‘Broadband access is the great equalizer’
A place for pancakes, people – The Pancake Place earns state recognition
Red River’s Pingel Processing opens Phase I of expansion project
New retail shop ‘meating’ the needs of increased demand
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Industries
Agriculture, Forestry
Inviting WI to ‘take in community’ for nearly two centuries
Fairs founded on agriculture, evolved to include makers, entertainment of all kinds
Arts, Entertainment, Recreation
Children’s Museum of Fond du Lac unveils enhanced FLEX Auditorium
Local dad to open KIDSUNITED in Appleton
Child development facility uses soccer as a means to build skills
From garage start-up to national home decor winner
Ripon’s Patina Vie wins 2026 Best Independent Home Decor Store in the Nation
Positive Sensory opens for inclusive play in Sturgeon Bay
Gym, playspace offers memberships, drop-in pricing to keep it accessible
Duke earns Rising Star Award with Boulder Jct. Parks & Rec
Volunteer board member recognized at the 2026 Wisconsin Governor’s Outdoor Industry Awards
Inviting WI to ‘take in community’ for nearly two centuries
Fairs founded on agriculture, evolved to include makers, entertainment of all kinds
Construction
SSM Health completes first phase of cancer care expansion
Senior care demand drives growth across Northeast Wisconsin
Aging demographics are prompting new senior living projects and care services across the region
Roundtable: Recovery, rebuilding and what comes next
DWD grant to boost Northeast WI upskilling
Three area companies receive funds to train, support existing employees
Manawa closer to saying ‘hello’ to the ‘beautiful’ Garage @ 306
Local business owner and her husband purchased a second building, renovations underway
Economic Development
Aspiro completes renovation of its Green Bay campus
DWD grant to boost Northeast WI upskilling
Three area companies receive funds to train, support existing employees
Collaboration = healthcare workforce innovation
New North alliance gathered leaders to discuss ongoing staffing challenges
Wausau, Medford secure grants to power talent recruitment
WEDC funds support innovative local projects to attract workers to central WI
WEDC grant funds Shops at the Greenspace in Pittsville
Four sheds boost entrepreneurship, retail, community gatherings in heart of downtown
Duke earns Rising Star Award with Boulder Jct. Parks & Rec
Volunteer board member recognized at the 2026 Wisconsin Governor’s Outdoor Industry Awards
Education
Airport firefighting demand brings Costa Rican crews to FVTC
FVTC’s Appleton International Airport facility hosted the training in early August
Energy
Marathon Co. officials hear public opinions on potential wind farm
Alliant Energy would construct enough turbines to annually power nearly 45,000 homes
Finance, Insurance
Roundtable: Recovery, rebuilding and what comes next
First Community Bank brings relationship-first model north
Executive VP relocates, expands banks’ services through ‘concierge banking’
Government
‘Purely a proactive approach’
Sheboygan Common Council unanimously passes 12-month data center moratorium
Health, Human Services
VEG ER for Pets opens 24-hour emergency veterinary hospital in Green Bay
SSM Health completes first phase of cancer care expansion
Waupun receives AEDs through Agnesian HealthCare Foundation grant
Senior care demand drives growth across Northeast Wisconsin
Aging demographics are prompting new senior living projects and care services across the region
Door County Medical Center deemed a ‘great place to work’
Survey results indicate nearly 90% of employees would recommend DCMC
Collaboration = healthcare workforce innovation
New North alliance gathered leaders to discuss ongoing staffing challenges
Delis Counseling Group aims to offer more than ‘just talking’
Owner says approach is direct, practical, focused on real-life challenges
Specialty care access expanding across the Northwoods
Three independent practices open, break ground in Rhinelander within one month of each other
Legal
Roundtable: Recovery, rebuilding and what comes next
Anderson O’Brien celebrates 140 years of serving clients
Stevens Point firm offers the experience of business, estate planning, family, litigation
Manufacturing
Iconex grows with Heartland Label Printers acquisition
Move expands Iconex’s Midwest presence, variable-information label offerings
Marinette County manufacturing company celebrating 90 years
Family-owned Graetz Manufacturing in Pound has built a reputation for custom metal fabrication
DWD grant to boost Northeast WI upskilling
Three area companies receive funds to train, support existing employees
Forged in the Northwoods
Basecamp Metal Works offers custom signage, hodag decor rooted in Rhinelander
Professional Services
Building performance without burning people out
Trade sponsorships for genuine partnerships
Aspiro completes renovation of its Green Bay campus
Sisters build a bigger vision for nail care with move to Appleton
CeeCe and Nalee Yang move nail business from Menasha, rebrand as Beaute Couture
Woof! There it is – Patriot Pup opens for pet care in Manitowoc
All dogs are welcomed, niche services include aggressive-dog boarding
Small town, company outlasting competition in competitive market
Bank-A-Count Corporation reaches 70th year in business
Why it’s smart to trade sponsorships for genuine partnerships
Medford teacher shares passion for bicycles with community
Davey Sapinski opened Underground Cyclery last fall on Main Street
Real Estate
First Community Bank brings relationship-first model north
Executive VP relocates, expands banks’ services through ‘concierge banking’
Retail
From garage start-up to national home decor winner
Ripon’s Patina Vie wins 2026 Best Independent Home Decor Store in the Nation
Red River’s Pingel Processing opens Phase I of expansion project
New retail shop ‘meating’ the needs of increased demand
Batter up! – Nasonville Dairy rolls out new cheese curds
Beer-battered curds sold in two-, four-pound frozen bags
Forged in the Northwoods
Basecamp Metal Works offers custom signage, hodag decor rooted in Rhinelander
Medford teacher shares passion for bicycles with community
Davey Sapinski opened Underground Cyclery last fall on Main Street
WEDC grant funds Shops at the Greenspace in Pittsville
Four sheds boost entrepreneurship, retail, community gatherings in heart of downtown
Service, Hospitality
Braywood Bar & Grill in Eagle River under new ownership
Brinton D’hondt, 22, takes over the historic building dating back to 1949
Dog days of summer no match for ‘best ice cream in the world’
Mad Dog Jake’s seasonally serves Chocolate Shoppe Ice Cream, hot dogs, more to Boulder Junction
Manawa closer to saying ‘hello’ to the ‘beautiful’ Garage @ 306
Local business owner and her husband purchased a second building, renovations underway
Technology
‘Purely a proactive approach’
Sheboygan Common Council unanimously passes 12-month data center moratorium
Transportation
Bergstrom repeats as Automotive News’ No. 1 workplace
Top 150 list result of surveying nearly 18K dealers across the U.S.