Hudson's Goodwill Store opens its doors
The Hudson Goodwill store opened its door to the public last weekend. The response was more than anyone expected. After a soft three hour opening on Friday the doors swung open Saturday to a waiting public at 9 a.m.
RELATED CONTENTEx-Ellsworth school transformed into logo printing firm
Bill Jiang is moving his Promotions Click business from Hastings, Minn., to the former Sunnyside Elementary School.
RELATED CONTENTBest of friends, thrill seekers take on new business challenge
Two men, John Gramenz and Andrew Whitney, who have known each other for years, have recently taken ownership of the former Fast Lube in Prescott.
RELATED CONTENTGerdes new accounting manager
Susan Gerdes started last month as the accounting manager for the Pierce County Highway Department. She succeeds Laurie Lundgaard, who retired Monday after 26 years with the county, 22 of those at Highway.
RELATED CONTENTState banks still losing money but not as bad as before
Wisconsin News
- One-of-every-six Wisconsin banks lost money in the last quarter. But that’s better than a year ago, when the FDIC said one-of-every-five banks was in the red. Lending continues to lag due to the uncertain economy.
Float-Rite Park sold out of bankruptcy
Despite hosting Country Splash 2010 in June, Terry Montpetit, owner of the Float-Rite Concert Site in Somerset, declared bankruptcy in late May just before the property was put up for auction.
RELATED CONTENTPrescott business showcased at Minnesota State Fair
Four local producers/businesses will be participating in the annual Minnesota Cooks event scheduled for today at the Minnesota State Fair, including Prescott's Leah Nesbitt and Sam Miller of Nesbitt's Nursery.
RELATED CONTENTState economists believe the economy will remain in netural until Washington makes up its mind
Wisconsin News
-- Wisconsin experts say the economy is going nowhere until Washington agrees on a vision for the future.
Health care update for employers given Ellsworth chamber
The latest health care changes from an employer’s perspective were shared by Linda Hines of Employee Benefits Administration Services, LLC (EBAS) with Ellsworth Chamber of Commerce members Thursday.
RELATED CONTENT3 businesses interested after Village of Ellsworth promotion
Three businesses have expressed interest in locating in two Ellsworth developments following a marketing promotion by the village which began earlier this year.
RELATED CONTENTDuro is closing its Hudson plant; 63 jobs will be lost
Regional News
-- Duro Bag Manufacturing Company will close its facility here in mid-October and lay off 63 workers, according to Tim Young, the parent company’s vice president of human resources.
Update: Duro is closing Hudson plant; 63 jobs will be lost
HUDSON, Wis. --The 63 workers who will lose their jobs when Duro Bag Manufacturing Company closes its Hudson plant may apply for positions at other Duro plants in the U.S.
RELATED CONTENTCenter gets $2,000 grant from Xcel
The Friends of Freedom Park has announced a grant of $2,000 from the Xcel Energy Corporate Citizenship Foundation for the Great River Road Visitor and Learning Center in Freedom Park.
RELATED CONTENTTreasures from the Heart holds Fall Blowout Sale
River Falls Treasures from the Heart will hold its Annual Fall Blowout Sale Sunday, Aug. 29, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
RELATED CONTENTChamber welcomes new member
The Prescott Area Chamber of Commerce recently welcomed one of its new members with a visit and ribbon cutting.
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