper Drive
‘People helping people’ across North Central Wisconsin
Simplicity Credit Union’s newest Stevens Point branch in the midst of construction
Prevail Bank collects, shreds nine tons of paper
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
N.E.W. Community Clinic opens new Behavioral Health Clinic
Rutledge Home continues meeting community needs with expansion
Expansion included the addition of six new memory care rooms
Evers celebrates construction of new child care facility, YMCA in Park Falls
Manufacturing
Waupaca Foundry earns GM excellence award for the second consecutive year
KI celebrates Best of NeoCon 2025 recognition
Professional Services
Raising the shade, blinds, shutters, drapes on a new opportunity
Budget Blinds of Lakeshore under new ownership
J. J. Keller releases inaugural State of EHS study
Respondents report on challenges, impactful initiatives, future of EHS
Leap of faith: Appleton entrepreneur brings positivity to marketing
Divine inspiration, servant leadership, impactful mentors build foundation of James Marketing Company
Passion, leap of faith, reward local woman with successful business
Miller Highlights in Two Rivers is owned by entrepreneur Taylor Miller
‘Growing Roots, Finding Wings’ launched with 10 area educational institutions
Leadership Oneida County graduates its 14th class
Real Estate
White Barn Realty, LLC: Growing community one home at a time
Cousins make shift from health care, publication sales, respectively, to real estate
Retail
Nelson Shopping Center: So much more than nuts and bolts
Fish Creek store celebrates 80 years, starts transition from True Value to Ace Hardware
Locally owned boutique opens new location in Oshkosh
Wife, mother of three, has grown online resale business into two brick-and-mortar shops
Marine, powersports vehicle dealer begins 31st year in business
Airtec Sports has grown to six retail stores in Wisconsin
Forest Lake Country Store undergoes rebrand
Land O’ Lakes restaurant now called Forest Lake Café & Wine Cellar
Service, Hospitality
Salon celebrates eight decades in business
‘Comb’ on in to the Glamour Shop in Waupun
Sheboygan’s Krazian Fuzian twists Thai with Chinese cuisine
Family restaurant experience makes owner a natural
Violet Inn, Lounge & Spa: Renovations are roughly 90% complete
New lakeshore relaxation retreat expected to open later this summer
From grease to grill: Busted Knuckle BBQ fires on all cylinders
New Richmond BBQ takes up space in Lift Bridge Brewery
Farmhouse Restaurant: Big-time service in small-town USA
Weyerhaeuser establishment recently named Rusk County Small Business of the Year
Sweet Boba House celebrates grand opening, first month in business
First-time business owner seeks to serve sweet sips of joy in Eau Claire
New owners of Crimson Café look to continue legacy
Alex and Kelsy Bontz took over ownership of the coffeehouse near the Oneida County Courthouse late last month
From carpets to catastrophes, K-tech has been cleaning up for 50 years
Has successfully evolved from a janitorial company to a restoration company
MVP Ink: ‘We’re our own most valuable players’
Fiancés, parents of five, open first Hispanic-owned tattoo shop in Rhinelander
Lifelong dream becomes reality for local woman and husband
The Highland Cottage Cafe in Sugar Camp aiming for fall opening
Willow Pond – a family home turned family business
Century-old farmland venue, getaway destination hosts guests, events
Technology
Digital resilience: Developing Northeast Wisconsin’s next-generation workforce
Transportation
10-4, good buddy: Schneider is celebrating 90 years
Green Bay-based trucking, logistics company racks up more than nine million miles per day
J. J. Keller updates FleetMentor System, making compliance easier
Paper Transport named transportation partner of the Green Bay Packers
Rapids Transmission – keeping a business legacy in the family
Shop recently underwent a name change with new ownership
United Airlines seasonal flights officially return to RHI
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Business In Brief
Waupaca Foundry earns GM excellence award for the second consecutive year
N.E.W. Community Clinic opens new Behavioral Health Clinic
‘Growing Roots, Finding Wings’ launched with 10 area educational institutions
Keller, Inc. working on multiple regional projects
KI celebrates Best of NeoCon 2025 recognition
UA Local 400 donates $25,000 to establish scholarships at Lakeshore
J. J. Keller updates FleetMentor System, making compliance easier
Bank First’s Sturgeon Bay location officially open
North Shore Bank new west De Pere branch now open
Paper Transport named transportation partner of the Green Bay Packers
Sam Meyer State Farm Agency holds official ribbon cutting
Market & Johnson honored as UW-Stout’s Employer of the Year
Royal hosts inaugural Diaper Drive
Menomonie Area Chamber honors UW-Stout as Large Business of the Year
WEDC grant will boost UW-Stout CAM-AI effort
Students compete in Wood Science Competition at NTC’s Antigo campus
Prevail Bank collects, shreds nine tons of paper
Leadership Oneida County graduates its 14th class
Evers celebrates construction of new child care facility, YMCA in Park Falls
United Airlines seasonal flights officially return to RHI
Emerging Entrepreneurs
South Shore Pier in Ephraim now part of Door County Boats rental family
Addition brings total rental fleet up to 35 boats
Focus on Healthcare
Rutledge Home continues meeting community needs with expansion
Expansion included the addition of six new memory care rooms
Growth Strategies
‘100%, through-and-through, pure-Wisconsin’ wine
Vineyard harvests grapes, processes, bottles, sells award-winning wine
From ranching to retail, Ranch Brand Meat Company controls entire process
Company collaborators bring high-quality beef, other products to dinner table
From carpets to catastrophes, K-tech has been cleaning up for 50 years
Has successfully evolved from a janitorial company to a restoration company
Guest Author
Digital resilience: Developing Northeast Wisconsin’s next-generation workforce
Shark Tank 2025: Unpacking a $15-million valuation gap
Local News
A ‘Haven’ of blueberries awaits pickers in Bear Creek
Blueberry Haven season typically runs from mid-July through August
Raising the shade, blinds, shutters, drapes on a new opportunity
Budget Blinds of Lakeshore under new ownership
Salon celebrates eight decades in business
‘Comb’ on in to the Glamour Shop in Waupun
J. J. Keller releases inaugural State of EHS study
Respondents report on challenges, impactful initiatives, future of EHS
Leap of faith: Appleton entrepreneur brings positivity to marketing
Divine inspiration, servant leadership, impactful mentors build foundation of James Marketing Company
Sheboygan’s Krazian Fuzian twists Thai with Chinese cuisine
Family restaurant experience makes owner a natural
Summery scents, sights at Suring’s Lavender Homestead
Farm offers lavender picking, products, photography, private events, with plans to donate to animal shelter
Passion, leap of faith, reward local woman with successful business
Miller Highlights in Two Rivers is owned by entrepreneur Taylor Miller
Nelson Shopping Center: So much more than nuts and bolts
Fish Creek store celebrates 80 years, starts transition from True Value to Ace Hardware
10-4, good buddy: Schneider is celebrating 90 years
Green Bay-based trucking, logistics company racks up more than nine million miles per day
Locally owned boutique opens new location in Oshkosh
Wife, mother of three, has grown online resale business into two brick-and-mortar shops
‘Some really tall ships’ are returning to Door County
Tall Ships Festival will take place in Sturgeon Bay from July 31 to Aug. 3
Violet Inn, Lounge & Spa: Renovations are roughly 90% complete
New lakeshore relaxation retreat expected to open later this summer
Local author, podcaster’s journey to becoming ‘whole’ again
Plans to open Zen Den Yoga in Suamico’s Vickery Village this September
Marine, powersports vehicle dealer begins 31st year in business
Airtec Sports has grown to six retail stores in Wisconsin
From grease to grill: Busted Knuckle BBQ fires on all cylinders
New Richmond BBQ takes up space in Lift Bridge Brewery
Fifty years of serving communities’ engineering needs
Cedar Corporation is a one-stop shop for infrastructural, architectural and environmental services
DJ BBQ ‘crusts’ a move at the Stockholm Pie & General Store
‘Lost In’ series hosted by DJ BBQ finds ‘hidden gems’ along West Central coastline
Farmhouse Restaurant: Big-time service in small-town USA
Weyerhaeuser establishment recently named Rusk County Small Business of the Year
Hidden Hills: Petting farm, paintball, non-GMO meat, more
Stoddard family of seven’s ‘hidden gem’ has family friendly entertainment, haunted house
Stop and smell the lavender at Lavender Bluff Farm
Stockholm farm offers a variety of lavender-, hemp- and honey-infused products
West Central Wisconsin is in a ‘pickle’
Lake Hallie, Eau Claire to host four-day pickleball event July 24-27
Sweet Boba House celebrates grand opening, first month in business
First-time business owner seeks to serve sweet sips of joy in Eau Claire
50 years of mind, body and martial mastery
Three Rivers Martial Arts Academy in La Crosse hosts about 16 classes per week
White Barn Realty, LLC: Growing community one home at a time
Cousins make shift from health care, publication sales, respectively, to real estate
Strawberries are just the beginning at White Pine Berry Farm
Farm is also known for its blueberries, raspberries, pumpkins, sunflowers, zinnias, corn maze, vegetables, wedding barn, seasonal events
Strengthening Wisconsin’s rural entrepreneurial ecosystem by engaging rural entrepreneurs, leaders and innovators
June 16-18 conference in Wisconsin Rapids will host 60 speakers over two days
Catch us if you ‘cran’
Wisconsin’s cranberry production tops other states’ for 30 straight years
New owners of Crimson Café look to continue legacy
Alex and Kelsy Bontz took over ownership of the coffeehouse near the Oneida County Courthouse late last month
Daigle Brothers – Building Wisconsin one steel column at a time
Structural steel fabricator business chosen to help build new Wisconsin History Center museum in Madison
Forest Lake Country Store undergoes rebrand
Land O’ Lakes restaurant now called Forest Lake Café & Wine Cellar
Farm-fresh meats raised responsibly at Huhta Homestead
Gleason farmstead focuses on sustainability, grass-fed cattle, pastured chickens
Kinney Lake Campground comes to life for 2025
Campground has more than 600 sites, making it one of the largest in the state
MVP Ink: ‘We’re our own most valuable players’
Fiancés, parents of five, open first Hispanic-owned tattoo shop in Rhinelander
NTC students pass national paramedic exam with flying colors
Perfect pass rate powers local EMT support
Rapids Transmission – keeping a business legacy in the family
Shop recently underwent a name change with new ownership
‘People helping people’ across North Central Wisconsin
Simplicity Credit Union’s newest Stevens Point branch in the midst of construction
Lifelong dream becomes reality for local woman and husband
The Highland Cottage Cafe in Sugar Camp aiming for fall opening
Willow Pond – a family home turned family business
Century-old farmland venue, getaway destination hosts guests, events
The List
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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Kinney Lake Campground comes to life for 2025
Campground has more than 600 sites, making it one of the largest in the state
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
Daigle Brothers – Building Wisconsin one steel column at a time
Structural steel fabricator business chosen to help build new Wisconsin History Center museum in Madison
A ‘Haven’ of blueberries awaits pickers in Bear Creek
Blueberry Haven season typically runs from mid-July through August
Catch us if you ‘cran’
Wisconsin’s cranberry production tops other states’ for 30 straight years
Farm-fresh meats raised responsibly at Huhta Homestead
Gleason farmstead focuses on sustainability, grass-fed cattle, pastured chickens
MVP Ink: ‘We’re our own most valuable players’
Fiancés, parents of five, open first Hispanic-owned tattoo shop in Rhinelander
From grease to grill: Busted Knuckle BBQ fires on all cylinders
New Richmond BBQ takes up space in Lift Bridge Brewery
Lifelong dream becomes reality for local woman and husband
The Highland Cottage Cafe in Sugar Camp aiming for fall opening