livinglakecountry.com Business Sat, 25 May 2013 09:15:00 GMT en-us Generac posts big numbers http://www.livinglakecountry.com/kettlemoraineindex/news/generac-posts-big-numbers-r19s07e-206586661.html Last week Generac shares rose nearly 10 percent after posting big numbers for their first-quarter profit. The better-than-expected results were a 69-percent increase, or 44 cents per share difference over the same quarter last year. http://www.livinglakecountry.com/kettlemoraineindex/news/generac-posts-big-numbers-r19s07e-206586661.html Wed, 08 May 2013 07:32:06 PDT Generac builds 1,000,000th generator http://www.livinglakecountry.com/kettlemoraineindex/news/generac-builds-1000000th-generator-ti91edf-195601501.html On Feb. 27, Generac Power Systems celebrated the creation of its one millionth home backup generators at its Whitewater plant. http://www.livinglakecountry.com/kettlemoraineindex/news/generac-builds-1000000th-generator-ti91edf-195601501.html Wed, 06 Mar 2013 08:52:08 PST Delafield to be on 'Discover WI' show http://www.livinglakecountry.com/kettlemoraineindex/news/delafield-to-be-on-discover-wi-show-lp8lp5i-190024551.html City of Delafield - Delafield will be one of four communities featured in a "Discover Wisconsin" video production scheduled to be broadcast online and on television stations across the state in 2014. http://www.livinglakecountry.com/kettlemoraineindex/news/delafield-to-be-on-discover-wi-show-lp8lp5i-190024551.html Wed, 06 Feb 2013 08:12:14 PST Cozy atmosphere remains at former Lilie's Place as new Amy's Delights http://www.livinglakecountry.com/kettlemoraineindex/news/amys-delights-moves-in-to-lilies-place-8i7o737-181204641.html Genesee - Catherine's Corner is about to get a little bit sweeter. Oconomowoc resident Amy Gazdecki will be opening Amy's Delights sometime next month in the space currently occupied by Lilies Place. http://www.livinglakecountry.com/kettlemoraineindex/news/amys-delights-moves-in-to-lilies-place-8i7o737-181204641.html Wed, 28 Nov 2012 09:04:05 PST Generac withdraws plan to sell 11 million shares shortly before opening bell http://www.livinglakecountry.com/kettlemoraineindex/news/generac-withdraws-plan-to-sell-1-1-million-shares-8s7qmu6-181200281.html Shares of Generac Holdings Inc. rose before Tuesday's opening bell, after the generator maker announced that a secondary offering of 11.5 million of its shares was being withdrawn. http://www.livinglakecountry.com/kettlemoraineindex/news/generac-withdraws-plan-to-sell-1-1-million-shares-8s7qmu6-181200281.html Wed, 28 Nov 2012 08:40:09 PST Superstorm powers Generac projections http://www.livinglakecountry.com/kettlemoraineindex/news/superstorm-powers-generac-projections-gr7ep1a-177647011.html The massive power outages on the east coast following superstorm Sandy have resulted in an increase in distribution at Generac Holdings Inc., headquartered in Genesee, and an even higher financial projection for the end of the year. http://www.livinglakecountry.com/kettlemoraineindex/news/superstorm-powers-generac-projections-gr7ep1a-177647011.html Wed, 07 Nov 2012 07:54:15 PST Breathing new life into an old building http://www.livinglakecountry.com/kettlemoraineindex/news/breathing-new-life-into-an-old-building-fv695dg-167032275.html Village of Wales - The building at 104 Main St. had fallen into a state of disrepair after sitting vacant for some time. For nearly two years, Town of Delafield resident and real estate agent Leslie Bley would drive by and see the potential in the building. http://www.livinglakecountry.com/kettlemoraineindex/news/breathing-new-life-into-an-old-building-fv695dg-167032275.html Wed, 22 Aug 2012 07:34:02 PDT Generac CEO named Entrepreneur of the Year http://www.livinglakecountry.com/kettlemoraineindex/news/generac-ceo-named-entrepreneur-of-the-year-e85qrkd-159723465.html Generac Power Systems CEO Aaron Jagdfeld is the recipient of the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of The Year 2012 Award in the manufacturing category in the Upper Midwest. http://www.livinglakecountry.com/kettlemoraineindex/news/generac-ceo-named-entrepreneur-of-the-year-e85qrkd-159723465.html Wed, 20 Jun 2012 08:20:08 PDT Culver's opens in Wales, creating competition in the frozen treat arena http://www.livinglakecountry.com/kettlemoraineindex/news/custards-big-stand-in-wales-1s5n833-158883385.html It was last Tuesday and the possible recall of Wisconsin's governor was under way - an election reported to have divided the state's population, pitting "neighbor against neighbor." And in the Village of Wales, it was no different. However, there was another pressing issue - one provoking similar heated emotions of passion and allegiance.(9) http://www.livinglakecountry.com/kettlemoraineindex/news/custards-big-stand-in-wales-1s5n833-158883385.html Wed, 13 Jun 2012 08:54:02 PDT Generac named among top workplaces in area http://www.livinglakecountry.com/kettlemoraineindex/news/generac-named-among-top-workplaces-in-area-jm5jhfg-155691865.html The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel recently released its annual list of "Top Workplaces in Southeastern Wisconsin." Not surprisingly, a well-known Genesee company made the list. Here's what Generac had to say about landing a place on the list. http://www.livinglakecountry.com/kettlemoraineindex/news/generac-named-among-top-workplaces-in-area-jm5jhfg-155691865.html Wed, 30 May 2012 07:28:05 PDT Generac celebrates 2011 success http://www.livinglakecountry.com/kettlemoraineindex/news/generac-celebrates-201-1-success-tt4agq1-140882333.html Town of Genesee - The year 2011 will be one for the books for Generac Holdings Inc. as the year brought financial growth, expansions and additions and the honor of being named Wisconsin Manufacturer of the Year. http://www.livinglakecountry.com/kettlemoraineindex/news/generac-celebrates-201-1-success-tt4agq1-140882333.html Wed, 29 Feb 2012 08:58:12 PST Company chooses Wales for expansion http://www.livinglakecountry.com/kettlemoraineindex/news/122168903.html Village of Wales - Employees at Golden Industrial Refrigeration (GIR) spent Monday unpacking in their new facility at 203 James St. http://www.livinglakecountry.com/kettlemoraineindex/news/122168903.html Wed, 18 May 2011 09:24:02 PDT Wales Pick 'n Save manager lauded for efforts http://www.livinglakecountry.com/kettlemoraineindex/news/120277184.html Village of Wales — Wales Pick 'n Save Store Manager Bill Borghoff isn't the type of administrator you'll likely find spending much time behind his desk. Borghoff has managed his store successfully by spending his time out among the shelves and checkout lines and even out in the community. http://www.livinglakecountry.com/kettlemoraineindex/news/120277184.html Wed, 20 Apr 2011 07:24:04 PDT Toothsome Rue entertains your taste buds http://www.livinglakecountry.com/kettlemoraineindex/news/111925189.html A decade after retiring from her job with an insurance agency, Freeda Affetto began to mix things up. http://www.livinglakecountry.com/kettlemoraineindex/news/111925189.html Wed, 15 Dec 2010 08:18:15 PST Community pumpkins glow at Catherine's Corner http://www.livinglakecountry.com/kettlemoraineindex/news/105863078.html Genesee Depot — Catherine's Corner in Genesee Depot held its first Pumpkin Fest last weekend. Sponsored by Pal's Ice Cream Parlor & Grille and Lilies Place Coffee & Wine Café, the event was a great time for the members of the community, said Lilies Place owner Cathy Witkowski. http://www.livinglakecountry.com/kettlemoraineindex/news/105863078.html Wed, 27 Oct 2010 07:10:04 PDT Seniors feedback helps build new health center http://www.livinglakecountry.com/kettlemoraineindex/news/105348683.html Village of Dousman — The sounds of table saws and hammers will soon be replaced with the sounds of patients on the mend in Three Pillars' Masonic Center of Health & Rehab as the expansion to the campus' health and rehabilitation center will be complete before the end of the year. http://www.livinglakecountry.com/kettlemoraineindex/news/105348683.html Wed, 20 Oct 2010 08:22:02 PDT Catherine's Corner open for business http://www.livinglakecountry.com/kettlemoraineindex/news/97941254.html Residents who commute along Highway 83 might have noticed that Catherine's Corner has now opened in Genesee Depot. Patrons can stop by for a cup of coffee at Lilies Place or enjoy an ice cream and sandwich at Pal's Ice Cream Shoppe and Grille. http://www.livinglakecountry.com/kettlemoraineindex/news/97941254.html Wed, 07 Jul 2010 08:10:18 PDT Town Bank celebrates groundbreaking Friday http://www.livinglakecountry.com/kettlemoraineindex/news/89012317.html Town Bank will celebrate the groundbreaking of its new location at Highways 83 and 18 in Wales on Friday. http://www.livinglakecountry.com/kettlemoraineindex/news/89012317.html Wed, 24 Mar 2010 08:14:07 PDT Make a treat for your sweetie at cafe http://www.livinglakecountry.com/kettlemoraineindex/news/84020167.html Genesee Depot Café, S42 W31238 Highway 83, is offering free Valentine's Day crafts for children from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday. Owners, Tina and Jason Heinonen are piggy backing the event off the success of free cookie decorating during the holidays. http://www.livinglakecountry.com/kettlemoraineindex/news/84020167.html Wed, 10 Feb 2010 08:10:54 PST Walmart to convert to Supercenter? http://www.livinglakecountry.com/kettlemoraineindex/news/63673702.html City of Delafield — Conceptual plans to convert the Walmart at 2863 Heritage Drive into a Walmart Supercenter were presented to the Delafield Plan Commission last week, although no action was taken to approve or deny the plans. http://www.livinglakecountry.com/kettlemoraineindex/news/63673702.html Wed, 07 Oct 2009 08:17:11 PDT Walk Rally promotes Delafield businesses http://www.livinglakecountry.com/kettlemoraineindex/news/49012761.html City of Delafield — When Russell Meidenbauer saw the story, "Businesses go wild to attract more patrons," in last week's Living Lake Country Reporter he said he thought to himself, "That's exactly what Delafield is doing." http://www.livinglakecountry.com/kettlemoraineindex/news/49012761.html Wed, 24 Jun 2009 09:27:51 PDT Lang card and calendar company in trouble http://www.livinglakecountry.com/kettlemoraineindex/news/49012766.html City of Delafield — The gift card and calendar company that put the city on the map - started nearly 25 years ago by custom home builder Bob Lang, who subsequently sold his interest in it - is apparently in financial trouble. http://www.livinglakecountry.com/kettlemoraineindex/news/49012766.html Wed, 24 Jun 2009 09:27:52 PDT Dousman works on downtown image http://www.livinglakecountry.com/kettlemoraineindex/news/44466582.html Village of Dousman – The Downtown Strategic Plan Committee (DSPC) formed earlier this year in response to an ad-hoc vision committee of concerned citizens who wanted to work on solutions for a more sustainable downtown. The committee is working on an action plan it hopes to present to the Village Board at its June meeting that will focus on improvements to streets, sidewalks, landscaping and aesthetics in the area. http://www.livinglakecountry.com/kettlemoraineindex/news/44466582.html Wed, 06 May 2009 10:03:19 PDT Sunshine Garden set to close after 30 years http://www.livinglakecountry.com/mukwonagochief/news/43887352.html North Prairie – When Sunshine Garden Children's Center Inc. opened in 1979, the need for childcare in the area was high, and owners Chris Klussendorf, Sharon Mack and Mary Jo Walsh had to keep adding classes to keep up with demand. The center staffed about 10 employees and offered morning and afternoon nursery school, a 3-year-old and 4-year-old program, and before and after school childcare for children ages 2 1/2 to 12. Classes were full with long waiting lists. http://www.livinglakecountry.com/mukwonagochief/news/43887352.html Tue, 28 Apr 2009 10:15:17 PDT Contest seeks eco-friendly businesses http://www.livinglakecountry.com/mukwonagochief/news/41029647.html Lake Country and Mukwonago Publications is looking for local businesses that are doing their part to conserve resources and protect earth. Do you monitor your water use? Do you have a unique recycling program? Do you use renewable-resource building materials? Tell us about it. http://www.livinglakecountry.com/mukwonagochief/news/41029647.html Tue, 10 Mar 2009 10:02:55 PDT