2008 Manitowoc County News
Mainly Manitowoc to host celebration: July 20, 2008 Herald Times Reporter — The public is invited to a celebration of Mainly Manitowoc earning a Main Street Program designation from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 23, in front of The Courthouse Pub, 1001 S. Eighth St. LEARN MORE
Individuals paying extra attention to dental health: July 20, 2008 Herald Times Reporter — Furlong is a Two Rivers dentist who offers family dentistry. Procedures include preventive care, crowns, bridges, dentures, root canals and cosmetic dentistry. LEARN MORE
Couples purchase North Shore: July 20, 2008 Herald Times Reporter — Randy and Lori Waniger, Chad and Carolyn Christel, and Lee and Mary Stuiber have purchased North Shore Warehouse from Jim and Irene Ziegelbauer, after they operated the liquor, soda and snacks business for some 40 years. LEARN MORE
Shooter Malone's aims for August opening: July 20, 2008 Herald Times Reporter — "Relaxed" and "comfortable" are two of the adjectives Keith Klein and Joe Powers use to describe the atmosphere they want to create at Shooter Malone's. LEARN MORE
Wall Street Journal touts Manitowoc's manufacturing 'revival': July 19, 2008 Herald Times Reporter — The nation's leading business publication, The Wall Street Journal, trumpeted the manufacturing "revival" of Manitowoc in a lengthy, front-page story in Friday's edition. LEARN MORE
Time to tee it up: Newton's nine-hole course opens Monday: July 19, 2008 Herald Times Reporter — Ray Kinsella tore up a cornfield in the movie "Field of Dreams" so that the ghost of "Shoeless" Joe Jackson would have the chance to play again. LEARN MORE
Export Boom Fuels Factory Town's Revival; Plants Thrive, Reopen in Tiny Manitowoc; Building Cranes, School Desks, Saucepans: July 18, 2008 The Wall Street Journal — This is a town manufacturing once deserted -- and is now reviving. LEARN MORE
EDC seeks to make 'credit worthy' dreams a reality: July 18, 2008 Herald Times Reporter — Last fall, Kenlyn Gretz wanted to buy land and build a new office complex for his debt collection business. LEARN MORE
Peas, corn, beans and much more at Lakeside Foods: July 10, 2008 Herald Times Reporter — The founding father of Lakeside Foods couldn't possibly have anticipated microwaveable meals when he started canning peas in 1887. LEARN MORE
Stick like glue: Elmer's piano-tuning business going strong after 57 years: July 8, 2008 Herald Times Reporter — "Remember Elmer's glue, and the name will stick with you," John Elmer, 79, tells customers of the piano-tuning business he's stuck with for 57 years. LEARN MORE
Meet Inc. Innovator: Andrew Reuland: July 7, 2008 Appleton Post-Crescent — Andrew Reuland is owner and operator of Wisconsin Credit Coach based in downtown Manitowoc, WI. LEARN MORE
Mini-chopper students get inspired to create motorcycles: July 6, 2008 Herald Times Reporter — Twenty-four local high school students — who will design, fabricate and build mini-chopper motorcycles during the 2008-09 school year — traveled to La Crosse last week to a premier motorcycle show attracting custom motorcycle builders and enthusiasts from across the U.S. LEARN MORE
Store angles for distinctive items: July 6, 2008 Herald Times Reporter — Tucked in off the beaten track on Washington Street lies a hidden treasure of what the owners like to think of as "unexpected necessities." LEARN MORE
Manitowoc Company wins bid for Enodis: July 1, 2008 Herald Times Reporter — The Manitowoc Company's $2.7 billion buyout offer for Enodis was the winning bid Monday, as it seeks to acquire the British-based manufacturer of industrial catering equipment. LEARN MORE
June 2008
Manitowoc Co. wins Enodis: June 30, 2008 Milwaukee Journal Sentinel — The bidding war for cooking equipment supplier Enodis PLC ended Monday when Manitowoc Co. won an auction to purchase the British firm for $2.7 billion, beating out rival suitor Illinois Tool Works. LEARN MORE
Farm Tech Days returns to Wisconsin: June 30, 2008 Tri-County News — Budd and Ione Gerrits and their family welcomed Wisconsin Farm Technology Days 2008 Executive Committee organizers, state and local officials and volunteers to promote the annual event to members of the media from across the state on Tuesday, June 3. LEARN MORE
Aurora Health Care takes top honors at event: June 23, 2008 Green Bay Press Gazette — Aurora Health Care was a top performer in a national incentive demonstration project seeking higher quality care in five clinical areas. LEARN MORE
Meat varieties sure to please: June 22, 2008 Herald Times Reporter — Jim VanEss knew he had a passion for the business when he was a 14-year-old boy living next to a small butcher shop in Green Bay. LEARN MORE
Burger Boat launches largest yacht to date: June 22, 2008 Herald Times Reporter — The fifth swing was the charm Saturday morning as Rory Meyers christened her family's new megayacht, the largest vessel ever built by Burger Boat Company. LEARN MORE
Orion Energy Systems Lighting installed at Miller Brewing: June 22, 2008 Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter — The Miller Brewing Company's 2008 Sustainable Development Report highlights Orion Energy Systems for delivering 9 million kilowatt hours in annual energy savings and nearly 9,000 tons of annual green house gas emissions reductions. LEARN MORE
Enreco Inc. earns superior rating for a second year in a row: June 22, 2008 Sheboygan Press — Enreco Inc., a manufacturer and innovator of stabilized, ground flax ingredients and custom grain blends in Newton, recently completed an American Institute of Baking inspection at its production facility, earning a superior rating for the second year in a row. LEARN MORE
Wisconsin’s early-stage investments grew 43 percent to $147 million in 2007: June 19, 2008 Wisconsin Technology Council – Private dollars invested in Wisconsin start-up companies operating in high-growth sectors such as biotechnology grew substantially in 2007, according to a report released Wednesday. LEARN MORE
Adding another dimension: June 19, 2008 Herald Times Reporter Jewelry has added another dimension to artist Michael Thee's world. LEARN MORE
Burger Boat to launch largest boat: June 18, 2008 Herlad Times Reporter — The public is invited to a 10 a.m. Saturday launching at Burger Boat, 1811 Spring St., of its largest yacht to date. LEARN MORE
Car sales trump trucks: Krajnik Chevrolet celebrating 75th anniversary: June 18, 2008 Herlad Times Reporter — College senior Sam Krajnik, 21, knows exactly what he wants to do when he graduates next spring. LEARN MORE
Rusch Machine and Design makes equipment used around the world: June 16, 2008 Herald Times Reporter — Chris Rusch's brainpower and technical know-how has helped produce everything from flying cars to exhaust pipes to custom motorcycles. LEARN MORE
Offering 'a collection of regional experiences': June 13, 2008 Herald Times Reporter — John Hemken is convinced downtown Manitowoc can attract shoppers from outside the Lakeshore area. LEARN MORE
KBS makes magazine's top 100 list: June 12, 2008 Tri-County News — The annual report, produced by Hanley Wood's ProSales magazine each May, was released May 5, 2008. Sales for the ProSales 100 companies totaled $34.1 billion in 2007 vs. $39.5 billion in 2006. This is the first year Campbellsport Building Supply, and their sister stores Berlin Building Supply and Kiel Building Supply made the list. LEARN MORE
Broadwind Energy buys Badger Transport: June 10, 2008 Herald Times Reporter — Broadwind Energy, the parent company of Tower Tech Systems in Manitowoc, finalized acquisition of Badger Transport of Clintonville on Tuesday. LEARN MORE
Plastics manufacturer strives to compete in world market: June 8, 2008 Herald Times Reporter — Services provided/products sold: Every plastic item made comes from specially designed molds like those used at Ironwood Plastics. LEARN MORE
Burger Commissioned for New 43M Tri Deck Motor Yacht: June 4, 2008 Burger Boat Company — Burger Boat Company is pleased to announce that it has been commissioned to build a new 43 meter (140') custom motor yacht. LEARN MORE
Customers line up in rain to see new Copps store: June 3, 2008 Herald Times Reporter — A light early morning rain didn’t put a damper on their enthusiasm. LEARN MORE
A healthier world 'one loaf at a time': June 2, 2008 Herald Times Reporter — Natural Ovens Bakery employees are getting better grades on Fridays, and that may lead to adding new workers. LEARN MORE
The Entrepreneurs’ Bank: June 1, 2008 Insight Magazine — Tim Schneider grew up on a dairy farm. So, too, did many of the other key people at Investors Community Bank, Manitowoc. LEARN MORE
Excitement runs high at Copps: June 1, 2008 Herald Times Reporter — Lane Landon, a 34-year veteran of the grocery store business, is nervous and excited. LEARN MORE
New Orion equipment increases efficiency: June 1, 2008 Sheboygan Press — New production equipment at Orion Energy Systems Inc.'s Manitowoc production facility is increasing efficiencies and "running at a steady pace," according to Scott Kopetsky, executive officer of manufacturing and engineering. LEARN MORE
May 2008
Doutes add Plymouth Sears location: May 30, 2008 Tri-County News — Wisconsin Sears store owners Chuck and Polly Doute have purchased the Plymouth Sears Store from Sears Holding Company. LEARN MORE
Wisconsin falls from top 10 taxed list: May 29, 2008 The Associated Press — Wisconsin has moved out of the top 10 highest-taxed states in the nation for the first time since 1980. Wisconsin's state and local taxes dropped to 11th in the nation in 2006, down from eighth in 2005 and sixth in 2004, according to a Wisconsin Taxpayers Alliance analysis of U.S. Census Bureau data. LEARN MORE
Newton flax found in many types of food: May 29, 2008 Herald Times Reporter — When Paul and Barbara Stitt owned Natural Ovens Bakery, they constantly preached the benefits of good nutrition. LEARN MORE
Tower Tech to add plants: May 29, 2008 Herald Times Reporter — Broadwind Energy Inc. announced Wednesday that its wholly owned subsidiary, Tower Tech Systems, will expand its wind tower manufacturing operations to Sioux Falls, S.D., and Abilene, Texas. LEARN MORE
Area bank aims to stay independent: May 29, 2008 Valders Journal — At a time when larger financial institutions tend to gobble up smaller ones more and more frequently, Collins State Bank was able to change hands earlier this month and remain a community bank under local ownership. LEARN MORE
Restaurant owners hope to spice up recipe for success: May 29, 2008 Valders Journal — Rob Voss admitted he was a bit surprised when he an order slip requesting a “Linda and Ken” on one of his first days in the kitchen at the former D&D’s Diner in Valders. LEARN MORE
Enodis board expected to back buyout by Manitowoc: May 28, 2008 The Business Journal of Milwaukee — The board of directors of Enodis will recommend shareholder approval of the food service equipment manufacturer's proposed buyout by The Manitowoc Co. Inc. when the Manitowoc company submits merger documents to shareholders, which is now expected June 9. LEARN MORE
Invincible changes name, appoints new managers: May 27, 2008 Herald Times Reporter — New owner Steve Schenian has changed the name of the company he took over earlier this month. LEARN MORE
Searching for the perfect tile: May 27, 2008 Herald Times Reporter — Go ahead, walk all over the Oswalds — their tile, that is. LEARN MORE
R.B.A. Inc acquires Clintonville factory: May 20, 2008 The Small Business Times — R.B.A. Inc., an industrial mechanical contractor in Manitowoc, has acquired another plant in Clintonville that will double the company's manufacturing space and create about 40 new jobs. LEARN MORE
Manitowoc Company raises bid for British firm: May 19, 2008 The Herald Times Reporter — The nation’s biggest ice-machine maker upped its bid for British food equipment supplier Enodis PLC, trumping the offer by Illinois Tool Works. LEARN MORE
Orion Energy Systems reports fiscal year results: May 18, 2008 Herald Times Reporter — Orion Energy Systems Inc. (NASDAQ: OESX), a provider of energy management systems to the commercial and industrial sectors, announced Thursday financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended March 31, 2008. LEARN MORE
Clean machines, fair prices: May 18, 2008 Herald Times Reporter —- Paul Tittl sells a vacuum cleaner that costs $899, but it may not be the right one for all customers, even for those with deep pockets. LEARN MORE
M&I Bank celebrates 'most admired' status: May 18, 2008 Herald Times Reporter — Employees of the local M&I Bank gathered to celebrate Marshall & Ilsley Corp.'s recent recognition as one of Fortune magazine's "Most Admired" super-regional banks, and as one of the "Best Places to Work" designation it received from Milwaukee Magazine and MRA — The Management Association. LEARN MORE
Invincible gets a new owner: May 14, 2008 Herald Times Reporter — A circuit court judge Tuesday endorsed the takeover of Invincible Office Furniture by a Francis Creek businessman whose $2.1 million bid will keep Invincible in operation, and save most of the 75 employees' jobs. LEARN MORE
A healing place: Sunrise Horse Farm helps people deal with problems: May 14, 2008 Herald Times Reporter — Sunrise Horse Farm was developed to be a place of healing for children and teens, but it turns out the benefits of the farm near Reedsville know no age limits. LEARN MORE
Koenig & Vits thrives in former Mirro plant: May 12, 2008 Marketplace Magazine — On a Friday afternoon earlier this year, the cavernous Manitowoc manufacturing plant that once cranked out tons of aluminum cookware only a few years ago showed little hustle and bustle. LEARN MORE
Festival Foods building new store in Manitowoc: May 12, 2008 The Business News — Festival Foods officials will be opening a grocery store this fall in Manitowoc. The new store will be located on a 7-acre parcel bordered by Dewey Street and S 42nd St., just south of the Dewey Street and Calumet Ave. intersection near Hwy 43 on Manitowoc’s southwest side. LEARN MORE
Green fields: Manitowoc County is reinventing its economy: May 12, 2008 Insight Magazine — Looming four stories above the Eighth Street Bridge and the Manitowoc River, the River Loft Condos project is nearing completion, giving new life to the 128-year-old Osuld Torrison building. It signals the continuing rebirth of Manitowoc’s downtown, and stands as one more symbol of the remarkable renaissance of the Manitowoc County economy. LEARN MORE
Screen time for Baileigh builds brand, expanding plant: May 12, 2008 The Herald Times Reporter — "Iron Man" is a Hollywood blockbuster movie hit, already raking in about $200 million at the box office, including those shelling out their bucks at the downtown Strand Theatre. LEARN MORE
Natural Ovens transitioning to new owner while battered by high prices: May 10, 2008 Milwaukee Journal Sentinel — A year after being sold to Alpha Baking Co. in Chicago, nutritious bread is still rising at Natural Ovens. LEARN MORE
Tramontina expanding cookware production at former Mirro plant:
May 1, 2008 The Business Journal of Milwaukee — Tramontina USA said Thursday that it plans to add a third shift and hire about 80 new employees in Manitowoc, where it produces high-end cookware in the former Mirro plant. LEARN MORE
Manitowoc's cranes unit forms Chinese joint venture: April 30, 2008
The Business Journal of Milwaukee — The Manitowoc Co. and its cranes division said Wednesday that it has formed a joint venture with Chinese crane manufacturer TaiAn Dongyue Heavy Machinery Co. Ltd. LEARN MORE
Hennings earns World bronze: April 30, 2008 Tri-County News — During the 2008 World Championship Cheese contest held in Madison, Henning Cheese, Kiel was the recipient of two bronze medals. LEARN MORE
Bark, Bath & Beyond coming to Two Rivers: April 30, 2008 The Herald Times Reporter — Shellie Jacquart doesn't want pets and their people to dread bath time. She wants them to have a good experience together, and she hopes her new business, Bark, Bath & Beyond, helps foster that. LEARN MORE
Broadwind to buy Badger Transport: April 28, 2008 The Business Journal of Milwaukee — Broadwind Energy Inc., the wind energy industry supplier that owns Tower Tech Systems and RBA Inc. in Manitowoc, said Monday that it agreed to buy Badger Transport Inc., a heavy hauler based in Clintonville. LEARN MORE
Lloyd's Photo & Digital: Lloyd's Photo & Digital owner Todd Kresheck's prediction has come true. LEARN MORE
Vincent Group uses merger, technology to group: April 20, 2008 The Business News — People who have insurance coverage through Vincent Group Inc. or Insurance Associates now have more choices in insurance carriers — plus they will soon be able to more easily make changes to their policies. LEARN MORE
Tower Tech set to expand: April 27, 2008 The Miwaukee Journal Sentinel — More expansion is in the works for Tower Tech Systems Inc. of Manitowoc after its parent company raised $100 million in a stock sale. LEARN MORE
State council endorses Main Street application: April 25, 2008 Herald Times Reporter — Advocates of downtown achieving Wisconsin Main Street status have "jumped through the first hoop," state program director James Engle said Thursday. LEARN MORE
Recycling pays dividends for company: April 21, 2008 Herald Times Reporter — Orion Energy Systems officials practice what they preach by recycling everything but the dirt. LEARN MORE
EDCMC, Chamber launch 2008 Business Census: April 20, 2008 EDCMC, The Chamber, The Leede Research Group — The Economic Development Corporation of Manitowoc County and The Chamber of Manitowoc County are partnering to complete the Manitowoc County Business Census 2007/2008 with technical and analytical support provided by The Leede Research Group of Manitowoc. LEARN MORE
Business Seminar planned for May 8: April 20, 2008 EDCMC, SCORE—Conselors to America's Small Business — The Economic Development Corporation of Manitowoc County and SCORE—Counselors to America’s Small Business are offering “Effectively Starting Your Business Seminar” on Thursday, May 8, 2008 from 6:00pm to 9:00pm at the Silver Lake College Generose Center, 2406 Alverno Rd, Manitowoc. LEARN MORE
From boards — to books — to bank: Student entrepreneur wins $40,000 national scholarship: April 18, 2008 Herald Times Reporter — At the age of 18, Jake Lindemann already has a nice start on his lifelong dreams. LEARN MORE
Custom cycle creations: 4 high school teams to build mini-choppers from scratch: April 17, 2008 Herald Times Reporter — The motorcycle may not be street legal, but come next spring 10 students might take turns cruising the Valders High School parking lot astride their mini-chopper. LEARN MORE
Manitowoc Co. buys British food equipment firm: April 14, 2008 Associated Press — U.S.-based heavy equipment maker Manitowoc Co. will buy British food service equipment supplier Enodis PLC for $1.9 billion, the companies said today. LEARN MORE
Manitowoc Company rode trends to big gains: April 13, 2008 Milwaukee Journal Sentinel — The economy is slowing, maybe even to recession levels. But for investors smart enough to understand and bet upon underlying trends, the last five years provided ample opportunity to cash in on Wisconsin stocks.
And following those trends could point the way to handsome capital gains in the next five years. LEARN MORE
Ford Agency achieves International Award: April 13, 2008 Herald Times Reporter — The Steve Ford State Farm Agency in Manitowoc again has achieved membership in the Million Dollar Round Table, which represents less than 1 percent of life insurance and financial services professionals worldwide. Members meet qualifications for production, professionalism, and ethical conduct. LEARN MORE
Intersection plan for Festival Foods approved: April 13, 2008 Herald Times Reporter — The Common Council has unanimously approved a plan to extend a tax-increment finance district that will aid the city in financing the reconstruction of two southwest side intersections. LEARN MORE
Art coupled with inspiration: April 13, 2008 Lakeshore Chronicle — Randy Detjen's four-week wall sculpting project was about more than creating plaster depictions of a man and a lighthouse. LEARN MORE
Couple reopens Kiel establishment: April 11, 2008 Tri-County News — Tim Allen Heus and his wife Jennifer knew they wanted to be business owners someday. They just needed the right tools to get started. LEARN MORE
Manitowoc tests waters for rival: April 9, 2008 Milwaukee Journal Sentinel — Manitowoc Co., one of the world's biggest suppliers of cranes and ice machines, has returned with a $1.89 billion tentative offer for U.K.-based competitor Enodis PLC, almost two years after dropping an earlier bid for the company. LEARN MORE
Maribel's Cedar Ridge to reopen under new name: April 6, 2008 Herald Times Reporter — It's been about 18 months since the abrupt closing of Maribel's Cedar Ridge Restaurant and Banquet Hall on State 147 near the Interstate 43 overpass, but in a couple of months the site will reopen for customers and eventually weddings and gatherings. LEARN MORE
Felician Village breaks ground on new facilities: April 5, 2008 Green Bay Press Gazette — It was a week ago when the staff at Felician Village uncovered the cornerstones from two major points in the senior living campus' history. LEARN MORE
Orion Energy gets funds to upgrade skills: April 4, 2008 Green Bay Press Gazette — Four Northeastern Wisconsin businesses received money from the state Thursday to upgrade the skills of their employees. LEARN MORE
Orion helps Trane turn off lights: April 3, 2008 Herald Times Reporter — Orion Energy Systems announced Thursday it had installed lighting technology into a Georgia production facility of air conditioning manufacturer, Trane Corporation. LEARN MORE
March 2008
Two Rivers utility awards grant to Eggers Industries: March 30, 2008 Herald Times Reporter — Two Rivers Water & Light and its power supplier, Wisconsin Public Power Inc., recently presented an incentive grant in support of local efforts to improve energy efficiency. Eggers Industries received $5,628 for a new compressed air system with variable speed drive technology. LEARN MORE
Designer starts up Kiel business: March 28, 2008
Tri-County News — Graphic designer Jeffrey R. Ploor and his wife Penny are co-owners of Empire Design, LLC, Kiel which firm designs and prints invitations, business cards, advertising flyers, brochures, custom vinyl, custom artwork, promotional products and much more. LEARN MORE
No bones about it ... day care with a twist: March 27, 2008 Herald Times Reporter — Pete and Stephanie Bein take their 10-month-old to day care a few days each week. LEARN MORE
Henning's Cheese receives award: March 26, 2008
Tri-County News — Henning's Cheese of Kiel is one of 20 Wisconsin food artisans one step closer to taking home the top prize as the Gallo family recently announced Wisconsin finalists in the third annual Gallo Family Vineyards Gold Medal Awards. LEARN MORE
David's honored for travel sales: March 23, 2008
Herald Times Reporter — David's House of Travel was recently honored for its sales achievement in 2007, among 170 travel agency members of the MAST Travel Network, at an awards ceremony held recently in Des Plaines, Ill. LEARN MORE
Magazine lauds local pharmacy: March 23, 2008 Herald Times Reporter — Manitowoc Pharmacies has received national recognition as a 2008 Independent Superstar by "Drug Topics" magazine. The annual awards program salutes the best independent pharmacies in the country. LEARN MORE
Two named to EDCMC board: March 23, 2008 Herald Times Reporter — The Economic Development Corporation of Manitowoc County recently appointed two new members to its board of directors. LEARN MORE
Felician Village recognized for partnership in education: March 23, 2008 Herald Times Reporter — On Feb. 29, Felician Village was one of nine organizations in the state to receive recognition for supporting student academic achievement. LEARN MORE
Wisconsin awards money to examine former Mirro building — A state grant to help assess contamination at the former downtown Mirro manufacturing plant is viewed as a "complete success" by the building's owner. LEARN MORE
EDCMC Releases Spring Newsletter: March 21, 2008 EDCMC — LEARN MORE
Festival Foods, Kwik Trip to employ nearly 250 workers: March 13, 2008 Herald Times Reporter — A planned Festival Foods grocery store and Kwik Trip are expected to provide nearly 250 jobs to Manitowoc once new stores are completed this fall on the city's southwest side, City Planner David Less said. LEARN MORE
Mainly Manitowoc has turned in Main St. application: March 13, 2008 Herald Times Reporter — Mainly Manitowoc supporters have raised about $100,000 of first-year Main Street Program support, Heart & Homestead owner Cathy Karl said Wednesday. LEARN MORE
Manitowoc Co. showing off cranes: March 13, 2008 Herald Times Reporter — The Manitowoc Co.’s crane division is exhibiting 12 different models at CONEXPO 2008, which concludes Friday. LEARN MORE
Manitowoc launches joint venture in China: March 11, 2008
The Business Journal of Milwaukee —The Manitowoc Co. Inc. said Tuesday that it has formed a joint venture with the shareholders of TaiAn Dongyue Heavy Machinery Co. Ltd. for the production of mobile and truck-mounted hydraulic cranes. LEARN MORE
Entrepreneurs & Inventors network to meet March 25: March 8, 2008 Herald Times Reporter — The Lakeshore Entrepreneurs & Inventors Network's recent kick-off meeting drew more than 40 people interested in starting their own business or getting their product idea moving forward. LEARN MORE
Festival Foods store contingent on intersection reconstruction: March 8, 2008 Herald Times Reporter — While the grocery store chain Festival Foods is committed to a new, 77,000-square-foot location in Manitowoc, the deal hinges on the reconstruction of a "bad" interchange on the city's southwest side, City Planner David Less said. LEARN MORE
Clothes alterations combine craft, art: March 5, 2008 Herald Times Reporter — For Barb Gelhausen, owner of The Seamstress for 10 years, spring and stress go together. LEARN MORE
Two Rivers City Council OKs rezoning for Boatworx: March 5, 2008 Herald Times Reporter — Boatworx Inc. cleared a hurdle in its path to relocate from Manitowoc when the Two Rivers City Council approved a zoning change Monday evening. The council voted to rezone the 3.75-acre former Eggers Industries site on East River Street from industrial to a waterfront business district. LEARN MORE
Tower Tech becomes Broadwind Energy: March 4, 2008 Herald Times Reporter — Tower Tech Holdings Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: TWRT) has completed a corporate name change to Broadwind Energy, Inc. LEARN MORE
Little Joe's changes hands, becomes City Central: March 4, 2008 Herald Times Reporter — Joe and Dolores Sobiech had an eventful few days a couple of weeks ago.
On Feb. 19, they sold their Little Joe's Bar & Grill in downtown Two Rivers to Judy DeBauche and Kari Pries who renamed it City Central Bar & Grill. LEARN MORE
Sargento earns Manufacturer of Year: March 3, 2008 Tri-County News — Kiel's largest employer was honored Thursday as the Wisconsin Manufacturers of the Year among companies with more than 1,000 employees. Sargento Foods Inc., headquartered in Plymouth, was named the winner in the largest of nine categories. Sargento operates one of its food packaging plants at Persnickety Place in Kiel. LEARN MORE
February 2008
Orion Energy Systems secures patent: February 25, 2007 Sheboygan Press — Orion Energy Systems announced today it has received a patent for its Apollo Light Pipe, which collects and focuses daylight to provide lighting without electricity. LEARN MORE
Carron Net Co. changes ownership: February 24, 2008 Herald Times Reporter — William E. Kiel Sr. is selling ownership in Carron Net Company to his son, William E. Kiel Jr. and his son-in-law, Troy Christiansen. Carron Net Company employs 35 people, and manufactures nets for industrial and sport uses. LEARN MORE
Florists present 'pretty and different': February 23, 2008 Herald Times Reporter — The customer uttered the three words the two new businesswomen hope to hear frequently. LEARN MORE
Orion In First Sale Of Carbon Credits: February 21, 2008 The Capital Times — Manitowoc-based Orion Energy Systems announced that it has completed its first sale of carbon dioxide (CO2) credits generated by a customer utilizing Orion's energy efficient lighting system. LEARN MORE
Geo-thermal heating builds in Kiel: February 21, 2007 Tri-County News — An economic development agreement between the City of Kiel and WSW, LLC will open the doors for development of a new geo-thermal heating business on Kiel's east side. LEARN MORE
Entrepreneurs network launching: February 21, 2008 Herald Times Reporter — Individuals interested in starting their own business or getting their product idea moving forward are invited to join the Lakeshore Entrepreneurs & Inventors Network. LEARN MORE
Cupid gets help in the business of love: February 14, 2008 Valders Journal — Local businesses are trying to get a bit more creative in sharing the love this time of year as they draw the attention of Valentine’s Day shoppers. LEARN MORE
A Tour of Candyland in Wisconsin, Timeless and Sweet: February 8, 2008 New York Times — Its gingerbread exterior yields to an interior that in winter is as sugary warm as the inside of a circus peanut and in summer is as refreshing as a wax Coke bottle. It smells like caramel corn and cocoa butter rubbed into the floorboards with a pair of Red Wing boots. It’s the shop just around the corner in an unremittingly blue-collar part of an unremittingly blue-collar town. It shouldn’t still be there, but there it is. LEARN MORE
Local business owners buy Manitowoc glass company: February 7, 2008 Valders Journal — A half century-old business in Manitowoc got a fresh start last fall under new ownership and has a crystal clear plan for the future. LEARN MORE
Orion sees profit double: February 6, 2008 Milwaukee Journal Sentinel — Demand for energy-efficient lights by Fortune 500 companies such as Miller Brewing and Big Lots helped sales jump 72% in the fiscal third quarter for Orion Energy Systems Inc. of Plymouth. LEARN MORE
Orion 'Industry of the Year' at Chamber Champions dinner: February 6, 2008 Herald Times Reporter — Orion Energy Systems Inc. was named the Industry of the Year at Tuesday night's "A Celebration of Champions" dinner sponsored by The Chamber of Manitowoc County. LEARN MORE
City pledges up to $50,000 for Main Street Program: February 5, 2008 Herald Times Reporter — The Common Council on Monday unanimously approved giving the Mainly Manitowoc group up to $50,000 toward receiving Main Street Program status for the downtown. LEARN MORE
Saxson Homestead Farm shares history: February 3, 2008 Tri-County News — Karl Klessig recently shared with members of the Kiel Study Club background information on the Saxon Homestead Farm LLC, outlining current opportunities in the field of agriculture and told how his dairy farm operation has seized those opportunities. LEARN MORE
Brewing an ultimate cup of coffee: February 3, 2008 Herald Times Reporter —Russ Minaker likes coffee from Sumatra, Brazil and Kenya. LEARN MORE
January 2008
Wrap It Up: January 31, 2008 Herald Times Reporter — You can feel the passion Hollahan and Bell have for fresh, healthy organic food when they talk about the items on their menu. LEARN MORE
Women keep farms going strong, along with the men: January 24, 2008, Valders Journal — More women like Angie Ulness are finding themselves growing up on a farm and picking up the family trade and taking on increased roles as principal owners. LEARN MORE
Unique Flying Objects honored: January 23, 2008
Herald Times Reporter — The Kite Trade Association International has named Unique Flying Objects of Two Rivers its Retailer of the Year, according to a press release from the association. LEARN MORE
Local author’s book debuts on Amazon: January 23, 2008 Herald Times Reporter — Marketing research executive Dean Halverson’s book, “Healthcare Tsunami: The Wave of Consumerism That Will Change U.S. Business,” debuted today on the Amazon.com Web site. LEARN MORE
Doneff Companies moves to new offices: January 22, 2008 Herald Times Reporter — Doneff Companies, LLC-Hometown Apartment Communities has moved to a newly constructed office, 5160 Expo Drive, the corner of Custer Street and Expo Drive, after 30 years at the East Waldo Professional Park. LEARN MORE
Yacht manufacturer goes lean: January 22, 2008 Herald Times Reporter — Burger Boat Company, a designer and builder of custom yachts, has embarked upon a lean transformation program with the Lean Learning Center at the helm. LEARN MORE
Boatworx eyes former Eggers site for relocation: January 22, 2008 Herald Times Reporter — Boatworx Inc., a Manitowoc boat storage and repair company, may relocate to Two Rivers. LEARN MORE
Hennings' featured on Discovery: January 21, 2008
Tri-County News — Henning's Cheese of rural Kiel will be showcased on the Discovery Channel five times in the January and February. LEARN MORE
Tower Tech Holdings acquires South Dakota firm: January 16, 2008 Herald Times Reporter — Tower Tech Holdings Inc. (TWRT) of Manitowoc announced today it has acquired Energy Maintenance Service LLC, a Gary, S.D.-based independent operations and maintenance company. LEARN MORE
New resident wants 'positive direction' for downtown: January 16, 2008 Herald Times Reporter — Three years ago, retired schoolteacher Barbara Ferguson moved from Michigan to a home on North Fifth Street where she can see Lake Michigan. LEARN MORE
Farmers planted, harvested more acres of crops 2007: January 15, 2008 Wrightstown Post-Gazette — American farmers both planted more acres in crops in 2007 than in 2006 and also harvested more. Total acres harvested were up from 294.7 million in 2006 to 303.8 million in 2007, according to the 2007 final crop report from the National Agricultural Statistics Service, which was issued Friday. LEARN MORE
Woman aims to put on farmers and crafters market year-round: January 14, 2008 Herald Times Reporter — Jackie Schaller was selling her merchandise at a craft fair in Green Bay when the vendors were asked how many would be interested in participating in a year-round market. LEARN MORE
Local woman's mini-dollhouse tiles selling worldwide: January 13, 2008 Lakeshore Chronicle — Fueled by Internet exposure, Bridget Van Ginkel's "weird idea" has created U.S. and international sales opportunities. LEARN MORE
Big Barley Boat: Saginaw brings 600,000 bushels each trip to malt plant: January 11, 2008 Herald Times Reporter — It made for quite a sight in June, watching the 640-foot Saginaw off-load Canadian barley into the Anheuser-Busch tower on the Manitowoc River near the library. LEARN MORE
Saxon Creamery introducing new cheeses: January 10, 2008 Tri-County News — In a testament to 15 years of innovation and determination, the dairy families of Saxon Homestead Creamery have launched a new line of raw milk farm cheeses they will market as “flavor, by nature.”
Manitowoc Company called 'hot' by Forbes: January 9, 2008 Herald Times Reporter — The Manitowoc Company's strong 2007 performance and positive outlook for 2008 continue to garner attention. Forbes, a national business magazine, has named the manufacturer its "Hot Company" in the capital goods category. LEARN MORE
Felician Village to begin renovation: January 9, 2008 Herald Times Reporter — Two years from now, Felician Village will have decreased its total number of senior housing units by 41 — dropping 81 beds from its nursing home and post-acute rehabilitation unit, and adding 40 to assisted and independent living facilities. LEARN MORE
TR company nominated for award: January 8, 2008 Herald Times Reporter — Woodland Face Veneer is one of 63 Wisconsin businesses nominated for the 20th annual Wisconsin Manufacturer of the Year awards for outstanding achievements in manufacturing, the sponsors announced today. LEARN MORE
Dramm Corp. builds on father’s success: January 7, 2008 The Business News — Kurt Dramm said his company had the best trade show season ever in 2007. With a new product introduction set for 2008, Dramm, president of Dramm Corp., expects to see a strong year for the company that was started by his father, John G. Dramm, more than 60 years ago. LEARN MORE
The 'Big Penny' returns at the Penquin Restaurant: January 5, 2008 Herald Times Reporter — Gerald Hutchison is delighted the Penquin Restaurant reopened Thursday. LEARN MORE
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