HMFI Acquires Formrite - Moving Operations to Two Rivers
3/30/10
HMF Innovations of Manitowoc
announced on 3/29 that is has acquired Formrite Companies of Two Rivers.
HMFI will move its engineering and manufacturing operations to Two
Rivers. Dave Wage, Formrite's president and chairman of the board, is
also owner of HMFI and Heavy Metal Fabricators. Together, the company
says in a news release, the three companies "plan to work with their key
customer base to find new and creative ways to fabricate steel
components." Wage expressed optimism that Formrite will continue to see
a recovery in its business, allowing the recall of some or all of the
50-plus employees currently on layoff.
READ THE NEWS RELEASE
Another New Business Coming Downtown
2/25/10
The BIDC has approved a loan
for the The Remedy Pub & Eatery, opening soon at 1513 Washington Street.
Thanks to Chris and Tracy Rusch, owners of Rusch Machine & Design, for
yet another investment in Two Rivers. They will focus on the lunch crowd
and offer delivery service, and will be open for dinner. The Rusch's
have had four loans through the city's
revolving loan fund since
Rusch Machine & Design opened in the city's
Business Incubator in 1999
and have paid them back in full.
42 new commercial businesses
have opened, and are still operating, in Two Rivers since 2003.
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State Combines 5 Tax Credit Programs
1/25/10
The
Economic Development Tax Credit
replaces five former Wisconsin tax credit programs - the Airport
Development Zone, Agricultural Development Zone, Community Development
Zone, Enterprise Development Zone and Technology Zone programs. The new
tax credit program eliminates all former zone boundaries, as well as
creating new ways in which existing Wisconsin businesses or businesses
relocating to Wisconsin can earn tax credits. It offers nonrefundable
and nontransferable tax credits for job creation, capital investment, employee
training, and corporate headquarters.
LEARN MORE
about local incentives.
New Local IT Firm Continues to Expand
1/12/10
"We're booming,"
says Christopher Hytry Derrington, CEO of
Rural America OnShore
Outsourcing
in Two Rivers. The company has just moved into larger quarters in the
Neshotah Pines Professional Building and has hired four employees who
work out of the office and four more who work out of their homes - less
than a year after expanding to Two Rivers.
READ MORE
Local Business Leaders Honored
1/11/10
Carrie Penovich and Neal Jacquart
of Two Rivers were honored by Sail: Young Professionals of Manitowoc
County at its annual banquet. Carrie (director of clinical and support
services at Aurora Medical Center, Two Rivers) received the "Young
Professional of the Year Award" and Neal (owner of Cousins Subs in Two
Rivers) received the "Rising Entrepreneur of the Year Award."
Several other young business people from Two Rivers were also honored.
SEE OTHER AWARDS
Indoor Sports Complex Opening in Two Rivers
1/6/10
J&K Ultimate Sports Complex
will be opening soon at 2811 18th
Street. The indoor recreational facility will offer a variety of
athletic opportunities for youth; cheer and gymnastics, dance, strength
conditioning, batting cages, indoor golf driving range, basketball, and
practice areas for sports such as tennis, soccer and hockey. There also
will be a game room with sports arcade games, ping-pong, air hockey,
pool table and board games. Open gym hours and birthday party hosting
will be available.
Eggers is Fox City
Medium Manufacturer of the Year
12/2/09
The Eggers Industry of Two Rivers' Neenah operation has been
named the Fox City Medium Manufacturer of the Year by the Chamber of
Commerce and Industry.
E-Seed Entrepreneurs Course Graduates 11
11/18/09
Congrats to the 11
entrepreneurs with 8 business ideas who are graduating from E-Seed
Entrepreneurs’ Course! Since 2006, four other courses have been taught
where 36 ideas have been vetted. From that 36, 17 businesses are running
and 3 are starting up.
READ MORE
about E-Seed.
Economic Assistance - Is It Worth It?
11/11/09
Wisconsin Technology News
looks at the Mercury Marine case. What is the public benefit of using
public funds for business incentives?
Crabby Bill's Burgers and Fries open
10/12/09
Welcome to our newest downtown area
business! Try one of Crabby Bill's gourmet burgers at 2023 Jefferson
Street or enjoy grilled chicken sandwich, Vienna hot dogs, nachos, fries
and small hot dogs and hamburgers called sliders. Crabby Bill's serves
beer and wine along with your favorite soda.
10th Lot Sold at Sandy Bay Highlands
9/4/09
A 10th lot has been sold at the
city-owned Sandy Bay Highlands
residential subdivision. Right next to Picnic Hill Park, just down the
road from Point Beach State Forest, amidst woods and wetland, a short
walk from Neshotah Park and Lake Michigan, and right on the Rawley Point
bike trail. You'll find City Living....Country Charm at Sandy Bay
Highlands.
Governor in Town to Present Clean Water Fund Grant
7/31/09
Wisconsin Governor Jim Doyle will
be in Two Rivers on August 3 at noon to present Clean Water Fund grant
monies for four storm water retention ponds. It will help the city meet
the state mandate to improve water quality. The Governor presented the
city with a check for nearly $2.8 million dollars to cover about
two-thirds of the cost of the retention ponds to protect the West
Twin River.
SBA Launches 100% Guaranteed Loan Program
7/17/09
The SBA is now offering a 100%
guaranteed ARC loan program to help struggling businesses. The America's
Recovery Capital loans are deferred-payment loans of up to $35,000
available to established, viable, for-profit small businesses that need
short-term help to make their principal and interest payments on
existing qualifying debt. ARC loans are interest-free to the borrower,
100 percent guaranteed by the SBA, and have no SBA fees associated with
them.
Repayment does not begin until 12 months after the final disbursement.
Borrowers don't have to pay interest on ARC loans. After the 12-month
deferral period, borrowers will pay back the loan principal over a
period of five years. For information, contact your commercial lender or
contact EDCMC Executive Director
Kenneth Stubbe
at 920-482-0540.
Premier of Two Rivers/Manitowoc PBS TV Program
June 30, 2009
Local screenings of Wisconsin Public TV’s “Wisconsin Hometown Stories”
segment on Two Rivers and Manitowoc will be held on Wednesday, July 1.
There’s a 2 p.m. screening in Two Rivers at the J.E. Hamilton Community
House, preceded by a FREE sundae social in the lobby, starting at 1:30
PM. The Manitowoc screening is at 7 p.m., at the Capitol Civic Center.
The program will air on Public TV's
Hometown
Stories will air at 8 p.m. on Monday, July 6.
Washington House Project Gains International Attention
6/25/09
The
Hampton Inns Landmarks project brought more than 20 volunteers from
across Wisconsin to the historic
Washington House today to clean, paint, and repair our visitor
center that commemorates our official status as the Birthplace of the
Ice Cream Sundae. Hampton
also presented a check for $10,000 to fund such repairs as a new
hardwood floor for the Ed Berners Ice Cream Parlor. Besides local and
regional media, Hampton arranged satellite interviews with more than 20
news outlets around the country, and an interview with an international
travel show that is currently based on a ship off the coast of Russia!
The Wall Street Journal's
MarketWatch,
the largest on-line financial site, was in town to record a report.
Midwest Weekends -
Two Trails from Two Rivers
6/8/09
Midwest Weekends featured a lengthy article about the Rawley Point
and Mariner's bike trails.
READ IT
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Story on Carp Tourney
6/6/09
READ MORE
Two More Businesses
for Downtown
5/27/09
B&D Embroidery and Screen Printing of Two Rivers will soon relocate
to the downtown storefront at 1609 Washington Street.
Congratulations to David and Bridget Van Ginkel on the growth and
success of their business—and thanks for bringing it to downtown Two
Rivers.
US
Cellular plans to open a new Two Rivers Store by mid-summer in the
building currently occupied by the Port Cities Insurance Agency at
1613 Washington Street. Port Cities Insurance will remain downtown,
in a new location. Bob Stumpner, owner for over 30 years of The
Camera Case in Hartford, has in recent years expanded into the
cellular telephone business in a big way, with stores in eight
Wisconsin cities, including two in Green Bay. Two Rivers will be the
ninth location for this family-run US Cellular retailer. The City’s
Economic Development loan fund will provide a $40,000 loan to assist
with Mr. Stumpner’s planned $80,000 investment in downtown TR.
2009 Wisconsin Carp
Championship Coming May 30 & 31
5/11/09
The 2009 Wisconsin Carp Championship had moved to Two Rivers.
Spectators Welcome!!
World-class anglers, trivia games, prizes for kids and adults, vendors.
This is catch & release carp tournament. Fishing from 9:00am to
7:00pm on Saturday. Fishing from 7:00am to 5:00pm on Sunday. You
will be able to see all the action at Vet's Park (18th. St.),
Washington Park (Adams St.), and the Old Eggers Factory Land (corner
of 19th. and East River St.). LEARN
MORE
No Housing Bubble
Bursting in Two Rivers
4/13/09
Unlike many parts of the
country, home values continue to hold steady in Two Rivers. With a
median house value of around $110,000, Two Rivers is still a real
bargain - you can get a lot of home right here in Two Rivers. In
2008, There were 131 home sales in Two Rivers. That was down a bit
from 2007 (179 sales) but the average sale price went up. The
average sale prices in 2008 was $93,570, up from $91, 018 in 2007.
If you're looking to build a new home, don't forget about
Sandy Bay Highlands, the
city-owned residential subdivision next to Picnic Hill Park, next to
Walsh Field, and just up the street from Neshotah Beach.
Federal
Appropriations Bill Includes Two Rivers dredging
3/11/09
The 2009 Federal Omnibus
Appropriations bill includes $754,000 for the full dredging of the
federal channel in the Two Rivers harbor and both the East and West
Twin rivers. The dredging will deepen the harbor to 14 feet from the
pier heads upstream to Seagull Marina on the West Twin and the 17th
Street bridge on the East Twin. It will also deepen the East Twin
River to at least 10 feet between the 17th and 22nd Street bridges.
It’s important to our recreational boaters and fishermen, to our
commercial fishermen, to our Coast Guard station, and for commercial
and recreational redevelopment of our downtown waterfront.
Two More Downtown
Businesses
2/18/09
Welcome to the Cove Family Restaurant and Johny Chimpos bar. Both
have opened in the last two weeks. The Cove is located is located in
the lower level of Club Atlantis. Johny Chimpos is in the old Arvy's
Restaurant building. Since 2003, nearly 40 businesses have opened in
Two Rivers and are still in operation!
THE WINNER!
Washington House to get renovation funds
12/8/08
Hampton Hotels has selected the Washington House in Two Rivers as an
"All-American Landmark" that will get renovation planning assistance
and funding in 2009. Nearly 45,000 votes were cast in the company's
on-line poll. The Washington House competed with other landmarks in
Wisconsin. Details of the assistance will be announced after a
renovation plan is completed.
Washington House in
Running for Renovation Funds
11/13/08
The “Birthplace of the Ice
Cream Sundae” in Two Rivers is one of three historical sights
competing for renovation funds in the Hampton Hotels
Save-A-Landmark® program. The Washington House is the headquarters
for the local historical society, commemorates Two Rivers as the
birthplace
of the ice cream sundae, and serves as the city’s visitors’ center.
The winner of an
Internet
voting contest will get both planning assistance and funding
from Hampton Hotels, which has provided thousands of hours and $3.5
million to refurbish 41 landmarks across the country since the
program began in 2000.
WLUK-TV News Video
Business Expansion
Announced
10/14/08
Patsy's Highway 42 Mobil Mart is expanding. They will be adding an
automated car wash. Look for construction soon - right next to the
construction project for the new Union State Bank next door.
Another New Business
Coming
9/9/08
The former Arvy's building at 1616 Washington Street has been sold.
The new owners from Sheboygan are planning to upgrade the building
for a new food and beverage establishment. More details will be
announced later by the new owners.
Students and
Businesses Form Partnership
9/5/08
The Future Business Leaders of America and Two Rivers Business
Association have teamed up to help the city's business community
while giving high school students real-life experience.
READ MORE
TIF Districts Show
Solid Performance
9/4/08
The value of TIF districts in Two Rivers is about 10% higher than
estimated when the districts were formed. Three TIF districts turned
non-taxable property into taxable property that now has a total
value of $11 million. LEARN MORE
ABOUT TIF
IT Company Chooses
Two Rivers
9/3/08
An out-of-state entrepreneur has selected a location in Two Rivers
to house his new information technology company. The
EDC first
started working with him to find a suitable location in the region.
After meeting with City officials and seeing the vibrant downtown,
he liked what he saw and found the unique location he was seeking.
With about a half-dozen employees at start-up, he expects to have
about 20 employees in the next two or three years.
More
Lots Sold in Sandy
Bay Highlands
8/27/08
Another sale at Sandy Bay
Highlands on August 22 brings the number of lots sold in August
to three. So far, nine of the 21 lots in the modern, natural
residential subdivision have been sold. Sitting right next to Picnic
Hill Park and Walsh Field, Sandy Bay Highlands features large lots,
wetlands, the Rawley Point bike trail and is just a short walk to
Neshotah Park and Lake Michigan.
...and the Hits Just
Keep Coming
8/13/08
A new bank building, new chiropractor, new nail salon - just a few
of the latest developments in downtown Two Rivers. Union State Bank
is building a new building on the A&W property. Apple Chiropractic
Clinic has just opened a new office at 1815 Washington Street - the
fourth new business in that block in the past 12 months. Top Asian
Nails recently opened at 1612 Washington. Holy Family Memorial
Hospital has expanded its operation in Two Rivers by taking over
operation of the Two Rivers LIFE Fitness Center. and Lakeside
Apparel and Signs is sporting a new building facade.
County Among Top 25
Dreamtowns
7/28/08
BizJournal ranks Manitowoc County as #24 among 140 micropolitan
areas as a dreamtown attractive to people looking for a small-town
atmosphere without the hassles of big-city life - "a sense of
community" and "friendlier people."
Madison Street Bridge
Ribbon Cutting
7/23/08

The ribbon was cut on the new Madison
Street bridge on July 23. Hundreds of people took the opportunity to
be the "first" to walk across the new bridge - another example of
the city's commitment to investing in the future. Of the city's four
bridges, three have been replaced in the last decade or so - and the
final one will be replaced soon.
Electric Rate Remain
Low
7/17/08
A typical home in Two Rivers will pay $6 to $10 less than customers
of neighboring utilities.
READ MORE
Rusch Featured in
Newspaper
6/19/08
From a modest start in the city's incubator,
Rusch Machine &
Design now has customers around the world, including Monster Garage
and West Coast Choppers. READ MORE
Business Growth in
Two Rivers
6/12/08
Since 2003, there have been more than 20 successful businesses
startups in Two Rivers - most of them in the downtown area. You can
see many of the on our
Pictures of Progress page - or check the list
right here.
Two Rivers Among
Wonders of Wisconsin
5/16/08
Two Rivers came in second in voting for the best place in Wisconsin
for a biking getaway, thanks to the two new
bike trails. The online poll was conducted by
Wonders of Wisconsin. The
Wisconsin Maritime Museum in Manitowoc was named the third best
museum.
Illinios
Business to Move
Into Incubator
5/1/08
Flavor Hut
International has signed a lease for the city's 5,000 square
foot incubator. Owner Terry Esser recently moved to Two Rivers from
St. Charles, IL and is now moving his business here. The company
currently has 5 employees. Flavor Hut makes flavorings for various
lines of livestock and pet foods.

Two Rivers - Wireless Community - Wired Community
4/9/08
The Cool City Hot Spot WiFi system is now operating in the downtown
area. It's free and it's new! And if you need some high speed data
access, don't forget about the city's
fiber optic system.
First Time Home Buyer
Program
2/18/08
Get 10% of your down payment covered with assistance of the City of
Two Rivers Housing Program. The city loans are funded through
a Community Development Block Grant from the Wisconsin Department of
Commerce. The loans are zero-interest, and require no repayment for
so long as the borrower owns and lives in the house. Income and
other restrictions apply.
READ MORE More
Assistance Available From
Lakeshore CAP
Discover Wisconsin to
Feature Ice Cream Sundae
6/25/08
After a mention on the History Channel on June 23, the
ice cream
sundae gets more attention on the
Discover Wisconsin TV show on June 28 and 29. The program
will include the story of how Two Rivers became the birthplace of
this delectable treat. Check your local listings.
Home Buyer Program
4/15/08
Counseling and education for
buying your first home.
The Lakeshore CAP Home Buyer Program
is designed to assist income-eligible households with the purchase
of a home. Call 1-800-924-0510.
The Return of Waves
4/6/08
The Economic Development Office has closed a $14,000 loan to help
Waves salon to re-open downtown. Welcome back. The city's
Revolving Loan Fund has money available to assist with your
start-up or expansion.
Little Joe's
Now City Central Bar and Grill
2/6/08
(updated 4/4/08)
The classic, art-deco Little Joe's Bar and Grill has changed hands.
Joe and Delores Sobiech have retired. Kari Pries and Judy DeBauche
have purchased the downtown landmark and have exciting plans to
add to the growing downtown night life.
Resolution: Make
Downtown Even Better
1/20/08
Eight new downtown businesses in 2007! And more coming.
READ MORE
UFO Named National
Retailer of the Year
1/11/08
The Kite Trade Association International (KTIA) named
Unique
Flying Objects as Kite Retailer of the Year at its annual
conference.
North Pier Rehab
Included in Federal Budget
1/3/08
In our continued efforts to invest in our infrastructure, the city
has secured $1.83 million for rehabilitation of the north pier of
the Two Rivers harbor. The funding was sought by the city with help
of local businesses, the Two Rivers Business Association and other
local groups.
Senior Center Renovation to Begin
1/2/08
The Friends of the Two Rivers Senior Center have raised the needed
funds for the renovation project, which is expected to begin in
June. The $260,000 project is funded by $50,000 from city funds and
the rest from donations and grants.
Another Sale
at Sandy Bay Highlands
1/2/08
Six of the 21 lots in phase one of
Sandy Bay Highlands have been sold. The latest sale in the
city-owned subdivision closed on January 2.
Two Rivers Continues
Aggressive Capital Investment
11/14/07
New city buildings, three new bridges, recreation trails, new city
parks, work on our beach, new water filtration plant, upgrades to
the wastewater treatment plant -- and more to come while maintaining
affordable taxes.
Looking for a progressive attitude? It's right here in the new Two
Rivers.
READ MORE
Local Industries in
Wisconsin's Top 75
11/1/07
Lakeside Foods and Eggers Industries have made the "Wisconsin 75"
list, an annual ranking of the largest closely held companies
headquartered in Wisconsin. Lakeside Foods in
Manitowoc was ranked 26th and is a producer of canned and frozen
vegetables, canned meats and other food products. Eggers Industries
in Two Rivers was ranked 71st and creates architectural doors,
decorative plywood and custom furniture components.
READ MORE FROM THE EDC OF MANITOWOC COUNTY
Wisconsin Remains
Below Average in Cost of Doing Business
10/18/07
With 100 being average, Wisconsin scored a 96.4 in the
Milken Institute rankings of the cost
of doing business. The index
measures wage costs, taxes, electricity costs and real estate costs
for industrial and office space.
Welcome to Three New
Businesses
10/3/07
Anytime Fitness will be
opening in mid-October at 1506 20th Street. The national chain of
24-hour fitness and tanning facilities is owned locally by Mike
Langley, who also has the Anytime Fitness franchise in Manitowoc.
Papa Murphy’s Pizza will open soon in the Family Video building
at Washington and 18th Streets. And the much-awaited opening of
Luigi’s Italian Restaurant, 1033 22nd Street, will occur within
the next two weeks, owners Antonio and Christina Mannino report.
Revolving
Loan Fund an Important Development Tool
10/2/07
Since its inception, the Two Rivers’ revolving loan fund has issued
over $6.6 million in business loans.
READ MORE
REVOLVING LOAN
FUND PAGE
Most City TIF Districts Exceeding Expectations
9/4/07
Certified 2007 valuations for these districts were
just recently released by the State. Those numbers
show that a total of over $27 million in new tax
base has been created in these districts since
1992—actually, about $22 million of that total has
been created since 2000. Further, the 2007 total
valuation of these districts is nearly 12 percent
higher than was projected in the original TID
plans.
SEE THE REPORT
LEARN MORE ABOUT
TIF
Wisconsin on Economic Development Honor Roll
7/31/07
The annual
Development Report Card for States has named
Wisconsin to its honor roll for the second
year in a row. It is one of only 7 states so
named. About Wisconsin, the report
says, "Wisconsin has distinguished itself as a
great place to live, consistently earning high
marks for Performance... (T)he state has shown
significant improvement in Business Vitality and
Development Capacity... Wisconsin can now proudly
say that it is a great place to both live and
work, with bright prospects for its future
economic performance and standard of living."
Ice Cream Sundae Garners More National Attention
7/23/07
First, CBS Evening News re-ran last year's
Assignment America piece about the ice cream
sundae as part of its coverage of the U.S. Senior
Open at Whistling Straits. A few days later,
American Profile magazine ran a story
in a publication that is distributed in hundreds
of newspapers around the country. On July 21, the
Madison Capital Times "discovered" the Two
Rivers link to this most favorite of ice cream
treats.
Kayakers Featured on Fox 11 TV
7/20/07
The July 20 edition of Fox 11's morning news
program, Good Day Wisconsin, featured segments on
kayaking at Neshotah Beach.
New Business Loans Approved
7/2/07
The Business and Industrial Development Committee
has approved three loans to new and expanding
business in Two Rivers. Luigi's Italian Restaurant
will be expanding from its Manitowoc location into
the former Cafe Alkayme building. Shipwreck
Adventures will use the loan to diversify its
product line into canoe and kayak sales and
rentals. GT Machine in the city's business
incubator will be purchasing additional machinery
and equipment. Since moving to the incubator in
March 2006, GT Machine employment has grown from
14 to 32.
Utility Honored
5/13/07
Two Rivers Water & Light has been honored by
the American Public Power Association for its
highly reliable and safe electric service. Two
Rivers Water and Light has achieved Platinum
status as a Reliable Public Power Provider (RP3)
for proficiency in reliability, safety, training,
and system improvements. It was also recognized by
APPA with its Electric Utility Safety Award for
2006 and 2007 for its worker safety record.
Free Business Assistance
4/2/07
The Wisconsin Business AnswerLine can help
entrepreneurs with FREE answers to your questions
about getting closer to your dreams and goals.
Last year, 4,600 people called with questions.
Call 800-940-7232 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. or
send an
e-mail.
LEARN MORE
Home Sales Show Healthy Upward Trend
3/1/07
Homes sales figures show some positive trends for
Two Rivers. The Manitowoc County Board of Realtors
reports an increase of 11% in the number of homes
sales in 2006 over the previous year - 161 sales
compared to 145. More significantly, the total
dollar volume for sales was up a significant
30%. The average home sale price increased
from $79,750 in 2005 to $93,681 in 2006.
SEE THE CHART
GT Machine Receives Tax Credits
10/27/06
GT Machine LLC, 2614 Williams St., has received
$60,000 in Community Development Zone tax credits
for its expansion project.
It recently expanded into a new 19,200-square-foot
location and is purchasing new equipment. The
project will create 12 jobs and represent $365,000
in new investment. Contact
us for more information about
state tax
credits and other
incentive programs available to you.
New Construction Drives 4.2% Increase in Equalized
Property Value
8/30/06
The equalized value of property in Two Rivers grew
$22.5 million in 2005, bolstered by new commercial
construction.
READ MORE
Free Listing for Commercial &
Industrial Properties
12/12/06
Two Rivers is a member of the LocationOne®
listing service (LOIS)- a nation-wide database
used by site selectors, agents and brokers. Check
the menu on the left for the correct form for your
property (under Add Your Site). Fill it out and
send it to us - we'll list your property at no
charge. Don't forget to send us up to three
pictures for inclusion on your property's
individual web page. Click on
Available
Property to see the current listings.
CBS Evening News Covers Our Sundae Story
8/22/06
The CBS Evening News will cover our ice cream
sundae feud Friday 8/25 at 5:30 p.m.
READ THE SUNDAE HISTORY
SEE THE CBS VIDEO
CBS News May Cover Sundae War - Your Vote Needed
8/10/06
The CBS News "Assignment America" segment this
week will include our Sundae war with Ithaca, New
York. People are asked to vote for one of three
possible story ideas. CBS crews then develop a
story about the winning entry. Place your vote
Friday through Monday at the
Assignment America website.
Sundae War with Ithaca Draws National Coverage
7/13/06
The
Sundae War has been covered by the New York
Times, USA Today,
National Public Radio, Chicago Tribune, upstate NY
TV, and the Associated Press and hundreds of its print and broadcast outlets
including New York Newsday and Arizona Republic. US News
and World Report is working on a story. Hits on
this Internet site have more than doubled since
the war began. We have also placed a
coupon in the Ithaca newspaper for a free Two
Rivers ice cream sundae.
We Resolve!
6/19/06
Two
Rivers declares - "We are the Birthplace of the
Ice Cream Sundae."
Read the resolution
Syracuse, New York ABC-TV Coverage
The REAL Story of the Ice Cream Sundae
Invented in Two Rivers 125 Years Ago
6/16/06
Ignore any other claims. Two Rivers is the REAL
birthplace of the
Ice Cream Sundae
Tuition Reimbursement
for Training Employees
5/26/06
The
Business Employees’ Skills Training (BEST)
Program helps industries facing severe labor
shortages upgrade the skills of their workforce.
It provides tuition reimbursement grants to help
cover a portion of the costs associated with
training employees. Call 1-800-HELP-BUS.
Five New Downtown Businesses Opening
5/11/06
Five new businesses are opening in downtown Two
Rivers. Welcome to
La Bella Cafe at 1701 East Street in the former
Joanne's Floral building,
Connie's Treasures in the old Coenen Shoe Repair
building by Kurtz's,
Shipwreck Adventures at 1611 Washington Street,
and two new businesses in the totally remodeled 1513
Washington Street - Elements American Bistro and The
Fitness Store, which is returning to downtown. The
Fitness Store is now open.
Tourism Spending Worth $11.81 Billion
3/16/06
Traveler spending in Wisconsin rose slightly last
year to $11.81 billion, according to a study
released by the
Wisconsin Department of Tourism. Overall,
traveler spending grew roughly $30 million.
Smaller Manufacturers - Huge Impact
3/15/06
Small and medium manufacturers employ 60% of the
manufacturing workforce and account for 40% of the
value of US production.
This
March 2006 report (pdf)
from the Manufacturing Institute includes a list
of policy recommendations as well as fifteen “best
practices” that characterize world-class
manufacturers.
Another Success for Business Incubator
2/23/06
The
city's two business
incubators are designed to help start-up
businesses grow and expand. Another tenant, and
its 22 employees, has moved out and set up shop in
a larger building in the Columbus Street
Industrial Park.
READ MORE
Wisconsin Makes National Economic Honor Roll
2/17/06
Wisconsin was one of 7 states to make the
economic honor roll in the annual report by
the Corporation for Enterprise Development. Wisconsin earned an A for economic
performance, a B in business vitality, and a B in
development capacity.
February newsletter of the Wisconsin Department of
Commerce