Congratulations to the new Forest Edge Apartments - Lac du Flambeau on their Grand Opening! VCEDC Board Chairman Jim Tuckwell and Executive Director Kathy Schmitz have been delighted to work with the developer, Kevin McDonnell, VP & Regional Project Partner, and his Lincoln Avenue Communities team during the development of the Forest Edge Townhomes project to help provide much needed affordable housing in our area. The new complex, featuring two and three-bedroom townhomes, offers luxury community amenities. For more information, visit: www.lifeatforestedge.com/. Forest Edge: 13535 Heather's Way, Lac du Flambeau, WI 54538 (fb)

And the winner of the VCEDC Northland Pines High School Shark Tank competition is… MEA Boat Detailing! Congratulations to the three NPHS students who developed the fabulous new business! They even won the SkillsUSA State Competition too! Congratulations to all 100 students who participated in our two first of its kind Entrepreneurship Weeks! Special thanks to Dick Leinenkugel for serving as the keynote speaker, and to all 6 judges. What a fabulous event and partnership with NPHS to inspire the next generation of entrepreneurs, and let them know we have a welcoming, supportive environment for business in Vilas County. Northland Pines School District (fb)