The Post-Crescent (Appleton, WI) articles from October 2007

The Post-Crescent (Appleton, WI) archives from October 2007

The Post-Crescent, Appleton, Wis., Larry Avila column.
October 30, 2007... Byline: Larry Avila Oct. 30--A few months back, I proudly announced the purchase of my fourth home in my professional life. I'm still happy about the decision despite all the added work that comes along with owning a house....

New supermarket set for old space in Neenah, Wis.
October 30, 2007... Byline: Duke Behnke Oct. 30--NEENAH -- Roundy's Supermarkets Inc. plans to open a new $8 million Pick 'n Save grocery store next year at Fox Point Plaza, company officials said Monday. The 62,500-square-foot store at 828 Fox Point...

The Post-Crescent, Appleton, Wis., Business Innovator column.
October 29, 2007... Byline: Maureen Wallenfang Oct. 29--Taylor Olsen --Title: Owner of Outdoor Outlet/O2 Gear Shop --Address: 200 N. Mall Drive, Grand Chute (former site of Mountain Bay) --Type of business: Outdoor retailer selling ski,...

Rising food costs spur higher prices.
October 28, 2007... Byline: Larry Avila Oct. 28--Scott Simon saw it coming a year ago. He knew at some point he'd have to raise prices at the bakery his family has operated since 1968. "Just two weeks ago, we had to readjust our price structure for our...

Power-equipment maker Ariens buys smaller supplier.
October 27, 2007... Byline: Larry Avila Oct. 27--BRILLION -- The Ariens Co. is expanding into America's heartland. The maker of commercial outdoor power equipment announced Friday it will acquire Auburn Consolidated Industries Inc., an Auburn,...

The Post-Crescent, Appleton, Wis., Maureen Wallenfang column.
October 26, 2007... Byline: Maureen Wallenfang Oct. 26--The Fox River Brewing Co. left the Fox River Mall on Tuesday. Fratellos Restaurant and Brewery arrived to take its place Wednesday. The changeover of the mall's big anchor restaurant started...

Ariens expands into Nebraska.
October 26, 2007... Oct. 26--BRILLION -- Ariens Co. announced today that it will acquire Auburn Consolidated Industries in Auburn, Neb. ACI, which was a supplier to Ariens, had closed, according to an Ariens company statement. About 120 people worked at the...

Officials may ban alcohol in strip clubs.
October 26, 2007... Byline: Michael King Oct. 26--TOWN OF MENASHA -- There will be no mixing of alcohol and adult entertainment in any town establishments under a proposed addition to the town's liquor license ordinance. While Winnebago County's new...

Longer recycling pact picking up support.
October 26, 2007... Byline: Ed Lowe Oct. 26--Most of Outagamie County's local governments are on-board with a county request to extend their recycling service agreements until 2022, though some are wary about potential price hikes. At least 26 of the...

Planning key to first impression.
October 2, 2007... Byline: Pete Bach Oct. 2--Job interviewers have heard some real doozies from job applicants. So says a national poll of 150 executives commissioned by Accountemps, a Robert Half International company and world's largest specialized...

The Post-Crescent, Appleton, Wis., Business Innovator column.
October 1, 2007... Byline: Maureen Wallenfang Oct. 1--LORI KNAPP: --Title: registered dietitian at ThedaCare, working primarily at Midwest Bariatric Solutions --Address: Theda Clark Medical Center, Neenah --Description of job: helps bariatric...