Washington County Grant Application for Flood Resilience Program
Washington County’s Grant Application Accepted for Flood Resilience ProgramWEST BEND, WI – The Washington County Board of Supervisors recently approved a resolution to apply for a Pre-Disaster Flood Resilience Grant through the Wisconsin Emergency Management, a division of the Department of Military Affairs, which has now approved the grant for Washington County. The grant to local governmental units is to be used for identifying flood vulnerabilities, options to improve flood resiliency and restoring
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Library Presents Jessica Michna as Abigail Adams
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, January 26, 2026 For more information, please contact Lynn Ratzmann, Adult Services Librarian at (262) 253- 7760, ext. 2003 or lratzmann@germantownlibrarywi.orgGERMANTOWN COMMUNITY LIBRARY PRESENTS JESSICA MICHNA AS ABIGAIL ADAMS Germantown, WI – The Germantown Community Library will host Jessica Michna as she portrays Abigail Adams, wife of President John Adams, on Tuesday, February 3rd, at 1:00 p.m. After forty years of marriage, Abigail looks back on their early years
Hampel Corp Announces New President
Steve Everett Jr. Named President of L.T. Hampel CorporationVeteran executive takes reins from Paul Lorge, following 20 years of transformative leadership for leading manufacturer of heavy-gauge, deep-draw thermoformed plastics in Germantown, Wis.By: L.T. Hampel Corporation Steve Everett Jr., President of L.T. Hampel CorpGERMANTOWN, Wis. - Jan. 20, 2026 - PRLog -- L.T. Hampel Corp, a leading manufacturer of heavy-gauge, deep-draw thermoformed plastics serving customers globally across a wide breadth of
Leadership Luncheon with The Chamber of Northern Waukesha County
For Immediate Release January 20, 2026 Chambers Collaborate on the Spring Leadership LuncheonGermantown, WI: The Chamber of Northern Waukesha County and the Germantown Area Chamber of Commerce along with their Leadership programs – Leadership Moving Forward and Leadership Germantown are happy to announce the upcoming Spring Leadership Luncheon. This event is a collaboration to bring businesses, community and alumni of the Leadership programs together for a luncheon filled with learning and
Brad LaRue Appointed to the Board of Directors at Westbury Bank and Westbury Bancorp, Inc.
December 29, 2025 – Waukesha, WI - Westbury Bank is pleased to announce that Brad LaRue has been appointed to the Board of Directors of Westbury Bank and Westbury Bancorp, Inc. effective Wednesday, December 17, 2025. Brad LaRue (Chief Lending Officer, Westbury Bank) has 25 years of experience and expertise in the Financial Services industry, including 15 years at Westbury Bank. His previous experience includes retail banking, commercial credit underwriting, portfolio management, commercial lending,
From Legal Fees to Licenses: The Real Price of Starting a Business
Launching a business often feels like racing toward a dream with a to-do list that never ends.Founders usually focus on products, marketing, and customers—but behind those headline goals lurk quiet expenses that quietly drain early cash flow. Before your enthusiasm outpaces your budget, let’s unpack these often-overlooked costs and how to plan for them strategically. (And yes—formation, insurance, and compliance each matter more than you think.) TL;DR Many first-time entrepreneurs underestimate the
The Long Haul: What It Really Takes to Launch a Trucking Business That Lasts
Breaking into the trucking industry isn’t just about owning a rig and chasing miles—it’s a full-fledged business that demands grit, planning, and a deeper understanding of what keeps goods and people in motion. With demand for freight continuing to grow in North America, the appeal of launching a trucking company has never been higher. But before rubber meets road, there’s a long list of hurdles, logistics, and financial realities that can derail even the most ambitious newcomer. Starting strong means
