3 Sheeps, LeRoy Butler team up for NFL Draft celebrations
‘Growing’ into a new office location, company president
Backwoods Services: Crushing it one driveway at a time
Eagle River company specializes in gravel installation
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Agriculture, Forestry
Venture Ag Drones ‘takes flight’ in Langlade County
Business centered in Antigo Flats – home to thousands of acres of potato, grain, dairy farms
Gibbsville Orchard celebrates 80th year of community agriculture
Historic orchard purchased by its sixth owner in 2018
‘If it fits in your lap, we will help you hold it’
Menomonie’s Govin’s Farm awarded Agribusiness of the Year
Sustainability is black and white for Wall-Stone Holsteins
1,400-cow dairy farm in Vernon County deeply rooted in sustainability
Arts, Entertainment, Recreation
Moose Jaw Resort & Campground ‘a gem’ of Price County
Founded in 1887, it originally served as a logging camp nestled on a chain of five lakes
Wittenberg-based community staple under new ownership
Family friends, business partners purchase decades-old bowling alley
Wausau Ignite, Woodchucks Award 2025 Share the Glove grant
Wisconsin weather is no match for Let’s Run Around
The family owned indoor playground set to open in Green Bay this fall
USAA hosts NFL Draft Salute to Service event with Packers players, honors military
Current running back Josh Jacobs and former great Clay Matthews attend event on first day of draft
Plymouth Dirt Track opens for 2025 racing season
National World Outlaw series returns following two-decade hiatus
The Grand Oshkosh planning for fundraising, transformational renovation
Project comes with a $10 million price tag
Local authors Spencer and Katie Jones celebrate dual book launch
Turning passion projects into production profits
22-year-old business owner started video production company during college
Construction
Wanta & Son: 50 years, three generations, countless buildings
Construction, design and contracting company hits half-century, earns Star accolades
Woodstock Flooring & Design Center expands to new Weston location
The 5,000-square-foot showroom opened to the public earlier this year
Keller announces five new projects
Cardinal IG set for office expansion
Education
Marian University launches new, in-demand degrees for undergrads
Energy
SCEC maintains gold-level certification
Finance, Insurance
Security Health Plan focuses on flexibility with Insite
Health insurance provider rebrands third-party administration product, highlights advantages
Businesses remain upbeat about region’s economy, despite many unknowns
2025 Port Symposium topics included regional outlooks, bio-economy, legislative agenda, tariffs
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
Providing gastroenterology care across North Central WI since 1991
GI Associates founded to fill healthcare gaps in the region
STRIVE Behavioral Solutions breaks ground for new Shawano-based ABA center
Business growing from 5,000-square-foot rental to nearly 12,000-square-foot facility
ThedaCare Medical Center-Fond du Lac officially open
25,000-square-foot facility is health system’s ninth hospital
DCMC completes 1,000 robotic-assisted surgeries
SSM Health Cancer Care attains national accreditation
SSM Health receives WSC Workplace Safety Award
Scenic Bluffs Community Health Centers awarded $50,000 grant to support mobile dental unit
Legal
Ways businesses can enforce trademark registrations
Manufacturing
Hayes expands parent facility operations to better serve customers
Company moves from Wausau to Lawrence Drive in De Pere
Spark Ops Metalworks – where quality and precision take center stage
The woman- and minority-owned company was first to launch the iCube
WAF named U.S. Manufacturing Leadership Award finalist
Company recognized in the Sustainability and Circular Economy project category
Professional Services
Creatives find a haven at Blume Haus Studio in Schofield
The 1,300-square-foot studio has 12-foot ceilings, offering an industrial vibe
Bringing back that new-car feeling, look in Waupaca
Local detailing shop specializes in professional auto detailing with a focus on ceramic coating services
New Phillips chamber executive director settling into role
Johnathan McArthur looking forward to increasing visibility, vibrancy of the Northwoods
In The Lite, Habitat for Humanity named Small Businesses of the Year
Wausau Chamber of Commerce recognized one nonprofit, one for-profit business
Regional leaders, policymakers engage at Central Wisconsin Days
Ayres engineers 50 years in Green Bay
Office is second oldest of the national firm
Fox Cities Chamber recognized as most impactful chamber in Wisconsin
J. J. Keller expands work glove selection, creates free resource for employers
CEO of Menomonie chamber selected for U.S. Chamber Fellowship
Ashley DeMuth is one of 35 economic leaders selected from a nationwide pool
A deep-rooted passion for creating beautiful outdoor spaces
Brothers Lawn Care recognized as Emerging Business of the Year
Empowering businesses to reach full potential through marketing, events
NovaSky Marketing Owner Amanda Novak offers traditional, digital marketing solutions, event planning services
Keeping West Central Wisconsin ‘Oso Clean’ since 2013
Janitorial service company relocates from River Falls to Hudson
Cover your windows, unveil your style
Valley View Window Treatments is a full-service window treatment business in New Richmond
Real Estate
Developer transforms former elementary school into ‘much-needed’ housing
The repurposed 140-year-old Vesper Elementary School is now one-, two-, three-bedroom apartments
West Central WI Realty ONE Group SIMPLIFIED levels up in location, increases agents
Franchise-owner said the basement floor of their building was “home base” for months
Retail
Trendy without being spendy: The Revival’s style secret
Waupaca store was born from a love of fashion, desire to create a unique shopping experience
Baileys Harbor boutique merges nautical, Nashville
Navy & Nash specializes in coastal casual attire that crosses generations
Stone + Suede co-owners, sisters, named Entrepreneur of the Year
Waupun-based boutique housed in nearly century-old JCPenney building
A sweet quarter-century for Knoke’s Chocolate and Nuts
The locally owned shop celebrates 25 years of treats, memories
Service, Hospitality
Cakes, brownies, chocolate galore: Caked It celebrating one year at new location
Wausau-based dessert shop offers custom cakes, specialty chocolate, ice cream
Rhinelander Brewing Company brewing up success in ‘Hodag’ country
Current taproom opened on Brown Street in 2018
Pizza, calzones, desserts – oh my!
Sliced Pizza Company in Scandinavia offers something for everyone
Life is better with chocolate, or so say Paul and Kristin Zaal
The Chocolate Café in Wausau celebrates first year in business
Gibson Social Club bringing people to downtown Oshkosh, one event at a time
The club hosts weddings, private events, trivia nights, more
Knuth Brewing Company – more than a brewery, it’s a destination
Establishment recently celebrated its first year in new building, 10 years in business
It’s a touchdown for Paper Valley’s Tyson Siebers
Turtle Stack Brewery brews a decade of business in La Crosse
Establishment’s name pays homage to Mississippi River turtles
Technology
Evaluating AI effectiveness:
A holistic approach to measuring success
Sections
Business In Brief
Regional leaders, policymakers engage at Central Wisconsin Days
Wausau Ignite, Woodchucks Award 2025 Share the Glove grant
DCMC completes 1,000 robotic-assisted surgeries
Keller announces five new projects
Fox Cities Chamber recognized as most impactful chamber in Wisconsin
J. J. Keller expands work glove selection, creates free resource for employers
Local authors Spencer and Katie Jones celebrate dual book launch
Marian University launches new, in-demand degrees for undergrads
SSM Health Cancer Care attains national accreditation
SSM Health receives WSC Workplace Safety Award
Cardinal IG set for office expansion
Scenic Bluffs Community Health Centers awarded $50,000 grant to support mobile dental unit
SCEC maintains gold-level certification
Emerging Entrepreneurs
Turning passion projects into production profits
22-year-old business owner started video production company during college
Focus on Healthcare
Providing gastroenterology care across North Central WI since 1991
GI Associates founded to fill healthcare gaps in the region
ThedaCare Medical Center-Fond du Lac officially open
25,000-square-foot facility is health system’s ninth hospital
Growth Strategies
Backwoods Services: Crushing it one driveway at a time
Eagle River company specializes in gravel installation
Ayres engineers 50 years in Green Bay
Office is second oldest of the national firm
A sweet quarter-century for Knoke’s Chocolate and Nuts
The locally owned shop celebrates 25 years of treats, memories
Guest Author
Ways businesses can enforce trademark registrations
Evaluating AI effectiveness:
A holistic approach to measuring success
Local News
Moose Jaw Resort & Campground ‘a gem’ of Price County
Founded in 1887, it originally served as a logging camp nestled on a chain of five lakes
Creatives find a haven at Blume Haus Studio in Schofield
The 1,300-square-foot studio has 12-foot ceilings, offering an industrial vibe
Cakes, brownies, chocolate galore: Caked It celebrating one year at new location
Wausau-based dessert shop offers custom cakes, specialty chocolate, ice cream
Bringing back that new-car feeling, look in Waupaca
Local detailing shop specializes in professional auto detailing with a focus on ceramic coating services
New Phillips chamber executive director settling into role
Johnathan McArthur looking forward to increasing visibility, vibrancy of the Northwoods
Rhinelander Brewing Company brewing up success in ‘Hodag’ country
Current taproom opened on Brown Street in 2018
In The Lite, Habitat for Humanity named Small Businesses of the Year
Wausau Chamber of Commerce recognized one nonprofit, one for-profit business
Security Health Plan focuses on flexibility with Insite
Health insurance provider rebrands third-party administration product, highlights advantages
Pizza, calzones, desserts – oh my!
Sliced Pizza Company in Scandinavia offers something for everyone
Life is better with chocolate, or so say Paul and Kristin Zaal
The Chocolate Café in Wausau celebrates first year in business
Trendy without being spendy: The Revival’s style secret
Waupaca store was born from a love of fashion, desire to create a unique shopping experience
Developer transforms former elementary school into ‘much-needed’ housing
The repurposed 140-year-old Vesper Elementary School is now one-, two-, three-bedroom apartments
Venture Ag Drones ‘takes flight’ in Langlade County
Business centered in Antigo Flats – home to thousands of acres of potato, grain, dairy farms
Wanta & Son: 50 years, three generations, countless buildings
Construction, design and contracting company hits half-century, earns Star accolades
Wittenberg-based community staple under new ownership
Family friends, business partners purchase decades-old bowling alley
Woodstock Flooring & Design Center expands to new Weston location
The 5,000-square-foot showroom opened to the public earlier this year
Businesses remain upbeat about region’s economy, despite many unknowns
2025 Port Symposium topics included regional outlooks, bio-economy, legislative agenda, tariffs
Gibson Social Club bringing people to downtown Oshkosh, one event at a time
The club hosts weddings, private events, trivia nights, more
Hayes expands parent facility operations to better serve customers
Company moves from Wausau to Lawrence Drive in De Pere
Knuth Brewing Company – more than a brewery, it’s a destination
Establishment recently celebrated its first year in new building, 10 years in business
Wisconsin weather is no match for Let’s Run Around
The family owned indoor playground set to open in Green Bay this fall
Gibbsville Orchard celebrates 80th year of community agriculture
Historic orchard purchased by its sixth owner in 2018
Baileys Harbor boutique merges nautical, Nashville
Navy & Nash specializes in coastal casual attire that crosses generations
Plymouth Dirt Track opens for 2025 racing season
National World Outlaw series returns following two-decade hiatus
Spark Ops Metalworks – where quality and precision take center stage
The woman- and minority-owned company was first to launch the iCube
Stone + Suede co-owners, sisters, named Entrepreneur of the Year
Waupun-based boutique housed in nearly century-old JCPenney building
STRIVE Behavioral Solutions breaks ground for new Shawano-based ABA center
Business growing from 5,000-square-foot rental to nearly 12,000-square-foot facility
The Grand Oshkosh planning for fundraising, transformational renovation
Project comes with a $10 million price tag
It’s a touchdown for Paper Valley’s Tyson Siebers
WAF named U.S. Manufacturing Leadership Award finalist
Company recognized in the Sustainability and Circular Economy project category
CEO of Menomonie chamber selected for U.S. Chamber Fellowship
Ashley DeMuth is one of 35 economic leaders selected from a nationwide pool
Creativity flows at BNOX Jewelry Studio in Pepin
Studio is known for its one-of-a-kind, artisan-made jewelry
A deep-rooted passion for creating beautiful outdoor spaces
Brothers Lawn Care recognized as Emerging Business of the Year
‘If it fits in your lap, we will help you hold it’
Menomonie’s Govin’s Farm awarded Agribusiness of the Year
Empowering businesses to reach full potential through marketing, events
NovaSky Marketing Owner Amanda Novak offers traditional, digital marketing solutions, event planning services
Keeping West Central Wisconsin ‘Oso Clean’ since 2013
Janitorial service company relocates from River Falls to Hudson
Creating spaces where people can unwind, appreciate world around them
Gym teacher turned sauna builder, Ben Gruetzmacher finds success in second career
West Central WI Realty ONE Group SIMPLIFIED levels up in location, increases agents
Franchise-owner said the basement floor of their building was “home base” for months
Turtle Stack Brewery brews a decade of business in La Crosse
Establishment’s name pays homage to Mississippi River turtles
Cover your windows, unveil your style
Valley View Window Treatments is a full-service window treatment business in New Richmond
Sustainability is black and white for Wall-Stone Holsteins
1,400-cow dairy farm in Vernon County deeply rooted in sustainability
Making a Difference
USAA hosts NFL Draft Salute to Service event with Packers players, honors military
Current running back Josh Jacobs and former great Clay Matthews attend event on first day of draft
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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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
A sweet quarter-century for Knoke’s Chocolate and Nuts
The locally owned shop celebrates 25 years of treats, memories
Creativity flows at BNOX Jewelry Studio in Pepin
Studio is known for its one-of-a-kind, artisan-made jewelry
Turtle Stack Brewery brews a decade of business in La Crosse
Establishment’s name pays homage to Mississippi River turtles
Wittenberg-based community staple under new ownership
Family friends, business partners purchase decades-old bowling alley
Wanta & Son: 50 years, three generations, countless buildings
Construction, design and contracting company hits half-century, earns Star accolades
Baileys Harbor boutique merges nautical, Nashville
Navy & Nash specializes in coastal casual attire that crosses generations
Knuth Brewing Company – more than a brewery, it’s a destination
Establishment recently celebrated its first year in new building, 10 years in business
Creating spaces where people can unwind, appreciate world around them
Gym teacher turned sauna builder, Ben Gruetzmacher finds success in second career