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Your Gateway to Northwoods Innovation

We are dedicated to showcasing innovation and growing entrepreneurship in the Northwoods region of Wisconsin.

Whatever your passion, learn how to transform your idea into a Northwoods enterprise.

Find the steps, tips and resources you need to start a business.

Plan, market, hire, promote and grow your business with these resources.

Ready for funding? Find out how to get business loans, grants and equity funding.

Latest Buzz

The GRID to transfer from Nicolet College to Grow North by end of year

RHINELANDER – What started out four years ago as a major effort to advance economic development in the Northwoods will take a major leap forward later this year. Nicolet College [...]

Spring 2023 Catalog

Check out some of our upcoming webinars, courses, classes, and conferences in the newly released Spring 2023 Catalog! Check out our events page for more details and new offerings!

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Innovation in Action

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Spring 2023 Catalog

Check out some of our upcoming webinars, courses, classes, and conferences in the newly released Spring 2023 Catalog! Check out our events page for more details and new offerings!

How to Make Money From a Small Hobby Farm

Article by: Chelsea Lamb of Business Pop [email protected] For many people, having a small farm is a choice that satisfies their lifestyle. This is a chance to be away from [...]

Innovator in Action

April's Innovators in Action are Christie Terkelson and Joe Reed, owners of Arbor Vitae's Northfork Fin & Filet American Grill.  Vilas County Economic Development featured the bustling business this month.  [...]

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