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Monday, November 03, 2025SBA Extends deadline for Low-Interest Physical Disaster Loans
NEWS RELEASE OFFICE OF DISASTER RECOVERY & RESILIENCE Release Date: Nov. 3, 2025 Release Number: 26-031, WI 21290/21291 Contact: Karen.Knapik@sba.gov Follow us on X, Facebook, LinkedIn, & Instagram SBA Extends Deadline on Physical Damage Loans for Wisconsin Businesses, Private Nonprofits and Residents Affected by August Severe Storms Low interest disaster loans still available! WASHINGTON – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced the availability of low interest physical disaster loans
Friday, October 31, 2025Washington County and American Companies to Host Grand Opening of Regal Place Condominiums
Washington County and American Companies to Host Grand Opening of Regal Place Condominiums – A Next Generation Housing Development KEWASKUM, WI – Washington County, in partnership with American Companies, is proud to announce the grand opening of Regal Place Condominiums, a Next Generation Housing Initiative development. The ceremony will take place on Monday, November 17, 2025 from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and will celebrate the latest step toward expanding attainable homeownership opportunities for local
Friday, October 31, 2025Community Call to Action: Supporting Our Neighbors During the SNAP Interruption
WEST BEND, WI – Julie L. Driscoll, the Chief Health & Human Services Officer for Washington County Health & Human Services issued the following Call to Action: Due to the current federal government shutdown, FoodShare (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP) benefits will not be accessible to recipients beginning November 1, 2025. In Washington County, this means over 7,000 of our friends, neighbors, and families will face serious challenges putting food on the table. Each month, roughly $1.1
Wednesday, October 29, 20252025 MTCE Helps Students Construct a Bright Future
For Immediate Release Germantown Area Chamber of CommerceThe Chamber of Greater Menomonee Falls & Sussex Date: 10/28/2025 Manufacturing and Trade Career Expo Helps Students Construct a Bright Future West Bend, WI: The Manufacturing and Trade Career Expo (MTCE) is a yearly event that is hosted by the Germantown Area Chamber of Commerce and The Chamber of Greater Menomonee Falls and Sussex during Manufacturing Month. This year the presenting sponsor was Nicolet Plastics, LLC and the MTCE occurred
Tuesday, October 28, 2025GERMANTOWN COMMUNITY LIBRARY PRESENTS ANTIQUES EXPERT MARK F. MORAN
Germantown, WI – The Germantown Community Library announces an antiques and collectibles appraisal event featuring author and antiques expert Mark F. Moran of Iola, Wis., on Saturday, November 8, 2025 from 11:00-2:00 pm. Formerly senior editor of Antiques and Collectibles Books for Krause Publications in Iola, Wis., Moran was a guest expert on the PBS program, Antiques Roadshow, for 9 seasons. He has been a contributing editor for Antique Trader magazine, and is the author or co-author of more
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
