Feeding customers in a relaxed setting for 90 years
CapVest, LLC settles into its new offices in Altoona
Door County Farm for Vets: Cultivating food and a lifeline for veterans
Rehabilitation farm provides education, services to veterans
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Agriculture, Forestry
Wellens Tree Farm: Where holiday memories take root
The Rhinelander tree farm opens Black Friday
Canopy Gardens enters second generation of hydroponic farming
Greenhouse offers community local produce sold at its on-site farmstand
Palmquist Farm keeps a century-old Wisconsin tradition alive
Brantwood farm features ice skating, sledding, skiing and more
Shepherding a n-ewe business toward success
Eau Claire’s Ewe and Me Wool Company offers products for gardening enthusiasts
Westby Creamery announces $14 million expansion
Farmer-owned cooperative is the only cottage cheese manufacturer in WI
A-maze-ing adventures for fall at Schwertel Family Farms
Trempealeau farm thrives as multi-season venue for visitors
Harvesting opportunity, one apple at a time
Ecker’s Apple Farm provides locals a family-owned fall experience
Arts, Entertainment, Recreation
Wellens Tree Farm: Where holiday memories take root
The Rhinelander tree farm opens Black Friday
Palmquist Farm keeps a century-old Wisconsin tradition alive
Brantwood farm features ice skating, sledding, skiing and more
Rondele Ranch celebrates growth with Graham Center
Facility features a 14,750-square-foot main building
The Northwoods gets its first boxing training facility
Rhinelander now home to the Hodag Den
Raise a glass to 150-plus years of brewing tradition
Leinie Lodge features 14,000 square feet of space
A-maze-ing adventures for fall at Schwertel Family Farms
Trempealeau farm thrives as multi-season venue for visitors
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
Construction
Auto Aces opening sixth location in Northeast Wisconsin
Hobart shop will be completed in May 2026 and include 10 bays
H.J. Martin and Son expands with new partnerships, acquisitions
New markets include Madison, La Crosse and Rogers, Minnesota
Keller selected as architect, construction manager for Newton Fire Station
Keller, Inc. honored with Excellence in Construction awards
Antigo’s Sawmill Surplus relocating to newer, bigger building
Move will triple the amount of square footage available
Strongwood custom indoor golf enclosures – built to a ‘tee’
Waupaca-based builder now selling, installing Golfzon simulators nationwide
Providing everything building contractors, homeowners need under one roof
Builders Service Inc. has served the Elcho area for 70 years
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
UWEC holds science building topping-out ceremony
From two employees to 20: Trend Stone Surfaces thrives on innovation
Eau Claire company installs granite, quartz countertops
UW-Stout breaks ground on $144M Heritage Hall renovation
Education
Lakeshore College opens new $1.8-million dental clinic
UWEC holds science building topping-out ceremony
UW-Stout breaks ground on $144M Heritage Hall renovation
Energy
Hard work, community values continue to shape Boldt’s Plumbing and Heating
Boldt’s team of 20 services 400-500 jobs per month
Health, Human Services
Wisconsin Upper Cervical Center – open for ‘gentle’ adjustments
Local chiropractor specializes in NUCCA corrective atlas technique
Lakeshore College opens new $1.8-million dental clinic
Hospital auxiliary supports ER bariatric stretcher acquisition
Aspirus earns stroke care recognition from American Heart Association
‘Painless’ Pete’s legacy lives on through his daughter
Dr. Laura Goll continues her dad’s practice ‘doing all the things he taught me to do’
Marshfield Medical Center-Weston opens new Women’s Health & Imaging Center
Construction starts on new Aspirus Chippewa Falls hospital/clinic
With its new facility, the health system aims to address regional and national challenges
Lake Wissota Chiropractic expands to meet growing demand
Current space includes a fitness, dance, yoga studio
Radix Laboratories transitions to new ownership
NorthLakes celebrates Oak Ridge facility with ribbon cutting
Manufacturing
Winsert acquires Mack Tool & Engineering in South Bend, Indiana
Acquisition is part of company’s expected growth in next two years
Cornerstone One to host open house at new Oshkosh facility
Titletown Manufacturing earns ISO certification
International designation allows for production expansion into higher volume orders
Vyper Industrial moves into its new 65,000-square-foot facility
Five-year journey moves the industrial shop equipment maker from Green Bay to Wrightstown
Addition makes way for new growth at Millwork Distributors
Expansion will add 23,000 square feet to Oshkosh facility
1000 Island Airboats named Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin
Marion company specializes in lightweight rescue, general-use airboats
‘From farm boys to entrepreneurs’
75-year-old Catalytic Combustion Corporation develops, manufactures products that help remove harmful substances and noise from exhaust processes
Radix Laboratories transitions to new ownership
Professional Services
In the arena: Why your next big step won’t happen from the sidelines
Salon Fifty Four soon to have new home in former House of Homebrew
Owner hopes to offer more services and an ‘experience’ in historic building
After 80 years of appliance sales, Gmack family sells store
With new local ownership, Gmack Television & Appliances renamed GMACK-My Appliance Center
Leash By The Lake debuting in Sheboygan, Manitowoc in January
Shannon Goebel offers professional pet-sitting services for all types of animals
Sadoff & Rudoy Industries achieves Green Masters status
Designation is highest level in Wisconsin SBC's Green Masters Program
Taking my own advice: What I learned about leadership in the Alps
The role of graphic design in accelerating business growth
Real Estate
Combating the residential affordability crisis ‘one home at a time’
NeighborWorks seeks to aggregate resources, build accessible housing for area workforce
Retail
Edible cookie dough making a Doughlicious move to Kimberly
Local sweets company to expand footprint, offerings with new location in 2026
Sweet success: Bambu Green Bay blends exotic flavors, community spirit
Military Avenue shop recently named New Business Start-up of the Year
After 80 years of appliance sales, Gmack family sells store
With new local ownership, Gmack Television & Appliances renamed GMACK-My Appliance Center
Beverages, books, community – Knuth Book Cellar now open
Brewing company owners open bookstore, bar in renovated Ripon-based Beier Hall
‘Wrestling is a safe sport – we’re going to make it safer’
Fond du Lac-based LDR Headgear mitigates temporal, cranial impact for wrestlers
3Elephants & Company migrates to new storefront
Move within Sheboygan creates more space, vendors, hours, events
Waupaca perfumer turns travel memories into scented success
Wanderlust Scents products highlight local, national, global destinations
Antigo’s Sawmill Surplus relocating to newer, bigger building
Move will triple the amount of square footage available
Hy-Vee set to open its first location in North Central WI
Supermarket chain acquired former Country Market Store, Circle K last month
Offshoot offers Eagle River offline, tangible media
Downtown store features new and used books, records for all ages, genres
81 Market: Where patrons can sip while they shop
Waupaca County gift store features bar, new addition with more seating
Canopy Gardens enters second generation of hydroponic farming
Greenhouse offers community local produce sold at its on-site farmstand
Strongwood custom indoor golf enclosures – built to a ‘tee’
Waupaca-based builder now selling, installing Golfzon simulators nationwide
Providing everything building contractors, homeowners need under one roof
Builders Service Inc. has served the Elcho area for 70 years
Shepherding a n-ewe business toward success
Eau Claire’s Ewe and Me Wool Company offers products for gardening enthusiasts
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
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
Downtown merchant receives grants, loans for store renovation
Eevy Ivy Over Flowers, Framing & Gifts renovations cost more than half a million dollars
Service, Hospitality
Jason Porter wins 2025 WHLA Spirit of Hospitality award
Door County professional has been with Parkwood Lodge – formerly Beowulf Lodge – since 1998
Prime rib + ambience = a Northwoods supper club experience
Norwood Pines Supper Club set to reopen Dec. 2 after its fall break
There’s ‘something for everybody’ at J&P’s Tippling House
New Rib Mountain establishment features craft drinks, ‘upscale bar food’
81 Market: Where patrons can sip while they shop
Waupaca County gift store features bar, new addition with more seating
Rondele Ranch celebrates growth with Graham Center
Facility features a 14,750-square-foot main building
Eau Claire’s Black Kettle Tea & Bootique features more than 17 varieties
Herbalist owner creates comfortable spot for sipping teas
Raise a glass to 150-plus years of brewing tradition
Leinie Lodge features 14,000 square feet of space
In the bin-ness of keeping trash cans clean
Local entrepreneur turns ‘nasty bins’ into thriving community busines
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
Technology
Tech Showcase highlights future of energy, agritech, health care
TitletownTech’s annual event puts portfolio, investment companies on display
Quick wins, hidden risks: The AI guide every small business needs
Sadoff & Rudoy Industries achieves Green Masters status
Designation is highest level in Wisconsin SBC's Green Masters Program
‘From farm boys to entrepreneurs’
75-year-old Catalytic Combustion Corporation develops, manufactures products that help remove harmful substances and noise from exhaust processes
Hard work, community values continue to shape Boldt’s Plumbing and Heating
Boldt’s team of 20 services 400-500 jobs per month
Baldwin LightStream marks 125 years of keeping St. Croix County connected
Company began in 1900 as Baldwin Telephone Exchange
Trane Technologies celebrates new, improved employee space
La Crosse-founded company’s technology aims to reduce energy use
Transportation
Auto Aces opening sixth location in Northeast Wisconsin
Hobart shop will be completed in May 2026 and include 10 bays
1000 Island Airboats named Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin
Marion company specializes in lightweight rescue, general-use airboats
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Business In Brief
Lakeshore College opens new $1.8-million dental clinic
Cornerstone One to host open house at new Oshkosh facility
Keller selected as architect, construction manager for Newton Fire Station
Keller, Inc. honored with Excellence in Construction awards
Hospital auxiliary supports ER bariatric stretcher acquisition
Aspirus earns stroke care recognition from American Heart Association
Marshfield Medical Center-Weston opens new Women’s Health & Imaging Center
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
Auto Aces opening sixth location in Northeast Wisconsin
Hobart shop will be completed in May 2026 and include 10 bays
Rondele Ranch celebrates growth with Graham Center
Facility features a 14,750-square-foot main building
Harvesting opportunity, one apple at a time
Ecker’s Apple Farm provides locals a family-owned fall experience
Guest Author
Quick wins, hidden risks: The AI guide every small business needs
In the arena: Why your next big step won’t happen from the sidelines
The role of graphic design in accelerating business growth
Local News
Auto Aces opening sixth location in Northeast Wisconsin
Hobart shop will be completed in May 2026 and include 10 bays
Edible cookie dough making a Doughlicious move to Kimberly
Local sweets company to expand footprint, offerings with new location in 2026
Wisconsin Upper Cervical Center – open for ‘gentle’ adjustments
Local chiropractor specializes in NUCCA corrective atlas technique
Winsert acquires Mack Tool & Engineering in South Bend, Indiana
Acquisition is part of company’s expected growth in next two years
Combating the residential affordability crisis ‘one home at a time’
NeighborWorks seeks to aggregate resources, build accessible housing for area workforce
H.J. Martin and Son expands with new partnerships, acquisitions
New markets include Madison, La Crosse and Rogers, Minnesota
Tech Showcase highlights future of energy, agritech, health care
TitletownTech’s annual event puts portfolio, investment companies on display
Lakeshore College opens new $1.8-million dental clinic
Cornerstone One to host open house at new Oshkosh facility
Keller selected as architect, construction manager for Newton Fire Station
Keller, Inc. honored with Excellence in Construction awards
Hospital auxiliary supports ER bariatric stretcher acquisition
Sweet success: Bambu Green Bay blends exotic flavors, community spirit
Military Avenue shop recently named New Business Start-up of the Year
Salon Fifty Four soon to have new home in former House of Homebrew
Owner hopes to offer more services and an ‘experience’ in historic building
Door County Farm for Vets: Cultivating food and a lifeline for veterans
Rehabilitation farm provides education, services to veterans
After 80 years of appliance sales, Gmack family sells store
With new local ownership, Gmack Television & Appliances renamed GMACK-My Appliance Center
Beverages, books, community – Knuth Book Cellar now open
Brewing company owners open bookstore, bar in renovated Ripon-based Beier Hall
Leash By The Lake debuting in Sheboygan, Manitowoc in January
Shannon Goebel offers professional pet-sitting services for all types of animals
Jason Porter wins 2025 WHLA Spirit of Hospitality award
Door County professional has been with Parkwood Lodge – formerly Beowulf Lodge – since 1998
Titletown Manufacturing earns ISO certification
International designation allows for production expansion into higher volume orders
Vyper Industrial moves into its new 65,000-square-foot facility
Five-year journey moves the industrial shop equipment maker from Green Bay to Wrightstown
Addition makes way for new growth at Millwork Distributors
Expansion will add 23,000 square feet to Oshkosh facility
‘Wrestling is a safe sport – we’re going to make it safer’
Fond du Lac-based LDR Headgear mitigates temporal, cranial impact for wrestlers
3Elephants & Company migrates to new storefront
Move within Sheboygan creates more space, vendors, hours, events
Sadoff & Rudoy Industries achieves Green Masters status
Designation is highest level in Wisconsin SBC's Green Masters Program
Taking my own advice: What I learned about leadership in the Alps
Waupaca perfumer turns travel memories into scented success
Wanderlust Scents products highlight local, national, global destinations
Prime rib + ambience = a Northwoods supper club experience
Norwood Pines Supper Club set to reopen Dec. 2 after its fall break
Antigo’s Sawmill Surplus relocating to newer, bigger building
Move will triple the amount of square footage available
Aspirus earns stroke care recognition from American Heart Association
Marshfield Medical Center-Weston opens new Women’s Health & Imaging Center
Wellens Tree Farm: Where holiday memories take root
The Rhinelander tree farm opens Black Friday
1000 Island Airboats named Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin
Marion company specializes in lightweight rescue, general-use airboats
There’s ‘something for everybody’ at J&P’s Tippling House
New Rib Mountain establishment features craft drinks, ‘upscale bar food’
Hy-Vee set to open its first location in North Central WI
Supermarket chain acquired former Country Market Store, Circle K last month
Offshoot offers Eagle River offline, tangible media
Downtown store features new and used books, records for all ages, genres
81 Market: Where patrons can sip while they shop
Waupaca County gift store features bar, new addition with more seating
Canopy Gardens enters second generation of hydroponic farming
Greenhouse offers community local produce sold at its on-site farmstand
Palmquist Farm keeps a century-old Wisconsin tradition alive
Brantwood farm features ice skating, sledding, skiing and more
Strongwood custom indoor golf enclosures – built to a ‘tee’
Waupaca-based builder now selling, installing Golfzon simulators nationwide
Rondele Ranch celebrates growth with Graham Center
Facility features a 14,750-square-foot main building
‘Painless’ Pete’s legacy lives on through his daughter
Dr. Laura Goll continues her dad’s practice ‘doing all the things he taught me to do’
The Northwoods gets its first boxing training facility
Rhinelander now home to the Hodag Den
Providing everything building contractors, homeowners need under one roof
Builders Service Inc. has served the Elcho area for 70 years
‘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
Door County Farm for Vets: Cultivating food and a lifeline for veterans
Rehabilitation farm provides education, services to veterans
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
Vyper Industrial moves into its new 65,000-square-foot facility
Five-year journey moves the industrial shop equipment maker from Green Bay to Wrightstown
3Elephants & Company migrates to new storefront
Move within Sheboygan creates more space, vendors, hours, events
Asher Lasting Exteriors finds a new home in Town of Hallie
New, 33,000-square-foot building adds space, efficiency
Trending
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
Raise a glass to 150-plus years of brewing tradition
Leinie Lodge features 14,000 square feet of space
From two employees to 20: Trend Stone Surfaces thrives on innovation
Eau Claire company installs granite, quartz countertops
Doo-Bees – supporting local retailers, pollinators
Hemp-derived, THC-infused honey straws available for purchase statewide
‘From farm boys to entrepreneurs’
75-year-old Catalytic Combustion Corporation develops, manufactures products that help remove harmful substances and noise from exhaust processes
A-maze-ing adventures for fall at Schwertel Family Farms
Trempealeau farm thrives as multi-season venue for visitors
Baldwin LightStream marks 125 years of keeping St. Croix County connected
Company began in 1900 as Baldwin Telephone Exchange
Westby Creamery announces $14 million expansion
Farmer-owned cooperative is the only cottage cheese manufacturer in WI
Construction starts on new Aspirus Chippewa Falls hospital/clinic
With its new facility, the health system aims to address regional and national challenges
Shepherding a n-ewe business toward success
Eau Claire’s Ewe and Me Wool Company offers products for gardening enthusiasts