Oconto County tries to lure NFL draft tourists, but not many are biting

As Green Bay prepares for a massive influx of tourists for the 2025 Draft, Oconto County hoped to draw some visitors north with affordable lodging options and online videos featuring 14 communities. The promotional videos, showcasing local charm, have garnered significant views online, aiming to create lasting awareness of the region beyond the draft.
Oconto County eyeing NFL Draft visitors

Visitors to the NFL draft in Green Bay later this month have an option when it comes to finding a place to stay, eat or just chill out.
They can head north to Oconto County.
The county’s border with Brown County is less than 30 minutes from Lambeau Field, where most of the draft activities will be held April 24-26.
TEDCOR Launches Emergency Nano Loan Program to Support Hospitality Businesses Affected by Winter Weather

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TEDCOR Launches Emergency Nano Loan Program to Support Hospitality Businesses Affected by Winter Weather.
Census numbers show Wisconsin population grew nearly 2% from 2020 to early 2024

TOWN OF DOTY, Wis. — The Town of Doty in northern Oconto County sees a wide variation in population throughout the year.
Town Chairman Andrew Stemp said it can range from more than 3,000 in the summer to 300 the rest of the year.
Lena Project works to address rural housing shortage

LENA, Wis. — Framing on a new apartment complex in Lena got underway just before Thanksgiving. It’s called The Urban Loft, and it’s being developed by Rival Properties…
For small towns, Wisconsin’s gun deer hunt season is crucial to the economy

“Because we rely so heavily on outdoor recreation, we know that hunting seasons are crucial for our local communities…
The Urban Loft Apartments Coming to Lena in Spring 2025

Rival Properties LLC is proud to announce the construction of The Urban Loft, a market rate apartment complex located at 303 N. 3rd Street in the Village of Lena. This project will comprise of 80 apartment units over three phases.