Wanta & Son: 50 years, three generations, countless buildings
Jolly Good Soda – now that’s cool!
Tradition meets advancement for state’s farmers
72nd annual Wisconsin Farm Technology Days showcase the future of agricultural innovation
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Industries
Agriculture, Forestry
37th Waushara Co. Dairy Breakfast set for June 28
Event will take place at the Waushara County Fairgrounds for the sixth time
A work of tart
Generational farmers, UW researchers collaborate as WI dominates U.S. cranberry production
Arts, Entertainment, Recreation
New owners find their lane after unexpected turn
RB’s Back Alley in Waupaca under new ownership
New chapter tees off at Whitetail Downs Country Club
Crivitz golf course under new ‘foursome’ of ownership
Tour of America’s Dairyland coming to Vickery Village
Bicycle racing series set to visit Suamico on Father’s Day
Let’s Run Around named New Biz of the Year by De Pere chamber
Indoor playground has more than 19,000 Facebook followers in its first year
Construction
Hooper Corporation opens new North Central WI office in Rothschild
EAA Chapter 1710 launches Hi-Max aircraft build nights at Clintonville airport
A new era for Sentry Insurance’s headquarters
Company undergoing first full-scale renovations in Stevens Point since campus opened in 1977
Weinbrenner builds new factory, retail store in Marshfield
Maker of Thorogood Shoes moves from 1935-built facility, features 19th-century machinery, viewing window of factory
Construction begins on First 5 Fox Valley Family Resource Center
Hoffman leads ‘long-overdue’ refresh at Syble Hopp School
Project targets aging 1971 wing and key accessibility, safety and security upgrades
Mercury Marine breaks ground on new Industrial Design Studio
18,000-square-foot Fond du Lac facility designed to support modern design, development
New 24/7 emergency service station under renovation in Oshkosh
GoldCross, Froedtert ThedaCare look to improve inter-hospital transposition
Economic Development
Wausau River District earns 2026 national Main Street America accreditation
Education
Hoffman leads ‘long-overdue’ refresh at Syble Hopp School
Project targets aging 1971 wing and key accessibility, safety and security upgrades
Energy
Kundinger, Inc. – celebrating 65 years of empowered growth
Automation solutions provider currently led by third-gen family owners
Finance, Insurance
Park City Credit Union highlights growth at annual meeting
A new era for Sentry Insurance’s headquarters
Company undergoing first full-scale renovations in Stevens Point since campus opened in 1977
Simplicity Credit Union sparkles – taking home three Diamonds
Local credit union recognized for its coloring campaign, annual report design
CoVantage set to expand local financial services in Kaukauna
New location marks the 25th for Wisconsin-based credit union
Health, Human Services
Aspirus Stanley Hospital recognized nationally for sepsis care performance
KT Counseling Center opens in Stevens Point
Founder Katie Tryba strives to help people feel whole again
St. Agnes Hospital honored for excellence in tissue donation
Catalpa Foundation unveils donor mural honoring pediatric mental health supporters
Vila Rosa Assisted Living sets June 5 public open house
Deja of Prevea/HSHS named Communicator of the Year
PR/communications director recognized at annual WisCOMsin Awards
New 24/7 emergency service station under renovation in Oshkosh
GoldCross, Froedtert ThedaCare look to improve inter-hospital transposition
Legal
‘Mom test’ model fuels Hougum Law Firm’s expansion
Relocated Rhinelander office, new Plover location due to increased demand from NC clients
Manufacturing
Weinbrenner builds new factory, retail store in Marshfield
Maker of Thorogood Shoes moves from 1935-built facility, features 19th-century machinery, viewing window of factory
Why technology alone won’t grow smart factories
Mercury Marine breaks ground on new Industrial Design Studio
18,000-square-foot Fond du Lac facility designed to support modern design, development
Fourth generation takes over as Seroogy’s marks 127 years
Martha Seroogy keeps family legacy alive as the new president of the De Pere chocolate shop
Problem-solving ‘plastics experts’ – Nicolet celebrates 40 years
Injection molding manufacturer specializes in custom parts for cross-industry clients
Nonprofit
Oshkosh Area United Way Golf to Give outing set for June 10
Professional Services
Rapids Awards ’N More relocates to new 8th Street location
Move to the ‘main drag’ has doubled the store’s traffic in first three months
Succession planning starts with communication
Closing the gap between marketing and sales to drive growth
Separating who you are from what you own
Focus Systems moves into a new space in Kaukauna
Wisconsin IT company expands local footprint to accommodate growing demand for services
De Pere True Value reinvents itself while preserving roots
Major renovation reimagined the longtime hardware destination at 1212 N. Broadway
Real Estate
S.C. Swiderski provides housing relief to New London flood victims
Lower rent, month-to-month leases available at SCS Wolf River for displaced residents
Retail
April & Mae’s brings color and creativity to Main Street
Children’s boutique also offers a hat bar, charm bar, permanent jewelry
Rapids Awards ’N More relocates to new 8th Street location
Move to the ‘main drag’ has doubled the store’s traffic in first three months
Stevens Point Sauce Co. ‘taps’ Wisconsin flavor in a jar
Company uses pure Wisconsin maple syrup to help sweeten its sauces
‘If you can’t find something, you’re probably not looking’
The Joyful Loon gift shop celebrates its first year in Boulder Junction
De Pere True Value reinvents itself while preserving roots
Major renovation reimagined the longtime hardware destination at 1212 N. Broadway
Fourth generation takes over as Seroogy’s marks 127 years
Martha Seroogy keeps family legacy alive as the new president of the De Pere chocolate shop
‘We’re somebody’s tradition – that’s really special’
Artisan goat cheese, gelato cafe, retail shop founded by local family
Service, Hospitality
Smoked success spurs Parker John’s expansion into Wausau
New North Central Wisconsin location will also include TENDEEZ – the company’s Nashville hot chicken concept
Rolling in the spirits, Social Sips brings the party anywhere
Dry-hire mobile bar service operates all of Wisconsin’s Northwoods
Blending tradition with ambition, young entrepreneur opens supper club
21-year-old Maria Kildahl opens doors of Maria’s Tomorrow River Supper Club
Fresh air, fresh look, Rocky Reef Brewing enhances outdoor space
The Woodruff brewery recently paved its parking lot, adding full-length overhang
New business yielding fun times, good wines in Plover
Stone Harvest Wine Lounge takes residence in former Lucke’s bar
From ‘simple’ origins comes Cool Beans Coffee Co.
Marshfield-based mobile coffee trailer celebrated spring soft launch
New chapter tees off at Whitetail Downs Country Club
Crivitz golf course under new ‘foursome’ of ownership
The River Inn runs onward with new owners
Local couple takes reins on long-running Wrightstown bar/restaurant known as ‘The Riv’
Dauntless Soul grinds through move, road construction, renovation
Regional coffee/beverage purveyor keeps pouring through progress
‘We’re somebody’s tradition – that’s really special’
Artisan goat cheese, gelato cafe, retail shop founded by local family
Sports
Tour of America’s Dairyland coming to Vickery Village
Bicycle racing series set to visit Suamico on Father’s Day
Fitness Foundry forging stronger community in De Pere
Fitness center located near Cycling Brews, Black Honey Hashery
Technology
Tradition meets advancement for state’s farmers
72nd annual Wisconsin Farm Technology Days showcase the future of agricultural innovation
Smarter tech spending in uncertain times
How to balance AI, infrastructure, cybersecurity
Why technology alone won’t grow smart factories
Focus Systems moves into a new space in Kaukauna
Wisconsin IT company expands local footprint to accommodate growing demand for services
Kundinger, Inc. – celebrating 65 years of empowered growth
Automation solutions provider currently led by third-gen family owners
Transportation
EAA Chapter 1710 launches Hi-Max aircraft build nights at Clintonville airport
Appleton airport first in state to offer technology for hard-of-hearing
Hearing loops allow for gate announcements to transmit directly into a person’s device
Sections
Business In Brief
Hooper Corporation opens new North Central WI office in Rothschild
Park City Credit Union highlights growth at annual meeting
EAA Chapter 1710 launches Hi-Max aircraft build nights at Clintonville airport
Wausau River District earns 2026 national Main Street America accreditation
Aspirus Stanley Hospital recognized nationally for sepsis care performance
St. Agnes Hospital honored for excellence in tissue donation
Catalpa Foundation unveils donor mural honoring pediatric mental health supporters
Oshkosh Area United Way Golf to Give outing set for June 10
Construction begins on First 5 Fox Valley Family Resource Center
Vila Rosa Assisted Living sets June 5 public open house
Emerging Entrepreneurs
Blending tradition with ambition, young entrepreneur opens supper club
21-year-old Maria Kildahl opens doors of Maria’s Tomorrow River Supper Club
Focus on Health Care
New 24/7 emergency service station under renovation in Oshkosh
GoldCross, Froedtert ThedaCare look to improve inter-hospital transposition
Growth Strategies
Smoked success spurs Parker John’s expansion into Wausau
New North Central Wisconsin location will also include TENDEEZ – the company’s Nashville hot chicken concept
Guest Columist
Closing the gap between marketing and sales to drive growth
Separating who you are from what you own
Smarter tech spending in uncertain times
How to balance AI, infrastructure, cybersecurity
Why technology alone won’t grow smart factories
Local News
Hooper Corporation opens new North Central WI office in Rothschild
Park City Credit Union highlights growth at annual meeting
EAA Chapter 1710 launches Hi-Max aircraft build nights at Clintonville airport
Wausau River District earns 2026 national Main Street America accreditation
Aspirus Stanley Hospital recognized nationally for sepsis care performance
Smoked success spurs Parker John’s expansion into Wausau
New North Central Wisconsin location will also include TENDEEZ – the company’s Nashville hot chicken concept
April & Mae’s brings color and creativity to Main Street
Children’s boutique also offers a hat bar, charm bar, permanent jewelry
A new era for Sentry Insurance’s headquarters
Company undergoing first full-scale renovations in Stevens Point since campus opened in 1977
‘Mom test’ model fuels Hougum Law Firm’s expansion
Relocated Rhinelander office, new Plover location due to increased demand from NC clients
Tradition meets advancement for state’s farmers
72nd annual Wisconsin Farm Technology Days showcase the future of agricultural innovation
37th Waushara Co. Dairy Breakfast set for June 28
Event will take place at the Waushara County Fairgrounds for the sixth time
Rapids Awards ’N More relocates to new 8th Street location
Move to the ‘main drag’ has doubled the store’s traffic in first three months
KT Counseling Center opens in Stevens Point
Founder Katie Tryba strives to help people feel whole again
Succession planning starts with communication
Stevens Point Sauce Co. ‘taps’ Wisconsin flavor in a jar
Company uses pure Wisconsin maple syrup to help sweeten its sauces
New owners find their lane after unexpected turn
RB’s Back Alley in Waupaca under new ownership
Rolling in the spirits, Social Sips brings the party anywhere
Dry-hire mobile bar service operates all of Wisconsin’s Northwoods
Blending tradition with ambition, young entrepreneur opens supper club
21-year-old Maria Kildahl opens doors of Maria’s Tomorrow River Supper Club
Fresh air, fresh look, Rocky Reef Brewing enhances outdoor space
The Woodruff brewery recently paved its parking lot, adding full-length overhang
Weinbrenner builds new factory, retail store in Marshfield
Maker of Thorogood Shoes moves from 1935-built facility, features 19th-century machinery, viewing window of factory
S.C. Swiderski provides housing relief to New London flood victims
Lower rent, month-to-month leases available at SCS Wolf River for displaced residents
A work of tart
Generational farmers, UW researchers collaborate as WI dominates U.S. cranberry production
New business yielding fun times, good wines in Plover
Stone Harvest Wine Lounge takes residence in former Lucke’s bar
‘If you can’t find something, you’re probably not looking’
The Joyful Loon gift shop celebrates its first year in Boulder Junction
From ‘simple’ origins comes Cool Beans Coffee Co.
Marshfield-based mobile coffee trailer celebrated spring soft launch
Simplicity Credit Union sparkles – taking home three Diamonds
Local credit union recognized for its coloring campaign, annual report design
St. Agnes Hospital honored for excellence in tissue donation
Catalpa Foundation unveils donor mural honoring pediatric mental health supporters
Oshkosh Area United Way Golf to Give outing set for June 10
Construction begins on First 5 Fox Valley Family Resource Center
Vila Rosa Assisted Living sets June 5 public open house
Appleton airport first in state to offer technology for hard-of-hearing
Hearing loops allow for gate announcements to transmit directly into a person’s device
Focus Systems moves into a new space in Kaukauna
Wisconsin IT company expands local footprint to accommodate growing demand for services
Arrow Motorsports keeping Midwest racers on track
Freedom-based shop provides race car preparation, performance tuning, more
Hoffman leads ‘long-overdue’ refresh at Syble Hopp School
Project targets aging 1971 wing and key accessibility, safety and security upgrades
New chapter tees off at Whitetail Downs Country Club
Crivitz golf course under new ‘foursome’ of ownership
De Pere True Value reinvents itself while preserving roots
Major renovation reimagined the longtime hardware destination at 1212 N. Broadway
Mercury Marine breaks ground on new Industrial Design Studio
18,000-square-foot Fond du Lac facility designed to support modern design, development
Tour of America’s Dairyland coming to Vickery Village
Bicycle racing series set to visit Suamico on Father’s Day
Fourth generation takes over as Seroogy’s marks 127 years
Martha Seroogy keeps family legacy alive as the new president of the De Pere chocolate shop
Let’s Run Around named New Biz of the Year by De Pere chamber
Indoor playground has more than 19,000 Facebook followers in its first year
Fitness Foundry forging stronger community in De Pere
Fitness center located near Cycling Brews, Black Honey Hashery
Deja of Prevea/HSHS named Communicator of the Year
PR/communications director recognized at annual WisCOMsin Awards
The River Inn runs onward with new owners
Local couple takes reins on long-running Wrightstown bar/restaurant known as ‘The Riv’
Dauntless Soul grinds through move, road construction, renovation
Regional coffee/beverage purveyor keeps pouring through progress
Problem-solving ‘plastics experts’ – Nicolet celebrates 40 years
Injection molding manufacturer specializes in custom parts for cross-industry clients
CoVantage set to expand local financial services in Kaukauna
New location marks the 25th for Wisconsin-based credit union
New 24/7 emergency service station under renovation in Oshkosh
GoldCross, Froedtert ThedaCare look to improve inter-hospital transposition
‘We’re somebody’s tradition – that’s really special’
Artisan goat cheese, gelato cafe, retail shop founded by local family
Kundinger, Inc. – celebrating 65 years of empowered growth
Automation solutions provider currently led by third-gen family owners
Making a Difference
S.C. Swiderski provides housing relief to New London flood victims
Lower rent, month-to-month leases available at SCS Wolf River for displaced residents
Updates in Brief
Fresh air, fresh look, Rocky Reef Brewing enhances outdoor space
The Woodruff brewery recently paved its parking lot, adding full-length overhang
Weinbrenner builds new factory, retail store in Marshfield
Maker of Thorogood Shoes moves from 1935-built facility, features 19th-century machinery, viewing window of factory
Simplicity Credit Union sparkles – taking home three Diamonds
Local credit union recognized for its coloring campaign, annual report design
Let’s Run Around named New Biz of the Year by De Pere chamber
Indoor playground has more than 19,000 Facebook followers in its first year
Dauntless Soul grinds through move, road construction, renovation
Regional coffee/beverage purveyor keeps pouring through progress
Trending
Tour of America’s Dairyland coming to Vickery Village
Bicycle racing series set to visit Suamico on Father’s Day
Deja of Prevea/HSHS named Communicator of the Year
PR/communications director recognized at annual WisCOMsin Awards
Dauntless Soul grinds through move, road construction, renovation
Regional coffee/beverage purveyor keeps pouring through progress
Focus Systems moves into a new space in Kaukauna
Wisconsin IT company expands local footprint to accommodate growing demand for services
Let’s Run Around named New Biz of the Year by De Pere chamber
Indoor playground has more than 19,000 Facebook followers in its first year
Hoffman leads ‘long-overdue’ refresh at Syble Hopp School
Project targets aging 1971 wing and key accessibility, safety and security upgrades
New chapter tees off at Whitetail Downs Country Club
Crivitz golf course under new ‘foursome’ of ownership
De Pere True Value reinvents itself while preserving roots
Major renovation reimagined the longtime hardware destination at 1212 N. Broadway
Kundinger, Inc. – celebrating 65 years of empowered growth
Automation solutions provider currently led by third-gen family owners
The River Inn runs onward with new owners
Local couple takes reins on long-running Wrightstown bar/restaurant known as ‘The Riv’