Wausau: The Wausau Group
Clip: Special | 8m 6s
A group of Wausau businessmen reinvested in the city to ensure its future.
A group of Wausau businessmen reinvested in the city to ensure its future. Called "The Wausau Group," these entrepreneurs offset the depletion of timber through a transformation to new industries in the city, including paper, wood products and insurance. (Part 2/6)
Wisconsin Hometown Stories is a local public television program presented by PBS Wisconsin
Wausau: The Wausau Group
Clip: Special | 8m 6s
A group of Wausau businessmen reinvested in the city to ensure its future. Called "The Wausau Group," these entrepreneurs offset the depletion of timber through a transformation to new industries in the city, including paper, wood products and insurance. (Part 2/6)
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