WEDC Awards More than a Combined $1 million Entrepreneurship Groups

Nine organizations working to support entrepreneurs have been awarded more than $1 million in the latest rounds of Entrepreneurship Partner Grants from the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC). “Wisconsin’s economy is strong and growing thanks in part to the efforts of entrepreneurs and businesses,” said Missy Hughes, secretary and CEO of WEDC, the state’s lead…

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Langlade County Child Care Dream UP! Team to Host Child Care Resource Fair

The Langlade County Child Care Dream UP! Team is excited to announce the Child Care Resource Fair scheduled to take place on November 15, 2023, at the Antigo Public Library from 10:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. This event aims to address the critical issue of child care shortages in Langlade County and provide valuable resources…

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Sawmilling and Woodworking for Education in Wisconsin

Located in Northern Wisconsin, in the small town of Antigo, Travis Allen and Logan Wells have dedicated their talents to teaching sawmilling and woodworking at Northcentral Technical College (NTC). In doing so, Travis and Logan have set their sights on educating and preparing the next generation of woodworkers and forest products professionals. NTC instructors Travis and Logan…

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$110,000 donated to begin saw filing training at NTC’s Antigo campus

A $110,000 donation will support the forest products industry through a newly developed saw filing training program at Northcentral Technical College’s Antigo campus. The donation is the result of feedback from industry partners that prompted NTC to launch a capital campaign for the necessary equipment needed to offer the training. According to feedback from industry…

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In ‘ecosystem of entrepreneurship,’ knowledge is key

Entrepreneurs aren’t born with “business smarts,” they learn them. That’s the focus of the Langlade County Economic Development Corporation’s entrepreneurship training program, a nine-week series of classes designed to nurture future business leaders in a diverse and ever-changing environment. According to Angie Close, EDC executive director, the training program–offered through the Wisconsin Small Business Development…

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Langlade County Economic Development Corporation Receives $5,000 AT&T Contribution to Support Rural Entrepreneurship

Langlade County Economic Development Corporation (LCEDC) received a $5,000 AT&T contribution today to support their training programs for entrepreneurs during the LCEDC Annual Meeting & Luncheon at the Northcentral Technical College – Antigo campus.

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NTC Named a Top Training College in North America

Northcentral Technical College (NTC) is pleased to be recognized as one of the top training colleges in North America by the Learning Resources Network (LERN), which is the world’s largest association in continuing education. The 2019 LERN Contract Training Award for Excellence in Improving Client Productivity was presented to NTC during the 2019 LERN conference…

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Agricultural Grant Workshops

Join the University of Wisconsin-Extension for a workshop designed to help farmers identify which grants or other financial options might be right for them. This workshop will address ways to plan projects and strengthen grant applications.

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Get Started on Your Career in Auto Collision Repair

The North Central Wisconsin Workforce Development Board (NCWWDB) is offering a unique opportunity to individuals who would like to start a career in the auto Collision Repair & Refinishing industry, with tuition covered by grant funds through the Department of Workforce Development Fast Forward Grant Program. Interested individuals should contact Ray Rogers at rrogers@ncwwdb.org or…

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SBDC at UW-Stevens Point Offers Programming for Business Owners with the Antigo/Langlade Chamber of Commerce and the Langlade County Economic Development Corporation

Antigo/Langlade County Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center and Langlade County Economic Development Corporation is partnering with SBDC at UW-Stevens Point to offer four programs in 2018 at no cost to area businesses on February 15, April 12, September 13, and November 6. All programs are held at 8-9:30 AM at the NTC Antigo Campus, 312 Forest Ave in room WT-108A.

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Black Hawk Hill Open House on June 30 and July 1

Black Hawk Hill invites the public to an Open House on Friday, June 30, from 12 pm to 5 pm and Saturday, July 1, from 9 am to 4 pm at their facility at N1760 US Hway 45 S., Antigo.  The event is no charge and light refreshments and snacks will be served. The community…

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