FVTC students get a first look at AI-powered tractor
WEG Coatings acquires Manitowoc-based Heresite
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Business In Brief
SSM Health completes first phase of cancer care expansion
Aspiro completes renovation of its Green Bay campus
Waupun receives AEDs through Agnesian HealthCare Foundation grant
Children’s Museum of Fond du Lac unveils enhanced FLEX Auditorium
Emerging Entrepreneurs
Braywood Bar & Grill in Eagle River under new ownership
Brinton D’hondt, 22, takes over the historic building dating back to 1949
Focus on Health Care
Door County Medical Center deemed a ‘great place to work’
Survey results indicate nearly 90% of employees would recommend DCMC
Specialty care access expanding across the Northwoods
Three independent practices open, break ground in Rhinelander within one month of each other
Growth Strategies
Marinette County manufacturing company celebrating 90 years
Family-owned Graetz Manufacturing in Pound has built a reputation for custom metal fabrication
Batter up! – Nasonville Dairy rolls out new cheese curds
Beer-battered curds sold in two-, four-pound frozen bags
Guest Columist
Building performance without burning people out
Trade sponsorships for genuine partnerships
Why it’s smart to trade sponsorships for genuine partnerships
Just Dropping By
Local dad to open KIDSUNITED in Appleton
Child development facility uses soccer as a means to build skills
DWD grant to boost Northeast WI upskilling
Three area companies receive funds to train, support existing employees
Local News
VEG ER for Pets opens 24-hour emergency veterinary hospital in Green Bay
SSM Health completes first phase of cancer care expansion
Aspiro completes renovation of its Green Bay campus
Waupun receives AEDs through Agnesian HealthCare Foundation grant
Children’s Museum of Fond du Lac unveils enhanced FLEX Auditorium
Senior care demand drives growth across Northeast Wisconsin
Aging demographics are prompting new senior living projects and care services across the region
Iconex grows with Heartland Label Printers acquisition
Move expands Iconex’s Midwest presence, variable-information label offerings
Marinette County manufacturing company celebrating 90 years
Family-owned Graetz Manufacturing in Pound has built a reputation for custom metal fabrication
Sisters build a bigger vision for nail care with move to Appleton
CeeCe and Nalee Yang move nail business from Menasha, rebrand as Beaute Couture
From garage start-up to national home decor winner
Ripon’s Patina Vie wins 2026 Best Independent Home Decor Store in the Nation
Roundtable: Recovery, rebuilding and what comes next
Airport firefighting demand brings Costa Rican crews to FVTC
FVTC’s Appleton International Airport facility hosted the training in early August
‘Purely a proactive approach’
Sheboygan Common Council unanimously passes 12-month data center moratorium
Door County Medical Center deemed a ‘great place to work’
Survey results indicate nearly 90% of employees would recommend DCMC
Collaboration = healthcare workforce innovation
New North alliance gathered leaders to discuss ongoing staffing challenges
Positive Sensory opens for inclusive play in Sturgeon Bay
Gym, playspace offers memberships, drop-in pricing to keep it accessible
Red River’s Pingel Processing opens Phase I of expansion project
New retail shop ‘meating’ the needs of increased demand
Woof! There it is – Patriot Pup opens for pet care in Manitowoc
All dogs are welcomed, niche services include aggressive-dog boarding
Bergstrom repeats as Automotive News’ No. 1 workplace
Top 150 list result of surveying nearly 18K dealers across the U.S.
Small town, company outlasting competition in competitive market
Bank-A-Count Corporation reaches 70th year in business
Wausau, Medford secure grants to power talent recruitment
WEDC funds support innovative local projects to attract workers to central WI
Batter up! – Nasonville Dairy rolls out new cheese curds
Beer-battered curds sold in two-, four-pound frozen bags
Delis Counseling Group aims to offer more than ‘just talking’
Owner says approach is direct, practical, focused on real-life challenges
Marathon Co. officials hear public opinions on potential wind farm
Alliant Energy would construct enough turbines to annually power nearly 45,000 homes
First Community Bank brings relationship-first model north
Executive VP relocates, expands banks’ services through ‘concierge banking’
Forged in the Northwoods
Basecamp Metal Works offers custom signage, hodag decor rooted in Rhinelander
Anderson O’Brien celebrates 140 years of serving clients
Stevens Point firm offers the experience of business, estate planning, family, litigation
Medford teacher shares passion for bicycles with community
Davey Sapinski opened Underground Cyclery last fall on Main Street
Braywood Bar & Grill in Eagle River under new ownership
Brinton D’hondt, 22, takes over the historic building dating back to 1949
Dog days of summer no match for ‘best ice cream in the world’
Mad Dog Jake’s seasonally serves Chocolate Shoppe Ice Cream, hot dogs, more to Boulder Junction
WEDC grant funds Shops at the Greenspace in Pittsville
Four sheds boost entrepreneurship, retail, community gatherings in heart of downtown
Duke earns Rising Star Award with Boulder Jct. Parks & Rec
Volunteer board member recognized at the 2026 Wisconsin Governor’s Outdoor Industry Awards
Inviting WI to ‘take in community’ for nearly two centuries
Fairs founded on agriculture, evolved to include makers, entertainment of all kinds
Specialty care access expanding across the Northwoods
Three independent practices open, break ground in Rhinelander within one month of each other
Manawa closer to saying ‘hello’ to the ‘beautiful’ Garage @ 306
Local business owner and her husband purchased a second building, renovations underway
Updates in Brief
Positive Sensory opens for inclusive play in Sturgeon Bay
Gym, playspace offers memberships, drop-in pricing to keep it accessible
Red River’s Pingel Processing opens Phase I of expansion project
New retail shop ‘meating’ the needs of increased demand
Manawa closer to saying ‘hello’ to the ‘beautiful’ Garage @ 306
Local business owner and her husband purchased a second building, renovations underway