Eau Claire-Twin Cities passenger rail project on track
World Snowshoe Championships coming to Ariens Nordic Center in Brillion
Two Sheboygan County brothers aim to ‘bring the milkman back’
Brody and Jory Stapels open Farm Stapels Creamery on their family farm in Cedar Grove
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Industries
Agriculture, Forestry
LondonDairy Alpaca Ranch in Two Rivers offers unique experience
Fully operational ranch welcomes thousands of visitors each year
Catch us if you ‘cran’
Wisconsin’s cranberry production tops other states’ for 30 straight years
Farm-fresh meats raised responsibly at Huhta Homestead
Gleason farmstead focuses on sustainability, grass-fed cattle, pastured chickens
St. Isidore’s Dairy in Osseo crafts small-batch, clothbound cheddar
Owner, Inga Orth, is a fourth-generation dairy farmer who grew up in Washington State
Arts, Entertainment, Recreation
45 years of creating memories, bringing out beauty
As medium moved from film to camera phone ubiquity, Gueller’s Photography persists with professionalism, loyal customers
Bringing an old favorite back up to ‘par’
After $60,000 in renovations, Oshkosh Mills Adventure Golf opens full-time
Sports Emporium takes a run at the end zone
Local indoor sports complex breaks ground on new, state-of-the-art facility
Grand opening of H.J. DeBaker Eagles Nest Park, Boat Launch
FifthColor designed, installed signage for U.S. Women’s Open
New pedestrian, golf cart bridge at Road America officially open
Rahr-West Art Museum celebrates its 75th anniversary
Kinney Lake Campground comes to life for 2025
Campground has more than 600 sites, making it one of the largest in the state
Local author, entrepreneur to introduce next ‘chapter’ of West Central tourism
Booked Eau Claire to offer development, community for professional writers, avid readers
Camping amongst the pines in Mauston
Castle Rock Hideaway has 12 cabins, 35 sites for campers
Creative, positive Xperiences to remember
The Kim Louise Xperience provides unique design, décor, more for all manner of events
Bull-ieve me – the rodeo is coming to West Central Wisconsin
Pro Rodeo Productions will host four rodeo-type events this summer in region
Construction
WPS Foundation supports Green Bay Public Market Capital Campaign
Keller announces new builds for summer
Daigle Brothers – Building Wisconsin one steel column at a time
Structural steel fabricator business chosen to help build new Wisconsin History Center museum in Madison
DBS Group’s intentional focus on creating, maintaining customer-focused relationships is key to growth
Commercial construction manager, general contractor, already outgrowing their new building
Education
Moraine Park Technical College, Fond du Lac County to offer jail academy
The program’s first cohort of 18 students begins this fall
Strengthening Wisconsin’s rural entrepreneurial ecosystem by engaging rural entrepreneurs, leaders and innovators
June 16-18 conference in Wisconsin Rapids will host 60 speakers over two days
NTC students pass national paramedic exam with flying colors
Perfect pass rate powers local EMT support
Students compete in Wood Science Competition at NTC’s Antigo campus
UW-Stout saluted as Military Friendly School
Energy
Chippewa Sun rises with solar energy momentum
Solar array serves three subscribers: UWEC, Pablo Group, City of Eau Claire
Finance, Insurance
New North Summit showcases ‘the power of collaboration’
Annual event celebrates regional growth, business impact
How tariffs are reshaping M&A deal-making
‘People helping people’ across North Central Wisconsin
Simplicity Credit Union’s newest Stevens Point branch in the midst of construction
Prevail Bank collects, shreds nine tons of paper
Royal Credit Union receives Diamond Award
Largest Banks with Area Branches
Ranked by total assets as of March 31, 2024
Largest Locally Chartered Banks
Ranked by total assets as of March 31, 2024
Health, Human Services
From the football field to the kitchen
Former Packers great Mark Tauscher, wife, team up to ‘tackle hunger’
‘I don’t do all of these things for the recognition’
SSM foundation manager showcases work, accepts YP of the Year award
ThedaCare earns recognition for organ and tissue donation
Evers celebrates construction of new child care facility, YMCA in Park Falls
EmPATH unit to bridge behavioral healthcare gap in region
Unit on the hospital’s La Crosse campus is the first of its kind in Wisconsin
Gateway Center renovation features urgent care location, pharmacy
Legal
Brehmer Law dreams big with new office
Northeastern Wisconsin law practice expands to a permanent De Pere location
Common misconception in estate planning: Wills avoid probate
Manufacturing
Oshkosh Corp. renames Defense segment, appoints Nordlund as president
Change, per CEO, will allow the company to expand into commercial markets
Silver Spring Foods launches Signature Sauce Line
Collection includes four customer-inspired flavors
Professional Services
Dry cleaning, laundromat business passes from one family to another
The Pelletier family took over ownership late last year
Leadership Oneida County graduates its 14th class
Leadership development = business support, community benefit
Chamber of commerce celebrating 20th year of Leadership Menomonie program
Retail
Forest Lake Country Store undergoes rebrand
Land O’ Lakes restaurant now called Forest Lake Café & Wine Cellar
Ope! It’s Soap melts, molds into new name: Coleman & Peck
Midwest-themed soap company expands business scope, product line
Service, Hospitality
Craft beer + collabs + creative pairings = Divine Beer Pairings
‘It’s more than a pairing – it’s a taste experience like no other’
Traditional Vietnamese cuisine now offered in Oshkosh
Local business owner opens his fourth business in the lakeshore city
Luba Libations is officially available
New owners of Crimson Café look to continue legacy
Alex and Kelsy Bontz took over ownership of the coffeehouse near the Oneida County Courthouse late last month
From carpets to catastrophes, K-tech has been cleaning up for 50 years
Has successfully evolved from a janitorial company to a restoration company
MVP Ink: ‘We’re our own most valuable players’
Fiancés, parents of five, open first Hispanic-owned tattoo shop in Rhinelander
Lifelong dream becomes reality for local woman and husband
The Highland Cottage Cafe in Sugar Camp aiming for fall opening
Willow Pond – a family home turned family business
Century-old farmland venue, getaway destination hosts guests, events
MoonRidge Brewing Company: Where every pint tells a story
Each of Cornell brewery’s beers is named after a well-known landmark in the region
The Toad House: The friendly neighborhood coffee shop
Love of people, community inspired new owner to purchase the Ladysmith-based coffee shop
Technology
The convenience trap: Why IT can’t own security
Transportation
Living the American Dream, one car repair at a time
Elmer Araujo, who moved to Northeast Wisconsin seven years ago, recently opened auto repair/car dealership
United Airlines seasonal flights officially return to RHI
Rapids Transmission – keeping a business legacy in the family
Shop recently underwent a name change with new ownership
Finding a niche steers 40 years of success for Rands Trucking
Trucking company success attributed to commitment to employees, customers, community