The 2019 Wisconsin Family Business of the Year Award program is underway and accepting nominations from businesses throughout the state. The award, now in its sixteenth year, celebrates the accomplishments and the impact family-owned businesses have on our communities, our economy, and our culture.

Last year’s group of family business nominees drew companies from around the state. From Racine to Rhinelander to Rice Lake, family firms are everywhere, and the nominees reflected that diversity. Construction, agriculture, financial services, manufacturing, and retail were represented. Fou...