New FVTC training grants help businesses build talent in-house
It’s a touchdown for Paper Valley’s Tyson Siebers
New farm goods store opens in Town of Glenmore
Vanden Wymelenberg Farm Goods sets up shop on Dickinson Road
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Agriculture, Forestry
‘Rooted in family, built on hard work, raised with heart’
Granite Ridge Farm focused on raising 100% grass-fed beef
Arts, Entertainment, Recreation
FifthColor helping celebrate Special Olympics “champions” in 2026
Northeast WI event activation firm donating funds, services to the games
Fox Cities Convention & Visitors Bureau snags top national award
Organization earned Sports ETA’s Sports Tourism Organization of the Year
HR Stables enters a new chapter while honoring the past
Former boarding client enters fold when tragedy strikes, now known as Henning Ranch
Eagle River Speedway enters final lap of prep for 2026 season
Owners behind on season prep due to weather, aiming for annual opener on May 23
From passion to mission – former dancer follows her ‘Wild Heart’
Equine enthusiast purchased Rhinelander farm several years ago
Construction
Mielke Cabinetry celebrates renovated Fond du Lac showroom
Wrightway opens new Fond du Lac showroom
6,000-square-foot showroom brings together everything Wrightway offers under one roof
Community involvement at the heart of Rosenow Customs
Company supports veterans, senior citizens, Unforgettable Underdogs Dog Rescue, Special Olympics, more
Jelinek Well Drilling taps into 40th year
Business serves Rhinelander and surrounding area
NorthStar – Small Biz of the Year, big community impact
North Central WI restoration services company first-time nominee, winner in the same year
Economic Development
Progress Lakeshore honors 2026 Excellence award winners
Business council unveils new leadership program
Forged: Leadership Redefined is a year-long program featuring self-paced learning sessions
Education
Marian University discontinues lacrosse programs in athletic realignment
Scooting students toward passion for design, machining
With volunteer mentors from industry, Mid-State hosts 2nd annual Manufacture Your Ride event for middle-schoolers
Health, Human Services
Agnesian Foundation donates $5,000 to support food-insecure patients
ThedaCare opens orthopedic walk-in care in Oshkosh
Building a practice that puts clients first
Menasha’s Speech Treat addresses demand for in-home pediatric speech therapy
Sensory-friendly gym and wellness center coming to Sturgeon Bay
First-time business owner and his mom take over former hair salon space
New services offered at Taylored Family Care in Medford
Clinic now offers ultrasounds, mammograms, bone density scans, more
‘If you’re looking for any sort of wellness, this is where you come’
Be Well Studio brings medical-grade, user-operated wellness tech to Marshfield
Wausau Oral Surgery offers top-tier care from a ‘top-floor’ office
Dental surgeon purchased practice before COVID-19, focuses on patient comfort
Manufacturing
Aged to perfection, Erin Radtke becomes Master Cheesemaker
Radtke grew up three doors down from Antigo plant
WEG Coatings acquires Manitowoc-based Heresite
Company reps, employees gather at new facility for official ribbon cutting
Scooting students toward passion for design, machining
With volunteer mentors from industry, Mid-State hosts 2nd annual Manufacture Your Ride event for middle-schoolers
Nonprofit
Agnesian Foundation donates $5,000 to support food-insecure patients
Foundation donates $10,000 to support pediatric literacy program
WFRV reporter inducted into WI 4-H Hall of Fame
Millaine Wells/Stodola of WFRV inducted, credited for 20 years of highlighting program on air, five years as volunteer
From passion to mission – former dancer follows her ‘Wild Heart’
Equine enthusiast purchased Rhinelander farm several years ago
Professional Services
The burnout problem productivity can’t solve
Leadership lessons for mergers and acquisitions
Differing abilities provide workforce solution
Alternative talent pools help local business thrive
Balancing strong relationships – and the systems you don’t see
Precision Balancing Group specializes in HVAC testing, adjusting and balancing (TAB)
Approachable luxury begins at Leviospa
New Franken business offers three core head spa services, full-body experience
New ownership, small business grant for Uptown Girl
Longtime employee Taylor Hennes was given reigns of Kaukauna boutique/salon in 2025 when former owner retired
Gerber Collision & Glass moves to Fond du Lac
New state-of-the-art building is located at 635 N. Rolling Meadows Drive
HR Stables enters a new chapter while honoring the past
Former boarding client enters fold when tragedy strikes, now known as Henning Ranch
Communicating with impact
A guide to mergers and acquisitions
Jelinek Well Drilling taps into 40th year
Business serves Rhinelander and surrounding area
New owner brings fresh vision to longtime laundromat
The Laundry Room in Boulder Junction open 24 hours, serving Northwoods communities
New salon does hair with a heart
Aura Salon & Spa now serving customers in Antigo
New Pulse Marketing turns ideas into ink, helping brands stand out
Company focuses on branded apparel, promotional products, trade show displays, more
NorthStar – Small Biz of the Year, big community impact
North Central WI restoration services company first-time nominee, winner in the same year
Retail
Sargento, Baker Cheese to open Francis Baker Cheese Store
New ownership, small business grant for Uptown Girl
Longtime employee Taylor Hennes was given reigns of Kaukauna boutique/salon in 2025 when former owner retired
Bluebird Boutique migrates two miles in Menasha
New space off US 441 allows for even more ‘eclectic’ inventory
New farm goods store opens in Town of Glenmore
Vanden Wymelenberg Farm Goods sets up shop on Dickinson Road
Luba Libations in preparation for one-year anniversary party
Founders inviting community to celebrate the journey, future growth
‘Rooted in family, built on hard work, raised with heart’
Granite Ridge Farm focused on raising 100% grass-fed beef
The Sawbuck set to reopen in ‘Land O’ following refresh
Owners expand micro bakery’s commercial equipment, upgrade prep space, expand seating
Tractor pull tradition helps launch Wisconsin brewery
Wet Beaver Brewing Co. reaches 250 retail locations statewide
New Pulse Marketing turns ideas into ink, helping brands stand out
Company focuses on branded apparel, promotional products, trade show displays, more
A new space, expanded menu for The Cheesecake Slice
Bakers previously operated from kitchen at Hotel Meade
Chocadoodledoo making emotional move from Antigo to Waupaca
Shop owners decided to relocate amid ‘steady decline in business’
Service, Hospitality
The Dam Coffee Co. brews up new life near historic landmark
New coffee shop northwest of Crivitz honors the High Falls Dam
A fresh pour: FizzFactory serving up creative sips in Weston
Central Wisconsin’s first dirty soda shop still going strong after year one
Sports
Marian University discontinues lacrosse programs in athletic realignment
FifthColor helping celebrate Special Olympics “champions” in 2026
Northeast WI event activation firm donating funds, services to the games
Fox Cities Convention & Visitors Bureau snags top national award
Organization earned Sports ETA’s Sports Tourism Organization of the Year
Eagle River Speedway enters final lap of prep for 2026 season
Owners behind on season prep due to weather, aiming for annual opener on May 23
Technology
The talent drought isn’t going away – so what’s your plan?
Transportation
Gerber Collision & Glass moves to Fond du Lac
New state-of-the-art building is located at 635 N. Rolling Meadows Drive
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Business In Brief
Marian University discontinues lacrosse programs in athletic realignment
Mielke Cabinetry celebrates renovated Fond du Lac showroom
Agnesian Foundation donates $5,000 to support food-insecure patients
Sargento, Baker Cheese to open Francis Baker Cheese Store
ThedaCare opens orthopedic walk-in care in Oshkosh
Foundation donates $10,000 to support pediatric literacy program
Progress Lakeshore honors 2026 Excellence award winners
Growth Strategies
Wrightway opens new Fond du Lac showroom
6,000-square-foot showroom brings together everything Wrightway offers under one roof
Wausau Oral Surgery offers top-tier care from a ‘top-floor’ office
Dental surgeon purchased practice before COVID-19, focuses on patient comfort
Guest Columist
The burnout problem productivity can’t solve
The talent drought isn’t going away – so what’s your plan?
Leadership lessons for mergers and acquisitions
Differing abilities provide workforce solution
Alternative talent pools help local business thrive
Communicating with impact
A guide to mergers and acquisitions
Local News
Marian University discontinues lacrosse programs in athletic realignment
Mielke Cabinetry celebrates renovated Fond du Lac showroom
Agnesian Foundation donates $5,000 to support food-insecure patients
Sargento, Baker Cheese to open Francis Baker Cheese Store
ThedaCare opens orthopedic walk-in care in Oshkosh
Foundation donates $10,000 to support pediatric literacy program
Progress Lakeshore honors 2026 Excellence award winners
Wrightway opens new Fond du Lac showroom
6,000-square-foot showroom brings together everything Wrightway offers under one roof
Community involvement at the heart of Rosenow Customs
Company supports veterans, senior citizens, Unforgettable Underdogs Dog Rescue, Special Olympics, more
FifthColor helping celebrate Special Olympics “champions” in 2026
Northeast WI event activation firm donating funds, services to the games
Building a practice that puts clients first
Menasha’s Speech Treat addresses demand for in-home pediatric speech therapy
Sensory-friendly gym and wellness center coming to Sturgeon Bay
First-time business owner and his mom take over former hair salon space
Aged to perfection, Erin Radtke becomes Master Cheesemaker
Radtke grew up three doors down from Antigo plant
Fox Cities Convention & Visitors Bureau snags top national award
Organization earned Sports ETA’s Sports Tourism Organization of the Year
Balancing strong relationships – and the systems you don’t see
Precision Balancing Group specializes in HVAC testing, adjusting and balancing (TAB)
Approachable luxury begins at Leviospa
New Franken business offers three core head spa services, full-body experience
WFRV reporter inducted into WI 4-H Hall of Fame
Millaine Wells/Stodola of WFRV inducted, credited for 20 years of highlighting program on air, five years as volunteer
New ownership, small business grant for Uptown Girl
Longtime employee Taylor Hennes was given reigns of Kaukauna boutique/salon in 2025 when former owner retired
Bluebird Boutique migrates two miles in Menasha
New space off US 441 allows for even more ‘eclectic’ inventory
Gerber Collision & Glass moves to Fond du Lac
New state-of-the-art building is located at 635 N. Rolling Meadows Drive
The Dam Coffee Co. brews up new life near historic landmark
New coffee shop northwest of Crivitz honors the High Falls Dam
New farm goods store opens in Town of Glenmore
Vanden Wymelenberg Farm Goods sets up shop on Dickinson Road
Luba Libations in preparation for one-year anniversary party
Founders inviting community to celebrate the journey, future growth
WEG Coatings acquires Manitowoc-based Heresite
Company reps, employees gather at new facility for official ribbon cutting
HR Stables enters a new chapter while honoring the past
Former boarding client enters fold when tragedy strikes, now known as Henning Ranch
Jelinek Well Drilling taps into 40th year
Business serves Rhinelander and surrounding area
New services offered at Taylored Family Care in Medford
Clinic now offers ultrasounds, mammograms, bone density scans, more
‘Rooted in family, built on hard work, raised with heart’
Granite Ridge Farm focused on raising 100% grass-fed beef
New owner brings fresh vision to longtime laundromat
The Laundry Room in Boulder Junction open 24 hours, serving Northwoods communities
The Sawbuck set to reopen in ‘Land O’ following refresh
Owners expand micro bakery’s commercial equipment, upgrade prep space, expand seating
New salon does hair with a heart
Aura Salon & Spa now serving customers in Antigo
Business council unveils new leadership program
Forged: Leadership Redefined is a year-long program featuring self-paced learning sessions
Wirtz & Co. Construction building new site to open in summer
One-stop shop with all contractors under one roof
Tractor pull tradition helps launch Wisconsin brewery
Wet Beaver Brewing Co. reaches 250 retail locations statewide
A fresh pour: FizzFactory serving up creative sips in Weston
Central Wisconsin’s first dirty soda shop still going strong after year one
New Pulse Marketing turns ideas into ink, helping brands stand out
Company focuses on branded apparel, promotional products, trade show displays, more
O’so Brewing Co. & Pizzeria celebrates kitchen expansion
Brewery also supports Wisconsin veteran causes
Scooting students toward passion for design, machining
With volunteer mentors from industry, Mid-State hosts 2nd annual Manufacture Your Ride event for middle-schoolers
‘If you’re looking for any sort of wellness, this is where you come’
Be Well Studio brings medical-grade, user-operated wellness tech to Marshfield
A new space, expanded menu for The Cheesecake Slice
Bakers previously operated from kitchen at Hotel Meade
Chocadoodledoo making emotional move from Antigo to Waupaca
Shop owners decided to relocate amid ‘steady decline in business’
NorthStar – Small Biz of the Year, big community impact
North Central WI restoration services company first-time nominee, winner in the same year
Wausau Oral Surgery offers top-tier care from a ‘top-floor’ office
Dental surgeon purchased practice before COVID-19, focuses on patient comfort
Eagle River Speedway enters final lap of prep for 2026 season
Owners behind on season prep due to weather, aiming for annual opener on May 23
From passion to mission – former dancer follows her ‘Wild Heart’
Equine enthusiast purchased Rhinelander farm several years ago
Making a Difference
Community involvement at the heart of Rosenow Customs
Company supports veterans, senior citizens, Unforgettable Underdogs Dog Rescue, Special Olympics, more
FifthColor helping celebrate Special Olympics “champions” in 2026
Northeast WI event activation firm donating funds, services to the games
From passion to mission – former dancer follows her ‘Wild Heart’
Equine enthusiast purchased Rhinelander farm several years ago
Updates in Brief
Luba Libations in preparation for one-year anniversary party
Founders inviting community to celebrate the journey, future growth
New ownership, small business grant for Uptown Girl
Longtime employee Taylor Hennes was given reigns of Kaukauna boutique/salon in 2025 when former owner retired
Bluebird Boutique migrates two miles in Menasha
New space off US 441 allows for even more ‘eclectic’ inventory
New services offered at Taylored Family Care in Medford
Clinic now offers ultrasounds, mammograms, bone density scans, more
O’so Brewing Co. & Pizzeria celebrates kitchen expansion
Brewery also supports Wisconsin veteran causes
A new space, expanded menu for The Cheesecake Slice
Bakers previously operated from kitchen at Hotel Meade
Chocadoodledoo making emotional move from Antigo to Waupaca
Shop owners decided to relocate amid ‘steady decline in business’
Trending
The Sawbuck set to reopen in ‘Land O’ following refresh
Owners expand micro bakery’s commercial equipment, upgrade prep space, expand seating
New services offered at Taylored Family Care in Medford
Clinic now offers ultrasounds, mammograms, bone density scans, more
New owner brings fresh vision to longtime laundromat
The Laundry Room in Boulder Junction open 24 hours, serving Northwoods communities
A new space, expanded menu for The Cheesecake Slice
Bakers previously operated from kitchen at Hotel Meade
New Pulse Marketing turns ideas into ink, helping brands stand out
Company focuses on branded apparel, promotional products, trade show displays, more
HR Stables enters a new chapter while honoring the past
Former boarding client enters fold when tragedy strikes, now known as Henning Ranch
A fresh pour: FizzFactory serving up creative sips in Weston
Central Wisconsin’s first dirty soda shop still going strong after year one
Jelinek Well Drilling taps into 40th year
Business serves Rhinelander and surrounding area
From passion to mission – former dancer follows her ‘Wild Heart’
Equine enthusiast purchased Rhinelander farm several years ago
‘Rooted in family, built on hard work, raised with heart’
Granite Ridge Farm focused on raising 100% grass-fed beef