Oakwood Mall study focused on growth strategies
Mid-State Technical College takes tailored roadshow to employers, adults
Mid‑State awarded grant to grow Central WI manufacturing
One of 11 organizations to receive Empower to Grow grant, college embarks on USA MADE project
North Central Wisconsin
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
All North Central Wisconsin
Highest per Capita Personal Income by County
Ranked by 2023 PCPI (per capita personal income) of county*
Fastest Growing Counties
Ranked by % of projected population increase/decrease 2025-50
Economic Impact of Tourism by County
Ranked by 2024 estimated traveler dollars spent
Largest Colleges and Universities
Ranked by total fall 2023 undergraduate enrollment*
Largest Area Chambers of Commerce
Ranked by # of members
Largest Locally Chartered Banks
Ranked by total assets as of June 30, 2024
Largest Banks with Area Branches
Ranked by total assets as of June 30, 2025
Big Mama’s Bacon Wrapped BBQ growing to neighboring counties
Single grill serves more than 400 people in three to four hours
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