Business
Hair Stylists with Heart: The Magician Beautician Provides Two Generations of Sparkle
By K. Woodzick, Editor The Magician Beautician sits at 411 South Pelham Street in Rhinelander. Just like a magician’s hat, the outside is polished and appealing, but hides the depth of dazzle to be found within. Callie Pisut and her mother, Sheila, refer to themselves as the Magician and her lovely assistant. Both are lifelong…
Read MoreBusinesses and Non-Profits – Don’t Miss Out: Grant Deadlines Loom for Venues, Sports Teams, Summer Camps and More
Funds from the American Rescue Plan Act, the $1.9 trillion stimulus package signed last March, continue to funnel outward, making additional assistance available for Wisconsin communities and businesses struggling to recover from the pandemic. The following programs are accepting grant applications: Event Venue Assistance Grants: Eligibility This program is focused on event venues struggling due…
Read MoreTEDxNicoletCollege Explores How Rural Communities Thrive in the 21st Century
By K. Woodzick, Editor How Rural Communities Thrive in the 21st Century will be the topic of the inaugural TEDxNicoletCollege event that will be held in the Nicolet College Theatre on Friday, October 1st from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. “One of the themes we’ll explore is how people are making it through the pandemic,”…
Read MoreNorthwoods Nerds: Providing Technical Support with Heart
By K. Woodzick, Editor If you’re having trouble with your tablet or computer, it might be time to call the nerds. Daniel Lundquist and Neil Borden are lifelong friends. The pair met in elementary school and went on to work together in the IT department at Lakeland Union High School. Neil is currently a student…
Read MoreKnick Knack Pattywhack, Give Thrifty Drifter a Call
By Casey Reeves, Northwoods News Digital Journalism Intern While on a recent trip to Eagle River, I decided to kill some time by going shopping at a couple of local stores. I was with my boyfriend and we decided to drive around town until we saw a place that caught our eye. As soon as…
Read MoreNominations for the 2020 Governor’s Financial Literacy Awards are Open
From The State of Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions MADISON, Wis. – The Governor’s Council on Financial Literacy and Capability today announced the Council is accepting nominations for the 2020 Governor’s Financial Literacy Awards through March 15, 2021. The awards recognize individuals and organizations for increasing the financial literacy, capability, and financial inclusion of Wisconsin’s…
Read MoreAspirus Health Signs Agreement to Acquire Ascension Care Sites in North/Central Wisconsin
Joint Media Release by Aspirus Health and Ascension Wisconsin WAUSAU, Wisconsin – Aspirus Health and Ascension have signed an agreement to transfer from Ascension to Aspirus ownership of seven hospitals, 21 physician clinics, and air and ground medical transport services located in north and central Wisconsin. “Aspirus is committed to creating thriving, healthy rural communities,”…
Read MoreInsideWis: Governor’s Business Plan Contest Can Help Highlight Innovation During Adversity
By Tom Still, Wisconsin Technology Council What do these companies have in common? Pinterest, Uber, Dropbox, Slack, WhatsApp, Airbnb, Square, Stripe, Google and PayPal. (Hint: It’s more than just tech.) The obvious lesson is that innovation and opportunity can spring from hard times, such as the global pandemic that has throttled much – but not…
Read MoreThe GRID Connects Northern Wisconsin Entrepreneurs with Resources
From the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation Blog Businesses and entrepreneurs in Wisconsin’s Northwoods have a new go-to source of support. Just a few months after its official launch, the GRID—which stands for Guiding Rural Innovation and Development—is already succeeding at its mission to be the place business owners and startups can reach out to for…
Read MoreInside The Country’s First and Only Native American-Owned Distillery
By Katie Lockhart, Rachel Ray Magazine Surrounded by towering pine trees on the shores of Lake Superior is Copper Crow Distillery, the first and only Native American-owned distillery in the United States. When Curt and Linda Basina, members of the Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa, decided to start the distillery in 2017, its…
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