VCEDC Business of the Year

Each year we shine a spotlight on the wonderful businesses in Vilas County

Black and white logo with the text “Andy’s Pontoon Saloon - Est. 2024 - Eagle River, Wisconsin,” celebrating our business of the year honor, alongside an outline of Wisconsin marked with a star in the northeast region.

2025 Andy’s Pontoon Saloon

Logo for Eagle River Animal Hospital, a business of the year, featuring a blue square with white silhouettes of a cat and dog resting on a hand, next to the hospital name in bold black and gray text.

2024 Eagle River Animal Hospital

Logo featuring two crossed chef knives above the text Private Chef LUKE on a light background. The dark blue design reflects the elegance of a business of the year in private dining services.

2023 Private Chef Luke

Logo for Trout Lake Station, Center for Limnology. Features a jumping trout, bulrushes, and water ripples, with red and blue banners and a crest reading W. Text includes Est 1925 and highlights its business of the year recognition.

2022 Trout Lake Station

Black text on a white background reads, “Experience MANITO-WISH CAMP MANITO-WISH YMCA.” The word MANITO-WISH is bold and uppercase, with lines above and below it, highlighting their pride as a business of the year.

2021 Camp Manitowish

A logo with a brown and red badge reading Great Wisconsin Steak Company—business of the year—and a red ribbon. Below, orange text says SIMPLY SEAR & SAVOR above three black stars.

2020 Great Wisconsin Steak Company

You Can Help Us Create A Stronger Northwoods Economy

Donate Now

Want to learn why Vilas County is one of the best places to live, work, and play?

Reach out to the folks at the Vilas County Economic Development Corporation today!

Contact Us
Three people with backpacks hike along a forested lakeside trail on a sunny day, surrounded by lush green trees and calm water.
Scroll to Top