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Ovation Awards Business Leader of the Year: Karla Krehbiel, regional president, Johnson Financial Group

Johnson Financial Group 555 Main St., Racine Industry: Banking Employees: 893 (55 in Kenosha) johnsonfinancialgroup.com Karla Krehbiel has a phrase […]

Ovation Awards Forward Award Winner: Kem Krest

Kem Krest 9801 80th Ave., Pleasant Prairie Industry: Fulfillment and distribution kemkrest.com Kem Krest entered the Kenosha County market in […]

Ovation Awards Small Business of the Year: Franks Diner

Franks Diner 508 58th St., Kenosha Industry: Restaurants Employees: 22 franksdinerkenosha.com In a small Midwestern town, it’s rare to come […]

Ovation Awards Business of the Year: Mission-driven innovation key to Jockey’s enduring success

Jockey 2300 60th St., Kenosha Industry: Retail/apparel manufacturing Employees: 1,000 (300 in Kenosha) jockey.com The average person might not associate […]

“Can I work from home today?”

Does that question make your stomach twist into knots? If it does, you’re not alone. Working remotely is within the […]

The Interview: Nicole Ryf

Nicole Ryf, president of the Kenosha Area Business Alliance, has overseen the organization since 2023. KABA is a nonprofit economic […]

Time is now to be Inspired

A large contingent of leaders (and emerging leaders) will come together this week at Journey Church to attend Inspire. This […]

Fostering a Competitive Edge with R&D Tax Credits

Sikich’s 2018 Manufacturing & Distribution Report offers insightful thought-leadership, hard-hitting findings, and a forecast for the future of the manufacturing […]

2025 Ovation Awards: Celebrating Kenosha County’s Best in Business

Kenosha County is home to many successful companies and business leaders. The Ovation Awards, presented annually by the Kenosha Area […]