Mixing things up on the go
‘We’re past due as an industry to grow up some’
Ferguson’s Family of Farms celebrates decades-long legacy in western Wisconsin
Ferguson’s Family of Farms grows approximately 400,000 apple trees in Badger State, eastern Minnesota
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Agriculture, Forestry
Hydroponic farm keeps those vegetables growing
Ledgeview Farms of Johnsburg offers English cucumbers, various tomatoes
Dairy tech delivers Wisconsin, global farmers round-the-clock herd updates
CowManager’s ear sensor allows farmers to monitor cows through an app
From beginners to blueberry pros: A journey of learning, growth
BearButt Berries owners keep things as natural as possible at Elcho blueberry farm
Arts, Entertainment, Recreation
Crystal Cave offers under-this-world experience
Cave discovered in 1881, commercialized in 1942
Ferguson’s Family of Farms celebrates decades-long legacy in western Wisconsin
Ferguson’s Family of Farms grows approximately 400,000 apple trees in Badger State, eastern Minnesota
Visitors ‘stirrup’ scenic views, wildlife sightings at Jewelview Drafts
West Central Wisconsin farm offers horse and wagon rides on 269 acres
Cattail Creek Creatives opens new studio space in Fond du Lac
Northeast WI entrepreneur offers photography, branding, videography services
Destination Door County featured in Destination Forward
Door County one of only 35 destinations featured across the country
Appleton’s Octoberfest adds first-ever VIP Lounge
Day’s Bowl-A-Dome rolls into a new era
Bowling alley back open after February fire damaged building
From blueprints to tree tops: Josh Russart engineers new career
Northwoods Zip Line Adventure in Minocqua offers 13 lines, other adventures
Construction
Tom McHugh Construction opens new headquarters, design facility in Fox Valley
Company specializes in custom, spec, turnkey homes
Closet 1 Interiors breaks ground on new Greenville facility
Putting a ‘spark’ into the Waupaca area
Marks Electric of Waupaca currently focuses on smaller, residential jobs
Education
UWL secures funding to complete Prairie Springs Science Center
First phase approved a decade ago, completed in 2018
Small Business Development Center moves onto UWEC campus
Finance, Insurance
Two WESTconsin Credit Union locations get new look at two of its locations
River Falls, Prescott offices see major changes in past year
Mark Murphy’s tenure ends in another strong financial year
Green Bay Packers report another year of revenue increase
Capital Credit Union cuts ribbon of its newly designed branch
Grand opening marks 24th branch for regional banking organization
Health, Human Services
Emplify Health, Homecare Hub team up on new model for patient care
HSHS St. Vincent Children’s Hospital – a decade of care
Green Bay’s only dedicated children’s hospital opened in 2015
Expanding access to mental health care in rural Northeast Wisconsin
Counseling by Kristin serves patients in Kiel area
Touchmark recognized as a Champion of Young Professionals
SSM Health supports Charis Pregnancy & Family Help Center
SSM Health supporting REACH Waupun
Helping employees become better healthcare consumers
Manufacturing
Cloveridge Converting expands into paper straw market
The eco-friendly company adds paper straws to its lineup
Professional Services
New location puts St. Croix Automotive in the fast lane
Volume increase prompted move to new shop on Hamilton Avenue
Mosquito Authority adds pest control services to its portfolio
Owner cites business seasonality, customer requests as reasons for expansion
Talent, businesses join Croux for new staffing solutions
App matches temp, part-, full-time hospitality workers with quick opportunities, pay, health benefits
Twenty years of keeping recyclables out of landfills
Express Recycling has three locations in North Central Wisconsin
Hafermann Counseling Collaborative: New location, same calling
Clinic moves into larger Wisconsin Rapids space
The importance of crisis communication planning for business leaders
Retail
Just Ducky: All-natural, ‘farm-to-bathroom’ self-care
Owners moved to West Central WI to home-grow ingredients for products
South Ridge Ranch Bacon, where every slice tells a story
River Falls company specializes in small-batch, artisan bacon
Desire for creative outlet leads stay-at-home mom to high-demand business
That Girl Brie in River Falls specializes in charcuterie boards, grazing tables
U.S. Navy veteran finding success as civilian business owner
Wandering Sheep Beard Care helping keep beards soft, smelling clean
Voyageurs Bakehouse expands into new downtown Green Bay space
Flagship location continues to build a sense of community through bread
Relax, rejuvenate, unwind at the newly-opened Refinery Wellness Center
Entrepreneur, esthetician gathers independent wellness providers under one roof
‘Brewing up a storm on the lakeshore’
Lake Whispers Brewing in Kewaunee has released three beers thus far
Twenty-year Army veteran shares his love of breadmaking with Neenah community
Ed’s Breds to appear at local farmers’ markets, other gatherings
Brevity Bridal offers on-location bridal services throughout Wisconsin
Menasha-based team has worked on more than 135 weddings this year alone
Gepetto’s is still facilitating joy 44 years later
Downtown Stevens Point store offers games, collectibles, puzzles, more
Local entrepreneur is brewing something new in Manawa
Hello Beautiful owner purchases second Bridge Street building for new coffee shop
Tapped into tradition: One Athens family’s sweet legacy
Kuck’s Tapping & Sapping products back at local farmers’ market
Mel’s, Holiday Acres nominated for inaugural Outdoor Industry Awards
Long-running Rhinelander store, resort recognized by Gov. Tony Evers
White Lake Market continues ‘symbiotic,’ community-focused growth
Longtime local business celebrates 120 years of service to the village
Service, Hospitality
Relocation company transforms the way people transition through life’s stages
Caring Transitions of the Chippewa Valley handles decluttering, organizing, packing, more
Providing fresh flavor for life’s big moments
Mindful Fork Catering in River Falls provides farm-to-fork catering
River Falls brewery/restaurant/cocktail lounge in full swing
Swinging Bridge Brewing Company serves a variety of its own beer, soda, seltzers, food, craft cocktails
Relax, rejuvenate, unwind at the newly-opened Refinery Wellness Center
Entrepreneur, esthetician gathers independent wellness providers under one roof
Historic charm, contemporary comfort, natural calm
Apple Tree Lane Bed & Breakfast’s seven-and-a-half-acre property features ‘historic, Victorian farmhouse’
Like manna from heaven, Church Street Social offers traditional food with a twist
Hazelhurst establishment features scratch-made comfort food, eclectic vibe
Longtime chef takes leap, brings ‘something different’ to Rothschild
John Greene opens Filipino-fusion restaurant on Grand Avenue
Mel’s, Holiday Acres nominated for inaugural Outdoor Industry Awards
Long-running Rhinelander store, resort recognized by Gov. Tony Evers
Mixing things up on the go
Sugar Maple Taps in Phelps is a mobile bar serving all of Wisconsin
Technology
Innovation through collaboration at Hookd Promotions
Chippewa Falls-based business delivers digital marketing solutions to its clients
AI and the middle way: Evolving without losing values
Transportation
Valley Transit launches new fare payment system
Appleton Airport announces sixth nonstop route to Florida
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Business In Brief
Emplify Health, Homecare Hub team up on new model for patient care
Small Business Development Center moves onto UWEC campus
Valley Transit launches new fare payment system
Touchmark recognized as a Champion of Young Professionals
SSM Health supports Charis Pregnancy & Family Help Center
SSM Health supporting REACH Waupun
Closet 1 Interiors breaks ground on new Greenville facility
Appleton Airport announces sixth nonstop route to Florida
Appleton’s Octoberfest adds first-ever VIP Lounge
Growth Strategies
South Ridge Ranch Bacon, where every slice tells a story
River Falls company specializes in small-batch, artisan bacon
Dairy tech delivers Wisconsin, global farmers round-the-clock herd updates
CowManager’s ear sensor allows farmers to monitor cows through an app
From beginners to blueberry pros: A journey of learning, growth
BearButt Berries owners keep things as natural as possible at Elcho blueberry farm
Guest Author
AI and the middle way: Evolving without losing values
Helping employees become better healthcare consumers
The importance of crisis communication planning for business leaders
Local News
Relocation company transforms the way people transition through life’s stages
Caring Transitions of the Chippewa Valley handles decluttering, organizing, packing, more
Crystal Cave offers under-this-world experience
Cave discovered in 1881, commercialized in 1942
Ferguson’s Family of Farms celebrates decades-long legacy in western Wisconsin
Ferguson’s Family of Farms grows approximately 400,000 apple trees in Badger State, eastern Minnesota
Innovation through collaboration at Hookd Promotions
Chippewa Falls-based business delivers digital marketing solutions to its clients
Visitors ‘stirrup’ scenic views, wildlife sightings at Jewelview Drafts
West Central Wisconsin farm offers horse and wagon rides on 269 acres
Just Ducky: All-natural, ‘farm-to-bathroom’ self-care
Owners moved to West Central WI to home-grow ingredients for products
Providing fresh flavor for life’s big moments
Mindful Fork Catering in River Falls provides farm-to-fork catering
UWL secures funding to complete Prairie Springs Science Center
First phase approved a decade ago, completed in 2018
New location puts St. Croix Automotive in the fast lane
Volume increase prompted move to new shop on Hamilton Avenue
River Falls brewery/restaurant/cocktail lounge in full swing
Swinging Bridge Brewing Company serves a variety of its own beer, soda, seltzers, food, craft cocktails
Desire for creative outlet leads stay-at-home mom to high-demand business
That Girl Brie in River Falls specializes in charcuterie boards, grazing tables
U.S. Navy veteran finding success as civilian business owner
Wandering Sheep Beard Care helping keep beards soft, smelling clean
Two WESTconsin Credit Union locations get new look at two of its locations
River Falls, Prescott offices see major changes in past year
Voyageurs Bakehouse expands into new downtown Green Bay space
Flagship location continues to build a sense of community through bread
Tom McHugh Construction opens new headquarters, design facility in Fox Valley
Company specializes in custom, spec, turnkey homes
Relax, rejuvenate, unwind at the newly-opened Refinery Wellness Center
Entrepreneur, esthetician gathers independent wellness providers under one roof
Mark Murphy’s tenure ends in another strong financial year
Green Bay Packers report another year of revenue increase
Mosquito Authority adds pest control services to its portfolio
Owner cites business seasonality, customer requests as reasons for expansion
Hydroponic farm keeps those vegetables growing
Ledgeview Farms of Johnsburg offers English cucumbers, various tomatoes
‘Brewing up a storm on the lakeshore’
Lake Whispers Brewing in Kewaunee has released three beers thus far
HSHS St. Vincent Children’s Hospital – a decade of care
Green Bay’s only dedicated children’s hospital opened in 2015
Twenty-year Army veteran shares his love of breadmaking with Neenah community
Ed’s Breds to appear at local farmers’ markets, other gatherings
Talent, businesses join Croux for new staffing solutions
App matches temp, part-, full-time hospitality workers with quick opportunities, pay, health benefits
Expanding access to mental health care in rural Northeast Wisconsin
Counseling by Kristin serves patients in Kiel area
Cloveridge Converting expands into paper straw market
The eco-friendly company adds paper straws to its lineup
Cattail Creek Creatives opens new studio space in Fond du Lac
Northeast WI entrepreneur offers photography, branding, videography services
Brevity Bridal offers on-location bridal services throughout Wisconsin
Menasha-based team has worked on more than 135 weddings this year alone
Destination Door County featured in Destination Forward
Door County one of only 35 destinations featured across the country
Capital Credit Union cuts ribbon of its newly designed branch
Grand opening marks 24th branch for regional banking organization
Historic charm, contemporary comfort, natural calm
Apple Tree Lane Bed & Breakfast’s seven-and-a-half-acre property features ‘historic, Victorian farmhouse’
Like manna from heaven, Church Street Social offers traditional food with a twist
Hazelhurst establishment features scratch-made comfort food, eclectic vibe
Day’s Bowl-A-Dome rolls into a new era
Bowling alley back open after February fire damaged building
Twenty years of keeping recyclables out of landfills
Express Recycling has three locations in North Central Wisconsin
Gepetto’s is still facilitating joy 44 years later
Downtown Stevens Point store offers games, collectibles, puzzles, more
Hafermann Counseling Collaborative: New location, same calling
Clinic moves into larger Wisconsin Rapids space
Local entrepreneur is brewing something new in Manawa
Hello Beautiful owner purchases second Bridge Street building for new coffee shop
Longtime chef takes leap, brings ‘something different’ to Rothschild
John Greene opens Filipino-fusion restaurant on Grand Avenue
Tapped into tradition: One Athens family’s sweet legacy
Kuck’s Tapping & Sapping products back at local farmers’ market
Putting a ‘spark’ into the Waupaca area
Marks Electric of Waupaca currently focuses on smaller, residential jobs
Mel’s, Holiday Acres nominated for inaugural Outdoor Industry Awards
Long-running Rhinelander store, resort recognized by Gov. Tony Evers
From blueprints to tree tops: Josh Russart engineers new career
Northwoods Zip Line Adventure in Minocqua offers 13 lines, other adventures
Mixing things up on the go
Sugar Maple Taps in Phelps is a mobile bar serving all of Wisconsin
White Lake Market continues ‘symbiotic,’ community-focused growth
Longtime local business celebrates 120 years of service to the village
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White Lake Market continues ‘symbiotic,’ community-focused growth
Longtime local business celebrates 120 years of service to the village
Longtime chef takes leap, brings ‘something different’ to Rothschild
John Greene opens Filipino-fusion restaurant on Grand Avenue
Gepetto’s is still facilitating joy 44 years later
Downtown Stevens Point store offers games, collectibles, puzzles, more
Mixing things up on the go
Sugar Maple Taps in Phelps is a mobile bar serving all of Wisconsin
Day’s Bowl-A-Dome rolls into a new era
Bowling alley back open after February fire damaged building
Expanding access to mental health care in rural Northeast Wisconsin
Counseling by Kristin serves patients in Kiel area
Just Ducky: All-natural, ‘farm-to-bathroom’ self-care
Owners moved to West Central WI to home-grow ingredients for products
Putting a ‘spark’ into the Waupaca area
Marks Electric of Waupaca currently focuses on smaller, residential jobs
Mosquito Authority adds pest control services to its portfolio
Owner cites business seasonality, customer requests as reasons for expansion
Hafermann Counseling Collaborative: New location, same calling
Clinic moves into larger Wisconsin Rapids space