Wausau has become a mecca for outdoor sports with world class kayaking, both alpine and Nordic ski courses, hiking trails and more. Now it’s been named the nation’s best small city for bicycling. According to the nonprofit People for Bikes, which advocates for bike-friendly policies, Wausau is a small city doing it right to encourage bicycling. More…

 

 

What is the #1 retail marketing technique a merchant can use to get the word out about their brick-and-mortar store?  Get the answers here from 10 renowned experts in retail marketing.  More

 

 

Madison-based Mader Designs, which put the finishing touches on the newly renovated City Square Office Center Space, recently won a national award for Commercial Interior from The National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) for a comprehensive remodeling project for Compass Properties.  According to Compass Properties President Tyler Noel, “Stephanie Mader does an outstanding job of creating contemporary and vibrant work spaces that give employees options as to how and where they can work.” More…

 

 

Polito’s Pizza opened its doors in 2007 and the name has since become synonymous with delicious New York style pizza served by the slice or whole pie. Polito’s offers more than 30 different toppings to choose from and it’s specialty pizzas include the Philly Cheese Steak, BBQ Pulled Pork, Buffalo Chicken, Mac & Cheese and The Greek, just to name a few. More…

 

 

Don’t miss the Wausau Chamber Member Appreciation Night at the Wisconsin Woodchucks on Friday, June 8th.  For just $11, members get a ticket to the game, hotdog, soda, plus the chance to enjoy the post-game fireworks!  Click here for more info or to register.  More…

 

 

 

 

“The World According to Federico Uribe,” will be unveiled at the Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum on Saturday, June 2.  The new exhibit features a collection of colorful, assembled-object sculptures by Miami-based artist Federico Uribe.  c.on view through Aug. 26, Uribe will create a large-scale, walk-in environment brimming with whimsy, according to a Woodson news release. On the opening day of the exhibition, at 700 N. 12th St., Uribe leads a gallery walk and shares insights about his work from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.  More

 

 

 

 

U.S. Sports Development Group is exploring the feasibility of an Olympic style training and entertainment center in Wausau where “we could have sports, training, recreational, high level, international events.” says the group’s president, Val Belmonte. More