Bark, Bath and Beyond is Now Pet Nirvana
5/21/13
Bark, Bath and Beyond has changed its name to go along with its new location. The business recently moved from leased space downtown to a building they have purchased at 1705 East Street. The new location has twice the space. As it celebrates its 5th anniversary - there is also a new name - Pet Nirvana. The store offers a variety of pet services like grooming and message along with natural foods and treats, healthy supplements and safe pet toys and accessories.

Sweet T Cafe Opens Downtown
5/10/13
We welcome Sweet T Cafe to downtown Two Rivers. They have just opened at 1606 Washington Street and are open from 7am to 7pm for breakfast, lunch, dinner, coffee and drinks. It's "A family cafe, for families to come and have fun. Gamers can play video games in back, while you can still enjoy a great meal in the cafe. Check us out and become part of our family."

New Downtown Bank Building ~ Industry to Expand
4/10/13
Bank First National will replaced its building at 1509 Washington Street this summer. And Manitowoc Relay and Protector has announced an expansion of their facility in the Woodland Drive Industrial Park. Bank First National will build a new 4,400 square foot building to replace it's 1938 facility. The project will also improve sidewalk access to the city's parking lot behind the bank. Work is expected to start in June and be done by the end of the year. Meanwhile, Manitowoc Relay and Protectors will be adding a 6,000 square foot expansion to its 10,000 square foot plant in the Woodland Drive Industrial Park. The US subsidiary of Electrica in Milan, Italy started in the Two Rivers industrial incubator on Wentker Court in 2005 with 3 employees. It now employs 20. READ MORE

Electric Utility Wins Awards
4/5/13
Two Rivers Water & Light is one of just 6 utilities in the nation to win the Diamond Level Reliable Public Power Provider Award for 100% scores in high proficiency in reliability, safety, work force development, and system improvement. It also won the 2012 Electric Safety Award for the sixth time in seven years. READ MORE

Welcome to Two Rivers
4/1/13
Welcome to Community First Credit Union. As of April 1, the 650 members and employees of Prime Financial Credit Union joined the Community First family. Community First Two Rivers is located at 1819 Washington Street. With more than $1.7 Billion in assets Community First Credit Union serves more than 100,000 members in 12 counties in Northeastern and Central Wisconsin. Membership is open to anyone who lives or works in Outagamie, Winnebago, Calumet, Manitowoc, Waupaca, Brown, Fond du Lac, Green Lake, Oconto, Shawano, Sheboygan, and Waushara counties.

New Utility Customers Show Indicate Trends
3/8/13
In 2012, Two Rivers Water & Light signed up 296 new residential customers who moved from outside of Two Rivers:
164 - Moved here from within Manitowoc County
80 - Moved here from somewhere else in Wisconsin
52 - Moved here from out of state

New Businesses in the Last Part of 2012
1/3/12
A few new Two Rivers businesses we haven't mentioned!
MJD Productions
Axmetal Tattoo
Brake (Inside Broken Spoke - watch for delivery of coffee, soup, sandwiches, etc. by bike soon!)
Klein Custom Woodworking
Psychic Boutique
Nibby's Pub & Grub
And we welcome Brandon and Adam Songetay to TR - new owners of the Remedy, they officially took over this week and are now open for breakfast!

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Start Your Business In Two Rivers...

...just like these people did after visiting Two Rivers After several years of coming to Two Rivers for charter fishing, the city was one of my options for my new job relocation. I had no doubt that Two Rivers was the place for my family. Doug DeVries - Edward Jones My wife and I had decided to relocate to Wisconsin. I never considered Two Rivers for my multi-state business until my first visit. I fell in love with the city right away. The city leaders are committed to meeting the needs of technology companies. I've bought a building and the business is expanding. Chris Derrington - Rural America Onshore Outsourcing We visited Two Rivers, liked the friendliness, bought a house, and moved our business. We found Two Rivers very hospitable and welcoming. The cost of doing business is much lower than in Illinois. Our first year in Two Rivers was our most profitable ever. Terry Esser - Flavor Hut While looking for a location for our new business venture, we stayed in Two Rivers because it was centrally located between all of the places we were considering. After three days in town, we knew Two Rivers was the right place and we found a building the next day. We’ve since moved and expanded. Chow Chong - Unique Flying Objects Two Rivers is such a nice and attractive town, and it didn’t hurt that we found a perfect property with a great view of Lake Michigan. When we approached the city about moving our business, the staff was very responsive in providing help and great advice. We needed a zoning change and accomplished that with ease. Christine Konopacki - enViva Foods In 2004 my wife, Mari, and I took a trip from Topeka, Kan. to the Lakeshore for a dog show. While walking Mariners Trail on a beautiful September day, Mari said to me: "I think I could live here." The library job became available two years later – it was fate that we would end up in Two Rivers! Jeff Dawson – Director Lester Public Library Two Rivers - a great place to raise your family and your family's business	Schroeder's Department Store had been under family ownership in downtown Two Rivers since 1891. Right down the street is Kurtz's Pub and Deli, owned by the same family since 1904. Birthplace of the Ice Cream Sundae Life in Two Rivers
Why Two Rivers?
Family Living In Active Lakefront City Affordable Real Estate Cost of Living Half of Milwaukee/Chicago 6 Miles of Beach in the City 13 Miles of Bike Trails Next to Point Beach State Forest Low Crime Rate Hundreds of City Recreation Programs Investing in the Future New High School New Downtown Streetscape New Hospital New Medical Center New Library New Fire Station Two New Bridges & a Third on the Way Two New Bike Trails Third Bike Trail Coming After Local Businesses Pledge $31,000 in Less Than 2 Hours to Access $1.2 Million Transportation Grant $750,000 in Donations & Local Grants for $3.5 Million Community House Renovation Senior Center Renovation Funded 100% by Donations & a Local Grant  Close to the Big City Downtown is Just 8 Minutes from I-43 A Short Bike Ride to Manitowoc Less Than an Hour to: Green Bay Door County Fox Valley Lambeau Field About an Hour to Milwaukee Three Hours to Chicago	Doing Business in Two Rivers Active Business Community Low Utility Costs Two Industrial Parks 50+ Successful Business Start-Ups Since 2003 Prime Locations Available Waterfront Sites Available New Ultra-Filtration Water Plant Fiber Optic Network Two Rivers Revolving Loan Fund $7 Million in Loans to 50 Companies Downtown Loan Program 3% Interest for Up to 8 Years Call Us Today Two Rivers Economic Development 920-793-5564 Two Rivers Main Street Matt Hohner 920-794-1482 Web Site