Heather Graves

Wisconsin

Editor at The Business News (Northeastern Wisconsin)

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Demonstrating upward trajectory toward sustainability, growth

Nov 11, 2024 | thebusinessnews.com | Maya Hearden |Heather Graves

WAUSAU – Growing up watching her mom thrive as a small business owner, Boly Vang said she knew she wanted to own her own business one day. “Since childhood, I’ve had an entrepreneurial spirit, which I certainly credit to my mom,” she said. “She was an entrepreneur for as long as I can remember.
Hsu’s Ginseng deeply rooted in Marathon County

Nov 11, 2024 | thebusinessnews.com | Maya Hearden |Heather Graves

WAUSAU – The State of Wisconsin is known for many things – cheese, beer, cranberries, bratwursts, Friday fish fries and the Green Bay Packers. A lesser known claim to fame for the Badger State, however, is its title of Ginseng Capital of the World – as it grows 90-95% of the ginseng produced in the U.S.Furthermore, Marathon County is the top ginseng-growing county in the state, producing about 95% of Wisconsin’s annual crop.
Engineering + woodworking + design = Backwoods DCB

Nov 11, 2024 | thebusinessnews.com | Maya Hearden |Heather Graves

LAND O’ LAKES – Her engineering background, his design/woodworking background – for Katie and Eric Paremski, it’s a match made for business success in Wisconsin’s Northwoods. “My husband is very artistic,” she said. “I actually worked as an engineer on ships… my husband said ‘let’s mush (our skills) together.’”The result, Katie said, was Backwoods DCB – which stands for dip-cut-burn.
Therapy Animals: Infection Prevention, Safety and Impact on Patients and Staff

Sep 23, 2024 | aacn.org | Julie Miller |Heather Graves

Blog Therapy Animals: Infection Prevention, Safety and Impact on Patients and Staff Using therapy animals to provide animal-assisted interventions impacts infection prevention, patient safety and patient and staff well-being. Seeing therapy animals connecting with patients is so cool, and volunteering is extremely rewarding.
Middle schoolers go to NASP State tournament

Mar 29, 2024 | gopresstimes.com | Heather Graves

The De Pere Redbirds middle school archery club took 13th place at the State Tournament in Wisconsin Dells. Submitted photoBy Tori WittenbrockAssociate Sports EditorThe West De Pere Phantoms middle school archery team took third place at the State Tournament and will advance to Nationals.
This is just the beginning, North Central Wisconsin

Jan 9, 2024 | readthebusinessnews.com | Heather Graves

Hello North Central readers –By now, I imagine you have noticed the changes that have accompanied the newest issue of The Business News – great things are happening!As of the first of the year, the three editions of The Business News – Northeast, North Central and West Central – have been reunited under the Dickman Media Group umbrella and Publisher Megan Dickman Renard. As the editor of the Northeast edition, I will also serve as the editor of North Central and West Central.
Sweet Tooth Dentistry - designed specifically with kids in mind

Jan 9, 2024 | readthebusinessnews.com | Heather Graves

WAUSAU – The goal of Sweet Tooth Dentistry, according to Owner/dentist Chelsea Zamudio, is to create positive dental experiences for children of all ages – from infants through teens. As a pediatric-focused dental office, Sweet Tooth offers a wide range of services, from routine cleanings to more complex procedures, all tailored to meet the unique needs of each child. “I’ve never doubted for a second that I wanted to go into the pediatric specialty,” she said.
The Waupaca Way - sustainability is built into the culture of the foundry

Jan 9, 2024 | readthebusinessnews.com | Heather Graves

WAUPACA – For the second consecutive year, Waupaca Foundry was awarded the American Foundry Society’s (AFS) Green Foundry Award for its ongoing commitment to sustainable production processes and energy reduction. It’s a recognition, Bryant Esch, corporate sustainability manager, said the foundry takes seriously.
'It's never too late to follow your dreams'

Jan 9, 2024 | readthebusinessnews.com | Heather Graves

WAUPACA – For those at Turners Fresh Market, it’s always been about community. For the past six decades, third-generation co-owner John Turner said Turners Fresh Market has not only offered farm-fresh produce but also a sense of community. “We are an active farm – we grow for our market, but also for local grocery stores and have a wholesale operation,” he said.
Heartland Farms, Inc. - Not your average farm

Jan 9, 2024 | readthebusinessnews.com | Heather Graves

HANCOCK – “That’s the way it has always been done” – is an unacceptable phrase within Heartland Farms, Inc. – a fifth-generation, family-owned potato and vegetable farm located in Central Wisconsin. “If you're not moving forward, you're moving backward,” Jeremie Pavelski, president of Heartland Farms, said.