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Agriculture, Forestry
Rib Lake business born from owner’s skin sensitivity struggles
Udderly Faithful focuses on goat milk soap, all-natural products
Arts, Entertainment, Recreation
‘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
One family, four businesses
Teamwork enables Crivitz family time, commitment to cover all business bases
De Pere Cinema premiers pizza/popcorn delivery van
First-run, single-screen theater maintains nostalgia while updating service
Simply Paddle brings inclusive recreation to Manitowoc
Self-service kayak, paddleboard rental kiosk installed along the Manitowoc River
Construction
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
Carrying the Smet legacy forward
Started in 1934, Smet Construction Services continues to evolve as the fourth generation helps shape the future
One family, four businesses
Teamwork enables Crivitz family time, commitment to cover all business bases
Miron helps 17 graduates launch construction careers
Signing Day highlighted multiple phases of the beginning of a construction career
A Place For Coffee adds outdoor deck
The coffee shop on Marinette Avenue originally opened in late 2022
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
Goodwill NCW earns New North Workplace Excellence Award
NEW Healthcare Alliance aims to build regional workforce solution
Initiative focused on strengthening talent pipelines, expanding career pathways
Oshkosh Chamber continues accreditation-winning streak
President/CEO: ‘Investing time into the process helps keep us sharp’
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
Miron helps 17 graduates launch construction careers
Signing Day highlighted multiple phases of the beginning of a construction career
NWTC, Aviate Flight School pilot program cleared for takeoff
Program to kick off later this summer or early fall
Energy
Electrifying northernmost Door County since 1945
Electrical cooperative’s membership, workforce consist of island residents
Government
Turning business visibility into economic stability
WPI helps businesses take advantage of government designations, contracting
Health, Human Services
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
SSM Health supports youth programs with $5,000 gift to YFC
NEW Healthcare Alliance aims to build regional workforce solution
Initiative focused on strengthening talent pipelines, expanding career pathways
HSHS names its Nurses of the Year in Northeast Wisconsin
Four area nurses bring decades of combined experience to HSHS system
Legal
Why a distant shipping crisis could hit WI businesses hard
How owners, operators can minimize disruption
Manufacturing
Second-gen wood manufacturer sets sights on market growth
Tom Ory took over for his father, who began Enterprise Wood Products in late 1980s
Barr Refrigeration is on a mission to keep it cool for community
Coolers for a Cause helps provide cold-storage solutions for local and national nonprofits, organizations
Nonprofit
Turning business visibility into economic stability
WPI helps businesses take advantage of government designations, contracting
Barr Refrigeration is on a mission to keep it cool for community
Coolers for a Cause helps provide cold-storage solutions for local and national nonprofits, organizations
Electrifying northernmost Door County since 1945
Electrical cooperative’s membership, workforce consist of island residents
Professional Services
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
Red Shoes Inc. receives LEAVEN partnership award
Preparing for the generational cliff
What leaders can do now
Historic Fond du Lac business celebrates first anniversary under new owner
Central Barber Business has been a fixture in Fond du Lac since 1960
Glossed Beauty debuts luxury spa collective concept in Ledgeview
Nine independent beauty businesses all available under one roof on Dickinson Road
Retail
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
Oat & Paw: Vegetarian dog treats, natural grooming products
Following an eliminated position during her maternity leave, a Green Bay entrepreneur leans into love of dogs
3 Sheeps named WI’s 250th anniversary celebration beer partner
Wisconsin’s Semiquincentennial Commission selects 3 Sheeps’ Stay Golden as official state beer
Brown Butter Bakeshop celebrates reopening in Door County
Colorado-based food truck owner relocates, opens Country Walk storefront
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
More wedding bells ring at Heidel House Hotel & Conference Center in Green Lake
Property located along Wisconsin’s deepest inland lake
A Place For Coffee adds outdoor deck
The coffee shop on Marinette Avenue originally opened in late 2022
The Upper Yard revitalizes local family’s historic property
Harbor-side coffee shop now open in downtown Manitowoc
Brown Butter Bakeshop celebrates reopening in Door County
Colorado-based food truck owner relocates, opens Country Walk storefront
Sports
Ariens Nordic Center adds two-time Olympian to its staff
Biathlete Paul Schommer competed in 2022, 2026 Winter Olympics
Technology
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
Why meeting IT service levels is no longer enough
Transportation
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
NWTC, Aviate Flight School pilot program cleared for takeoff
Program to kick off later this summer or early fall