Posts by Langlade County EDC
Grant Boosts Broadband at White Lake
A public-private partnership will extend broadband services to over 100 households and businesses in the White Lake area. This week, Gov. Scott Walker joined the Public Service Commission to announce a total of $1,500,000 in Broadband Expansion Grants, including a $94,000 stipend to Wittenberg Telephone Company for the extension of fiber optic cables from Highway…
Read MoreGeorge Shinners Lauds UW Education: Part of New Campaign Promoting State’s Flagship University
George Shinners is an entrepreneur with business interests as diverse as an international concrete-breaking firm, a 3,000-cow dairy farm, and a neon sign company. “I wouldn’t be doing any of this if not for UW-Madison,” says Shinners, president of Antigo Construction, a firm that breaks concrete for road and airport projects. “I’ve worked on so…
Read MoreA Stunning Expansion For Dance Studio
The public is invited to take a look at an astounding transformation Monday. Expressions Dance Studio will hold an open house and registration at its new location, in the former Knights of Columbus Hall on Center Street, from 4 to 8 p.m. There will be a ribbon-cutting at 4 p.m. followed by tours and refreshments.…
Read MoreHundreds Expected To Gather For Annual Ray Kretz Industrial Forest Tour
Hundreds of landowners will come together this Saturday in Antigo’s Ray Kretz Industrial Forest to educate themselves on proper forest management and celebrate stewardship across Wisconsin and Michigan forests. It is all part of the 14th annual Fall Forestry Festival hosted and sponsored by Kretz Lumber Company. Activities begin at 10 a.m. and conclude at…
Read MoreNTC Offering Business Courses
NTC is offering business & industry courses this fall/winter. Learn more about the following courses by clicking on the links below. Entrepreneurship Training Course will be offered on Thursdays starting September 15 through November 10, 2016, from 5:30 to 8:30. Solution Seminar Series 2016-2017 will be offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays starting September 23, 2016, from 8-11…
Read MoreIt’s Apple-Picking Time at Grandview
It’s apple-picking time at Grandview Orchard. The venerable orchard, now well-past the 50-year mark, opens today under a recent change in ownership and a renewed commitment to sharing the natural taste and nutrition of home-grown apples with consumers. Lisa Rettinger purchased the orchard last fall from Gabriel and Elaine Godfrey, who had operated it more…
Read MoreHands With Heart Marks Five Years
Hands with Heart, started quietly five years ago as a tribute to parents and grandparents, is celebrating its fifth anniversary amid rapid growth. An open house will be held Thursday and Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., in the program’s offices located in suite B208 in the former Chicago and Northwestern depot off Morse Street.…
Read MoreWork Moving Ahead At Rosalia Site
Contractors are moving quickly at the major addition to Aspirus Langlade Hospital’s Rosalia Gardens in Antigo. Machinery and workmen are swarming the area west of the present Rosalia site on Flight Road, with plans to get the structure enclosed before the winter winds and snow blow later this year. Ground was broken for the $4.2…
Read MoreNew Shop Offers Ice Cream With Attitude
Excuse 17-year-old Mickey Zima if she’s a bit twisted these days. The young entrepreneur, daughter of Penny and Trace Zima has opened Twisted Ice Cream, offering premium ice cream, soft serve and gelato in an amazing array of always-changing flavors. The store is located in a just-renovated space inside Pennyz’s Party Town, also operated by…
Read MoreThis Is A Great Year For Farm Crops
Wisconsin, and Langlade County, are in the midst of a nearly perfect growing season, which cold lead to great yields but drive prices down. The National Agricultural Statistics Service has ranked Wisconsin’s for having the highest percentage of crops in excellent condition. The National Agricultural Statistics Service reports of July 31, 39 percent of the…
Read MoreNew Park Pavilion Taking Shape
The city of Antigo Parks, Cemetery and Recreation Department is capping a successful summer season, and there is no more clear evidence of its accomplishments than the stunning all-season pavilion now under construction off Sixth Avenue in Peaceful Valley Park. The report on the range department activities was presented to the Antigo Common Council Wednesday.…
Read MoreWisconsin Broadband Survey
The Wisconsin State Broadband Office is pleased to announce a survey that allows residents and businesses the opportunity to voice their need for improved internet access or service. The goal of the survey is to help state planners and policy makers better understand the need for improved internet access in our state. Please call or go…
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