Business Council honors individuals for contributions to agriculture

Sponsored by the Agri-Business Committee of the Portage County Business Council, several awards including Outstanding FFA Seniors, 4-H Leadership in Agriculture, Outstanding Contribution to Agriculture, and Agri-Business scholarships were presented during the annual American Agriculture Appr…

2022 Small Business of the Year Award finalists named

WAUSAU — The Greater Wausau Chamber of Commerce has announced the finalists of the 2022 Small Business of the Year Awards. Eleven businesses and organizations have been named as finalists. The Small Business of the Year Award recognizes business growth, community involvement and innovative e…

Area business Champions to be honored

Outstanding area business leaders who helped shape the area’s economy in past years will be honored this fall at the 12th Annual Champions of Business Dinner established by Junior Achievement of Wisconsin, Inc.-Northcentral District.

Robert Barteck Appointed Fire Chief

Robert Barteck Appointed Fire Chief

Wausau Police and Fire Commissioners along with Wausau Mayor Katie Rosenberg are thrilled to announce the appointment of Robert Barteck as Fire Chief for the City of Wausau Fire Department.

DAVID JOHNS JOINS THE PREVAIL BANK MANAGEMENT TEAM

DAVID JOHNS JOINS THE PREVAIL BANK MANAGEMENT TEAM

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Prevail Bank is excited to announce that David Johns has recently joined the Eau Claire team as our new Chief Retail Officer. David brings with him 15 years of experience in the financial industry, along with an outstanding track record of customer service, leadership, and financial management.

PCBC names annual award winners

Two Portage County businesses and two industry leaders were honored on Wednesday, January 29 at the Portage County Business Council’s Annual Dinner held at the Holiday Inn Hotel & Convention Center, Stevens Point.

LaMue is the new executive director of New North Inc.

Barb LaMue, a 23-year economic development professional in Wisconsin, became executive director of New North Inc. on June 10. The organization’s founding leader, Jerry Murphy, will move into a strategic role, leading the expanded entrepreneurial efforts as part of his transition toward retir…

Paulus to head Boldt’s Stevens Point office

After 40 years in Northcentral Wisconsin, The Boldt Company, headquartered in Appleton, is changing its leadership in the region. Matt Paulus has been appointed the area manager for Boldt’s Wisconsin River Valley office in Stevens Point.

People, May 8, 2019

Construction/Real EstateS.C. Swiderski, Mosinee, named Jacqui Miller as business development manager. She has 21 years of real estate experience. She previously was a Realtor in the Minneapolis/St. Paul market where she was named Realtor Magazine’s Top 30 Under 30 and honored in the RE/MAX H…

Area businesses, individuals earn annual PCBC awards

The Portage County Business Council recently recognized community leaders and businesses who have made a significant impact.There were winners in four different categories.The 2018 Ambassador of the Year award went to Sarah Agena, who was recognized for being the most active and engaged volu…

People April 2019

HealthcareCarmen Quednow joined Aspirus Medford Clinic as clinic manager. She is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the primary care and walk-in clinics in Medford. Most recently, Quednow owned and operated Quednow Chiropractic Clinic in Medford. She also has experience in healthca…

Betzelos to lead ThedCare’s CIN

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ThedaCare has named Scott Betzelos as chief clinical officer and president of its Clinically Integrated Network (CIN).