Washington County Brownfield Coalition Assessment Grant
For Immediate Release: June 25, 2026 Contact: Deb Sielski – Director of Community Development (262) 335-4445 Washington County Receives US EPA $1.5 MillionBrownfield Coalition Assessment Grant WEST BEND, WI – The US EPA has approved a $1.5 million Brownfield Coalition Assessment Grant for Washington County. Washington County applied as the lead member of a coalition that includes the City of West Bend, the City of Hartford and the Village of Kewaskum. Although these three municipalities are formal
4th of July Parade Marshal Announcement
For Immediate Release Sophia Baldwin, Marketing & Member Support Coordinator events@germantownchamber.org Date: 6/17/20264th of July Parade Grand Marshal Announced Germantown, WI: The Germantown Area Chamber of Commerce is happy to announce that Mary Brown will be the Grand Marshal of the 2026 4th of July Parade on our nation’s 250th anniversary. The parade is presented by Enviro-Safe Resource Recovery and plan to join us on Independence Day at the 11AM parade to celebrate our community and
Germantown Names New Administrator
Village of Germantown Appoints Matthew Trebatoski, MPA, to Serve as Village Administrator FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Germantown, Wis. (May 18, 2026): Tonight, the Germantown Village Board unanimously appointed Matthew Trebatoski, MPA, as the Village’s next Village Administrator. Trebatoski will officially commence his service on June 22, 2026. Trebatoski brings more than 20 years of local government leadership experience to Germantown, with extensive expertise in public works administration, municipal
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
