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REV-ing Up Rural Entrepreneurship

January 6, 2026

Langlade County’s Wolf River Territory was selected for second cohort of the Wisconsin Rural Entrepreneurial Venture program. A new taskforce is working to further develop the economy across the Village of White Lake, Town of Wolf River and Town of Evergreen, an area otherwise known as Langlade County’s Wolf River Territory. 

Turning Small Business Dreams into Reality

January 6, 2026

The Small Business Development Center at UWSP supports entrepreneurs and small business owners across North Central WI including Antigo and Langlade County. Entrepreneurs and small business owners across North Central Wisconsin can access expert business guidance with no tuition necessary.

Adopt A Provider Momentum: United Way Grant Fuels Vital Child Care Support in Langlade County

December 9, 2025

The momentum for sustainable child care solutions in Langlade County is gaining steam. The Dream Up! Langlade County Taskforce is thrilled to announce a generous $10,000 grant award from United Way of Langlade County to support the Adopt A Provider program.

The United Way of Langlade County

November 21, 2025

United Way of Langlade County is officially launching its Campaign 2025/2026 and is once again asking for financial help for the many local affiliate organizations that rely on the United way for ongoing support. So far in 2025, your United Way has distributed funds for $235,000.00 to local non-profit organizations. Our goal is to meet…

Antigo’s Sawmill Surplus relocating to newer, bigger building

November 21, 2025

To better serve its customers and gain more space, Owner Jason Swartz said Sawmill Surplus in Antigo is relocating from 119 Superior St. to 2906 Highway 45. Swartz said he expects the move to be completed sometime in January. “Right now, in our current location, we have about an 8,500 square-foot, cold-storage warehouse,” he said.…

Providing everything building contractors, homeowners need under one roof – Builders Service Inc. has served the Elcho area for 70 years

November 21, 2025

For nearly 70 years, Owners Dave and Todd Visser said Builders Service Inc. has been a mainstay in Elcho, providing building materials for contractors and do-it-yourselfers alike. From lumber, siding and insulation to doors, windows, hardware and roofing, the Visser brothers said Builders Service Inc. either carries it in stock or can get it in…

Canopy Gardens enters second generation of hydroponic farming

November 21, 2025

According to Owners Andrew and Heather Augustyn, every season is growing season at Canopy Gardens, and every day is warm and sunny. The couple said the hydroponic greenhouse and farm market – which is located five miles east of Antigo off Highway F – was established in 1995 by Pam and Pete Augustyn, Andrew’s parents.…

Lake States Lumber Association Education Workshop Equips Industrial Arts Teachers to Guide Students into Wood Technology Careers

November 10, 2025

Wisconsin high school industrial arts and wood technology teachers converged in Antigo on June 24-25 for a professional development workshop focused on the state’s primary and secondary wood products industry. The immersive two-day program was a collaborative effort aimed at strengthening the link between education and industry, with the ultimate goal of equipping educators to…

Beyond Caretaking: The Business of Child Care in Langlade County

November 5, 2025

Sustainable child care is a challenge, especially Langlade County, but the Langlade County Dream Up! Taskforce is consistently finding innovative ways to support the essential providers. A recent initiative saw three of Antigo’s child care centers participate in an in-depth business review with Business of Childcare.

Three Child Care Centers, One Mission

October 28, 2025

Langlade County is fortunate to have a unique story of resourcefulness and collaboration to help parents find reliable, affordable care, so they can join the workforce, leaving critical jobs filled.

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