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Venture Ag Drones ‘takes flight’ in Langlade County
Angel Zarda and Scott Houdek said they know firsthand the challenges and rewards of farming, and their shared passion for sustainability and innovation has led them to create Venture Ag Drones, a custom drone aerial application business. “This technology gives us fresh ways to enhance farm ecosystems for our Central Wisconsin neighbors,” Zarda said. “Aerial…
Read MoreLanglade County’s Wolf River Territory Selected for Wisconsin REV Program to Boost Rural Entrepreneurship
Langlade County Economic Development Corporation (LCEDC) is proud to announce that the Wolf River Territory—comprised of the Village of White Lake, Town of Wolf River, and Town of Evergreen—has been selected to participate in the second cohort of the Wisconsin Rural
Entrepreneurial Venture (REV) Program.
White Lake join Extension program to ‘REV’ up small town economies
Four rural Wisconsin communities (Baldwin, Hurley, Medary, and White Lake) are joining the second cohort of Wisconsin Rural Entrepreneurial Venture (REV), an entrepreneurial development program designed to advance small town economies through a targeted business approach.
Read MoreTimber is at the heart of what Kretz Lumber Co. does
When it comes to providing wood from the source, Company President Troy Brown said Kretz Lumber Co. has been growing, harvesting, manufacturing and delivering wood since 1929. Brown said the global wood products company with a focus on American Hardwoods, located in Antigo, has always been in the business of sustainable, high-quality lumber for more…
Read MoreLanglade County Dream Up! Childcare Grant Highlights Need for Industry Support
To help support and fill gaps in North Central Wisconsin’s childcare industry, the Langlade County Economic Development Corporation created the Dream Up! Childcare Taskforce and grant program – most recently awarding the Aspirus LeRoyer Child Care Center in Antigo with a Dream Up! Grant. Sam Zupon, supervisor for the Aspirus LeRoyer Child Care Center, said…
Read MoreLanglade County Board Approves Broadband Plan
The Langlade County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the Langlade County Broadband Plan during its meeting on Monday, January 27, 2025.
Read MoreCentralStar recognizes excellence in dairy reproduction with ReproStar Awards
Evergreen Dairy Resort, LLC in Antigo, Wis. was one of four herds with 12-month pregnancy rates of 36% and greater recently recognized with the CentralStar Cooperative ReproStar Award.
Read More100 years and counting: Zelazoski Wood Products ready for the future
Zelazoski Wood Products turned 100 and is ready for the future.
Read MoreAntigo High School Fab Lab: Makerspace continues to see high community use
ANTIGO — After seven years in operation, career and technology education teachers say the Antigo High School Fab Lab has been growing in popularity among community members in recent years, following a dip in visitors. The Antigo High School Fab Lab is a makerspace with a wide variety of tools. While the Career and Technical…
Read MoreHome-Based Bike repair shop awarded Langlade County business grant
Manda and Charlie Morrison, co-owners of Charlie’s Bike Shop in Antigo, opens a home-based bike repair shop with the help of Langlade County Economic Development Corporation’s Entrepreneurial Training Program.
Read MoreYoung Entrepreneur Reopens Daycare Center in Antigo
A young entrepreneur, Abby Arrowood, is breathing new life into the Antigo Child Care Center after it closed at the end of May 2024.
Read MoreAntigo Child Care to reopen
Abby Arrowood, the new owner of Antigo Child Care, announced the center will reopen November 4, 2024.
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