Wisconsin Rapids’ Family Center received $4,290 this holiday season through Prevail Bank’s Holiday Matching Funds campaign to assist those families and individuals affected by domestic violence and abuse. Monetary donations were accepted by the public (November 12 - December 6) and then doubled by Prevail Bank, up to $1,000. Prevail Bank’s contribution to the grand total was $1,000. Prevail Bank Branch Manager, Taylor Doescher (far left), along with seven other Prevail Bank professionals presented the
Mid-State Technical College recognized the achievements of its 37 Nursing program completers in a pinning ceremony Dec. 17 on the Wisconsin Rapids Campus. Graduates were joined by their family and friends in the celebration. The nursing pinning ceremony is a celebratory endcap to a nursing student’s academic journey and a bridge between nursing school and a nursing career. It honors and celebrates nursing students and their path to becoming a nurse. It is also a day of celebration for the nursing faculty
The Corporate Transparency Act may require certain U.S. companies to disclose beneficial ownership information to FinCEN to combat financial crimes. While a Texas federal district court’s preliminary injunction puts this requirement on hold, many experts expect that to be overturned. In that event, failure to file could lead to fines of $500 per day, up to a maximum of $10,000, and possible criminal penalties. However, filing your Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) report will help you avoid fines
WISCONSIN RAPIDS – Gabrielle “Gabi” Reber – owner of Willow & Fern Cleaning Company, said a clean home shouldn’t come at the expense of your health or the health of the planet. This – coupled with her own years-long health journey – Reber said, served as the impetus for the start of Willow & Fern. A long journey More than a decade ago, Reber said she began having some significant health issues. “I was very sick,” she said. “I couldn’t walk for a couple of months. I lost the vision in my left
ROME – Lakes and weeds go hand in hand, much to the angst of lakeshore property owners. When existing devices didn’t remove the weeds to his satisfaction, Jeremy Schmidt said he got to the root of the problem and created the Sand Slicer™. Schmidt said the issue arose when he was working in his new business, Rolling Rome – a shoreline cleaning and maintenance business in North Central Wisconsin – this past summer. He said his goal was to help people maintain the shores of Lake Arrowhead, Lake
“If too many people who do not have medical emergencies go to the emergency department, it slows down care for everybody.” WAUSAU, Wis. – As the “most wonderful time of the year” arrives, it also ushers in the busy season for respiratory illnesses like colds, flu, and COVID-19. With more patients seeking care during this time, Aspirus Health is providing important guidance to help individuals navigate their care options, ensuring timely treatment and reducing wait times. Know When to Stay Home:
Quality Plus Printing is proud to announce the 3rd annual printing of “A Season of Giving” coloring book. Over 2,000 coloring books are being distributed (free of charge) to local nonprofit organizations and agencies that that help care for children in our community. Due to the generosity of the sponsors of the project, a check of over $4,000 will be given to the United Way of South Wood and Adams Counties to help local nonprofits during the holiday season. The sponsors of this project include: The
“Our goal is to provide expectant parents with the resources they need to feel ready and confident, whether they attend classes in person or online.” STEVENS POINT, Wis. – Aspirus Health is proud to offer a wide range of birthing classes across its system, providing expectant parents with essential resources to support a healthy and confident start to parenthood. With both in-person and online options available, these classes are part of Aspirus's ongoing commitment to making quality maternal
WISCONSIN – On Tuesday, December 3, Goodwill North Central Wisconsin (NCW) will join millions by participating in the global generosity movement known as Giving Tuesday. You might not realize it, but Goodwill NCW makes giving back to our communities easy. Shoppers and donors provide fuel for job programs that put our friends and neighbors on the path to sustained employment and improved financial stability.Last year individuals served by Goodwill NCW’s mission programs increased their collective annual
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Wisconsin Rapids, WI – The Wisconsin Rapids Rafters, a member of the Northwoods League, are thrilled to announce their highly anticipated 2024 season schedule. The 15th Wisconsin Rapids Rafters season will kick off on May 27th with an away game against the Fond du Lac Dock Spiders, followed by Opening Day at Witter Field on May 28th, featuring a showdown against the Dock Spiders with the first pitch scheduled for 6:35 PM. This season promises an action-packed schedule with games scheduled Monday
WISCONSIN RAPIDS, Wi — The Wisconsin Rapids Rafters are delighted to announce the eagerly awaited “Hot Stove” event, slated to take place at the Hotel Mead & Conference Center’s Ballroom on January 20, 2024, from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM. As the clock ticks towards the upcoming baseball season, the Rafters invite fans and community members to join them for an immersive experience, beginning with a lively Cocktail Hour at 6:00 PM with a cash bar. A buffet style dinner generously provided by Kellner Cafe, will
With the uncertainty of the economy, it is more important than ever to make sure that your small business has a strong online presence. This can be done through website updates, secure PDFs, SEO tactics, and competitive content. Making these changes to your business website can help boost sales and give you peace of mind. The Heart of Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce is here to help with these simple tips; let's get started.Utilize a Call-to-Action Having a call-to-action on your website encourages visitors
Running a small business can be challenging, especially when it comes to managing financial and operational problems that arise. That's why we here at the Heart of Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce have gathered some tips to help you strengthen your business and get back on track. Let's take a look:Pare Down Product Offerings Having too many products can hurt your bottom line as there is an increased cost associated with producing more items. Consider cutting down on excess product offerings that don’t