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Hub City Ice Cream brings new flavor to Marshfield
Sandy Freeman dreamed for years of owning a quaint ice cream shop in Marshfield.
- May 18, 2013
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Hiller's celebrates 50 years
Phil Hiller, owner of Hiller's True Value Hardware, 751 S. Central Ave., said overcoming challenges has kept the store in business for half a century.
- May 17, 2013
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Adams approves plans for renewable energy plants
City officials hope a new partnership with a global company they say will create hundreds of jobs within the next few years makes Adams a renewable energy leader in the region.
- May 17, 2013
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Papagalos brings taste of Chicago to Marshfield
Papagalos, a new restaurant that moved into the former Hot 'n Now building April 1, is bringing a taste of the Windy City to Marshfield with a menu that includes Chicago-style hot dogs and hot beef sandwiches.
- May 16, 2013
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Wisconsin adds 62,000 over past 2 years
Gov. Scott Walker's administration reported Thursday that Wisconsin added more than 62,000 private sector jobs over the first two years of his term, less than a quarter of the 250,000 he promised to create by 2015.
- May 16, 2013
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Roadcheck focuses on transportation safety
Roadcheck 2013 starts up for the transportation industry June 4 and continues through June 6.
- May 16, 2013
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Wausau business owners, leaders developing food cart ordinance
City business owners, civic leaders and food vendors Wednesday began crafting an ordinance that would allow permits for food carts or trucks in Wausau.
- May 15, 2013
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Wausau Coated expanding to Australia
A local manufacturer of custom-designed label, sheet and printer products is expanding its international presence with a new facility in Australia.
- May 15, 2013
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New hair salon opens in Wisconsin Rapids
A new hair salon has opened on Wisconsin Rapids' east side, its owners recently announced.
- May 14, 2013
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Stage Stop to reopen
The Stage Stop restaurant will open Monday under the ownership of a family who already owns a Weston diner, and it's just one of many changes in the south metro food business world.
- May 13, 2013
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Trendz Hair Studio brings stylists back to their roots
Hair stylist Donna Lyon's dreams fell into place when rental space in Marshfield's City Hall Plaza became available around the same time she decided to open her own hair salon.
- May 12, 2013
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On the Job: Galaxy Comics continues to reach out to community
Chris Randazzo, owner of Galaxy Comics, Games & More, 925 Clark St., Stevens Point, has given people who otherwise might not have picked up a comic book the chance to enjoy them.
- May 12, 2013
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What's Up: Behavioral Health Clinic of Wausau opens
A new outpatient mental health clinic serving the residents of central Wisconsin has opened its doors in Wausau.
- May 11, 2013
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Scott Bushkie: Adviser's education, membership can affect success (column)
M&A industry studies show the closing ratio for Main Street companies is anywhere from 15 to 25 percent. For businesses in the lower middle market, it's around 35 percent, depending on the size of the deal.
- May 11, 2013
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Growing Noel Group takes hiring mobile
The Noel Group has taken a unique approach to reaching prospective employees for its quickly growing company.
- May 11, 2013
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Host farms sow the seeds for next year's Farm Technology Days (with video)
Ken Feltz said the call had to be made this week while getting ready to plant a field next to Burbank Road.
- May 10, 2013
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What's Up: Behavioral Health Clinic of Wausau opens
A new outpatient mental health clinic serving the residents of central Wisconsin has opened its doors in Wausau.
- May 11, 2013
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Scott Bushkie: Adviser's education, membership can affect success (column)
M&A industry studies show the closing ratio for Main Street companies is anywhere from 15 to 25 percent. For businesses in the lower middle market, it's around 35 percent, depending on the size of the deal.
- May 11, 2013
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Taking Stock
Dr. Julie Sprague, Horace Mann Middle School principal, earned an Ed.D. in educational administration from Edgewood College. Her dissertation was a quantitative study titled 'Eighth-Grade Students' Perceptions of Teacher Effectiveness.'
- May 11, 2013
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Growing Noel Group takes hiring mobile
The Noel Group has taken a unique approach to reaching prospective employees for its quickly growing company.
- May 11, 2013
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Adams agreement on solar panels nears completion
City leaders are hopeful they will finalize an agreement with an international renewable energy company by next week in order to facilitate the construction of a manufacturing plant in the Adams Business Park.
- May 10, 2013
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NewPage Corp. CEO named 2013 paper industry executive of the year
The president and CEO of Wisconsin Rapids' largest employer has been named executive of the year by an international pulp and paper industry association, the organization announced Thursday.
- May 9, 2013
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Local Ocean Spray employee honored with highest recognition
A south Wood County man is one of three excellence award recipients from Ocean Spray Cranberries board of directors, the Massachusetts-based cranberry giant announced Thursday.
- May 9, 2013
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Memorial Medical Center board members retire
Memorial Medical Center has announced the retirement of three Board members — Jeanette Steiner, Allan Hoesly and Dorothy Welch.
- May 9, 2013
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Free small business counseling available May 22 in Wisconsin Rapids
A counselor from the Small Business Development Center at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point will be available by appointment only May 22 in Wisconsin Rapids, the center recently announced.
- May 9, 2013
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Ken Hess column: Mother everywhere appreciate extra help
Think of all the times and ways that Mom has helped you over the years — when you were a child, and after you became an adult.
- May 9, 2013
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Mall merchants 'cautiously optimistic' about Younkers closure
A day after Younkers announced plans to close its Wisconsin Rapids store, fellow Rapids Mall tenants say they're disappointed by the news but remain cautiously optimistic about the future.
- May 8, 2013
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MREA, aquaponics team up to promote sustainability in June
The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point International Aquaponics Conference and the 24th annual Energy Fair are collaborating in June to educate, celebrate and increase awareness of this year's Energy Fair theme, 'Declare Your Independence.'
- May 8, 2013
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Edward Jones column: Investors can learn from swimmers' diets
Summer isn't here yet, but it's getting close. And for many people, the arrival of summer means it's time for swimming at the local pool or lake.
- May 8, 2013
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Younkers to close Wisconsin Rapids store (with video)
Younkers announced Tuesday it will close its Wisconsin Rapids store when its lease expires at the end of July, and officials at Rapids Mall, 555 W. Grand Ave., already are seeking new businesses to move into the space.
- May 7, 2013
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Marathon County cracks top 10 in tourism (with video)
Marathon County capitalized on scores of new sporting events and other initiatives in 2012 to vault two places onto the list of top 10 tourist destinations in the state, and local leaders aren't satisfied with being No. 9.
- May 7, 2013
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Dow has its first close above 15,000 points
NEW YORK— The Dow Jones industrial average is punching through another milestone: its first close above 15,000.
- May 7, 2013
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USDA agrees to buy $5 million in excess cranberries for nutrition programs
A recent move by the U.S. Department of Agriculture will mean $5 million in sales for cranberry growers, including those in the Wisconsin Rapids area.
- May 6, 2013
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Walker calls emergency jobs panel meeting
Gov. Scott Walker has scheduled an emergency meeting of the Wisconsin Economic Development Corp. for Wednesday in the wake of a scathing audit released last week detailing serious problems at the state's flagship jobs agency.
- May 6, 2013
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Bone & Joint Center walk-in clinic opens
The Bone & Joint Center's Walk-in Care clinic officially opened today at its Wausau location at 5200 Hummingbird Road.
- May 6, 2013
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Weston farmers market to open Saturday
The ninth-annual Weston farmers market is up and running and features new vendors and conveniences this season.
- May 5, 2013
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Junior Achievement to honor Champions of Business
Three of Wausau's most visionary entrepreneurs, including the first woman to win the award, will be recognized this month as examples of what today's youths should strive for in business.
- May 5, 2013
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Ten local businesses partner, give flowers to moms
A group of local business owners have partnered together to bring the joy of fresh flowers to women at nursing homes and rehab centers.
- May 5, 2013
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