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Packer Fastener opens Cedar Rapids branch
Marian nursing program ranked No. 1 on NCLEX-RN exam
Barr, Inc. launches ‘Coolers for a Cause’ to help food banks
Prevail Bank donates $47,000 to Central Wisconsin nonprofits
Amherst Communications transitioning to 100% ESOP
KPR Brokers raises $6,300 for Aspirus Stevens Point Breast Care Center
Mount View Care Center residents turn plastic bags into mats for the homeless
7 Brew opens in Rib Mountain, donates $2,000 to local humane association
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
Emerging Entrepreneurs
Mountain Ground – offering coffee, breakfast, lunch
Owner, recent high school graduate, opens only coffee shop in the area
Focus on Healthcare
Solar helps power care at Emplify’s Children & Adolescent Center
580 solar panels installed on the roof, reinforces commitment to sustainability
Growth Strategies
Hydroponic herb brand sees growth toward something more
Brunette Herb team’s hydroponic product produces flavor-forward pizzas
Les & Jim’s Lincoln Lanes in Merrill installs new equipment
First in the state to have Brunswick Boost string pinsetters
Harvesting opportunity, one apple at a time
Ecker’s Apple Farm provides locals a family-owned fall experience
Guest Columist
When IT roadmaps are often vendor upsell paths
Part one of a business discernment series for leaders making technology decisions
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act
What business owners need to know about 2025’s major tax changes
Using the 9-box to build high-performance teams
What makes a great business owner can make a poor seller
Local News
Encore: Music U reopens on Green Bay’s east side
‘Student-to-stage’ school ready to rock new location
Wishing Well Vintage antique store – new name, new location
Wittenberg shop offers a wide range of unique and special items
Hydroponic herb brand sees growth toward something more
Brunette Herb team’s hydroponic product produces flavor-forward pizzas
Green Bay’s Oak View Veterinary Hospital bursting at seams
New location right around corner to open in spring
Wellness center in Oshkosh offers a little something for everyone
Harmony Wellness Center provides a variety of wellness services to meet individual needs
KI achieves Green Masters status through SBC
Furniture manufacturer one of 21 Wisconsin companies to reach level
Cornerstone Funeral joins Werner Harmsen
Merger solidifies family-owned funeral homes in Northeast Wisconsin area
ThedaCare advances GME program, create housing opportunities
Packer Fastener opens Cedar Rapids branch
Marian nursing program ranked No. 1 on NCLEX-RN exam
Barr, Inc. launches ‘Coolers for a Cause’ to help food banks
Keeping the tradition of board games alive in Appleton
Slick Mimic’s Board & Card Games Shoppe opens in former Boardlandia space on Northland Avenue
Envision Greater Fond du Lac sets 2030 goals
Measurable goals serve strategic plan to make Fond du Lac County ‘a great place to work, live and play’
From pasture to progress on fifth-generation dairy farm
Jagiello Dairy Farm sits on 3,500 acres in Lena, milks 800 cows
Wellness studio redefines, renews focus on holistic self-care
The Kind Body Company in Sturgeon Bay offers Pilates, massage and infrared sauna
Indoor golf facility opens in Oconto Falls
In The Rough features TruGolf simulators with courses from around the world
Designs by Aemi is filling a niche in Hmong-inspired home decor
Sheboygan-based business was recently honored by the Hmong Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce
Mountain Ground – offering coffee, breakfast, lunch
Owner, recent high school graduate, opens only coffee shop in the area
Nailed it – Dusty Rose Nails take root in Kaukauna
Nail salon specializes in acrylic, gel manicures, permanent jewelry services
Solar helps power care at Emplify’s Children & Adolescent Center
580 solar panels installed on the roof, reinforces commitment to sustainability
‘A little bit business, a little bit boho and a whole lot of heart’
Manitowoc’s The Woodlands Day Spa and Retreat looks toward a January opening
GB Blizzard to take on UWGB ‘alter ego’ – the Frozen Phoenix
April 18 game to benefit ‘various causes’ shared by the organizations
Wausau Supply Company celebrates 10 years as an ESOP
Company fully transitioned to employee-owned in 2015
Two Men and a Junk Truck opens in Stevens Point
Sister brand of Two Men and a Truck offers full-service junk removal for homes and businesses
When and why to refresh your business brand
Dog boarding business rooted in Amish country values
Oak Road Farms Pet Spa & Boarding currently going through renovations to add more kennel space
A family tradition since the 1960s
Central Wisconsin Evergreens delivers upward of 50,000 Christmas trees per seaso
California-based Sourdough & Co. makes Midwest debut
Sourdough & Co. Wausau offers sandwiches, soups, salads, gluten-free options
Prevail Bank donates $47,000 to Central Wisconsin nonprofits
Amherst Communications transitioning to 100% ESOP
KPR Brokers raises $6,300 for Aspirus Stevens Point Breast Care Center
Mount View Care Center residents turn plastic bags into mats for the homeless
7 Brew opens in Rib Mountain, donates $2,000 to local humane association
Nature’s best, melted into every bar of soap
Naturally Up North takes up residence in Village of Rib Mountain
SentryWorld’s Rainbow aces PGA resort award
Director of golf for the Stevens Point course/resort earns national recognition
Parker John’s opens new restaurant in Stevens Point
Continued growth, success attributed to valuing guests and staff – and ‘really good food’
Yach’s Body & Custom marks 70-year milestone in collision repair
Third-generation leader carries forward family legacy focused on quality repairs, employee culture, customer trust
Reinvestment fuels rapid growth for Deer Creek Contracting
Husband-and-wife duo operate full-service excavating, landscaping business
Les & Jim’s Lincoln Lanes in Merrill installs new equipment
First in the state to have Brunswick Boost string pinsetters
Wisco Branding: Amplifying voices, connecting with community
Wisco Branding provides digital marketing services, specializing in social media, video marketing
Supporting Wisconsin miners, NTC awarded federal grant
$450,000 in funds significantly reduces training costs, providing up to 80% savings
FroYo + coffee + Rhinelander = Happiness
Cool Beans FroYo Cafe held official grand opening in late November
The Wandering Chef cooks up connections one gathering at a time
Local chef opens ‘side hustle’ offering in-home, customizable dining experiences
Lights of the Northwoods plugs in for its 9th season
Local, statewide businesses support event that raises money, food donations annually to benefit local orgs
New Fawn Creek Winery owners seek to showcase hidden gem
Tasting room, Coffee at the Creek, weddings are anticipated additions
‘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
Lights of the Northwoods plugs in for its 9th season
Local, statewide businesses support event that raises money, food donations annually to benefit local orgs
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
Asher Lasting Exteriors finds a new home in Town of Hallie
New, 33,000-square-foot building adds space, efficiency