BUSINESS WATCH
Slumberland stores bring 'Making Homes for the Holidays' to area families
Slumberland Furniture stores across the Midwest, including the two locally-owned facilities in Minocqua and Rhinelander, will be helping families and their children have a more restful future. (Subscriber access)
AirPro expanding into Rhinelander
The AirPro Fan and Blower Company is expanding into the city of Rhinelander. (Subscriber access)
Minocqua business owner receives national book award
Bob Metropulos Jr., owner and operator of Parkside Gallery in Minocqua, has received a silver medal in the national Moonbeam Children's Book Awards for his new book "What is it? Safari."
Park City Credit Union distributes Thanksgiving meals
More than 100 families across the communities of Merrill, Tomahawk, Rhinelander, and Minocqua were able to have a Thanksgiving meal this year thanks to Park City Credit Union.
Office of Business Development helps small businesses have a voice in government
A small group of local small business owners gathered in the basement of the Rhinelander Area Chamber of Commerce Tuesday afternoon to hear a presentation from Nancy Mistele, director of the Wisconsin Office of Business Development, on how they can have a voice within state government. (Subscriber access)
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After more than 25 years, Golden Karat closing Rhinelander store
A desire to spend more time with the grandkids, and an ever-changing business climate, has led owners Tom Michaels and Phil Root to close the Rhinelander Golden Karat Jewelers store. (Subscriber access)
Shoppers turn out in force for Black Friday sales
A soft, steady snow fell throughout most of Friday morning, officially ushering in the holiday season. For many out and about in Rhinelander though, the snow was merely an afterthought. (Subscriber access)
Local retailers looking forward to busy, deal-filled Black Friday
As families around the Northwoods prepare the fixings for a Thanksgiving feast on Thursday, local businesses are getting ready for the deal-starved crowds that will show up en masse the next day for the annual shopping extravaganza known as Black Friday. (Subscriber access)
Rhinelander Area Chamber of Commerce recognizes and thanks 2014 volunteers
The Rhinelander Area Chamber of Commerce (RACC) recently held a recognition and appreciation gathering for those who volunteered with the organization throughout 2014.
DRI kicks off holiday season with open house
Downtown Rhinelander was bustling with happy shoppers Saturday as Downtown Rhinelander Inc. (DRI) hosted its annual Holiday Open House. (Subscriber access)
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Rouman Cinema employees deliver Thanksgiving meals
The Rouman Amusement Company is supporting families in need during the Thanksgiving holiday.
Drs. Foster and Smith looking forward to positive relationship with Petco
News of one company acquiring another can often send ripples of concern through a community. Some ripples were felt Wednesday afternoon when pet specialty retailer Petco announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire Rhinelander pet supply company Drs. Foster and Smith. (Subscriber access)
Wisconsin Farm Bureau: Thanksgiving dinner costs more in 2014
The cost of a traditional Thanksgiving dinner will be higher than last year according to the Wisconsin Farm Bureau's annual look at the price of a Thanksgiving dinner for 10. The informal survey found the cost of traditional items like turkey, cube stuffing, cranberries and pumpkin pie was just over …
Menet joins Ministry Medical Group
Ministry Health Care has welcomed Luke Menet, FNP, to Ministry Medical Group. He will be providing services at Ministry Our Lady of Victory Hospital, 1120 Pine St., in Stanley. Menet is currently participating in training at Ministry Saint Mary's Hospital in Rhinelander.
Abrams recertified in obstetrics and gynecology
Ministry Health Care has announced that Bruce Abrams, MD, was recently recertified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
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