Schmitz leaves lasting mark on Vilas through entrepreneurial, broadband programs at VCEDC

Kathy Schmitz, the executive director of the Vilas County Economic Development Corporation (VCEDC), has announced her retirement at the end of 2026, concluding more than six years of leadership that transformed the regional economy.

Vilas County News Review | By News Review Staff
Published September 2, 2026

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