Rich Palzewic

Nov 11, 2024 | thebusinessnews.com | Maya Hearden |Rich Palzewic

MEDFORD – After 50 years at 309 E. Broadway Ave. in Medford, HealthView Eye Care Center has a new home – about 10 blocks away. The eye care center moved to 353 N. 8th St. in October, which HealthView Owner Dr. Julie Thums said gives customers and employees some much-needed upgrades and more space, respectively. “The original practice was started by Dr. Perry Arndt, and it was called Perry Arndt ODSC,” Practice Administrator Diane Solberg said.

Nov 11, 2024 | thebusinessnews.com | Maya Hearden |Rich Palzewic

WESTON – After freeze-drying candy and treats for nearly three years at her in-law’s maple syrup production facility in Abbotsford, Jennifer Loucks said it was finally time to open a storefront. Loucks said she did just that early this year – opening Avenue117 Candy at 4111 Schofield Ave. in Weston. “We were able to start with our freeze-dried candy out of the (maple syrup) facility, but it was time to find a storefront,” she said. “As we expanded, we realized we needed space.

May 13, 2024 | readthebusinessnews.com | Rich Palzewic

STEVENS POINT – Much has changed in the copy machine and printer era in the last 40 years. Cory Sosnovske, president/co-owner of Star Business Machines, Inc. in Stevens Point, said he can attest to that. “In yesterday’s world, if a copy machine or printer broke down or needed service, a technician would have to physically go to the business to fix it,” he said.

May 13, 2024 | readthebusinessnews.com | Rich Palzewic

WAUPACA – It’s been a long wait, but the Indian Crossing Casino (ICC) in Waupaca is set to reopen under new ownership May 23. Located on Columbia Lake on the Chain O’ Lakes, ICC, which first opened in July 1925, is a dining and entertainment venue that has hosted the likes of The Beach Boys, Cheap Trick, Eddie Money, LeAnn Rimes, Uncle Cracker, The BoDeans and the Everly Brothers.

May 13, 2024 | readthebusinessnews.com | Rich Palzewic

EAGLE RIVER – Andy Lichtfuss said he’s hoping his same hard-work mentality in the corporate world will translate to success in his new business venture – the owner of Andy’s Pontoon Saloon. The establishment, located at 220 E. Wall St., is a family-friendly, dog-friendly, indoor/outdoor beer garden in the heart of downtown Eagle River with plans to open in early May. Andy’s Pontoon Saloon, Lichtfuss said, will have weekly events, such as live music, trivia and beer yoga.