Fox River Trail upgrades pave the way for economic boost
Fostering conversations around statewide childcare crisis
Strategic investments help shape Golden ‘E’ Dairy’s future
New heifer facility, manure separation system highlight the family farm’s focus on efficiency, sustainability, the next generation
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Agriculture, Forestry
Mid-State adds three workforce-focused programs for fall 2026
Rib Lake business born from owner’s skin sensitivity struggles
Udderly Faithful focuses on goat milk soap, all-natural products
Arts, Entertainment, Recreation
Local brothers open trading card shop in Sheboygan
Shop currently specializes in Pokémon, with plans to expand into sports cards
Quilting and sewing store now offering additional creative space
The Creative Studio hosts painting classes, ceramics workshops, sewing parties, more
‘Booming’ tourism fuels record growth in North Central WI
Area tourism helped state to a record fourth straight year of growth
From retro classics to modern hits, new arcade opens in Wausau
Oasis Arcade is located at 102 Jefferson St.
Helping generations gather for “any special occasion”
Family Ties Event Barn rustic venue recently opened following renovation of fifth-gen property
Construction
Baisch Engineering purchases new headquarters to support growth
Additional space will foster improved collaboration and communication
Muza Sheet Metal Company debuts new product line
Oshkosh company maintains 25 stock colors of sheet metal exterior
T.J. Rodgers’ Oshkosh roots fuel community investment
Local entrepreneur continues to support Tiny House Village through his annual charity golf event
Kingsbury breaks ground on new facility in Oshkosh
Hobart-based Bayland Buildings was selected as the general contractor for the 120,000-square-foot project
Built to last: C.D. Smith Construction marks 90 years
Fond du Lac-based company celebrates nine decades of building projects, careers and stronger communities
Eck Industries breaks ground on employee center
6,315-square-foot addition designed to enhance daily experience of company’s workforce
Wisconsin Rapids airport project readies for takeoff
FAA awards Alexander Field $2.7 million for upgrades
Recent New London grad among those celebrated by Miron
Alana Oertel bridged to becoming a registered masonry apprentice
Economic Development
Study recommends new conference center for Rhinelander
NCWRPC determines 17,100-square-foot, multi-purpose facility feasible for city, surrounding area
Turning business visibility into economic stability
WPI helps businesses take advantage of government designations, contracting
Education
Mid-State adds three workforce-focused programs for fall 2026
Mid-State’s director of safety and security earns safety award
Andrew Dewitt received J. Timothy Greene Risk Impact Award
Recent New London grad among those celebrated by Miron
Alana Oertel bridged to becoming a registered masonry apprentice
Finance, Insurance
Packers, Thrivent ink multi-year partnership
Partnership is centered on fan engagement, community impact
Government
Turning business visibility into economic stability
WPI helps businesses take advantage of government designations, contracting
Health, Human Services
Foundation gift supports patient care at SSM Health Laboratories
ThedaCare advances art of robotic surgery in NE, Central WI
Hospital system recently acquired da Vinci SP system, first in region
Brad Burmeister recognized as inaugural Bellin Physician OTY
GB Emergency Medical Services president honored for community involvement, impact
Mission accepted: Fight For Life, ThedaStar merge
Air medicine programs officially combine into one organization serving most of WI
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy supports complex wound care at Aspirus
Aspirus Wausau expansion to elevate critical care across the region
$227 million hospital expansion is the largest in Aspirus’ history
Manufacturing
Muza Sheet Metal Company debuts new product line
Oshkosh company maintains 25 stock colors of sheet metal exterior
Kingsbury breaks ground on new facility in Oshkosh
Hobart-based Bayland Buildings was selected as the general contractor for the 120,000-square-foot project
Eck Industries breaks ground on employee center
6,315-square-foot addition designed to enhance daily experience of company’s workforce
Robinson ranked No. 5 on industry Fab 40 list
De Pere manufacturer featured on list from ‘The Fabricator’ 16 years running, hits highest spot yet
Nercon Conveyor Systems ahead of the line
Company celebrates 50 years of customizable conveyor solutions, crediting longevity to employee dedication, talent
Second-gen wood manufacturer sets sights on market growth
Tom Ory took over for his father, who began Enterprise Wood Products in late 1980s
Nonprofit
Turning business visibility into economic stability
WPI helps businesses take advantage of government designations, contracting
Professional Services
Rethinking high performance
Why business owners change advisors during a sale
Gunderson breaks ground on next phase of growth
New Neenah facility designed for efficiency, sustainability
Knights Upholstery to move operations further south
Move comes after operating in Marinette for 15 years
A new place for ‘pampering’ opens in Sheboygan
Woman-owned Nirvana Barbershop celebrated quiet grand opening in April
The AI content revolution
How generative AI is reshaping social media marketing
Marathon Industrial Finishing keeps WI manufacturing moving
Company specializes in abrasive blasting, industrial painting, protective coatings, more
Real Estate
T.J. Rodgers’ Oshkosh roots fuel community investment
Local entrepreneur continues to support Tiny House Village through his annual charity golf event
Retail
Local brothers open trading card shop in Sheboygan
Shop currently specializes in Pokémon, with plans to expand into sports cards
Main Grain Bakery to make major move in Stevens Point
Bakery, cafe and shop will join new Central City Market next year
Rib Lake business born from owner’s skin sensitivity struggles
Udderly Faithful focuses on goat milk soap, all-natural products
The Story Cellar turns a new page in downtown Wausau
Relocation opens door to expanded inventory, events and community space
Service, Hospitality
Mid-State adds three workforce-focused programs for fall 2026
Sixteen-year-old business owner makes impact in Crandon
Ravens Mobile Cafe found first home at grocery store, food truck
Main Grain Bakery to make major move in Stevens Point
Bakery, cafe and shop will join new Central City Market next year
The Story Cellar turns a new page in downtown Wausau
Relocation opens door to expanded inventory, events and community space
Helping generations gather for “any special occasion”
Family Ties Event Barn rustic venue recently opened following renovation of fifth-gen property
Sports
Packers, Thrivent ink multi-year partnership
Partnership is centered on fan engagement, community impact
Technology
Stop looking for AI projects, start improving your processes
Strategic investments help shape Golden ‘E’ Dairy’s future
New heifer facility, manure separation system highlight the family farm’s focus on efficiency, sustainability, the next generation
ThedaCare advances art of robotic surgery in NE, Central WI
Hospital system recently acquired da Vinci SP system, first in region
Foxgate scales up with CNSI acquisition
Kimberly-based IT provider combines two established technology teams under one brand
The problem isn’t network access – it’s how we grant it
‘Mr. Neon’ still going strong after seven decades
Antigo’s Dean Blazek spent his career buying, selling, restoring vintage signs
Krueger family legacy fosters half a century of staff dedication
Crandon’s Northern Lake Service celebrates its longtime employees
Young owner’s dual vision expands Northside with Boost Mobile
Business’s success attributed to a focus on relationships, accountability, loyalty
Transportation
Knights Upholstery to move operations further south
Move comes after operating in Marinette for 15 years
Mission accepted: Fight For Life, ThedaStar merge
Air medicine programs officially combine into one organization serving most of WI
Mid-State adds three workforce-focused programs for fall 2026
Wisconsin Rapids airport project readies for takeoff
FAA awards Alexander Field $2.7 million for upgrades
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Foundation gift supports patient care at SSM Health Laboratories
Mid-State adds three workforce-focused programs for fall 2026
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy supports complex wound care at Aspirus
Emerging Entrepreneurs
Sixteen-year-old business owner makes impact in Crandon
Ravens Mobile Cafe found first home at grocery store, food truck
Focus on Health Care
ThedaCare advances art of robotic surgery in NE, Central WI
Hospital system recently acquired da Vinci SP system, first in region
Aspirus Wausau expansion to elevate critical care across the region
$227 million hospital expansion is the largest in Aspirus’ history
Growth Strategies
Strategic investments help shape Golden ‘E’ Dairy’s future
New heifer facility, manure separation system highlight the family farm’s focus on efficiency, sustainability, the next generation
Main Grain Bakery to make major move in Stevens Point
Bakery, cafe and shop will join new Central City Market next year
Guest Columist
Rethinking high performance
Why business owners change advisors during a sale
Stop looking for AI projects, start improving your processes
The problem isn’t network access – it’s how we grant it
The AI content revolution
How generative AI is reshaping social media marketing
Local News
Foundation gift supports patient care at SSM Health Laboratories
Local brothers open trading card shop in Sheboygan
Shop currently specializes in Pokémon, with plans to expand into sports cards
Baisch Engineering purchases new headquarters to support growth
Additional space will foster improved collaboration and communication
Muza Sheet Metal Company debuts new product line
Oshkosh company maintains 25 stock colors of sheet metal exterior
Quilting and sewing store now offering additional creative space
The Creative Studio hosts painting classes, ceramics workshops, sewing parties, more
Strategic investments help shape Golden ‘E’ Dairy’s future
New heifer facility, manure separation system highlight the family farm’s focus on efficiency, sustainability, the next generation
Gunderson breaks ground on next phase of growth
New Neenah facility designed for efficiency, sustainability
Packers, Thrivent ink multi-year partnership
Partnership is centered on fan engagement, community impact
T.J. Rodgers’ Oshkosh roots fuel community investment
Local entrepreneur continues to support Tiny House Village through his annual charity golf event
Kingsbury breaks ground on new facility in Oshkosh
Hobart-based Bayland Buildings was selected as the general contractor for the 120,000-square-foot project
Knights Upholstery to move operations further south
Move comes after operating in Marinette for 15 years
Built to last: C.D. Smith Construction marks 90 years
Fond du Lac-based company celebrates nine decades of building projects, careers and stronger communities
Eck Industries breaks ground on employee center
6,315-square-foot addition designed to enhance daily experience of company’s workforce
ThedaCare advances art of robotic surgery in NE, Central WI
Hospital system recently acquired da Vinci SP system, first in region
Foxgate scales up with CNSI acquisition
Kimberly-based IT provider combines two established technology teams under one brand
Robinson ranked No. 5 on industry Fab 40 list
De Pere manufacturer featured on list from ‘The Fabricator’ 16 years running, hits highest spot yet
Brad Burmeister recognized as inaugural Bellin Physician OTY
GB Emergency Medical Services president honored for community involvement, impact
Mission accepted: Fight For Life, ThedaStar merge
Air medicine programs officially combine into one organization serving most of WI
Nercon Conveyor Systems ahead of the line
Company celebrates 50 years of customizable conveyor solutions, crediting longevity to employee dedication, talent
A new place for ‘pampering’ opens in Sheboygan
Woman-owned Nirvana Barbershop celebrated quiet grand opening in April
Mid-State adds three workforce-focused programs for fall 2026
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy supports complex wound care at Aspirus
‘Mr. Neon’ still going strong after seven decades
Antigo’s Dean Blazek spent his career buying, selling, restoring vintage signs
Sixteen-year-old business owner makes impact in Crandon
Ravens Mobile Cafe found first home at grocery store, food truck
Krueger family legacy fosters half a century of staff dedication
Crandon’s Northern Lake Service celebrates its longtime employees
Mid-State’s director of safety and security earns safety award
Andrew Dewitt received J. Timothy Greene Risk Impact Award
Study recommends new conference center for Rhinelander
NCWRPC determines 17,100-square-foot, multi-purpose facility feasible for city, surrounding area
Aspirus Wausau expansion to elevate critical care across the region
$227 million hospital expansion is the largest in Aspirus’ history
Second-gen wood manufacturer sets sights on market growth
Tom Ory took over for his father, who began Enterprise Wood Products in late 1980s
‘Booming’ tourism fuels record growth in North Central WI
Area tourism helped state to a record fourth straight year of growth
Young owner’s dual vision expands Northside with Boost Mobile
Business’s success attributed to a focus on relationships, accountability, loyalty
Wisconsin Rapids airport project readies for takeoff
FAA awards Alexander Field $2.7 million for upgrades
Main Grain Bakery to make major move in Stevens Point
Bakery, cafe and shop will join new Central City Market next year
Recent New London grad among those celebrated by Miron
Alana Oertel bridged to becoming a registered masonry apprentice
Marathon Industrial Finishing keeps WI manufacturing moving
Company specializes in abrasive blasting, industrial painting, protective coatings, more
Rib Lake business born from owner’s skin sensitivity struggles
Udderly Faithful focuses on goat milk soap, all-natural products
From retro classics to modern hits, new arcade opens in Wausau
Oasis Arcade is located at 102 Jefferson St.
The Story Cellar turns a new page in downtown Wausau
Relocation opens door to expanded inventory, events and community space
Turning business visibility into economic stability
WPI helps businesses take advantage of government designations, contracting
Helping generations gather for “any special occasion”
Family Ties Event Barn rustic venue recently opened following renovation of fifth-gen property
Making a Difference
T.J. Rodgers’ Oshkosh roots fuel community investment
Local entrepreneur continues to support Tiny House Village through his annual charity golf event
Trending
Study recommends new conference center for Rhinelander
NCWRPC determines 17,100-square-foot, multi-purpose facility feasible for city, surrounding area
Sixteen-year-old business owner makes impact in Crandon
Ravens Mobile Cafe found first home at grocery store, food truck
Second-gen wood manufacturer sets sights on market growth
Tom Ory took over for his father, who began Enterprise Wood Products in late 1980s
The Story Cellar turns a new page in downtown Wausau
Relocation opens door to expanded inventory, events and community space
Krueger family legacy fosters half a century of staff dedication
Crandon’s Northern Lake Service celebrates its longtime employees
‘Booming’ tourism fuels record growth in North Central WI
Area tourism helped state to a record fourth straight year of growth
Marathon Industrial Finishing keeps WI manufacturing moving
Company specializes in abrasive blasting, industrial painting, protective coatings, more
Aspirus Wausau expansion to elevate critical care across the region
$227 million hospital expansion is the largest in Aspirus’ history
Helping generations gather for “any special occasion”
Family Ties Event Barn rustic venue recently opened following renovation of fifth-gen property
From retro classics to modern hits, new arcade opens in Wausau
Oasis Arcade is located at 102 Jefferson St.