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NORTH CENTRAL WISCONSIN – When asked to describe North Central Wisconsin tourism in 2025, Collette Sorgel said she only needed only one word: “booming.” The tourism and publicity director for Vilas County said the term captures both the sentiment and the numbers behind another record-setting year for Wisconsin’s visitor economy. Vilas County generated a record…
Antigo’s Dean Blazek spent his seven-decade career in the neon industry buying, selling, and restoring vintage signs. A new book, “Follow the Signs,” traces his journey from watching a neighborhood sign-maker at work to becoming a globally recognized figure in the neon industry.
Manda and Charlie Morrison have grown their bike shop to include ski and snowboard services as well.
The Langlade County Economic Development Corporation (LCEDC) has been awarded funding through the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) to launch the Langlade County Women in Business Program, a new initiative designed to support and empower women entrepreneurs throughout Langlade County.
The Langlade County Women in Business Program is a no-cost opportunity designed to support, connect, and celebrate women entrepreneurs throughout Langlade County. Through educational workshops, networking opportunities, one-on-one business consulting, a trade show, and a pitch competition, participants will gain valuable knowledge, connections, and resources to help grow their businesses. The program is made possible through funding provided by the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC).
Northwoods Inn property boasts the ability to live, work, and play in the beautiful Northwoods of Wisconsin. This sprawling 4,896 sq ft complex has been meticulously maintained, with no detail overlooked, and a local clientele already in place.
Source: Judith Mason on The Business News ANTIGO – Northstar Lanes is bringing the flavor to the lanes. The Antigo bowling alley has acquired All Sauced Up – a food truck famed for its award-winning barbecue – as Co-owner and General Manager Brian Mattmiller said it pivots to a “food-first” entertainment destination. Mattmiller said the…
Melissa Kieper, the new executive director of the Langlade County Economic Development Corporation.
ANTIGO — Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.) toured the Boys and Girls Club of the Northwoods Wednesday afternoon after recently securing $1 million in funding to expand its facilities. In February it was announced that $1 million in congressional direct funding was awarded to the club to aid in the development of a new facility.…
by Pat Brettingen, originally published in ProShop Operation magazine, January 2026. When you enter Northstar Lanes, you quickly realize it’s more than just a place to bowl. With leagues and open bowling, lively activity in the kitchen, bar, banquet center and pro shop, the 16-lane bowling center feels like home. At the center of the…