Paving the way for the next generation of truck drivers
Ardy & Ed’s Drive In serving up food and fun since 1948
‘Rooted in family, built on hard work, raised with heart’
Granite Ridge Farm focused on raising 100% grass-fed beef
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Industries
Agriculture, Forestry
Homegrown Farmstand connects country to city
Everything in the De Pere store is made or produced in Wisconsin
Breakfast on the Farm at El-Na – the sequel
1858 family farm to host annual Kewaunee Co. event for the second consecutive year
Arts, Entertainment, Recreation
Eagle River Speedway enters final lap of prep for 2026 season
Owners behind on season prep due to weather, aiming for annual opener on May 23
From passion to mission – former dancer follows her ‘Wild Heart’
Equine enthusiast purchased Rhinelander farm several years ago
Groundbreaking set for Marble Park Reimagined project
Construction
Jelinek Well Drilling taps into 40th year
Business serves Rhinelander and surrounding area
NorthStar – Small Biz of the Year, big community impact
North Central WI restoration services company first-time nominee, winner in the same year
Groundbreaking set for Marble Park Reimagined project
Mixed-use development project first phase opens in Oshkosh
A total of 114 residential units make up Phase 1 of the Mill on Main project
Economic Development
Business council unveils new leadership program
Forged: Leadership Redefined is a year-long program featuring self-paced learning sessions
Manitowoc area to benefit from new economic development funding
WEDC awards Progress Lakeshore $64,000 grant
Dreamers to doers, young entrepreneurs building big ideas
Green Bay’s Mini Boss program continues to help youngsters turn ideas into business ventures
Mixed-use development project first phase opens in Oshkosh
A total of 114 residential units make up Phase 1 of the Mill on Main project
Education
Scooting students toward passion for design, machining
With volunteer mentors from industry, Mid-State hosts 2nd annual Manufacture Your Ride event for middle-schoolers
Moraine Park Technical College celebrates double honors
Newly accredited DMS program, Military Friendly® Gold School designation continues to elevate opportunities for students
New grant aims to steer more students into trucking
Gov. Evers, WI DWD provide financial support for CDL training amid demand for drivers
Finance, Insurance
Acuity earns 2026 BBB Torch Award for Ethics
Health, Human Services
New services offered at Taylored Family Care in Medford
Clinic now offers ultrasounds, mammograms, bone density scans, more
‘If you’re looking for any sort of wellness, this is where you come’
Be Well Studio brings medical-grade, user-operated wellness tech to Marshfield
Wausau Oral Surgery offers top-tier care from a ‘top-floor’ office
Dental surgeon purchased practice before COVID-19, focuses on patient comfort
UW Health named official health care partner of Green Bay Packers
OSMS opens new Oshkosh clinic to expand specialty care access
Legal
What sports innovation teaches every business about IP strategy
Manufacturing
Scooting students toward passion for design, machining
With volunteer mentors from industry, Mid-State hosts 2nd annual Manufacture Your Ride event for middle-schoolers
Why manufacturing’s turnover crisis has little to do with pay
Industry 4.0 drives growth of smart factories and strategy shifts
Nonprofit
From passion to mission – former dancer follows her ‘Wild Heart’
Equine enthusiast purchased Rhinelander farm several years ago
Professional Services
Communicating with impact
A guide to mergers and acquisitions
Jelinek Well Drilling taps into 40th year
Business serves Rhinelander and surrounding area
New owner brings fresh vision to longtime laundromat
The Laundry Room in Boulder Junction open 24 hours, serving Northwoods communities
New salon does hair with a heart
Aura Salon & Spa now serving customers in Antigo
New Pulse Marketing turns ideas into ink, helping brands stand out
Company focuses on branded apparel, promotional products, trade show displays, more
NorthStar – Small Biz of the Year, big community impact
North Central WI restoration services company first-time nominee, winner in the same year
KI to unveil new Inspiration Center in Chicago’s Fulton Market
Why manufacturing’s turnover crisis has little to do with pay
The playbook for connecting with a new generation
Door County hair studio moves up the street in Sturgeon Bay
First Impressions Hair Studio owner hopes to navigate to medispa services
Touchmark on West Prospect: 25 years of care, community
Appleton retirement community reflects on growth, resident-focused care, plans for the future
MVP Barbershop makes move to De Pere, adds services
Relocation from Hobart to Main Avenue sees more opportunities for growth
Retail
‘Rooted in family, built on hard work, raised with heart’
Granite Ridge Farm focused on raising 100% grass-fed beef
The Sawbuck set to reopen in ‘Land O’ following refresh
Owners expand micro bakery’s commercial equipment, upgrade prep space, expand seating
Tractor pull tradition helps launch Wisconsin brewery
Wet Beaver Brewing Co. reaches 250 retail locations statewide
New Pulse Marketing turns ideas into ink, helping brands stand out
Company focuses on branded apparel, promotional products, trade show displays, more
A new space, expanded menu for The Cheesecake Slice
Bakers previously operated from kitchen at Hotel Meade
Chocadoodledoo making emotional move from Antigo to Waupaca
Shop owners decided to relocate amid ‘steady decline in business’
Dreamers to doers, young entrepreneurs building big ideas
Green Bay’s Mini Boss program continues to help youngsters turn ideas into business ventures
Teacher, boutique owner, takes journeys to brick-and-mortar
Jemm Boutique inspired by Reedsville High School teacher, Melissa Zipperer
Homegrown Farmstand connects country to city
Everything in the De Pere store is made or produced in Wisconsin
Game Trade levels up to 15th year in De Pere
Video game store focuses on yesterday’s consoles, today’s gamers, tomorrow’s miracles
Fan Zone-Appleton connects fans to their favorite teams
Store moves to E. College Ave. from Fox River Mall
New eras, next levels – Parallel 44 relocates to Door County
Kewaunee-based winery to consolidate to one location, rebrand Door 44
Service, Hospitality
A fresh pour: FizzFactory serving up creative sips in Weston
Central Wisconsin’s first dirty soda shop still going strong after year one
Josephine’s becomes 1st C.L.E.A.N. certified restaurant in world
Certification requires products/ingredients to be 100% organic, safe, non-GMO
Mike Leb named Entrepreneur of the Year by Envision Fond du Lac
Leb is the CEO of Fond du Lac Beer Company
Bona Fide Juicery updates Appleton location with phased refresh
Interior refresh improves customer comfort, staff workflow
New eras, next levels – Parallel 44 relocates to Door County
Kewaunee-based winery to consolidate to one location, rebrand Door 44
Sports
Eagle River Speedway enters final lap of prep for 2026 season
Owners behind on season prep due to weather, aiming for annual opener on May 23
UW Health named official health care partner of Green Bay Packers
Fan Zone-Appleton connects fans to their favorite teams
Store moves to E. College Ave. from Fox River Mall
Technology
KI to unveil new Inspiration Center in Chicago’s Fulton Market
You don’t have to replace your old system to escape it
A practical playbook for mid-market companies ready to modernize without betting the business on it
Industry 4.0 drives growth of smart factories and strategy shifts
Transportation
New grant aims to steer more students into trucking
Gov. Evers, WI DWD provide financial support for CDL training amid demand for drivers
M2 Logistics delivers 25 years of relationships, tech solutions
Green Bay-based transportation/supply chain company achieves milestone, plans for accelerated change
Double pedals, double fun – Fluckes tackle another tandem bicycle tour
Peter and Tracy Flucke hope to complete 2,200-mile trip up the East Coast by late May
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Business In Brief
UW Health named official health care partner of Green Bay Packers
Acuity earns 2026 BBB Torch Award for Ethics
KI to unveil new Inspiration Center in Chicago’s Fulton Market
Groundbreaking set for Marble Park Reimagined project
OSMS opens new Oshkosh clinic to expand specialty care access
Focus on Health Care
Touchmark on West Prospect: 25 years of care, community
Appleton retirement community reflects on growth, resident-focused care, plans for the future
Growth Strategies
Wausau Oral Surgery offers top-tier care from a ‘top-floor’ office
Dental surgeon purchased practice before COVID-19, focuses on patient comfort
Game Trade levels up to 15th year in De Pere
Video game store focuses on yesterday’s consoles, today’s gamers, tomorrow’s miracles
Guest Columist
Communicating with impact
A guide to mergers and acquisitions
Why manufacturing’s turnover crisis has little to do with pay
The playbook for connecting with a new generation
You don’t have to replace your old system to escape it
A practical playbook for mid-market companies ready to modernize without betting the business on it
What sports innovation teaches every business about IP strategy
Industry 4.0 drives growth of smart factories and strategy shifts
Local News
Jelinek Well Drilling taps into 40th year
Business serves Rhinelander and surrounding area
New services offered at Taylored Family Care in Medford
Clinic now offers ultrasounds, mammograms, bone density scans, more
‘Rooted in family, built on hard work, raised with heart’
Granite Ridge Farm focused on raising 100% grass-fed beef
New owner brings fresh vision to longtime laundromat
The Laundry Room in Boulder Junction open 24 hours, serving Northwoods communities
The Sawbuck set to reopen in ‘Land O’ following refresh
Owners expand micro bakery’s commercial equipment, upgrade prep space, expand seating
New salon does hair with a heart
Aura Salon & Spa now serving customers in Antigo
Business council unveils new leadership program
Forged: Leadership Redefined is a year-long program featuring self-paced learning sessions
Wirtz & Co. Construction building new site to open in summer
One-stop shop with all contractors under one roof
Tractor pull tradition helps launch Wisconsin brewery
Wet Beaver Brewing Co. reaches 250 retail locations statewide
A fresh pour: FizzFactory serving up creative sips in Weston
Central Wisconsin’s first dirty soda shop still going strong after year one
New Pulse Marketing turns ideas into ink, helping brands stand out
Company focuses on branded apparel, promotional products, trade show displays, more
O’so Brewing Co. & Pizzeria celebrates kitchen expansion
Brewery also supports Wisconsin veteran causes
Scooting students toward passion for design, machining
With volunteer mentors from industry, Mid-State hosts 2nd annual Manufacture Your Ride event for middle-schoolers
‘If you’re looking for any sort of wellness, this is where you come’
Be Well Studio brings medical-grade, user-operated wellness tech to Marshfield
A new space, expanded menu for The Cheesecake Slice
Bakers previously operated from kitchen at Hotel Meade
Chocadoodledoo making emotional move from Antigo to Waupaca
Shop owners decided to relocate amid ‘steady decline in business’
NorthStar – Small Biz of the Year, big community impact
North Central WI restoration services company first-time nominee, winner in the same year
Wausau Oral Surgery offers top-tier care from a ‘top-floor’ office
Dental surgeon purchased practice before COVID-19, focuses on patient comfort
Eagle River Speedway enters final lap of prep for 2026 season
Owners behind on season prep due to weather, aiming for annual opener on May 23
From passion to mission – former dancer follows her ‘Wild Heart’
Equine enthusiast purchased Rhinelander farm several years ago
UW Health named official health care partner of Green Bay Packers
Acuity earns 2026 BBB Torch Award for Ethics
KI to unveil new Inspiration Center in Chicago’s Fulton Market
Groundbreaking set for Marble Park Reimagined project
OSMS opens new Oshkosh clinic to expand specialty care access
Moraine Park Technical College celebrates double honors
Newly accredited DMS program, Military Friendly® Gold School designation continues to elevate opportunities for students
Door County hair studio moves up the street in Sturgeon Bay
First Impressions Hair Studio owner hopes to navigate to medispa services
Manitowoc area to benefit from new economic development funding
WEDC awards Progress Lakeshore $64,000 grant
Dreamers to doers, young entrepreneurs building big ideas
Green Bay’s Mini Boss program continues to help youngsters turn ideas into business ventures
Teacher, boutique owner, takes journeys to brick-and-mortar
Jemm Boutique inspired by Reedsville High School teacher, Melissa Zipperer
Homegrown Farmstand connects country to city
Everything in the De Pere store is made or produced in Wisconsin
Josephine’s becomes 1st C.L.E.A.N. certified restaurant in world
Certification requires products/ingredients to be 100% organic, safe, non-GMO
Mixed-use development project first phase opens in Oshkosh
A total of 114 residential units make up Phase 1 of the Mill on Main project
Touchmark on West Prospect: 25 years of care, community
Appleton retirement community reflects on growth, resident-focused care, plans for the future
Game Trade levels up to 15th year in De Pere
Video game store focuses on yesterday’s consoles, today’s gamers, tomorrow’s miracles
New grant aims to steer more students into trucking
Gov. Evers, WI DWD provide financial support for CDL training amid demand for drivers
M2 Logistics delivers 25 years of relationships, tech solutions
Green Bay-based transportation/supply chain company achieves milestone, plans for accelerated change
MVP Barbershop makes move to De Pere, adds services
Relocation from Hobart to Main Avenue sees more opportunities for growth
Fan Zone-Appleton connects fans to their favorite teams
Store moves to E. College Ave. from Fox River Mall
Mike Leb named Entrepreneur of the Year by Envision Fond du Lac
Leb is the CEO of Fond du Lac Beer Company
Bona Fide Juicery updates Appleton location with phased refresh
Interior refresh improves customer comfort, staff workflow
Double pedals, double fun – Fluckes tackle another tandem bicycle tour
Peter and Tracy Flucke hope to complete 2,200-mile trip up the East Coast by late May
Breakfast on the Farm at El-Na – the sequel
1858 family farm to host annual Kewaunee Co. event for the second consecutive year
New eras, next levels – Parallel 44 relocates to Door County
Kewaunee-based winery to consolidate to one location, rebrand Door 44
Making a Difference
From passion to mission – former dancer follows her ‘Wild Heart’
Equine enthusiast purchased Rhinelander farm several years ago
Updates in Brief
New services offered at Taylored Family Care in Medford
Clinic now offers ultrasounds, mammograms, bone density scans, more
O’so Brewing Co. & Pizzeria celebrates kitchen expansion
Brewery also supports Wisconsin veteran causes
A new space, expanded menu for The Cheesecake Slice
Bakers previously operated from kitchen at Hotel Meade
Chocadoodledoo making emotional move from Antigo to Waupaca
Shop owners decided to relocate amid ‘steady decline in business’
Dreamers to doers, young entrepreneurs building big ideas
Green Bay’s Mini Boss program continues to help youngsters turn ideas into business ventures
Mike Leb named Entrepreneur of the Year by Envision Fond du Lac
Leb is the CEO of Fond du Lac Beer Company
MVP Barbershop makes move to De Pere, adds services
Relocation from Hobart to Main Avenue sees more opportunities for growth
Bona Fide Juicery updates Appleton location with phased refresh
Interior refresh improves customer comfort, staff workflow
Double pedals, double fun – Fluckes tackle another tandem bicycle tour
Peter and Tracy Flucke hope to complete 2,200-mile trip up the East Coast by late May
Trending
The Sawbuck set to reopen in ‘Land O’ following refresh
Owners expand micro bakery’s commercial equipment, upgrade prep space, expand seating
Homegrown Farmstand connects country to city
Everything in the De Pere store is made or produced in Wisconsin
Josephine’s becomes 1st C.L.E.A.N. certified restaurant in world
Certification requires products/ingredients to be 100% organic, safe, non-GMO
Game Trade levels up to 15th year in De Pere
Video game store focuses on yesterday’s consoles, today’s gamers, tomorrow’s miracles
Breakfast on the Farm at El-Na – the sequel
1858 family farm to host annual Kewaunee Co. event for the second consecutive year
Mixed-use development project first phase opens in Oshkosh
A total of 114 residential units make up Phase 1 of the Mill on Main project
Bona Fide Juicery updates Appleton location with phased refresh
Interior refresh improves customer comfort, staff workflow
Dreamers to doers, young entrepreneurs building big ideas
Green Bay’s Mini Boss program continues to help youngsters turn ideas into business ventures
A new space, expanded menu for The Cheesecake Slice
Bakers previously operated from kitchen at Hotel Meade
New eras, next levels – Parallel 44 relocates to Door County
Kewaunee-based winery to consolidate to one location, rebrand Door 44