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Thursday, April 02, 2026Emergency Preparedness - Washington County
OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK Office of the County Executive Emergency Management Joshua Schoemann, County Executive Dustin Lofy, Emergency Management Coordinator April 2, 2026 For Immediate Release: Contact: Washington Co. Emergency Management (262) 335-4399Emergency Preparedness Resources: Plans and Alerts West Bend, WI – Does your family have an emergency plan for when disaster strikes? Has it been recently updated? Your family may not be together if a disaster strikes, so it is important to know
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
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
