Bull-ieve me – the rodeo is coming to West Central Wisconsin
A rebrand for the chamber made to be ‘greater for you’
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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Industries
Agriculture, Forestry
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
Fox River Trail upgrades pave the way for economic boost
Local businesses look forward to renewed foot traffic following major repaving project
“Inside the Huddle” – Standing the test of time
Green Bay Packers talk show entering 25th season
The show goes on – Oshkosh Arena debuts new era of acts
Broadway’s Rock of Ages Band® coming to arena Oct. 18
Overcoming the odds: Fitness entrepreneur turns adversity into success
RISE FITNESS offers private, personal training, small group classes
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
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
Miron becomes Platinum-Certified Employee-Friendly Workplace
Fox River Trail upgrades pave the way for economic boost
Local businesses look forward to renewed foot traffic following major repaving project
Putting a ‘spark’ into the Waupaca area
Marks Electric of Waupaca currently focuses on smaller, residential jobs
Education
FVTC’s $2.1-million dental space project complete, ready for patients
FVTC brings paramedic training to its surrounding communities
Satellite locations offer accredited education to employees becoming EMT-Ps
St. Agnes Hospital donates beds to help in training nursing students
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
Bay Bank celebrates 30 years of business
Bank was founded by the Oneida Nation in 1995
Mike Alexander steps into president role at Jewelers Mutual
In the role, the 10-year company leader will focus on growth, innovation, customer connection
Two WESTconsin Credit Union locations get new look at two of its locations
River Falls, Prescott offices see major changes in past year
Health, Human Services
HSHS St. Clare Memorial Hospital receives two awards
Groundbreaking marks start of Renaissance by Rennes-Appleton renovation
MCW celebrates grand opening of the Center for Cancer Discovery
Prevea Health opens new orthopedic walk-in injury clinic
FVTC brings paramedic training to its surrounding communities
Satellite locations offer accredited education to employees becoming EMT-Ps
SSM Health’s radiation guidance system enhances precision, removes tattoo requirement
Align RT Surface Guided Radiation Therapy used on more than 95% of hospital’s cancer patients
Emplify Health, Homecare Hub team up on new model for patient care
Manufacturing
Industry 4.0 in Wisconsin: A practical path from vision to value
JR Machine expands capabilities with acquisition of Waukesha-based ETW Inc.
Expansion includes investment in $1 million, 5-axis milling center
Professional Services
ERG nationally recognized by Forbes for sixth consecutive year
Employment Resource Group earns national recognition as one of America’s Best Executive and Professional Recruiting Firms
SMB growth starts by winning at the people side of the business
Emotional ties: Why selling a business is so hard
New location puts St. Croix Automotive in the fast lane
Volume increase prompted move to new shop on Hamilton Avenue
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
Real Estate
Marinette’s Dunlap Square sells for $7.25 million
Retail
Autumn’s Closet, Little Munchkins relocated to new, bigger home
Friends, community rally moving to new location while celebrating 10th anniversary
Kohler’s Woodlake Market closes temporarily for major renovation
Making an honest buck with hunting products, wildlife feed
Two Rivers couple created, sells Papa’s Buckin’ Deer Treats – a line of deer and bear attractants
The Meat Block celebrates 15 years of quality products, service
Greenville, Kaukauna locations offer customers a one-stop barbecue shop
From one ‘green thumb’ to another, The Plant People under new ownership
Rachel Ritter takes over long-standing business on Green Bay’s east side
Sweet smell, taste of chocolate comes to downtown Neenah
Wilmar Chocolates opens second location at 220 W. Wisconsin Ave.
Cottontail Candy moves into new storefront off Packerland Drive
Space allows owners to pre-package, sell, cotton candy
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
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
A new chapter for an old building: 1890 Pub & Bistro opens in Oshkosh
Oshkosh-based restaurant aims to be different, ‘but not too different’
Historic cottage gets new life in Sheboygan Falls
The Cole House will soon provide a new rental option for visitors
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
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
Transportation
The numbers are in – ATW continues economic rise
Annual economic impact of Appleton airport approaches $2 billion
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Business In Brief
Marinette’s Dunlap Square sells for $7.25 million
FVTC’s $2.1-million dental space project complete, ready for patients
HSHS St. Clare Memorial Hospital receives two awards
Kohler’s Woodlake Market closes temporarily for major renovation
Groundbreaking marks start of Renaissance by Rennes-Appleton renovation
St. Agnes Hospital donates beds to help in training nursing students
MCW celebrates grand opening of the Center for Cancer Discovery
Miron becomes Platinum-Certified Employee-Friendly Workplace
Prevea Health opens new orthopedic walk-in injury clinic
Emplify Health, Homecare Hub team up on new model for patient care
Small Business Development Center moves onto UWEC campus
Growth Strategies
The Meat Block celebrates 15 years of quality products, service
Greenville, Kaukauna locations offer customers a one-stop barbecue shop
South Ridge Ranch Bacon, where every slice tells a story
River Falls company specializes in small-batch, artisan bacon
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
Industry 4.0 in Wisconsin: A practical path from vision to value
SMB growth starts by winning at the people side of the business
Emotional ties: Why selling a business is so hard
The importance of crisis communication planning for business leaders
Local News
The numbers are in – ATW continues economic rise
Annual economic impact of Appleton airport approaches $2 billion
Autumn’s Closet, Little Munchkins relocated to new, bigger home
Friends, community rally moving to new location while celebrating 10th anniversary
Bay Bank celebrates 30 years of business
Bank was founded by the Oneida Nation in 1995
ERG nationally recognized by Forbes for sixth consecutive year
Employment Resource Group earns national recognition as one of America’s Best Executive and Professional Recruiting Firms
Fox River Trail upgrades pave the way for economic boost
Local businesses look forward to renewed foot traffic following major repaving project
FVTC brings paramedic training to its surrounding communities
Satellite locations offer accredited education to employees becoming EMT-Ps
“Inside the Huddle” – Standing the test of time
Green Bay Packers talk show entering 25th season
JR Machine expands capabilities with acquisition of Waukesha-based ETW Inc.
Expansion includes investment in $1 million, 5-axis milling center
Mike Alexander steps into president role at Jewelers Mutual
In the role, the 10-year company leader will focus on growth, innovation, customer connection
The show goes on – Oshkosh Arena debuts new era of acts
Broadway’s Rock of Ages Band® coming to arena Oct. 18
Making an honest buck with hunting products, wildlife feed
Two Rivers couple created, sells Papa’s Buckin’ Deer Treats – a line of deer and bear attractants
Overcoming the odds: Fitness entrepreneur turns adversity into success
RISE FITNESS offers private, personal training, small group classes
SSM Health’s radiation guidance system enhances precision, removes tattoo requirement
Align RT Surface Guided Radiation Therapy used on more than 95% of hospital’s cancer patients
A new chapter for an old building: 1890 Pub & Bistro opens in Oshkosh
Oshkosh-based restaurant aims to be different, ‘but not too different’
Historic cottage gets new life in Sheboygan Falls
The Cole House will soon provide a new rental option for visitors
From one ‘green thumb’ to another, The Plant People under new ownership
Rachel Ritter takes over long-standing business on Green Bay’s east side
Cottontail Candy moves into new storefront off Packerland Drive
Space allows owners to pre-package, sell, cotton candy
Sweet smell, taste of chocolate comes to downtown Neenah
Wilmar Chocolates opens second location at 220 W. Wisconsin Ave.
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
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
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
Like manna from heaven, Church Street Social offers traditional food with a twist
Hazelhurst establishment features scratch-made comfort food, eclectic vibe
Hafermann Counseling Collaborative: New location, same calling
Clinic moves into larger Wisconsin Rapids space
South Ridge Ranch Bacon, where every slice tells a story
River Falls company specializes in small-batch, artisan bacon