Business – New, Expansion, Successes
Beyond Caretaking: The Business of Child Care in Langlade County
Sustainable child care is a challenge, especially Langlade County, but the Langlade County Dream Up! Taskforce is consistently finding innovative ways to support the essential providers. A recent initiative saw three of Antigo’s child care centers participate in an in-depth business review with Business of Childcare.
Read MoreThree Child Care Centers, One Mission
Langlade County is fortunate to have a unique story of resourcefulness and collaboration to help parents find reliable, affordable care, so they can join the workforce, leaving critical jobs filled.
Read MoreA new era takes off at Langlade County Airport
When Northwoods Gateway Aviation took over field operations at Langlade County Airport four years ago, Director of Operations Alan Horzewski said things were quiet – too quiet. Horzewski said there was no flight training available and aircraft maintenance on the field was minimal. The team quickly stepped in to change that, he said, bringing much-needed…
Read MoreWhite Lake Market continues ‘symbiotic,’ community-focused growth
The White Lake Market is celebrating 120 years of service in 2025 to the Village of White Lake, WI. White Lake Market has grown, simply, to fulfill the needs of its community.
Read MoreBringing flavor straight from the hive
Two Chicks Apiary sells pure honey and specialized skincare products at various retail outlets, including Schroeder’s Gifts in Antigo and Sweet Willow Herbals & Café and Buds ‘N Blooms – both in De Pere. The products are made with bee hives in Antigo and Green Bay.
Read MoreVenture 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 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 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 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.
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