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Palladian Project Nears Completion

Paladian

Parts of the new commercial development on the corner of 3rd Street and Jefferson St. are already being utilized by the Jefferson Street Inn banquet facilities on the second floor and hotel rooms on floors 3 and 4. Residential condominiums are still being developed on floors 5 and 6, and retail space is available for lease on the first floor. Contact Compass Properties for more information, 715-849-8480.

Eye Clinic Open for Business

Eye Clinic

The Eye Clinic of Wisconsin is now open for business at their new facility in downtown Wausau. All services formerly provided at the Wausau locations (614 N. First St., 714 N. First St. and 3301 Rib Mountain Dr.) have moved to the new Backer Building clinic at 800 N. First Street. The Backer Building includes an optical shop, laser vision correction facility and exam rooms for both pediatric and general adult eye care. Sixteen doctors practice at the facility. Demolition is complete on the buildings formerly occupied by the Eye Clinic, and the property is awaiting redevelopment.

Polywood’s New Building Rises

Polywood

Another new building can be seen under construction in the Wausau West Industrial Park at the corner of 72nd Avenue and International Drive. Polywood Fabrication is building a new 80,000 sq. ft. manufacturing and corporate office facility which will house their window blind manufacturing operation. Polywood is currently located in a leased facility on 62nd Avenue in the Wausau West Industrial Park and is planning for a summer 2008 occupancy.

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Bits of Business

•Truck center is now open
Mid-State International Truck center is now open in the Wausau West Industrial Park on Packer Drive. The facility moved from Sherman Street as a result of the Hwy. 29/I-39 Interchange reconstruction. The new building is located at 6335 Packer Drive and is visible from Hwy. 29. Services offered include new and used truck sales, service, parts, Idealease and Jerr-dan. There is also a Riiser station for fueling on site.

• New Coffee Shop Opens Downtown
Allister Deacon’s Coffee House is the newest java stop in downtown Wausau. Located at 300 North 3rd Street in the Washington Square, they offer a coffee and espresso bar along with tea and bakery items in a lively atmosphere.

• Arby’s Added to North End
Arby’s, the roast beef sandwich fast food chain is opening a store at the corner of County Road K and Hwy. 51 on Wausau’s north side. The restaurant, along with a new convenience store will complement the growth and development of this area, joining the new Rosemurgy Auto Dealership and Saturn.


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