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In Times of Economic Chaos, Opportunities Abound

“It was the best of times; it was the worst of times…”  The words of Charles Dickens are a fitting description of today’s business climate.  But with difficult times come opportunities if businesses are only willing to stretch their thinking… Read More »

Strategic Alliances Present Opportunities

Looking for ways to accelerate growth or to diversify your revenue stream? Engaging in strategic alliances or partnerships can be a great way to gain entry into new markets, to increase your share of existing markets, and to add a… Read More »

Preparing for Change in the Trucking Industry

The trucking transportation industry faces one of its biggest challenges this year as the Federal Motor Carrier Association (FMCSA) launches Comprehensive Safety Analysis 2010 (CSA 2010), a new enforcement and compliance initiative for large trucks and buses.

Through CSA 2010… Read More »

Fox Valley Developer to Build Townhouses, Apartment Complex on Lullabye Property in Stevens Point

According to the Stevens Point Journal, the City Council approved the next step in developing the former Lullabye Furniture Co. site, which would guarantee a $5.5 million return on taxpayer investment.

The council voted Monday to allow the Community Development… Read More »

Lands’ End – 10 Great Years in Stevens Point

Congratulations to Lands’ End, a Stevens Point area business, for celebrating their 10th Anniversary in August.

A decade ago, Lands’ End Point Stevens selected to fill a growing need in the business division.

In the 10th anniversary in August,… Read More »

UW-Stevens Point & IPS Testing Forge Joint Venture

IPS Testing, the Appleton-based independent testing laboratory, has announced a formal joint venture with the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point’s Wisconsin Institute for Sustainable Technology, a multi-disciplinary unit at the university. The recently signed agreement expands the long-standing relationship between the… Read More »

July Employment Numbers Released

The Department of Workforce Development has released their “July Local Job, Employment Numbers” for metro areas and counties across the state. Secretary Baumback is quoted stating, “the local preliminary data for July show the impact of the national economic slowdown… Read More »

Donaldson Company, Inc. Recognized as Wisconsin Green Tier Program Participant

Donaldson Company, Inc. (NYSE:DCI), a leading worldwide designer and manufacturer of filtration systems and parts, is pleased to announce that the Company’s Stevens Point, Wisconsin facility will raise the Green Tier flag today in recognition of participation in the State… Read More »

TMA+Peritus to Design and Develop New Security Health Plan Client Website

Security Health Plan — a medically driven health maintenance organization serving businesses, government entities and individuals in a 32-county area of northern, western and central Wisconsin — has selected TMA+Peritus to design and develop a website for its provider and… Read More »

Gender Gap to Innovation

My daughter loves asparagus. No, she isn’t the healthiest eater in the world—she is a scientist. A few weeks back my son and daughter were playing with a chemistry set ‘Santa’ brought them for Christmas and they were conducting ‘experiments’.… Read More »

Economic Development Incentive Programs for Business

During the last six months of the 2011-2013 legislative session, the Governor and Legislature have worked together to create three significant economic development-related incentives, besides the new Wisconsin Economic Development Authority.

This information was provided by Deb Clements, Regional… Read More »

Senator Lassa’s Economic Development Bills

Recently, Senator Julie Lassa announced the following Economic Development Bills that will help to develop the economy in the state of Wisconsin. Please CLICK HERE for the document.

New Business Counselor Joins SBDC Network

A new small business counselor will serve Wisconsin’s northern region through the Wisconsin Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Network, a group of twelve service centers and four specialty centers located at four-year University of Wisconsin campuses.

John Winkler will split… Read More »