Your Wisconsin Rapids Salon Is Profitable — But Is It Financially Healthy?
Effective financial management for beauty salons means doing more than filling the appointment calendar — it means controlling expenses, diversifying revenue, and planning for the months when business slows. According to 2025 industry research, the U.S. beauty salon industry reached $48.0 billion in revenue across 121,144 companies, with average sales of $0.3 million per location. For salon owners in Wisconsin Rapids, the gap between strong revenue and genuine financial stability is where most of the real
Mid-State Technical College to host Tom Farley for community conversation on resilience, addiction and mental health
Free event continues College’s commitment to bringing meaningful conversations to the community Mid-State Technical College will host Tom Farley, community outreach director at Recovery.com and brother of late actor and comedian Chris Farley, for a community conversation on addiction, mental health and stigma. The event takes place Tuesday, May 5, 2026, with two options available—one at Mid-State’s Wisconsin Rapids Campus at noon, the other at the Wisconsin Rapids Performing Arts Center at 7 p.m. A
