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NTC recognized for workforce training excellence
Mid-State’s impact influences lives of students, Central WI economy
ThedaCare-Neenah’s emergency department earns pediatric care recognition
Waupun Memorial Hospital features Treffert Center artwork
HSHS St. Vincent Children’s Hospital installs “Kitten Scanner”
HSHS, Lifepoint Rehabilitation partner on new rehabilitation hospital
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
Focus on Health Care
DCMC finalizes preparations on its ‘biggest IT investment’ to date
Medical center set to launch Epic software Feb. 7
Leadership change marks next chapter for Mosaic Family Health
Leif Elsmo named successor of longtime, retiring Executive Director, Lee Vogel
Growth Strategies
B&D Warehouse expands its Wausau-area footprint
50,000-square-foot addition adds to the business’s eight-decade legacy
BetterWork aims to create confident teams, value with AI training
Seymour-based service specializes in teaching non-technical staff the benefits of generative AI
Harvesting opportunity, one apple at a time
Ecker’s Apple Farm provides locals a family-owned fall experience
Guest Columist
Instagram’s algorithm just changed – and so did the rules
Small patients, big innovations
How technology is putting kids first
How leaders separate hype from real business value
The Generational Cliff
Why the next decade will transform the workforce
The power of intentional exit planning: Control, choice and clarity
Just Dropping By
CWA re-United with legacy airline
After several years with just two carriers, regional airport set to bring back United Airlines to Central Wisconsin
Local News
Fox Hollow Café & Shoppe now serving customers in Dorchester
Cafe offers coffee drinks, light breakfast and lunch items, pastries, boutique finds
Industry pioneers recognized by Meat Industry Hall of Fame
Hillshire Farm duo, Fritz and Gary Bernegger, inducted in January ceremony in Atlanta
On the scent: Local breeder helps Medford add its first K-9
Bloodhound Boone adds search-and-rescue, community outreach to local policing
Unplug, unwind and settle into the simple life
Sandstone Rustic Retreat in Wisconsin Dells offers guests peace, quiet
WI Tech consortium aims to upskill in AI with Microsoft
WI tech college collaboration brings coursework to schools, benefits to local workforces
YMC-Yay! – New Plover YMCA expected to open this year
CEO said facility marks the YMCA’s initial presence in southern Portage Co.
Aspirus Stevens Point Hospital introduces Inspire V for Sleep Apnea Treatment
NTC recognized for workforce training excellence
Mid-State’s impact influences lives of students, Central WI economy
Salzmann honored with Center for Women’s Leadership
Center named for Sentry’s late female executive VP will be part of new UWSP business/economics building
A vivid vision comes to life: Lily’s Hair Parlor opens in Stevens Point
Salon brings color, a new life to a historic space once home to Jim’s Barber Shop
Lolli & Pop’s brings a pull-up coffee experience to Stevens Point
Coffee shop opened on Michigan Avenue in January
Steinhafel Precision Engines fuels a new era of machining
Shop offers resurfacing, grinding, machining of engines
Shirley’s Thrift Store reopens in Amherst, adds home goods
Following zoning issues, owner relocated to larger location
Retired nurse finds second career as quilt shop owner
Sassy Girl Quilt Shop in Woodruff offers fabric, tools, kits, patterns, precuts
B&D Warehouse expands its Wausau-area footprint
50,000-square-foot addition adds to the business’s eight-decade legacy
Home-based flower studio gives students first-hand experience
Green Bee Floral Designs offers both a studio and a farm for the community
Kicking it in style with Freeman Taekwondo & Fitness
Stephon Kiba Freeman said the taekwondo community continues to grow since opening last year
CainCo gives new life to a decades-old business in Clear Lake
Company manufactures, sells industrial meat slicers
Rush Logistics: ‘If you’re not early, you’re late’
The logistics and freight transportation company moves into new Two Rivers facility
New Zorn Compression & Equipment facility opens in Lawrence
The 12,500-square-foot building replaces the old facility on Mike McCarthy Way
Family therapy clinic opens on Mill Street in Plymouth
Seasoned professional Donna Schelfhout opened Calming Waters Family Counseling
Steady guidance through one of life’s hardest changes
Capstone Divorce Coaching offers support through the entire divorce process
From the Minor Leagues in Appleton to the big stage
Former Wisconsin Timber Rattlers manager, Matt Erickson, named Brewers’ third base coach
ThedaCare-Neenah’s emergency department earns pediatric care recognition
Waupun Memorial Hospital features Treffert Center artwork
HSHS St. Vincent Children’s Hospital installs “Kitten Scanner”
HSHS, Lifepoint Rehabilitation partner on new rehabilitation hospital
Workplace Volunteer Council helping build a culture of service
The Volunteer Center of Brown County provides opportunity for employer collaboration
DCMC finalizes preparations on its ‘biggest IT investment’ to date
Medical center set to launch Epic software Feb. 7
Downtown Green Bay’s newest clean-eating option now open
Bona Fide Juicery's new cafe-style location marks the sixth for the company
BetterWork aims to create confident teams, value with AI training
Seymour-based service specializes in teaching non-technical staff the benefits of generative AI
Culture of care: Stecker Machine Co. quietly supports communities
Since 2020, Stecker has donated more than $50,000 to the community
Longtime coffee shop boasts new flooring, new bean supplier
Brewed Awakenings in Appleton reopened earlier this month after the weeklong flooring project
Pursuing entrepreneurship ‘On A Whim’
From glammed-up donuts to savory puffs, Francis Creek bakery & coffee shop keeps bellies and hearts full
Wisconsin Swim Academy expanding to Green Bay area
New building, expected to open this fall, will also offer gymnastics
Olivada celebrates 15 years of shaping tastes for olive oil
Sheboygan-based oil bottling company offers free tasting
Plymouth Pack & Ship Co. delivers care, convenience
Pahoua Stromberg recently opened company, offering shipping, copying and printing needs
Finding Time Contracting turns 25 in style with new offices
Sherwood building specifically designed to accommodate company’s continued growth
Churning success for 85 years
Manitowoc-based Pine River Dairy offers 300 varieties of cheese, fresh sausage and more
Sway Brewing + Blending: Chemistry, creativity, love of beer
Brewery in Baileys Harbor offers tap room, bakery, kitchen options
Sara’s Artisan Gelato tweaks dyes, gluten content
Local gelato brand begins removing artificial dyes from products, adds gluten-free labels
Leadership change marks next chapter for Mosaic Family Health
Leif Elsmo named successor of longtime, retiring Executive Director, Lee Vogel
‘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
In the bin-ness of keeping trash cans clean
Local entrepreneur turns ‘nasty bins’ into thriving community busines
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
Culture of care: Stecker Machine Co. quietly supports communities
Since 2020, Stecker has donated more than $50,000 to the community
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
Shirley’s Thrift Store reopens in Amherst, adds home goods
Following zoning issues, owner relocated to larger location
New Zorn Compression & Equipment facility opens in Lawrence
The 12,500-square-foot building replaces the old facility on Mike McCarthy Way
Downtown Green Bay’s newest clean-eating option now open
Bona Fide Juicery's new cafe-style location marks the sixth for the company
Sara’s Artisan Gelato tweaks dyes, gluten content
Local gelato brand begins removing artificial dyes from products, adds gluten-free labels
Asher Lasting Exteriors finds a new home in Town of Hallie
New, 33,000-square-foot building adds space, efficiency