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St Croix Economic Development Corporation Announces 2025 Business of the Year Award Winners
5 Jan 2026
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St. Croix Economic Development Corporation today announced the winners of the 2026 Business of the Year awards. The awards honor outstanding businesses for their exceptional growth, community impact, and contributions to the local economy.
“Each winner has an amazing story and brings energy and passion to what they do and how they lift our economy,” said Melissa Meschke, Executive Director of SCEDC. “This year we had so many nominations that is also another example of the energy we see every day across St. Croix County. The awards are an important way to share each organization’s success. We are looking forward to the award dinner and celebrating important success.”
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