Heart of Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce hosts 78th Annual Meeting & Awards Banquet
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDate: Tuesday, March 3rd 2026Contact: Staci Kivi, President/CEO, Heart of Wisconsin Chamber of Commercepresident@wisconsinrapidschamber.com Heart of Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce Hosts 78th Annual Meeting & Awards Banquet 260 leaders gathered to celebrate the Heart of Wisconsin area’s business community’s successes. WISCONSIN RAPIDS, WI – The Heart of Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce welcomed its Members to The Ridges Golf Course & Banquet Facility for its 78th Annual Meeting &
WEDC announces $1.5 million in grants to support small businesses across Wisconsin
Funding will enable local organizations to assist with building improvements and other financial support MADISON, WI. MARCH 3, 2026 – The Wisconsin Economic Corporation (WEDC) announced today that ten community organizations supporting small businesses across Wisconsin have received $1.5 million in Small Business Development Grants (SBDG) from WEDC. “Local leaders want to build communities where people are excited to live, work, and grow,” said John W. Miller, secretary and CEO of the Wisconsin Economic
Wood County Health Department Invites You to Shape Future Communications
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 3/3/26 CONTACT: Kristie Egge, Supervisor of Strategic Initiatives 715-421-8915/Kristie.Egge@woodcountywi.gov Wood County Health Department Invites You to Shape Future Communications Wood County, WI – Wood County Health Department invites community members to share feedback on how they receive and interact with information. The goal of the survey is to improve future communication and outreach efforts. The quick, five-minute survey is now open and can be completed
Safeguarding Your Small Business: Smart Legal Strategies That Build Trust and Prevent Risk
The Big Picture Every small business in Central Wisconsin faces a common truth — risk isn’t optional, but good preparation is. From contracts to insurance, proactive legal planning is not about paranoia; it’s about stability and credibility.TL;DR Use clear written contracts to define expectations and reduce disputes. Maintain the right insurance coverage — liability, property, cyber, and more. Create employee and operations policies that prevent legal missteps. Understand tools like hold
Shifts in the CTA, BOI and FinCEN: Guidance for Wisconsin Rapids, WI Businesses
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
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