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Grab your costumes and mark your calendars! The Stanley Community Association’s fourth Annual Trunk or Treat will be held on Saturday, October 26 from 9am to noon at Chapman Park. With over 800 … more

Staff Report | 10/16/24

Local business owners enjoyed coffee and pastries while discussing the latest auto repair shop improvements. From left: Stanley Chamber President Ron Haas, financial planners Jack Syryczuk and Adam Smit, Chamber Board member Alex Zamarippa, and Todd and Misty Wundrow.

Wundrow Auto Repair: Dedicated to quality service and building community connections

Wundrow Auto Repair has emerged stronger than ever after rebuilding following the devastating tornado that struck the area in 2021. The latest Coffee and Commerce event for the Stanley Chamber of … more

By Danielle Boos | 10/10/24

Steven and Deanne Patten celebrate the ten-year anniversary of Firehouse Friends Childcare Center located at 1123 Pine Street.

Firehouse Friends Childcare Center Celebrates a Decade of Nurturing Young Minds

For the past ten years, Firehouse Friends Childcare Center has been a flourishing facility in the Stanley community, supporting working families while providing a safe, caring environment for their … more

By Danielle Boos | 10/2/24

Ground breaking from left to right: David Kluth, Jon Quinnell, Scott Eisold, Travis Tieman, bob Thidemann, Dan Schultze, Heather Williams, Courtney Richardson

Courtesy Auto & Truck unveils plans for state-of-the-art Fleet Center

Courtesy Auto & Truck is thrilled for the development of their new Commercial Fleet Center in Stanley. The 15-bay commercial fleet focused facility will offer full fleet management for all makes … more

By Danielle Boos | 9/18/24

Ryan McQuillan, his wife Sarah, and their two sons, Grant and Liam proudly stand behind their company and its values at their new location at 812 E. Ingersoll St. in Boyd. In their free time the McQuillan family enjoys attending sporting events, especially Wisconsin Badger Basketball games.

McQuillan Plumbing-A Legacy of Excellence and Family Tradition

For over four decades, McQuillan Plumbing has proudly served the Boyd community as a family-operated business known for its commitment to quality and customer satisfaction. Founded in 1980 by Tom … more

By Danielle Boos | 9/11/24

Members of the Stanley Chamber of Commerce listen as Hansen’s IGA Store Manager Jason Harwick (center) gives a tour of the grocery store highlighting the sales and new product options.

Chamber members savor Coffee & Commerce event at Hansen’s IGA

Hansen’s IGA new store manager Jason Harwick welcomed members of the Stanley Chamber of Commerce to Coffee and Commerce on Sept. 5. Harwick has been the new store manager of the Stanley … more

By Danielle Boos | 9/11/24

Courtesy Ford Auto & Truck breaks ground on Commercial Fleet Center

Courtesy Ford Auto & Truck celebrated the groundbreaking of their new Commercial Fleet Center on August 27. The project includes thirteen vehicle workstations and 150 self-storage units in three … more

Photo by Joseph Back | 9/5/24

The team at Stanley Hometown Dentistry. From left are Courtney, Jenna, Roselenna, Dr. James Gunelson, Sue, and Jada.

Stanley Hometown Dentistry helps patients stay healthy through dental hygiene

In terms of bodily health, the teeth are often overlooked. They shouldn’t be. With everything from plaque and cavities to periodontal disease and gingivitis to worry about, dental health can … more

By Joseph Back | 9/5/24

Alissa Broughton, Supervisor of Surgical Service and Nicole Dekan, Nursing Supervisor (center) provide members of the Stanley Area Chamber of Commerce with a tour of the Aspirus Health facility at the August 1st Coffee and Commerce event.

Aspirus Stanley Hospital sponsors Chamber of Commerce’s Monthly Coffee and Commerce

The Stanley Area Chamber of Commerce’s monthly Coffee and Commerce event was held at Aspirus Stanley Hospital on August 1. Local business owners and community members were treated to coffee and … more

By Danielle Boos | 8/8/24

Cody Junker and Brady Junker proudly stand with their families, friends and Stanley Chamber of Commerce Treasurer Debbie Haas, Charlie Walker of Chippewa Economic Development Corporation, Chamber President Ron Haas, and Chamber Vice President Lacey Granger as they celebrate the grand opening of the Hobby Oasis on August 1st.

Hobby Oasis Opens Its Doors with a Rainy-Day Ribbon Cutting and Celebration

If rain is a sign of blessing, then Hobby Oasis will have it in buckets. As the rain began to pour on Thursday morning, members of the Stanley community gathered in enthusiastic support as Hobby … more

By Danielle Boos | 8/7/24

Justin Pope (right) and his wife, Kristen are excited to be a part of the business community in the City of Stanley

KJ Garage on First Avenue in Stanley

Justin and Kristen Pope have opened their automotive repair shop located at 219 East 1st Avenue in Stanley. With their family of six children, Justin and Kristen purchased a home in Stanley a year … more

By Danielle Boos | 6/19/24

Retiring Boyd Chamber President Jeff Zais

Boyd Chamber President retires

At the monthly Boyd Area Chamber of Commerce meeting on June 12, Jeff Zais announced his retirement as President of the Chamber. Jeff has been a member of the Chamber since 1983, and President since … more

By Kris Bremness | 6/19/24

Stanley graduate Daisy Dorn is ready to serve the local community as the new owner of 1881 Nutrition at 222 N. Broadway St. in downtown Stanley.

1881 Nutrition’s new owner is ready to “shake it up”

Starting May 6 Daisy Dorn will be the new owner of 1881 Nutrition, a nutrition club serving Herbalife shakes, smoothies, energy teas and more. Dorn graduated from Stanley-Boyd High School in 2023 and … more

By Danielle Boos | 5/9/24

Reit’s Garden Center has the selection you need for outdoor work.

Spring is here! Local businesses well stocked for season

Spring is here, and for those looking to save a drive elsewhere, you’re in luck! For those seeking Mother’s Day flowers, there’s Ele’s Flowers on Broadway. Open daily … more

By Joseph Back | 5/9/24

Broadband readiness the focus of regionwide workshop in Chippewa Falls

How can communities and partners set themselves up for success for Broadband Equity, Access, Deployment (BEAD) funding? UW-Madison Extension’s Community Economic Development Program is … more

5/8/24

Forward Promotes Three New Officers

Austin Travis has been promoted to Assistant Vice President Commercial Loan Officer at Forward. This is in recognition of his growing involvement in the Park Falls area and increased outreach to … more

5/1/24

Turning out for the ribbon cutting at RESCO were a host of notables. Shown above from left are Sheila Nyberg, Clark County Economic Development Corporation; Jordan Leifering, project manager, Market & Johnson; Joe Koller, business development manager, Market & Johnson; Chad Schultze, project superintendent, Market & Johnson; Linda Powers, architect, River Valley Architects; Alexis Kringle, project coordinator, River Valley Architects; Tracy Lau, interior designer, River Valley Architects; Andrew Ohman, warehouse supervisor, RESCO; Matt Brandrup, president and CEO, RESCO; Mike Henke, Mayor of Stanley; Jeff Kuhnle, vice president of administration and CFO, RESCO; Roger Wiff, director, Pierce Pepin Cooperative Services; Doug Booher, vice president of sales and manufacturer relations, RESCO; Megan Ellenbecker, warehouse worker, RESCO; Charlie Walker, president and CEO, Chippewa Economic Development Corporation.

RESCO Announces Opening of New Warehouse in Stanley, WI

Middleton, WI – Rural Electric Supply Cooperative (RESCO), a member-owned, not-for-profit electrical wholesaler and one of the Midwest’s largest full-line distributors of high-voltage … more

5/1/24

Small Business Owners: Leveraging Financial Literacy for Profitable Sales

In the dynamic landscape of entrepreneurship, small business owners often invest years of passion, hard work, and resources into building their legacy. However, there comes a time in the life cycle … more

By Members of Stanley Chamber of Commerce | 4/18/24

At a new location at 1418 Pine Street in Stanley, Winger Construction is gearing up for a busy construction season with an almost packed schedule. When his business started in 2002, Joe Winger remarks that he always had an intuition from God concerning the success of his business. “This is how I saw my life,” he mentions.

Winger Construction finishes new building on Pine Street

By Danielle Boos | 4/3/24

Matt Derks (right) and his son, Jonathan, stand proudly in front of the new Derks Meat sign installed by Ron’s Designs & Signs.

From Farm to Store

Derks Meats has officially opened at their new facility located just east of their previous location at Derks Farms. Located at 33802 115th Avenue in Boyd, the new 50x66 building features a retail … more

By Danielle Boos | 3/27/24