Local cheesemaker takes home state fair’s top prize for cheese curds
‘I am incredibly grateful to be a small part of the team’
Wellens Tree Farm: Where holiday memories take root
The Rhinelander tree farm opens Black Friday
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Agriculture, Forestry
Canopy Gardens enters second generation of hydroponic farming
Greenhouse offers community local produce sold at its on-site farmstand
Palmquist Farm keeps a century-old Wisconsin tradition alive
Brantwood farm features ice skating, sledding, skiing and more
Shepherding a n-ewe business toward success
Eau Claire’s Ewe and Me Wool Company offers products for gardening enthusiasts
Westby Creamery announces $14 million expansion
Farmer-owned cooperative is the only cottage cheese manufacturer in WI
A-maze-ing adventures for fall at Schwertel Family Farms
Trempealeau farm thrives as multi-season venue for visitors
Harvesting opportunity, one apple at a time
Ecker’s Apple Farm provides locals a family-owned fall experience
Arts, Entertainment, Recreation
Wellens Tree Farm: Where holiday memories take root
The Rhinelander tree farm opens Black Friday
Palmquist Farm keeps a century-old Wisconsin tradition alive
Brantwood farm features ice skating, sledding, skiing and more
Rondele Ranch celebrates growth with Graham Center
Facility features a 14,750-square-foot main building
The Northwoods gets its first boxing training facility
Rhinelander now home to the Hodag Den
GB Blizzard + Total Energy Systems partnership creates sparks
New Power Up Playground initiative donates equipment to regional schools
Fondy Famous: Influencing the community to support local
Media platform highlights small businesses, aims to expand past Fond du Lac
Violet Inn, Lounge & Spa now taking reservations
Speakeasy, spa amenities, future beer garden to soon follow
Stevens teaches ‘the gentle art’ of self-defense
With new location, Stevens Defense Academy rolls toward seven years of Brazilian jiu-jitsu
Therapist, tattooist opens The Darling Collective in De Pere
Trauma-informed collective provides private spaces to local business owners
The sweet smell of success
Local candle company captures the natural essence of Door County
Raise a glass to 150-plus years of brewing tradition
Leinie Lodge features 14,000 square feet of space
A-maze-ing adventures for fall at Schwertel Family Farms
Trempealeau farm thrives as multi-season venue for visitors
Downtown merchant receives grants, loans for store renovation
Eevy Ivy Over Flowers, Framing & Gifts renovations cost more than half a million dollars
Harvesting opportunity, one apple at a time
Ecker’s Apple Farm provides locals a family-owned fall experience
Construction
Antigo’s Sawmill Surplus relocating to newer, bigger building
Move will triple the amount of square footage available
Strongwood custom indoor golf enclosures – built to a ‘tee’
Waupaca-based builder now selling, installing Golfzon simulators nationwide
Providing everything building contractors, homeowners need under one roof
Builders Service Inc. has served the Elcho area for 70 years
Interceptor rehab project moves toward final stages
Shiocton School District breaks ground on $23.5 million facility improvements
Wausau Homes opens in Sheboygan, filling builder needs in area
Local couple becomes company’s authorized independent custom builders in county
Stay and Play Pet House in Oshkosh completes expansion, remodel
Expansion more than doubles the amount of dog kennel space
The Sweet & Salty Pig in Fond du Lac undergoes interior, exterior facelift
Work included a new parking lot and interior repainting, ceiling work
Asher Lasting Exteriors finds a new home in Town of Hallie
New, 33,000-square-foot building adds space, efficiency
Construction starts on new Aspirus Chippewa Falls hospital/clinic
With its new facility, the health system aims to address regional and national challenges
UWEC holds science building topping-out ceremony
From two employees to 20: Trend Stone Surfaces thrives on innovation
Eau Claire company installs granite, quartz countertops
UW-Stout breaks ground on $144M Heritage Hall renovation
Education
Pilotsmith Flight Academy seeing rising enrollment
Ten-year-old flight school headquartered at Green Bay Austin Straubel International Airport
Shiocton School District breaks ground on $23.5 million facility improvements
UWEC holds science building topping-out ceremony
UW-Stout breaks ground on $144M Heritage Hall renovation
Energy
GB Blizzard + Total Energy Systems partnership creates sparks
New Power Up Playground initiative donates equipment to regional schools
Hard work, community values continue to shape Boldt’s Plumbing and Heating
Boldt’s team of 20 services 400-500 jobs per month
Finance, Insurance
Bank of Luxemburg appoints Stacy Slatky as new CFO
Tenured controller to assume role amid leadership retirement in the new year
Health, Human Services
Aspirus earns stroke care recognition from American Heart Association
‘Painless’ Pete’s legacy lives on through his daughter
Dr. Laura Goll continues her dad’s practice ‘doing all the things he taught me to do’
Marshfield Medical Center-Weston opens new Women’s Health & Imaging Center
Construction starts on new Aspirus Chippewa Falls hospital/clinic
With its new facility, the health system aims to address regional and national challenges
Lake Wissota Chiropractic expands to meet growing demand
Current space includes a fitness, dance, yoga studio
Radix Laboratories transitions to new ownership
NorthLakes celebrates Oak Ridge facility with ribbon cutting
Manufacturing
1000 Island Airboats named Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin
Marion company specializes in lightweight rescue, general-use airboats
Waupaca Foundry nears finish line on its $100-plus million investment
World’s largest cast iron foundry strengthens ‘Made in USA’ commitment
Carron Net Company: Weaving a legacy – one net at a time
Two Rivers company has been handcrafting nets for more than 90 years
‘From farm boys to entrepreneurs’
75-year-old Catalytic Combustion Corporation develops, manufactures products that help remove harmful substances and noise from exhaust processes
Radix Laboratories transitions to new ownership
Professional Services
The role of graphic design in accelerating business growth
Stay and Play Pet House in Oshkosh completes expansion, remodel
Expansion more than doubles the amount of dog kennel space
Eagle Graphics spreads wings, increases production with facility expansion
Full-service promotional marketing company has seen 10-15% annual growth
Therapist, tattooist opens The Darling Collective in De Pere
Trauma-informed collective provides private spaces to local business owners
Connection, collaboration, community lead to upcoming centennial anniversary
Shawano Country Chamber of Commerce to celebrate 100 years next February
FifthColor marks 350th sporting event with flag display at Sheboygan Falls HQ
Real Estate
Wausau Homes opens in Sheboygan, filling builder needs in area
Local couple becomes company’s authorized independent custom builders in county
Retail
Waupaca perfumer turns travel memories into scented success
Wanderlust Scents products highlight local, national, global destinations
Antigo’s Sawmill Surplus relocating to newer, bigger building
Move will triple the amount of square footage available
Hy-Vee set to open its first location in North Central WI
Supermarket chain acquired former Country Market Store, Circle K last month
Offshoot offers Eagle River offline, tangible media
Downtown store features new and used books, records for all ages, genres
81 Market: Where patrons can sip while they shop
Waupaca County gift store features bar, new addition with more seating
Canopy Gardens enters second generation of hydroponic farming
Greenhouse offers community local produce sold at its on-site farmstand
Strongwood custom indoor golf enclosures – built to a ‘tee’
Waupaca-based builder now selling, installing Golfzon simulators nationwide
Providing everything building contractors, homeowners need under one roof
Builders Service Inc. has served the Elcho area for 70 years
Longtime popular cheese factory opens retail store
The Cheese Table in downtown Neenah offering cheeses from around the globe
Ranieris expand on pasties, get into the cal-zone
Sheboygan Pasty Co. team takes Italian twist with Casa Ranieri Calzones
The sweet smell of success
Local candle company captures the natural essence of Door County
Bleak Boutique opens first storefront in Oshkosh
Store carries luxury soaps, gothic home goods, gifts and more
Festival Foods, Hometown Grocers officially join 1939 Group
Bergstrom Automotive named top dealership group to work for in the U.S.
Shepherding a n-ewe business toward success
Eau Claire’s Ewe and Me Wool Company offers products for gardening enthusiasts
Westby Creamery announces $14 million expansion
Farmer-owned cooperative is the only cottage cheese manufacturer in WI
Doo-Bees – supporting local retailers, pollinators
Hemp-derived, THC-infused honey straws available for purchase statewide
Service in every sip: Veteran turns Cornell winery into a mission of giving
Crafting wine from donated produce, Wisconsin Veteran Farm & Winery donates portion of products, sales
Downtown merchant receives grants, loans for store renovation
Eevy Ivy Over Flowers, Framing & Gifts renovations cost more than half a million dollars
Service, Hospitality
Prime rib + ambience = a Northwoods supper club experience
Norwood Pines Supper Club set to reopen Dec. 2 after its fall break
There’s ‘something for everybody’ at J&P’s Tippling House
New Rib Mountain establishment features craft drinks, ‘upscale bar food’
81 Market: Where patrons can sip while they shop
Waupaca County gift store features bar, new addition with more seating
Rondele Ranch celebrates growth with Graham Center
Facility features a 14,750-square-foot main building
The Sweet & Salty Pig in Fond du Lac undergoes interior, exterior facelift
Work included a new parking lot and interior repainting, ceiling work
Violet Inn, Lounge & Spa now taking reservations
Speakeasy, spa amenities, future beer garden to soon follow
Eau Claire’s Black Kettle Tea & Bootique features more than 17 varieties
Herbalist owner creates comfortable spot for sipping teas
Raise a glass to 150-plus years of brewing tradition
Leinie Lodge features 14,000 square feet of space
In the bin-ness of keeping trash cans clean
Local entrepreneur turns ‘nasty bins’ into thriving community busines
Service in every sip: Veteran turns Cornell winery into a mission of giving
Crafting wine from donated produce, Wisconsin Veteran Farm & Winery donates portion of products, sales
Technology
‘From farm boys to entrepreneurs’
75-year-old Catalytic Combustion Corporation develops, manufactures products that help remove harmful substances and noise from exhaust processes
Hard work, community values continue to shape Boldt’s Plumbing and Heating
Boldt’s team of 20 services 400-500 jobs per month
Baldwin LightStream marks 125 years of keeping St. Croix County connected
Company began in 1900 as Baldwin Telephone Exchange
Trane Technologies celebrates new, improved employee space
La Crosse-founded company’s technology aims to reduce energy use
Transportation
1000 Island Airboats named Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin
Marion company specializes in lightweight rescue, general-use airboats
Pilotsmith Flight Academy seeing rising enrollment
Ten-year-old flight school headquartered at Green Bay Austin Straubel International Airport
Bergstrom Automotive named top dealership group to work for in the U.S.
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Business In Brief
Aspirus earns stroke care recognition from American Heart Association
Marshfield Medical Center-Weston opens new Women’s Health & Imaging Center
FifthColor marks 350th sporting event with flag display at Sheboygan Falls HQ
Festival Foods, Hometown Grocers officially join 1939 Group
Country Villa breaks ground on major expansion in Freedom
Interceptor rehab project moves toward final stages
Bergstrom Automotive named top dealership group to work for in the U.S.
Shiocton School District breaks ground on $23.5 million facility improvements
UWEC holds science building topping-out ceremony
Radix Laboratories transitions to new ownership
NorthLakes celebrates Oak Ridge facility with ribbon cutting
UW-Stout breaks ground on $144M Heritage Hall renovation
Growth Strategies
Rondele Ranch celebrates growth with Graham Center
Facility features a 14,750-square-foot main building
Carron Net Company: Weaving a legacy – one net at a time
Two Rivers company has been handcrafting nets for more than 90 years
Harvesting opportunity, one apple at a time
Ecker’s Apple Farm provides locals a family-owned fall experience
Guest Author
The role of graphic design in accelerating business growth
Local News
Waupaca perfumer turns travel memories into scented success
Wanderlust Scents products highlight local, national, global destinations
Prime rib + ambience = a Northwoods supper club experience
Norwood Pines Supper Club set to reopen Dec. 2 after its fall break
Antigo’s Sawmill Surplus relocating to newer, bigger building
Move will triple the amount of square footage available
Aspirus earns stroke care recognition from American Heart Association
Marshfield Medical Center-Weston opens new Women’s Health & Imaging Center
Wellens Tree Farm: Where holiday memories take root
The Rhinelander tree farm opens Black Friday
1000 Island Airboats named Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin
Marion company specializes in lightweight rescue, general-use airboats
There’s ‘something for everybody’ at J&P’s Tippling House
New Rib Mountain establishment features craft drinks, ‘upscale bar food’
Hy-Vee set to open its first location in North Central WI
Supermarket chain acquired former Country Market Store, Circle K last month
Offshoot offers Eagle River offline, tangible media
Downtown store features new and used books, records for all ages, genres
81 Market: Where patrons can sip while they shop
Waupaca County gift store features bar, new addition with more seating
Canopy Gardens enters second generation of hydroponic farming
Greenhouse offers community local produce sold at its on-site farmstand
Palmquist Farm keeps a century-old Wisconsin tradition alive
Brantwood farm features ice skating, sledding, skiing and more
Strongwood custom indoor golf enclosures – built to a ‘tee’
Waupaca-based builder now selling, installing Golfzon simulators nationwide
Rondele Ranch celebrates growth with Graham Center
Facility features a 14,750-square-foot main building
‘Painless’ Pete’s legacy lives on through his daughter
Dr. Laura Goll continues her dad’s practice ‘doing all the things he taught me to do’
The Northwoods gets its first boxing training facility
Rhinelander now home to the Hodag Den
Providing everything building contractors, homeowners need under one roof
Builders Service Inc. has served the Elcho area for 70 years
Pilotsmith Flight Academy seeing rising enrollment
Ten-year-old flight school headquartered at Green Bay Austin Straubel International Airport
Wausau Homes opens in Sheboygan, filling builder needs in area
Local couple becomes company’s authorized independent custom builders in county
Bank of Luxemburg appoints Stacy Slatky as new CFO
Tenured controller to assume role amid leadership retirement in the new year
Stay and Play Pet House in Oshkosh completes expansion, remodel
Expansion more than doubles the amount of dog kennel space
The Sweet & Salty Pig in Fond du Lac undergoes interior, exterior facelift
Work included a new parking lot and interior repainting, ceiling work
Waupaca Foundry nears finish line on its $100-plus million investment
World’s largest cast iron foundry strengthens ‘Made in USA’ commitment
GB Blizzard + Total Energy Systems partnership creates sparks
New Power Up Playground initiative donates equipment to regional schools
Longtime popular cheese factory opens retail store
The Cheese Table in downtown Neenah offering cheeses from around the globe
Eagle Graphics spreads wings, increases production with facility expansion
Full-service promotional marketing company has seen 10-15% annual growth
Fondy Famous: Influencing the community to support local
Media platform highlights small businesses, aims to expand past Fond du Lac
Violet Inn, Lounge & Spa now taking reservations
Speakeasy, spa amenities, future beer garden to soon follow
Ranieris expand on pasties, get into the cal-zone
Sheboygan Pasty Co. team takes Italian twist with Casa Ranieri Calzones
Stevens teaches ‘the gentle art’ of self-defense
With new location, Stevens Defense Academy rolls toward seven years of Brazilian jiu-jitsu
Therapist, tattooist opens The Darling Collective in De Pere
Trauma-informed collective provides private spaces to local business owners
Connection, collaboration, community lead to upcoming centennial anniversary
Shawano Country Chamber of Commerce to celebrate 100 years next February
The sweet smell of success
Local candle company captures the natural essence of Door County
Bleak Boutique opens first storefront in Oshkosh
Store carries luxury soaps, gothic home goods, gifts and more
Carron Net Company: Weaving a legacy – one net at a time
Two Rivers company has been handcrafting nets for more than 90 years
FifthColor marks 350th sporting event with flag display at Sheboygan Falls HQ
Festival Foods, Hometown Grocers officially join 1939 Group
Country Villa breaks ground on major expansion in Freedom
Interceptor rehab project moves toward final stages
Bergstrom Automotive named top dealership group to work for in the U.S.
Shiocton School District breaks ground on $23.5 million facility improvements
‘From farm boys to entrepreneurs’
75-year-old Catalytic Combustion Corporation develops, manufactures products that help remove harmful substances and noise from exhaust processes
Eau Claire’s Black Kettle Tea & Bootique features more than 17 varieties
Herbalist owner creates comfortable spot for sipping teas
Shepherding a n-ewe business toward success
Eau Claire’s Ewe and Me Wool Company offers products for gardening enthusiasts
Hard work, community values continue to shape Boldt’s Plumbing and Heating
Boldt’s team of 20 services 400-500 jobs per month
Raise a glass to 150-plus years of brewing tradition
Leinie Lodge features 14,000 square feet of space
Westby Creamery announces $14 million expansion
Farmer-owned cooperative is the only cottage cheese manufacturer in WI
In the bin-ness of keeping trash cans clean
Local entrepreneur turns ‘nasty bins’ into thriving community busines
Doo-Bees – supporting local retailers, pollinators
Hemp-derived, THC-infused honey straws available for purchase statewide
Asher Lasting Exteriors finds a new home in Town of Hallie
New, 33,000-square-foot building adds space, efficiency
Construction starts on new Aspirus Chippewa Falls hospital/clinic
With its new facility, the health system aims to address regional and national challenges
Service in every sip: Veteran turns Cornell winery into a mission of giving
Crafting wine from donated produce, Wisconsin Veteran Farm & Winery donates portion of products, sales
Baldwin LightStream marks 125 years of keeping St. Croix County connected
Company began in 1900 as Baldwin Telephone Exchange
From two employees to 20: Trend Stone Surfaces thrives on innovation
Eau Claire company installs granite, quartz countertops
Trane Technologies celebrates new, improved employee space
La Crosse-founded company’s technology aims to reduce energy use
A-maze-ing adventures for fall at Schwertel Family Farms
Trempealeau farm thrives as multi-season venue for visitors
Lake Wissota Chiropractic expands to meet growing demand
Current space includes a fitness, dance, yoga studio
Downtown merchant receives grants, loans for store renovation
Eevy Ivy Over Flowers, Framing & Gifts renovations cost more than half a million dollars
Harvesting opportunity, one apple at a time
Ecker’s Apple Farm provides locals a family-owned fall experience
UWEC holds science building topping-out ceremony
Radix Laboratories transitions to new ownership
NorthLakes celebrates Oak Ridge facility with ribbon cutting
UW-Stout breaks ground on $144M Heritage Hall renovation
Making a Difference
GB Blizzard + Total Energy Systems partnership creates sparks
New Power Up Playground initiative donates equipment to regional schools
Service in every sip: Veteran turns Cornell winery into a mission of giving
Crafting wine from donated produce, Wisconsin Veteran Farm & Winery donates portion of products, sales
Updates in Brief
Stay and Play Pet House in Oshkosh completes expansion, remodel
Expansion more than doubles the amount of dog kennel space
Violet Inn, Lounge & Spa now taking reservations
Speakeasy, spa amenities, future beer garden to soon follow
Asher Lasting Exteriors finds a new home in Town of Hallie
New, 33,000-square-foot building adds space, efficiency
Trending
Longtime popular cheese factory opens retail store
The Cheese Table in downtown Neenah offering cheeses from around the globe
Service in every sip: Veteran turns Cornell winery into a mission of giving
Crafting wine from donated produce, Wisconsin Veteran Farm & Winery donates portion of products, sales
Raise a glass to 150-plus years of brewing tradition
Leinie Lodge features 14,000 square feet of space
From two employees to 20: Trend Stone Surfaces thrives on innovation
Eau Claire company installs granite, quartz countertops
Doo-Bees – supporting local retailers, pollinators
Hemp-derived, THC-infused honey straws available for purchase statewide
A-maze-ing adventures for fall at Schwertel Family Farms
Trempealeau farm thrives as multi-season venue for visitors
‘From farm boys to entrepreneurs’
75-year-old Catalytic Combustion Corporation develops, manufactures products that help remove harmful substances and noise from exhaust processes
Baldwin LightStream marks 125 years of keeping St. Croix County connected
Company began in 1900 as Baldwin Telephone Exchange
Westby Creamery announces $14 million expansion
Farmer-owned cooperative is the only cottage cheese manufacturer in WI
Construction starts on new Aspirus Chippewa Falls hospital/clinic
With its new facility, the health system aims to address regional and national challenges