‘At the end of the day, we do more than manage health care’
Stevens Point business continues to evolve with changes
‘It’s not our land, but it’s our turn’
Chilton-based, multi-generational farm was established more than a century ago
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Agriculture, Forestry
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
Backwoods Services: Crushing it one driveway at a time
Eagle River company specializes in gravel installation
Venture Ag Drones ‘takes flight’ in Langlade County
Business centered in Antigo Flats – home to thousands of acres of potato, grain, dairy farms
Arts, Entertainment, Recreation
Ashwaubenon Bowling Alley installs Neoverse LED video wall
Alley now the largest QubicaAMF Worldwide Neoverse center in the world
Big Guns Tattoo making a big impact in Fox Valley
New Appleton location recently had a ribbon-cutting ceremony
Mad Dog & Merrill: Fired up for 15th season
Long-time friends, ‘grillologists’ ready to serve fresh episodes of ‘Midwest Grill’n’
Small Town EV helps customers enjoy the ride
Electric bikes, golf carts serve people on the move
Lawrence’s jazz program awarded two 2025 DownBeat Awards
Packers recognize Mentor-Protégé Program participants
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
Moose Jaw Resort & Campground ‘a gem’ of Price County
Founded in 1887, it originally served as a logging camp nestled on a chain of five lakes
Wittenberg-based community staple under new ownership
Family friends, business partners purchase decades-old bowling alley
Wausau Ignite, Woodchucks Award 2025 Share the Glove grant
Construction
Roof Scientist – and Cericade – to the rescue
Firm’s first franchisee now serving customers in Northeast Wisconsin
Keller selected for several projects throughout the state
Ground officially broken on South Bridge Connector project
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
Wanta & Son: 50 years, three generations, countless buildings
Construction, design and contracting company hits half-century, earns Star accolades
Woodstock Flooring & Design Center expands to new Weston location
The 5,000-square-foot showroom opened to the public earlier this year
Education
College-ready AASD students offered direct admission to Lawrence University through new partnership
NWTC hosts annual Tech Challenge Event
Lawrence recognized as one of the nation’s top schools in producing Fulbright recipients
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
Luxemburg Bancshares, Inc. declares dividend
Progress Lakeshore announces its Excellence in Economic Development Award winners
Royal Credit Union receives Diamond Award
Security Health Plan focuses on flexibility with Insite
Health insurance provider rebrands third-party administration product, highlights advantages
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
Providing ‘safe, efficient, reliable’ air medical services for nearly 20 years
Air Methods, EAGLE III announce a three-year partnership renewal
Building comprehensive, community well-being
Local nonprofits receive 2024 Culture of Health Prize on behalf of Green Bay
Two parts of a whole-istic health practice
Kenealy Counseling celebrates five years, integrates with Into The Woods Wellness
SSM Health Ripon Community Hospital supports local community yoga program
DCMC advocates for health care in state’s capital
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
Providing gastroenterology care across North Central WI since 1991
GI Associates founded to fill healthcare gaps in the region
Manufacturing
Cross & Oberlie – seven decades of expertise
Company introduces a new high-quality HP Latex R2000 Plus Printer
Crystal Bay Food Holdings casts wider net with Rogge’s Sausage acquisition
Move broadens its regional food distribution network with a locally owned business
Silver Spring Foods launches Signature Sauce Line
Collection includes four customer-inspired flavors
Professional Services
Twenty years strong: Current Young Professionals powers talent in Greater Green Bay
CYP is a Greater Green Bay Chamber program
Local drone business flying high
Ledge Top Drone Services in Green Bay run by 20-year-old Beau Koltz
Leadership development = business support, community benefit
Chamber of commerce celebrating 20th year of Leadership Menomonie program
Creatives find a haven at Blume Haus Studio in Schofield
The 1,300-square-foot studio has 12-foot ceilings, offering an industrial vibe
Bringing back that new-car feeling, look in Waupaca
Local detailing shop specializes in professional auto detailing with a focus on ceramic coating services
New Phillips chamber executive director settling into role
Johnathan McArthur looking forward to increasing visibility, vibrancy of the Northwoods
In The Lite, Habitat for Humanity named Small Businesses of the Year
Greater Wausau Chamber of Commerce recognized one nonprofit, one for-profit business
Regional leaders, policymakers engage at Central Wisconsin Days
Real Estate
Developer transforms former elementary school into ‘much-needed’ housing
The repurposed 140-year-old Vesper Elementary School is now one-, two-, three-bedroom apartments
Retail
Ope! It’s Soap melts, molds into new name: Coleman & Peck
Midwest-themed soap company expands business scope, product line
Trendy without being spendy: The Revival’s style secret
Waupaca store was born from a love of fashion, desire to create a unique shopping experience
Service, Hospitality
Hot dogs, get your hot dogs at Hot Daugs
Retro hot dog restaurant opens in Manitowoc with locally sourced ingredients, music
‘It’s time for the building to have a fresh look’
Kroll’s West remains open through most of exterior renovations
Company Coffee aims to be a place to gather, socialize
Coffee shop will soon open inside Station 1 Brewing Company in downtown Suamico
Uptown Slice adding secondary location in Sheboygan
The Depot will take up shop in the old Greece E Spoon
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
Cakes, brownies, chocolate galore: Caked It celebrating one year at new location
Wausau-based dessert shop offers custom cakes, specialty chocolate, ice cream
Rhinelander Brewing Company brewing up success in ‘Hodag’ country
Current taproom opened on Brown Street in 2018
Pizza, calzones, desserts – oh my!
Sliced Pizza Company in Scandinavia offers something for everyone
Life is better with chocolate, or so say Paul and Kristin Zaal
The Chocolate Café in Wausau celebrates first year in business
Transportation
Newly renovated Bergstrom Cadillac dealership opens in Madison
Finding a niche steers 40 years of success for Rands Trucking
Trucking company success attributed to commitment to employees, customers, community