Tim Weber, Regional Account Manager for the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation, and Drew Nussbaum, Regional Tourism Specialist for the Wisconsin Department of Tourism, will describe the various business development resources that are available from their respective agencies.

Raising a Thinking Child can help reduce household stress as you guide your child to handle common issues through communication and problem-solving. Teach your kids to stop and think about the consequences of their actions, understand the feelings of others and manage conflicts at home, at school and in other settings.

The Bayfield County Large-Scale Livestock Study Committee has issued its Preliminary Report and Recommendations to the County Board.

Recommendations and Report of the Bayfield County Large-Scale Livestock Study Committee
Thursday, December 10, 6-7:30 PM, Northern Great Lakes Visitor Center

David Bretting, President & CEO of C.G. Bretting Manufacturing Company, Inc., is the evening’s featured speaker. The company is celebrating its 125th year in operation and was recently recognized as the Business of the Year for 2015 by the Ashland Area Development Corporation. David will discuss how this iconic family business started, grew and prospered over its 125 year history.

Learn why cyber security matters for your business. Hear scary stories from two victims who will share their experience. Receive specific, actionable advice on ways you can protect your business’s computers. Also learn what steps to take if your business or organization is victimized.

Who should attend? Anyone who has a role in caring for an older person or person with a disability, or anyone with a genuine interest in aging or caregiving issues.

How can we get kids to listen without nagging? What works for other parents? How can families reduce stress and stay close?

Relationships really matter! They impact our parenting, work, school, community and life satisfaction. Explore ways to build healthy, successful relationships by enrolling in this six-session program.

Don’t let all that beautiful summer produce go to waste! Learn to make and can vegetable soup, herbed vinegar and tangy salsa.

As part of its work, the Study Committee is hearing from experts on a range of topics. Presentations from the experts are available below.

The safety of the food that you preserve for your family and friends is important to you. The University of Wisconsin-Extension supports using up-to-date, research-tested recipes so that you know that the food that you preserve is both safe and high in quality. Here are a few quick tips on changes and substitutions that will keep your home preserved food safe to eat.

Participate in one or more of these hands-on food preservation classes. Locations, fees and registration procedures vary. See registration information for each event.

Take-home samples included! Registration and payment required in advance. Class sizes limited. Register early.

  This report showcases some of the accomplishments of our County UW-Extension Educators during this past year.  Take a moment to look through this report to discover the broad range of programs that were conducted and how they have made a positive impact on peoples’ lives.  Through a partnership between Bayfield County and the University of […]

Do you have old, unwanted chemicals stored in your closet, basement, garage, shed, barn or business?  Wonder where you can get rid of them?  Area residents, farmers, small businesses, governmental units and schools will have an opportunity to properly dispose of unwanted hazardous chemicals at a number of Clean Sweep collection events this summer. The […]

Business Idea Contest Offers Cash Prizes Calling all entrepreneurs, inventors and persons with an innovative business idea.  Do you have a business idea for a product or service that uses or leverages technology? If so, enter the Northwest Wisconsin 2015 Business Idea Contest.  $5500 in cash prizes will be awarded to the contest winners. First […]

Great Lakes Visitor Center July 30, 7-9 PM The Northern Lights Tour is a public science series that connects you with local and regional scientists doing research that’s important to you and your community.  Wisconsin Public Television will record the Northern Lights Tour presentations for later broadcast on the University Place series of WPT’s Wisconsin […]