The National Retail Federation (NRF) forecasts that holiday spending is expected to reach $1 trillion for the first time during the winter holidays. NRF’s latest holiday survey, conducted by Prosper Insights & Analytics, found consumers plan to spend just over $890 per person on average on core holiday items including gifts, decorations, food and other holiday-related purchases this year. This year, 91% of consumers plan to celebrate the winter holidays, and, according to the survey, part of their shopping
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Quality Employee Healthcare Now Available for Chamber Members Through Anovia Partnership Wisconsin Rapids, WI – December 4, 2025 The Heart of Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce a new partnership with Anovia Health, offering Chamber members exclusive access to Direct Provider Care for just $39 per employee per month. This partnership gives local businesses an affordable way to provide employees with high-quality, accessible healthcare. The Direct Provider Care model
“A SEASON OF GIVING” Coloring Book raises funds for the United Way Quality Plus Printing is proud to announce the 4th 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 $5,000 will be given to the United Way of South Wood and Adams Counties to help local nonprofits during the
(Wood County, WI) - The Wood County Child Care Task Force is pleased to announce another round of Child Care Capacity Building Grants! The group has been working on this initiative for the past several years thanks to a Dream Up strategic planning grant and Wood County ARPA funds received by Wood County Health Department. Task Force members have been meeting regularly, gathering input from child care providers and families, requesting funding to support a variety of strategies and keeping county board