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‘Mr. Neon’ still going strong after seven decades
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.
Read More‘Booming’ tourism fuels record growth in North Central WI
North Central Wisconsin area tourism helped Wisconsin state tourism to a record fourth straight year of growth.
Read MoreWEDC Grant Launches Langlade County Women in Business Program
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.
Read MoreLanglade County Women in Business Program Overview
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).
Read MoreCharlie’s Bike Shop: Goodwill and Community
Manda and Charlie Morrison have grown their bike shop to include ski and snowboard services as well.
Read MoreBe-YOU-tiful by Bren Success Contributed to ETP Class
Brenna Osborne attributes her photography business, Be-YOU-tiful by Bren, success to taking the entrepreneurial training program (ETP) class through Langlade County Economic Development Corporation and SBDC.
Read MoreNorthstar Lanes to hit the road with food truck business
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…
Read MoreLanglade County Economic Development Corporation Welcomes Melissa Kieper as Executive Director
Melissa Kieper, the new executive director of the Langlade County Economic Development Corporation.
Read MoreBaldwin visits Boys and Girls Club of the Northwoods
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.…
Read MoreHeart of the Game – How Brian Mattmiller Built A Bowling Community in Wisconsin
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…
Read MoreBoys & Girls Clubs of the Northwoods awarded $1 million for new Antigo club facility
ANTIGO — The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Northwoods has been awarded $1 million in congressional directed funding to aid in the development of a new Antigo club facility. “This investment will make a positive, generational impact for kids and families in the Antigo area,” said Dillon Gretzinger, CEO of the Boys & Girls…
Read MoreREV-ing Up Rural Entrepreneurship
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.
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