Local hair stylist finds ‘Niche’ in downtown Manitowoc
Wilfert Farms – where a willingness to change grows opportunity
Homegrown Farmstand connects country to city
Everything in the De Pere store is made or produced in Wisconsin
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Industries
Agriculture, Forestry
Breakfast on the Farm at El-Na – the sequel
1858 family farm to host annual Kewaunee Co. event for the second consecutive year
Mid-State Farm Tour highlights innovation, ag partnerships
Operation Horses Heal – personal growth at all participants’ pace
Nonprofit and its for-profit counterpart, UP THERE, offer ‘equine-assisted learning’
Arts, Entertainment, Recreation
Groundbreaking set for Marble Park Reimagined project
New acoustic instrument shop strikes a chord in Minocqua
Island City Acoustics offers mandolins, dulcimers, banjos, guitars, ukuleles, more
Northstar Lanes to hit the road with food truck business
All Sauced Up truck offers award-winning barbecue
Indoor mini golf in Wisconsin Rapids tees up year-round fun
Mini Rapids open daily from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., rain or shine
Construction
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
Central WI housing summit will address shortage, opportunities
April 15 event will explore builder perspectives, financing, housing solutions
Economic Development
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
Pinnacle packing success with full-service shipping, logistics
Friendship company receives Adams County Economic Development grant to cover diversification costs
Central WI housing summit will address shortage, opportunities
April 15 event will explore builder perspectives, financing, housing solutions
VCEDC launches Women in Business Program
New initiative provides year-round support, education, resources to area women entreprenures
Education
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
Mid-State students earn top honors at BPA state conference
Mid-State Farm Tour highlights innovation, ag partnerships
Mid-State, Yavapai launch three-year bachelor’s pathway
Celestial Kinetics: Where aviation dreams, careers take flight
Waupaca academy teaches aspiring pilots to fly professionally, for enjoyment
UWSP, Sentry School in the business of sports education
Program announced in January, first cohort expected on campus in the fall
Finance, Insurance
Acuity earns 2026 BBB Torch Award for Ethics
Health, Human Services
UW Health named official health care partner of Green Bay Packers
OSMS opens new Oshkosh clinic to expand specialty care access
Aspirus Eagle River Hospital earns stroke readiness certification
New heart arrhythmia procedure at Marshfield Clinic first in state
Clinic among first in the nation to complete Medtronic OmniaSecure procedure, offering less trauma to vessels during implantation, faster recovery
ENT & Allergy Associates strengthens its regional presence
The practice prepares to open a new Rhinelander location this summer
Operation Horses Heal – personal growth at all participants’ pace
Nonprofit and its for-profit counterpart, UP THERE, offer ‘equine-assisted learning’
Legal
What sports innovation teaches every business about IP strategy
Manufacturing
Why manufacturing’s turnover crisis has little to do with pay
Industry 4.0 drives growth of smart factories and strategy shifts
Rooted in quality, Trimpac reaches 40-year milestone
Stratford company began operations in 1986 as a small woodworking shop
Opening doors for 80 years: Wausau company celebrates legacy
Kolbe Windows & Doors launches ‘80 Acts of Kindness’ to commemorate longevity of company
Clearwater Piers makes waves with Northwoods location opening
Madison-based company adding Rhinelander office on Stevens Street
Professional Services
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
Cracking the code: Marketing to Gen Z
New concierge partnership nurtures attraction, retention in Wausau
Program offers tours, relocation support and career guidance to help new hires and their families get settled
Pinnacle packing success with full-service shipping, logistics
Friendship company receives Adams County Economic Development grant to cover diversification costs
Opening doors for 80 years: Wausau company celebrates legacy
Kolbe Windows & Doors launches ‘80 Acts of Kindness’ to commemorate longevity of company
Clearwater Piers makes waves with Northwoods location opening
Madison-based company adding Rhinelander office on Stevens Street
Retail
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
Serendipity finds its home in downtown Marshfield
New artisan consignment boutique features local handmade goods, resale items
New acoustic instrument shop strikes a chord in Minocqua
Island City Acoustics offers mandolins, dulcimers, banjos, guitars, ukuleles, more
Clearwater Piers makes waves with Northwoods location opening
Madison-based company adding Rhinelander office on Stevens Street
Butcher Shop Bake Company awarded for community ‘Excellence’
Local bakery ships nationwide, supplies local grocery stores
Service, Hospitality
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
Northstar Lanes to hit the road with food truck business
All Sauced Up truck offers award-winning barbecue
Dixie Diner reopens with new ownership, renovations
Long-running Antigo eatery gets fresh look, adds menu items, retains staff and community’s favorite dishes
Sports
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
UWSP, Sentry School in the business of sports education
Program announced in January, first cohort expected on campus in the fall
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
Celestial Kinetics: Where aviation dreams, careers take flight
Waupaca academy teaches aspiring pilots to fly professionally, for enjoyment