Wed, 22 May 2013 07:20:00 GMT en-us http://www.livinglakecountry.com/lakecountryreporter/news/point-comfort-under-new-ownership-9r9pmu2-205616301.html Town of Oconomowoc- If you were at Point Comfort Inn on Tuesday and saw Mike Bertrand behind the bar, it might have seemed like business as usual.(6) http://www.livinglakecountry.com/lakecountryreporter/news/point-comfort-under-new-ownership-9r9pmu2-205616301.html Wed, 01 May 2013 09:32:57 PDT http://www.livinglakecountry.com/lakecountryreporter/news/fox-bros-brats-win-again-again-and-again-5t9niqn-205235451.html Fox Bros. Piggly Wiggly meat products were once again recognized at the 2013 Wisconsin Association of Meat Processors (WAMP) Convention held in Madison on April 4-6. http://www.livinglakecountry.com/lakecountryreporter/news/fox-bros-brats-win-again-again-and-again-5t9niqn-205235451.html Mon, 29 Apr 2013 08:08:26 PDT http://www.livinglakecountry.com/lakecountryreporter/news/delafield-oks-several-new-businesses-m09eg4q-201956531.html The City of Delafield Plan Commission approved several new business plans during the first three months of 2013: http://www.livinglakecountry.com/lakecountryreporter/news/delafield-oks-several-new-businesses-m09eg4q-201956531.html Mon, 08 Apr 2013 09:32:45 PDT http://www.livinglakecountry.com/lakecountryreporter/news/design-xchange-to-open-in-hartbrook-mall-anchor-space-pf9ahrf-200889911.html Village of Hartland - One of the two empty anchor spaces in Hartbrook Mall is getting a new occupant. http://www.livinglakecountry.com/lakecountryreporter/news/design-xchange-to-open-in-hartbrook-mall-anchor-space-pf9ahrf-200889911.html Mon, 01 Apr 2013 09:06:12 PDT http://www.livinglakecountry.com/lakecountryreporter/news/downtown-diner-invites-to-stop-eat-chat-g695v97-198800271.html City of Oconomowoc - A small and popular eatery has reopened in downtown Oconomowoc under new ownership.(2) http://www.livinglakecountry.com/lakecountryreporter/news/downtown-diner-invites-to-stop-eat-chat-g695v97-198800271.html Mon, 18 Mar 2013 09:14:50 PDT http://www.livinglakecountry.com/lakecountryreporter/news/obamacare-tanning-tax-burns-local-businesses-pd92k8u-196957691.html Town of Oconomowoc - A clause in the Affordable Care Act, popularly known as Obamacare, has led to one local business shutting down, and is also affecting others.(16) http://www.livinglakecountry.com/lakecountryreporter/news/obamacare-tanning-tax-burns-local-businesses-pd92k8u-196957691.html Mon, 11 Mar 2013 09:16:29 PDT http://www.livinglakecountry.com/lakecountryreporter/news/cooney-auctioneer-is-making-history-cf8sdpc-193060141.html Town of Oconomowoc - Oconomowoc's Carol Miller is the newly elected president of the Wisconsin Auctioneers Association. http://www.livinglakecountry.com/lakecountryreporter/news/cooney-auctioneer-is-making-history-cf8sdpc-193060141.html Mon, 25 Feb 2013 09:20:20 PST http://www.livinglakecountry.com/lakecountryreporter/news/fatherson-auto-business-grows-9g8ps44-193058591.html Forty years after starting as a small gas station and evolving as an automotive service station, Silver Lake Auto Center has opened a second location in the Town of Merton. http://www.livinglakecountry.com/lakecountryreporter/news/fatherson-auto-business-grows-9g8ps44-193058591.html Mon, 25 Feb 2013 09:12:21 PST http://www.livinglakecountry.com/lakecountryreporter/news/chamber-will-move-summer-market-qa8pk9f-191697651.html City of Oconomowoc - Come farmers market season, the Chamber of Commerce Saturday market will settle into a new venue. Executive Director Katie Miller said plans are in the works to move the market to the parking lot between the Depot and the shops on Wisconsin Avenue. http://www.livinglakecountry.com/lakecountryreporter/news/chamber-will-move-summer-market-qa8pk9f-191697651.html Mon, 18 Feb 2013 10:22:10 PST http://www.livinglakecountry.com/lakecountryreporter/news/ewald-donates-more-than-100k-to-community-vu8pt2g-191697301.html Give back. It's a simple concept that is ingrained in Ewald Automotive Group's business practices that has generated significant support for the community. On Friday, Ewald brothers Tom, Craig, Dan and Brian ceremoniously gathered to present $156,375 to 46 area organizations. http://www.livinglakecountry.com/lakecountryreporter/news/ewald-donates-more-than-100k-to-community-vu8pt2g-191697301.html Mon, 18 Feb 2013 10:20:14 PST http://www.livinglakecountry.com/lakecountryreporter/news/car-dealer-returns-to-his-roots-3r8h5eu-189677431.html City of Oconomowoc - The new owner of Auto Connectionz Plus in Oconomowoc, has returned to the roots of his work history. (1) http://www.livinglakecountry.com/lakecountryreporter/news/car-dealer-returns-to-his-roots-3r8h5eu-189677431.html Mon, 04 Feb 2013 09:24:06 PST http://www.livinglakecountry.com/lakecountryreporter/news/things-stay-same-after-acquisition-of-veolia-vm8go8q-188677501.html Village of Hartland - The acquisition last November of Veolia E.S. Solid Waste by Advanced Disposal, one of the largest purchases in the waste management business at $1.9 billion, should not have much effect on local services. http://www.livinglakecountry.com/lakecountryreporter/news/things-stay-same-after-acquisition-of-veolia-vm8go8q-188677501.html Mon, 28 Jan 2013 08:34:06 PST http://www.livinglakecountry.com/lakecountryreporter/news/around-the-lakes-changes-ownership-after-24-years-3r8h36h-188675871.html City of Oconomowoc - A longtime downtown restaurant is now operating under new ownership.(1) http://www.livinglakecountry.com/lakecountryreporter/news/around-the-lakes-changes-ownership-after-24-years-3r8h36h-188675871.html Mon, 28 Jan 2013 08:24:07 PST http://www.livinglakecountry.com/lakecountryreporter/news/area-businesses-benefit-from-waukesha-county-loan-program-458da1r-187754861.html Four Waukesha County businesses will benefit from the Leverage Loan Program that was first introduced in fall 2011 and is designed to assist established Waukesha County businesses or new businesses with their growth needs: http://www.livinglakecountry.com/lakecountryreporter/news/area-businesses-benefit-from-waukesha-county-loan-program-458da1r-187754861.html Mon, 21 Jan 2013 09:58:09 PST http://www.livinglakecountry.com/lakecountryreporter/news/be-local-program-encourages-shopping-in-oconomowoc-9m89df3-185895141.html The Oconomowoc Area Chamber of Commerce's Be Local program will hold its monthly Shop Second Saturday event Jan. 12 at participating businesses. http://www.livinglakecountry.com/lakecountryreporter/news/be-local-program-encourages-shopping-in-oconomowoc-9m89df3-185895141.html Mon, 07 Jan 2013 09:22:09 PST http://www.livinglakecountry.com/lakecountryreporter/news/two-promotions-at-hartland-tribute-companies-be7r6ln-182834481.html The Tribute Companies, Hartland, recently promoted Christine Toson Hentges to president and Timothy M. Hentges to chief operating officer. Hentges succeeds her father, William R. Toson, who will continue as CEO of the company. http://www.livinglakecountry.com/lakecountryreporter/news/two-promotions-at-hartland-tribute-companies-be7r6ln-182834481.html Mon, 10 Dec 2012 08:48:08 PST http://www.livinglakecountry.com/lakecountryreporter/news/the-click-of-the-mouse-vs-customer-service-a07ufsq-182834001.html It's no secret that online shopping has become a phenomenon with no signs of slowing down. Statistics show that online shopping was up 28.4 percent on Cyber Monday, compared with the same time last year. http://www.livinglakecountry.com/lakecountryreporter/news/the-click-of-the-mouse-vs-customer-service-a07ufsq-182834001.html Mon, 10 Dec 2012 08:44:09 PST http://www.livinglakecountry.com/lakecountryreporter/news/new-100unit-apartment-complex-100-occupied-tk7ndih-180855551.html City of Oconomowoc - Developer Stewart Wangard seems to have pinpointed today's housing market. http://www.livinglakecountry.com/lakecountryreporter/news/new-100unit-apartment-complex-100-occupied-tk7ndih-180855551.html Mon, 26 Nov 2012 09:04:06 PST http://www.livinglakecountry.com/lakecountryreporter/news/unwanted-items-get-new-life-at-labelle-legacy-du7o4t8-180853651.html City of Oconomowoc- Home improvements don't always have to entail chaos and a hefty price tag; sometimes all you need is a simple adjustment to your living space to make a big impact. http://www.livinglakecountry.com/lakecountryreporter/news/unwanted-items-get-new-life-at-labelle-legacy-du7o4t8-180853651.html Mon, 26 Nov 2012 08:58:29 PST http://www.livinglakecountry.com/lakecountryreporter/news/downtown-oconomowoc-merchants-association-has-new-leadership-ideas-to-bring-traffic-to-citys-downtown-v27m4qb-179977831.html City of Oconomowoc - The Downtown Oconomowoc Merchants Association (DOMA) recently elected new leadership and has new projects in store. http://www.livinglakecountry.com/lakecountryreporter/news/downtown-oconomowoc-merchants-association-has-new-leadership-ideas-to-bring-traffic-to-citys-downtown-v27m4qb-179977831.html Mon, 19 Nov 2012 09:26:24 PST http://www.livinglakecountry.com/lakecountryreporter/news/new-law-firm-forms-in-hartland-g57m1pb-179977721.html Attorneys Louis D. Kaiser, Michael D. Kaiser and Lisa L. Holahan have announced the formation of a new law firm, Kaiser Holahan, LLC, with offices at 138 N. Ave., Hartland. The father-son team has practiced at this location as Kaiser Law Offices for nine years. Holahan now joins them, bringing 15 years of experience in family law. http://www.livinglakecountry.com/lakecountryreporter/news/new-law-firm-forms-in-hartland-g57m1pb-179977721.html Mon, 19 Nov 2012 09:26:11 PST http://www.livinglakecountry.com/lakecountryreporter/news/new-wellness-center-opens-in-pewaukee-dr7kovg-179333661.html Dr. Deborah Manjoney, president and founder of Wisconsin Vein Center & MediSpa (WVCMS) in Pewaukee, has announced the launch of its "sister" business, TransforM Diet & Wellness Center. Manjoney and her staff will host an open house to celebrate the opening of the center as well as the 10-year anniversary of WVCMS from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 15. http://www.livinglakecountry.com/lakecountryreporter/news/new-wellness-center-opens-in-pewaukee-dr7kovg-179333661.html Wed, 14 Nov 2012 10:54:28 PST http://www.livinglakecountry.com/lakecountryreporter/news/gymlingo-closes-on-former-church-sale-rn7iis6-178926731.html City of Oconomowoc - Tai Yong Cao and Kathleen Peng said that, after nearly six months of work, they have finalized the purchase of the former St. Jerome Church on Main Street. The owners of Gymlingo can now work on renovating the former house of worship into a bigger space to house their business. http://www.livinglakecountry.com/lakecountryreporter/news/gymlingo-closes-on-former-church-sale-rn7iis6-178926731.html Mon, 12 Nov 2012 09:42:56 PST http://www.livinglakecountry.com/lakecountryreporter/news/more-new-businesses-moving-into-city-7u7j270-178926671.html City of Delafield - The Plan Commission approved six new business plans of operation between August and October. As of Nov. 5, the new total of all approved business plans of operation for the City of Delafield this year has reached 32. http://www.livinglakecountry.com/lakecountryreporter/news/more-new-businesses-moving-into-city-7u7j270-178926671.html Mon, 12 Nov 2012 09:42:48 PST http://www.livinglakecountry.com/lakecountryreporter/news/money-woes-not-snowing-in-olympia-ski-hill-plans-rn7ikj0-178926141.html City of Oconomowoc -The two tenants at Highlands of Olympia aren't letting problems with ownership of the property slow them down. Casey Bingham and Brent Milkey who manage the ski hill, have been working diligently to reopen this season with improvements. http://www.livinglakecountry.com/lakecountryreporter/news/money-woes-not-snowing-in-olympia-ski-hill-plans-rn7ikj0-178926141.html Mon, 12 Nov 2012 09:40:22 PST