Industry News
Catch all the latest business news in Greater La Crosse by industry. Scroll below or select an industry.
BizCast 47: Building Business with Borton Construction
Episode 47 Building Business with Borton ConstructionAbout BizCast Greater La Crosse We bring you news from the business community. From startups to experienced problem solvers, you’ll get in-depth insight on the...
Dahl Automotive Purchases Stevens Point, Rhinelander Dealerships
Dahl Automotive Purchases Stevens Point, Rhinelander Dealerships Dahl Automotive has recently acquired four dealerships from Kocourek Automotive, marking its entry into central and north central Wisconsin markets. The...
BizCast 46: From 0 to 60 with Olson Solar Energy
Episode 46 From 0 to 60 with Olson Solar EnergyAbout BizCast Greater La Crosse We bring you news from the business community. From startups to experienced problem solvers, you’ll get in-depth insight on the challenges and...
Bawek’s Shoe Store in Arcadia for Sale
The shoe store is still open for business as Craig Bawek evaluates offers. The owner is selling the building and/or shoe inventory, highlighting: Thriving family owned and operated shoe store located in the heart of...
BizCast 45: Garage Ball Hits a Home Run with New Brice Prairie Location for Batting Cages
Episode 45 Garage Ball Hits a Home Run with New Brice Prairie Location for Batting CagesAbout BizCast Greater La Crosse We bring you news from the business community. From startups to experienced problem solvers, you’ll...
BizCast 44: Hill Capital’s Patrick Donahue on investing in local businesses
Episode 44 Hill Capital's Patric Donahue, Investing in Local Small businessAbout BizCast Greater La Crosse We bring you news from the business community. From startups to experienced problem solvers, you’ll get in-depth...
Construction
BizCast 51: Jon Reiner – Speaking Expert & Pastor
Episode 51 Jon Reiner - Speaking Expert & PastorAbout BizCast Greater La Crosse We bring you news from the business community. From startups to experienced problem solvers, you’ll get in-depth insight on the challenges...
BizCast 50: 1400+ Students to Learn the Trades with Build My Future
Episode 50 1400+ Students to Learn the Trades with Build by FutureAbout BizCast Greater La Crosse We bring you news from the business community. From startups to experienced problem solvers, you’ll get in-depth insight on...
Economy
One-Minute Update on our Economy in January
Retail sales ticked up in January. Not expected to last.Retailers saw higher than expected sales in January after two months of declines, according to numbers provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Sales increased by 3%,...
BizCast Episode 04 State of Tourism with AJ Frels, Explore La Crosse
Episode 04 State of Tourism with AJ Frels, Explore La Crosse About BizCast Greater La Crosse We bring you news from the business community. From startups to experienced problem solvers, you’ll get in-depth insight on the...
Financial
BizCast 44: Hill Capital’s Patrick Donahue on investing in local businesses
Episode 44 Hill Capital's Patric Donahue, Investing in Local Small businessAbout BizCast Greater La Crosse We bring you news from the business community. From startups to experienced problem solvers, you’ll get in-depth...
What Makes a State Business Tax Climate Friendly
A tool that assesses tax structures across states doesn't put Wisconsin, Minnesota, or Iowa in the best states and goes on to list Minnesota in the worst list. The State of Business Tax Climate Index that is produced by the nonprofit Tax Foundation looks at major tax...
Two La Crosse Startups, Idea Fund Featured in Wisconsin Investment Fund Report
A new annual report from the Badger Fund of Funds mentions its investment in two La Crosse startup companies and the Idea Fund's contributions. The Badger Fund touts its $30 million investment portfolio in Wisconsin companies. This includes just over $5 million...
Government & Politics
Dahl Automotive Purchases Stevens Point, Rhinelander Dealerships
Dahl Automotive Purchases Stevens Point, Rhinelander Dealerships Dahl Automotive has recently acquired four dealerships from Kocourek Automotive, marking its entry into central and north central Wisconsin markets. The...
BizCast 31: Onalaska Mayor Kim Smith on Change in City and Staff
Episode 31 Onalaska Mayor Kim Smith on Change in City and Staff About BizCast Greater La Crosse We bring you news from the business community. From startups to experienced problem solvers, you’ll get in-depth insight on...
Holmen: 8,000 single family homes still possible
Holmen: Another 8,000 single family homes still possible Continuing to build 200+ units a year. The Village of Holmen continues to be a leader in Wisconsin for growth. In 2021, it had the highest value of...
Manufacturing
BizCast 37: Talking Meat with Mike Bakalars — the Sausage King
Episode 37 Talking Meat with Mike Bakalars — the Sausage KingAbout BizCast Greater La Crosse We bring you news from the business community. From startups to experienced problem solvers, you’ll get in-depth insight on the...
Heavy Truck Road Restrictions Begin March 6
Heavy Truck Road Restrictions Begin March 6 in La Crosse County La Crosse County Highway Department announced that seasonal weight restrictions will go into effect on March 6, 2023, on various County Trunk Highways. The...
La Crosse Inland Packaging in Running for Manufacturing Award
La Crosse's Inland Packaging is a finalist for Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce (WMC)'s Manufacturer of the Year Award. The 34th Annual Award Ceremony is recognizing 26th finalists out of the state's 9,000...
You’re a Top Manufacturer. Now Get an Award for the Year.
The numbers show, manufacturing is a major driver of our Midwest economy. Apply by November 30 and be in the running to recognized at the top by receiving the Manufacturer of the Year Award bestowed by Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce (WMC). Winners are recognized...
Restaurants
BizCast 42: Leap of Faith with Bluebird Bakery & Cafe
Episode 42 Leap of Faith with Bluebird Bakery & CafeAbout BizCast Greater La Crosse We bring you news from the business community. From startups to experienced problem solvers, you’ll get in-depth insight on the...
BizCast 32: Jenn & Jason Slusser’s new Features Fieldhouse, West Salem
Episode 32 Jenn & Jason Slusser’s new Features Fieldhouse, West Salem About BizCast Greater La Crosse We bring you news from the business community. From startups to experienced problem solvers, you’ll get in-depth...
Understanding Why Restaurant (and Other) Capacity Matters
Understanding Why Restaurant (and Other) Capacity Matters We wrote stories about Kelsey Williams at Fayze's (La Crosse), Jacqlynn Hauser with Jacqlon's (Holmen), and Keith Carson with Houghton's Jackson Street Pub (La Crosse). In the process, we learned how...
Real Estate
La Crosse Voting to Implement Rental Housing Registration
La Crosse Voting to Implement Rental Housing Registration BackgroundThe legislation is sponsored by Council member Chris Kahlow. At the Judiciary & Administration Committee meeting, Kahlow stated the action plan...
Take a Look at the Potential Projects in La Crosse’s River Point District.
Take a Look at the Potential Projects in La Crosse's River Point District. River Point District, once known as the Mobil Oil site, is across the street from Festival Foods on Copeland. It runs from Copeland Street to the...
Pettibone Resort Buys, Seeks Rezoning of Old Company Store on the Pike For Housing & RV Storage Amid Neighbors Concerns
Pettibone Resort Seeks to Buy, Rezone Old Company Store Building on Causeway Amid Neighbor Concerns. Plans call for Condos, Apartments & Temporary RV storage. Mark Pretasky with his company 2 PM LLC, is seeking...
La Crosse County Home Sale Prices Jump 11.9% – Highest Since 2005
The Wisconsin REALTORS Association (WRA) says higher home prices, rising mortgage rates and tightening inventories are impact home sales in Quarter 3 of 2022. In La Crosse County, the Fall quarter shows the number of homes sold cooled from a red-hot start of the year....
Retail
Dahl Automotive Purchases Stevens Point, Rhinelander Dealerships
Dahl Automotive Purchases Stevens Point, Rhinelander Dealerships Dahl Automotive has recently acquired four dealerships from Kocourek Automotive, marking its entry into central and north central Wisconsin markets. The...
BizCast 46: From 0 to 60 with Olson Solar Energy
Episode 46 From 0 to 60 with Olson Solar EnergyAbout BizCast Greater La Crosse We bring you news from the business community. From startups to experienced problem solvers, you’ll get in-depth insight on the challenges and...
Bawek’s Shoe Store in Arcadia for Sale
The shoe store is still open for business as Craig Bawek evaluates offers. The owner is selling the building and/or shoe inventory, highlighting: Thriving family owned and operated shoe store located in the heart of...
BizCast 45: Garage Ball Hits a Home Run with New Brice Prairie Location for Batting Cages
Episode 45 Garage Ball Hits a Home Run with New Brice Prairie Location for Batting CagesAbout BizCast Greater La Crosse We bring you news from the business community. From startups to experienced problem solvers, you’ll...
BizCast 43: 608 Brewing on Holmen expansion, proposed Wisconsin Brewing Laws
Episode 43 608 Brewing on Holmen expansion, proposed Wisconsin Brewing LawsAbout BizCast Greater La Crosse We bring you news from the business community. From startups to experienced problem solvers, you’ll get in-depth...
BizCast 37: Talking Meat with Mike Bakalars — the Sausage King
Episode 37 Talking Meat with Mike Bakalars — the Sausage KingAbout BizCast Greater La Crosse We bring you news from the business community. From startups to experienced problem solvers, you’ll get in-depth insight on the...
Industry History
1975 La Crosse Home Builders Association First Auction
1975 Doucet Picked as President of the La Crosse Home Builders Association
In 1975, the La Crosse Area Home Builders Association selected their fourth president with Joe Doucet, a contractor from Caledonia, Minnesota. Following Doucet was Finn Posass (Finn Posaas Construction), Ted Rohde (Rohde...