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Tuesday, March 24, 20262025 Community Award Winners
For Immediate Release March 24, 2026 Germantown Chamber Announces Community Award Recipients2025 Business, Citizen of the Year, and Leadership Germantown Award Germantown, WI: The Germantown Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the Business of the Year, Citizen of the Year, and Leadership Germantown awards for 2025. The Community Awards Celebration is Wednesday, April 22 at the Germantown American Legion Post 1 and this year the Theme is “Party like it’s 1776” in honor of our country’s 250th
Monday, March 23, 2026Westbury Bank Celebrates 100 Years
March 23, 2026 – West Bend, WI – What if your bank had 100 years of experience? Welcome to what if. Westbury Bank is celebrating its 100-year anniversary! Incorporated in 1926 in West Bend, Westbury began as and remains a community bank based in Washington County striving to provide exemplary customer service and working to help its neighbors and local businesses thrive. “Westbury Bank is proud to have served the West Bend and the greater Washington County community for the past 100 years. We look forward
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Wednesday, March 18, 20262025 Library Annual Report
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, March 18, 2026 For more information, please contact Trisha Smith, Germantown Community Library Director at (262) 253-7760, ext. 2005 or smithp@germantownlibrarywi.orgGERMANTOWN COMMUNITY LIBRARY DIRECTOR PRESENTS 2025 ANNUAL REPORT Germantown, WI – The Germantown Community Library continues to provide vital services to residents of Germantown, Richfield, Jackson and surrounding communities. Serving over 35,000 residents, the library checked out over 356,000 items to
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Thursday, March 12, 2026Germantown Library Presents Maple Sugaring
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, March 12, 2026 For more information, please contact Lynn Ratzmann, Adult Services Librarian at (262) 253- 7760, ext. 2003 or lratzmann@germantownlibrarywi.orgGERMANTOWN COMMUNITY LIBRARY PRESENTS MAPLE SUGARING Germantown, WI – The Germantown Community Library will host a Schlitz Audubon Nature Center presentation on Maple Sugaring on Friday, March 20 at 1:00pm. The beautiful Sugar Maple is the State Tree of Wisconsin for good reason. Reaching heights of over 60 feet and
Friday, February 20, 2026Leadership Germantown Class of 2026 Projects
For Immediate Release February 20, 2026Leadership Germantown Class of 2026 Unveil Their Projects Germantown: The Leadership Germantown Class of 2026 is now deep into their school year and working on their class projects to support local non-profits. We are happy to share the three projects that Leadership Germantown Class of 2026 is currently working on. Please reach out to the contacts listed or executivedirector@germantownchamber.org if you would like to help support their project. Big Brothers Big
Tuesday, February 10, 2026Heart & Homestead Earned Down Payment Incentive Reopening
For Immediate Release: Contact: Fran McLaughlin, Director of Communications 262-343-6846 February 9, 2026 Washington County Heart & Homestead Earned Down Payment Incentive REOPENING APPLICATIONS ON APRIL 7, 2026 WEST BEND, WI – Washington County, in partnership with Economic Development Washington County (EDWC), will be reopening the Heart & Homestead Earned Down Payment Incentive for new applicants on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Individuals may register their email to receive additional
Thursday, October 09, 2025From Legal Fees to Licenses: The Real Price of Starting a Business
Launching a business often feels like racing toward a dream with a to-do list that never ends.Founders usually focus on products, marketing, and customers—but behind those headline goals lurk quiet expenses that quietly drain early cash flow. Before your enthusiasm outpaces your budget, let’s unpack these often-overlooked costs and how to plan for them strategically. (And yes—formation, insurance, and compliance each matter more than you think.) TL;DR Many first-time entrepreneurs underestimate the
Monday, July 28, 2025The Long Haul: What It Really Takes to Launch a Trucking Business That Lasts
Breaking into the trucking industry isn’t just about owning a rig and chasing miles—it’s a full-fledged business that demands grit, planning, and a deeper understanding of what keeps goods and people in motion. With demand for freight continuing to grow in North America, the appeal of launching a trucking company has never been higher. But before rubber meets road, there’s a long list of hurdles, logistics, and financial realities that can derail even the most ambitious newcomer. Starting strong means
