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Zero 60 teams up with Culver’s for Rhinelander EV station
Aspirus Thorp Clinic moves into newly remodeled space
Kolbe officially launches LuxWall vacuum insulating glass options
Festival Foods to join Schnuck Markets under new family-owned holding company
Welding Rodeo returns to NWTC
Marian University to Host 44th Annual Business and Industry Awards Dinner
New technology enhances infant care at SSM Health St. Agnes Hospital
AngelEye system installed in every HSHS St. Vincent Children’s Hospital NICU bed
Construction has started for Hobart Retail project
AACVPR certifies Ripon Community Hospital Cardiac/Pulmonary Rehab program
Local 400 welcomes 2025 apprentice class at Annual Signing Day
KI expanding Green Bay furniture manufacturing facility
WRDC celebrates opening of new office building
UWEC holds science building topping-out ceremony
Radix Laboratories transitions to new ownership
NorthLakes celebrates Oak Ridge facility with ribbon cutting
UW-Stout breaks ground on $144M Heritage Hall renovation
Growth Strategies
Lift off: American Drone aims to transform farming industry
Marshfield-based company specializes in application drones for various agricultural sectors
Harvesting opportunity, one apple at a time
Ecker’s Apple Farm provides locals a family-owned fall experience
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Building websites that work for your business
The stealth killer of team performance – and how to defeat it
A look at how service businesses grow without losing presence
Just Dropping By
In the bin-ness of keeping trash cans clean
Local entrepreneur turns ‘nasty bins’ into thriving community busines
Local News
Fletcher’s Jewelry serving customers for almost nine decades
Store offers custom designs, repairs, personalized service
A local woman takes a shine to entrepreneurship
Eagle River-based cleaning company continues to expand
Green Handel North blooms in Manitowish Waters
Former Appleton educator opens only local greenhouse in the area
Becky’s Sugar Shack celebrates 10 years of home-cooked hospitality
Owner credits family support, creativity for restaurant’s long-lasting success
A new era takes off at Langlade County Airport
Northwoods Gateway Aviation offers private plane licensing opportunities to students
Whirly Board – Helping people of all skill levels find balance
Owner started business to better emulate the sport board experience
Rise Coffee Co. opens new building after temporary closure
Upgraded space, new equipment fuels potential future growth
New Weyauwega thrift store standardizes prices, donates sales
Shirley’s Thrift Store provides low-cost clothing options, sense of community
The Craftsman: A culinary tribute to trades workers
Brother-owned Eagle River restaurant/tavern celebrates all kinds of quality
Bagel cafe provides tasty amenity at Dudley Tower
The Wausau cafe serves up bagels, sandwiches, salads, wraps, more
Sure-Dry strengthens five-year foundations in Central WI
Company specializes in basement waterproofing, foundation repair, crawl space encapsulation, more
Wausau gets a taste of India with new eatery debut
Zaika Gourmet India offers traditional Indian food with desired spice
Benevolent Badger – where gamers connect, compete, belong
Schofield cafe offers games, drinks, food menu
Preserving the past while serving the present, future
Rhinelander’s The Hilgermann Center is a community space for all
Lonely Oak Farm thrives as demand for local food grows
Farm takes part in Community Supported Agriculture, producing 80 varieties of produce
Community and creativity fuel Graphics Direct’s 30-year run
Owner Suzy Dehmlow Nolet said trust from customers has kept the business going
Stevens Point Brewery taps into growing NA craft beer industry
BrewVo system powers NA beer launch, boosts contract brewing
Lift off: American Drone aims to transform farming industry
Marshfield-based company specializes in application drones for various agricultural sectors
Mid-State nursing program ranked No. 1 in Wisconsin
Zero 60 teams up with Culver’s for Rhinelander EV station
Aspirus Thorp Clinic moves into newly remodeled space
Kolbe officially launches LuxWall vacuum insulating glass options
Festival Foods to join Schnuck Markets under new family-owned holding company
Welding Rodeo returns to NWTC
Marian University to Host 44th Annual Business and Industry Awards Dinner
New technology enhances infant care at SSM Health St. Agnes Hospital
AngelEye system installed in every HSHS St. Vincent Children’s Hospital NICU bed
Construction has started for Hobart Retail project
AACVPR certifies Ripon Community Hospital Cardiac/Pulmonary Rehab program
Local 400 welcomes 2025 apprentice class at Annual Signing Day
KI expanding Green Bay furniture manufacturing facility
WRDC celebrates opening of new office building
Charlie’s Smokehouse: A Door County tradition since 1932
Gills Rock operation has been smoking fish the old-fashioned way for nearly a century
Packers add Carbliss to lineup at Lambeau Field
Plymouth company’s ready-to-drink cocktails now available at grab-and-go locations throughout the stadium
Dairyland Laboratories: Advancing livestock nutrition knowledge worldwide
Independent lab provides nutritional data on feed, forages, more
Breaking glass ceilings through orthopedic healing
OSMS welcomes its first female orthopedic surgeon to Green Bay clinic
New owners of Mainstream Boutique Sheboygan – grand reopening in October
Mother-and-daughter duo, Christi and Alayna Newell, take over for Dana Dunton
An ‘Island of Misfit Toys’ in a screen-addicted society
Newly independent, Fast and Fun Toy and Hobby is home to niche personalities, pastimes
Animal’s Frozen Pizza – new owners, same handmade quality
Local business recently purchased by former sheriff’s deputy
A place for pancakes, people – The Pancake Place earns state recognition
Green Bay staple honored for its longstanding local significance
Shawano barbershop offers ‘old-school,’ urban feel
The Shawano Barbers offers haircuts, mustache and beard trims, facials, waxing and more
‘Sunflowers Take Flight’ to support Old Glory D.C. missions
Kelley Country Creamery’s annual event helps fund NE honor flights
New FVTC training grants help businesses build talent in-house
Awarded a $950,000 Workforce Advancement Training grant through WTCS
Batch made in heaven pairs homemade cookies with nitro cold brew
Ripon Dough Co. sets up shop in former Knuth Brewing building
Musical entrepreneurship strikes the right chord
Kayla Peeters Music celebrates one year at De Pere studio location
Howard’s Three Ducks Bagel & Bread Company opens to public
Owner celebrates Grand opening following several months of delays
Turning a love of woodworking into a full-time business
Bodanske Wood Flooring services all of Northeast Wisconsin
Mobile mechanic brings affordable auto repairs to area driveways
The Rusty Nut services the Greater Green Bay area with basic maintenance issues
Downtown Sturgeon Bay is officially on ‘Cloud Nine’
Cloud Nine Collective mixes apparel, all-inclusive fitness spaces
Gulfstream outfits new private jet at Appleton facility
Company calls region a ‘successful business environment’
Luxemburg-Casco School District preparing students for life with AI
District launched MagicSchool this school year
Zen Den Yoga & Wellness Studio off to ‘relaxing’ start
Studio in Suamico’s Vickery Village now hosting classes
Gnarly Cedar Brewery now open in Wrightstown River District
Location expands opportunities for the brewery
High Kaliber BBQ to open brick-and-mortar in Green Bay
Texas-style craft BBQ coming in November to S. Broadway Street
‘From farm boys to entrepreneurs’
75-year-old Catalytic Combustion Corporation develops, manufactures products that help remove harmful substances and noise from exhaust processes
Eau Claire’s Black Kettle Tea & Bootique features more than 17 varieties
Herbalist owner creates comfortable spot for sipping teas
Shepherding a n-ewe business toward success
Eau Claire’s Ewe and Me Wool Company offers products for gardening enthusiasts
Hard work, community values continue to shape Boldt’s Plumbing and Heating
Boldt’s team of 20 services 400-500 jobs per month
Raise a glass to 150-plus years of brewing tradition
Leinie Lodge features 14,000 square feet of space
Westby Creamery announces $14 million expansion
Farmer-owned cooperative is the only cottage cheese manufacturer in WI
Doo-Bees – supporting local retailers, pollinators
Hemp-derived, THC-infused honey straws available for purchase statewide
Asher Lasting Exteriors finds a new home in Town of Hallie
New, 33,000-square-foot building adds space, efficiency
Construction starts on new Aspirus Chippewa Falls hospital/clinic
With its new facility, the health system aims to address regional and national challenges
Service in every sip: Veteran turns Cornell winery into a mission of giving
Crafting wine from donated produce, Wisconsin Veteran Farm & Winery donates portion of products, sales
Baldwin LightStream marks 125 years of keeping St. Croix County connected
Company began in 1900 as Baldwin Telephone Exchange
From two employees to 20: Trend Stone Surfaces thrives on innovation
Eau Claire company installs granite, quartz countertops
Trane Technologies celebrates new, improved employee space
La Crosse-founded company’s technology aims to reduce energy use
A-maze-ing adventures for fall at Schwertel Family Farms
Trempealeau farm thrives as multi-season venue for visitors
Lake Wissota Chiropractic expands to meet growing demand
Current space includes a fitness, dance, yoga studio
Downtown merchant receives grants, loans for store renovation
Eevy Ivy Over Flowers, Framing & Gifts renovations cost more than half a million dollars
Harvesting opportunity, one apple at a time
Ecker’s Apple Farm provides locals a family-owned fall experience
UWEC holds science building topping-out ceremony
Radix Laboratories transitions to new ownership
NorthLakes celebrates Oak Ridge facility with ribbon cutting
UW-Stout breaks ground on $144M Heritage Hall renovation
Making a Difference
New Weyauwega thrift store standardizes prices, donates sales
Shirley’s Thrift Store provides low-cost clothing options, sense of community
‘Sunflowers Take Flight’ to support Old Glory D.C. missions
Kelley Country Creamery’s annual event helps fund NE honor flights
Service in every sip: Veteran turns Cornell winery into a mission of giving
Crafting wine from donated produce, Wisconsin Veteran Farm & Winery donates portion of products, sales
Updates in Brief
Rise Coffee Co. opens new building after temporary closure
Upgraded space, new equipment fuels potential future growth
Howard’s Three Ducks Bagel & Bread Company opens to public
Owner celebrates Grand opening following several months of delays
Zen Den Yoga & Wellness Studio off to ‘relaxing’ start
Studio in Suamico’s Vickery Village now hosting classes
Asher Lasting Exteriors finds a new home in Town of Hallie
New, 33,000-square-foot building adds space, efficiency