Finalist Replay: Interview with Habitat for Humanity of Wausau
Habitat for Humanity of Wausau is a finalist in the Charitable Non-Profit category. The Small Business of the Year Award recognizes business growth, community involvement and innovative efforts in the Wausau region. New in 2025, the recipients will be named during a livestreamed program at the Chamber’s Business EXPO at 10 a.m. on Thursday, April 17.
The finalists in each of the categories are:
Business Award Finalists:
- Chase Outdoors LLC
- The Chocolate Shop & Cafe
- Four Seasons Heating and Air Conditioning
- Health in Motion-Wausau
- In The Lite Electric
- Spectrum Benefit Solutions of Central Wisconsin
Charitable Non-Profit Award Finalists:
Thousands will assemble on Thursday, April 17 at the Central Wisconsin Convention + Expo Center in Rothschild for Business EXPO 2025. The Business EXPO is the largest Chamber trade show in the nation and will feature hundreds of exhibitors. The EXPO features an exhibitor-to-exhibitor time from 9 a.m. to noon, before opening to the public from noon to 5 p.m.  The event will feature a mascot parade at 1 p.m. and the Best In Show Awards will be presented around 3 p.m. Admission to the event is free with a business card or $20.
The EXPO will be followed by the Fun@EXPO networking event from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at bantr in Rothschild. Fun@EXPO is the region’s largest business networking event of the year, offering a unique opportunity to build new relationships and strengthen existing ones. Food and beverages at the event will be supplied by numerous Chamber member restaurants, caterers, distributors and breweries. Cost is $25 at the EXPO or at the door.
EXPLORE MORE
- Learn more about the other Small Business of the Year Award finalists
- Meet local businesses at the Chamber's annual Business EXPO
- Listen to episodes of the Elevated Conversations podcast
Blog Posts
Park City Credit Union to host ribbon cutting at new Wausau branch
Park City Credit Union will host a grand opening event and ribbon cutting ceremony on Wednesday, May 20 to celebrate the opening of a new, full-service branch at 2100 Stewart Avenue, Suite 100.
U.S. Chamber: How AI is Working for Small Businesses
According to a recent whitepaper, small businesses are using AI to save time, streamline operations and improve productivity. Here’s what’s working, what’s holding businesses back and how to get started.
Chamber to Host Call-to-Action Workforce 2036 Event in May
The Chamber is hosting a Workforce 2036 event which will begin at 8 a.m. on Wednesday, May 13 at Northcentral Technical College in Wausau.