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Wisconsin high school industrial arts and wood technology teachers converged in Antigo on June 24-25 for a professional development workshop focused on the state’s primary and secondary wood products industry. The immersive two-day program was a collaborative effort aimed at strengthening the link between education and industry, with the ultimate goal of equipping educators to…
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.
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.
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…
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.
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.
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…
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.
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.
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…