Business

Oconto Legion Golf Club reimagined as Julie’s

Published by admin on Fri, 03/31/2023 - 4:37pm

A familiar Oconto gathering spot has been reborn with a new, somewhat familiar name.

Julie’s Supper Club opened March 20 in the former Oconto Legion Golf Club, 532 Jefferson St.

Owner Luis Morales said the opening week crowd was very receptive and somewhat nostalgic about the makeover he gave the restaurant, which was gentle enough to preserve the qualities that made the old golf club a welcome spot.

Teen’s tractor business a real moneymaker

Published by admin on Thu, 03/09/2023 - 2:46pm

Many high school seniors are trying to figure out how to pay for college, whether with the help of family, scholarships or even loans.

Sidney Sylvester, a senior at Lena High School, isn’t too worried about that, as he’s already got a plan to pay four years of tuition in the bag, and it’s all through making toy tractors.

Making the tractors has been a way of life all through high school for Sylvester, who received a 3-D resin printer as a gift when he was in seventh grade.

To heal, energize and find inner strengths

Published by admin on Wed, 12/07/2022 - 10:38am

With her husband, children, sisters, mother and invited guests looking on, Alegra Fowler formally opened her new clinic, Sweetgrass Behavioral Health, on Dec. 2.

“This is something I’ve been dreaming about for some time,” Fowler told the group that packed into the small office suite at 102 E. Green Bay St. in Shawano. “Thank you to my family and you all for your support.”

Do-it-yourself doesn’t have to be at home

Published by LPulaski on Fri, 06/24/2022 - 10:35am

A new store has opened in Shawano, that is sure to delight children and adults of all ages.

On June 10, Steph’s DIY Design Studio, 212 E. Green Bay St., Shawano, celebrated its grand opening ceremony, and it was truly a family affair. The store’s owner and namesake, Stephanie Bendtschneider, was surrounded by her husband, Mike, and children, Ava, Payten and Caprice, giving tours and showing just what the store has to offer its customers.

Baby shop opens in downtown Shawano

Published by LPulaski on Thu, 03/31/2022 - 9:42am

Anyone looking for baby gifts or clothing won’t have to travel beyond downtown Shawano after Thornberry Cottage Baby and Gift recently opened.

The business, located at 152 S. Main St., next to ‘Til the Cows Come Home, held a soft opening in mid-February but is now fully operational for the community. It is an extension of the business that now-Shawano residents opened in Howard four years ago.

New Dollar General opens in Pulaski

Published by LPulaski on Fri, 02/04/2022 - 8:05am

Dollar General has announced its new store at 335 E. Pulaski St. in Pulaski is now open.

PEAK genetics joins American Angus Association

Published by LPulaski on Tue, 12/21/2021 - 8:30pm

PEAK Genetics in Shawano is a new member of the American Angus Association, according to Mark McCully, CEO of the national breed organization headquartered in St. Joseph, Missouri.

The American Angus Association, with more than 25,000 adult and junior members, is the largest beef breed association in the world. Its computerized records include detailed information on more than 19 million registered Angus.

CoVantage Credit Union eliminates overdraft fees

Published by admin on Wed, 11/03/2021 - 11:13am

CoVantage Credit Union will no longer charge overdrafts fees of any kind.

CoVantage Credit Union announce Nov. 1 that it has eliminated all overdraft fees, non-sufficient fund fees, courtesy pay fees and automatic savings transfer fees on their members’ checking accounts. Previously, members whose checking account balance became negative would be charged between $2 and $25 per occurrence depending on the type of transaction that caused the account to be overdrawn.

Shoe repair business comes to Cecil

Published by admin on Tue, 11/02/2021 - 8:09am

Although the building at 206 N. Lemke St. in Cecil shows the former Main Event Banquet Hall logo, it has a new focus as The Main Event Venue, which now houses City Shoe Repair and More.

Jeff and Elsie Moser purchased the building in May 2021 and remodeled the front section to house their business. Although new to Cecil, City Shoe Repair and More has been in business since 2011, located in Sheboygan.

Culver’s gets DWD Exemplary Employer Award

Published by LPulaski on Thu, 10/21/2021 - 1:57pm

Culver’s Restaurant in Shawano was presented Oct. 20 with an Exemplary Employer Award by the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) for its strong commitment to recruiting and hiring job seekers with disabilities.

The Exemplary Employer Award highlights businesses that recruit and hire people with disabilities and helps to encourage other businesses to provide opportunities for this skilled, dedicated and capable workforce.