Posts by Langlade County EDC
Antigo Receives Fab Lab Grant
Antigo was one of 21 school districts throughout Wisconsin to receive a grant from Governor Scott Walker and the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) Tuesday. Brian Misfeldt, District Administrator for the Unified School District of Antigo, says adding the fab lab will benefit students of all ages. “Our goal is to, as early as next…
Read MoreMoonShadow Dreams Offers art, Antiques and History To Downtown Antigo
The Antigo downtown has the capability of making an epic resurgence, especially with the ambition and passion of the owners of MoonShadow Dreams, Justin and Jennifer Welsh. The new storefront, located at the double-sided venue of 717 and 719 5th Ave, offers an eclectic variety of art, antiques and treasures that includes something for everyone.…
Read MoreIt Has Been an Unusual Year for Mapling
Maple sapping season started early across the northwoods and it may be lingering late. Producers of nature’s sweetest treat started tapping trees in mid-February, weeks earlier than usual, and the up and down temperatures of March have turned the spigots on and off since. ‘It’s been an unusual year, Jim Adamski of Adamski’s Sugarbush, one…
Read MoreSartori Cheese Produced Here Best in the U.S.
Wisconsin cheesemakers continued their impressive run as a black pepper Italian-inspired cheese from Sartori Cheese in Antigo was named the top cheese in the country, while a cheddar from Weyauwega and a Gouda from Thorp were first and second runnersup. The announcement was made Thursday night as the 19th Biennial U.S. Championship Cheese Contest came…
Read MoreFeatured Property – Duffek Sand & Gravel
Duffek Sand and Gravel shop/office complex is located off of Highway 64 Bypass. This is a large 4000 sq ft office building with lobby entrance, 10 offices, kitchenette, conference room and 2 bathrooms on the main level. The building is constructed with insulated concrete and is very efficient to heat and cool. There is a…
Read MoreMike Kolpack Returns to Tech School After 18-Year Absence, He’s Persistent
Mike Kolpack is not the kind of person who goes out of his way to brag about his accomplishments. He seems content to simply do a good job and fly under the radar. However, individuals like Mike often deserve as much recognition as anybody for the work that they do and the way that they…
Read MoreCoVantage Spells Out Gains During Past Year, Details Antigo Expansion
CoVantage Credit Union is moving up, literally as well as figuratively. At the credit union’s 64th annual meeting Wednesday, President Charlie Zanayed announced that CoVantage will add a third story to its downtown Antigo headquarters, sharing plans that he stressed were very preliminary for the work. That news came just moments after Chairman Matt Kolling…
Read MoreNTC Offering Solution Seminar in Antigo
The Northcentral Technical College (NTC) in Antigo is pleased to announce that the Business & Industry division at NTC is offering a series of professional development workshops of Knowledge Management, Developing Corporate behavior and Performance Management.
Read MoreFor Julie Berndt, NTC Provided Push That Led to Rewarding Career With Johnson Coil
This weeks NTC spotlight is on Julie Berndt at Johnson Coil. Julie Berndt’s story of success in her career is one that exemplifies lifelong learning, continuous advancement, hard work, and the value having family and mentor who supports you.
Read MoreBen Zelazoski Reflects on His Tech College Experiences
NTC spotlight series looks at local NTC graduates who is working successfully as a professional in our community. The first spotlight highlights Ben Zelazoski, an Antigo native and secretary at Zelazoski Wood Products in Antigo.
Read MoreNTC Named One of the Best Online Colleges
Northcentral Technical College, which operates a campus in Antigo, has been named a 2017 Best Online College in America by BestColleges.com for the third year in a row.
Read MoreForestry, Recreation Department Honored for Management Practices
The Langlade County Forestry and Recreation Department has achieved regional honors for its management practices. At the quarterly meeting of the Lumberjack Resource Conservation and Development Council, Forest Administrator Erik Rantala and staff received the Chairman’s Special Achievement Award for outstanding contributions to promoting good forest stewardship through education and example. At one time, Langlade…
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