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Urban Evolutions sees Cambium merger as growth opportunity
Local news about the companies, people and issues that impact business in Northeast Wisconsin and beyond. Appleton-based Urban Evolutions has joined Cambium, bringing together two companies that offer responsibly sourced wood products for construction. It is Cambium’s second deal this year and sixth in five years as it builds a...
tchdailynews.com
Shawano Farmers Market to Close Out Season Saturday at Franklin Park
SHAWANO, WI- The Shawano Farmers Market will bring another season to a close this Saturday, October 10, giving residents one final opportunity to shop for fresh produce, support local vendors and connect with community organizations at Franklin Park. The final market of the season will run from 8 a.m. until...
WBAY Green Bay
Lamers Dairy wins awards at 2026 World Dairy Expo
APPLETON, Wis. (WBAY) — Lamers Dairy in Appleton is celebrating two first-place awards at the 2026 World Dairy Expo. The company won first place for its whole chocolate milk and its one percent low fat chocolate milk. The annual competition evaluates products in all dairy categories. More than 1,200...
etextilecommunications.com
FyterTech Nonwovens marks 30-year milestone
DE PERE, Wis. — FyterTech Nonwovens LLC has marked 30 years in business, a milestone the privately held Wisconsin manufacturer reached thanks to its dedicated employees and loyal customer base. Founded in October 1996, the company has grown into a global supplier of sorbents, wipers and fluid management solutions...
etextilecommunications.com
BW Converting, Archroma and Monforts to highlight precision spray finishing at IGATEX Pakistan
GREEN BAY, Wis. — BW Converting, Archroma and Monforts will participate in IGATEX Pakistan 2026, Oct. 15-18 at the Expo Centre Lahore, at Al-Ameen Trading Corporation's stand F-2-09 in Hall 2. Together, the companies will highlight precision spray-finishing technology, textile chemistry expertise and application development support to help Pakistan's...
woodworkingnetwork.com
Cambium makes sixth acquisition with deal for Urban Evolutions
WASHINGTON D.C. — Cambium, which coordinates suppliers, buyers, materials, and logistics on one intelligent platform, has acquired Urban Evolutions, an Appleton, Wisconsin-based manufacturer of dimensional wall paneling, flooring and architectural veneer in reclaimed, urban and select-harvest species. The deal marks Cambium’s sixth acquisition in five years, and second such...
greenbay.com
Get Lost: Fall Agriculture Around Green Bay
Fall around Green Bay is a good excuse to spend a little time on the farms. From pumpkin patches and corn mazes to apple orchards and working dairy farms, agriculture is a big part of what makes fall in Northeast Wisconsin so special. Whether you're searching for pumpkins, stocking up on local apples or just looking for an afternoon outside, these local farms and orchards are worth adding to your fall plans.
The Post-Crescent
Appleton sisters ran dry goods store in years before women could vote
At a time when women didn't have a vote and there was no law preventing banks from turning them away, there were three sisters who ran a shop in downtown Appleton. It closed 60 years ago, but Geenen’s Dry Goods served the Appleton area for nearly seven decades, and was run by the Geenen sisters for almost all of it. It stood in what is now the 100 block of East College Avenue. The store was organized in 1896 as Geenen Koch and Smith, by the Misses Minnie, Dina and Anna Geenen, A.J. Koch and William Smith. The store was small and offered limited stock. Just two years later, the sisters purchased the shares of Koch and Smith, and the company became known as D. M. and A. Geenen. The three sisters handled the business alone at that time. Advertisements printed in the newspapers show they sold women’s clothing, coats, millinery, jewelry, undergarments, perfumes, household linens and China to name just a few. A Jan. 27, 1909 Post-Crescent article spoke about a Dutch spinning wheel on display in a store window, “A reminder of the days of our grandmothers, who spun flax on spinning wheels and made all their own
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The Stephenson National Bank & Trust breaks ground on future Hobart branch
HOBART – The Stephenson National Bank & Trust (SNBT) officially broke ground on its future full-service branch in the Village of Hobart, marking an important milestone in the bank’s continued growth across Northeast Wisconsin. Expected to open in spring 2027, the branch will be the first bank located...
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Bank First Announces Leadership Appointment and Promotion
MANITOWOC, WI, October 6, 2026 -- Bank First (NASDAQ: BFC) is pleased to announce the addition of Scott Jandrin as Vice President – Business Banking and the promotion of Scott Tuma to Senior Vice President – Enterprise Risk Management. These appointments reflect the Bank's continued commitment to delivering exceptional service to customers and strengthening leadership across the organization.
madisonbiz.com
McClone Insurance named 2026 Applied Pinnacle Award winner
MENASHA, Wis. — October 6, 2026 — McClone Insurance has been named a 2026 Pinnacle Award winner by Applied Systems, the largest provider of insurance technology in the industry. Applied’s highest customer honor recognizes organizations that are helping shape how technology is used to improve the way insurance agencies operate, serve clients and support their teams.
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insightonbusiness.com
Morocco orders 50 Heavy Equipment Transporter A1 tractors from Oshkosh Defense
Local news about the companies, people and issues that impact business in Northeast Wisconsin and beyond. Oshkosh Defense, LLC, an Oshkosh Corporation has received a second direct commercial sales order from Optimum Vehicle Logistics, LLC, Milwaukee, for the Royal Moroccan Armed Forces. The follow-on order includes 50 Heavy Equipment Transporter...
thebusinessnews.com
RGL Logistics unveils new warehouse in Appleton
APPLETON – RGL Logistics is making moves again. The Green Bay-based company recently completed construction on a new warehouse at its Appleton campus, marking its 29th building to join its three-campus network. Michelle Wellens, director of transportation solutions and marketing, said the new building adds 427,500 square feet to...
thebusinessnews.com
‘This whole company is built on promises’
GREEN BAY – “Now, we’ve got to execute.”. That’s what Mike Daniels of Nicolet National Bank said to The Business News in a Nov. 17, 2025 report on the bank’s acquisition of Iowa City-based MidWestOne. Daniels – Nicolet’s chairman, president and CEO – said after...
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Beef woes drive consumers to purchase from local farmers
APPLETON, Wis. — Appleton-area consumers are asking more questions about where their beef comes from after President Trump reduced tariffs on some lean beef imports through the end of November, a move that comes as beef prices remain high. The imports include 300,000 metric tons of beef being sold...