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Business Profile: Shop offers consignment, used medical equipment
Mike Grotefend and his wife, Kristy, saw a need they were more than happy to fulfill in the Wisconsin Rapids area. Both having experience in the durable medical equipment field… Read more
ERCO Worldwide announces expansion
ERCO Worldwide is announcing that the Board of Directors for Superior Plus Corp., parent company to ERCO Worldwide (USA) Inc. has approved an $18 million expansion of the hydrochloric acid… Read more
Business Spotlight: Concrete company has long history
Business Spotlight! By: Phil Hartley, Director of Business Development, The Heart of Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce – for May 2012 Wisconsin Valley Concrete Address: 610 McKinley Street, Wisconsin Rapids Year… Read more
Biz briefs: I&E club to host prototype lab speakers
The invention development experts from Appleton’s Fox Valley Technical College Fab Lab will be the guest speakers during the May 10 meeting of the Inventors and Entrepreneurs Club of Central… Read more
What should you do with a 401k when leaving a job?
In the past, many people stayed at one job, or at least one company, for almost their entire working lives. When they retired, they could typically count on a pension,… Read more
Group creates relaxed networking environment
The atmosphere was mellow and relaxing — just the kind of place you want to be after a hard day’s work. Approximately 30 people attended the monthly Wisconsin Rapids Area… Read more
Group gives great reason to join up
I am not a joiner, and that’s just the way it’s always been. I never went out for sports in high school and I never joined any school clubs, either…. Read more
Solarus unveils multimillion dollar upgrades
After more than two years of planning, Solarus unveiled a system upgrade that company officials said would be the envy of the country. Called Media Shower, a high speed fiber… Read more
Biz bits: Young Professionals network to meet
The Young Professionals Network will meet April 23 at Pat’s Pad (part of Pasquale’s) at 5 p.m. In a brief email chat about the new group, co-leader Brian Ashbeck, business… Read more
Artistic community hopes to inspire economic growth
The artists are ready to speak up. The Central Wisconsin Cultural Center is hosting a town hall forum and roundtable discussion to call the community to action in the hopes… Read more
Business Profile: Restaurant ownership ‘feels like home’
Due to their love for the restaurant, Dan and Bev Fink decided to try their hand at owning Baker Street Grill by purchasing it on Nov. 1. Bev, who had… Read more
I&E club to meet, discuss jobs and growth
The Inventors and Entrepreneurs Club of Central Wisconsin will meet Thursday (April 12) at 6 p.m. at the Ridges and host an open discussion about growing the economy through local… Read more
Ministry Home Care welcomes new home health leader
Jayne Thill, RN, BSN has been named as the director of home health services for Ministry Home Care’s agencies serving central Wisconsin. Agencies under her lead provide in-home recuperative care… Read more
New owners create a ‘zoo’ in the Aquarium
With a love for animals, Deb Hoier, with her husband, Mike, jumped at the opportunity to purchase the Aquarium. “I’m looking at this as a retirement job,” said Deb, who… Read more
Money U: Church offers frugal finance workshop
With such tough economical times for many in central Wisconsin, one church found a need to provide helpful information on handling one’s finances. The First Congregational Church in Wisconsin Rapids… Read more
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