Portage Community & Vistiors Guide 2025 by Enjoy Cherokee Magazine

104 West Cook St., Ste. A Portage, WI 53901

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Portage is fun in every season.

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WELCOME TO

Portage

The Portage Area Chamber of Commerce proudly welcomes you to Historic Portage: a wonderful tourist destination, a great place to raise your family and the right location to grow your business.

Our significant historical heritage, small-town charm and seasonal recreational opportunities create a desirable setting in which to live, work and play. Portage is the ideal destination for you.

A wealth of reliable employment, great neighborhoods, stable industries, educational opportunities, outdoor recreational resources, and excellent healthcare facilities makes Portage an attractive choice.

With a population just over 10,000 and a regional population exceeding 55,000, Portage, the county seat for Columbia County, has a vibrant downtown, lively arts center and many museums providing living lessons in history.

Whether

you’re interested in visiting our community or looking to relocate and make Portage your home, WE INVITE YOU TO EXPLORE ALL THAT WE HAVE TO OFFER!

Home to two Pulitzer Prize winners, historian Frederick Jackson Turner and novelist Zona Gale, Portage builds on their legacy by supporting and promoting the arts. Portage Center for the Arts (PCA), with its Drury Gallery and Zona Gale Theatre, showcases local artists’ works and offers stellar performing arts programming throughout the year. Along with the PCA in the downtown, visitors can revel in the district’s renaissance with the addition of Columbia County administration offices along the canal and a variety of new shops.

The downtown district features a billiard hall, wine bar, craft mall, coffee shop, women’s apparel stores, movie theater, resale shops, DIY shops, furniture store, and many beauty salons and spas to help you with a little personal rejuvenation. Tourists will enjoy vast historical experiences at the Historic Indian Agency House, Fort Winnebago Surgeons Quarters, Museum at the Portage, American Legion State Headquarters & Museum, Women’s Civic League and refurbished section of the Portage Canal.

A classic car and truck show is part of the Taste of Portage Market Fair, one of many family-friendly events to enjoy.

Portage offers many great spots to enjoy the company of others over drinks and a delicious meal.

Outdoor enthusiasts will take pleasure in all the recreation Portage provides. From its stature as an official Ice Age Trail Community, to its location alongside the Wisconsin and Fox Rivers, and with the Midwest’s largest ski resort, Cascade Mountain, on its doorstep – Portage has every season covered. Come and play!

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Mayor's

WELCOME

AsWelcome to Historic Portage

MITCH CRAIG, MAYOR

the state’s third oldest settlement there is plenty to explore and enjoy in all the seasons. During the summer, canoe or kayak the Wisconsin River, the Portage Canal or the Fox River.

Take a stroll or ride a bike on the Wisconsin River Levee. Enjoy biking, hiking, golfing, disc-golfing and the city’s 15 beautiful parks. Take a dip in beautiful, spring-fed Silver Lake. Make sure to stop at Goodyear Park, the location of the Skateboard Park and Splash Pad.

Visit the Historic Indian Agency House and Fort Winnebago Surgeons Quarters. Stop by and view the city’s history at the Museum at the Portage. Take the historic guided walking tour of downtown and see some of the most historic houses in Portage.

Don’t forget about the city’s Festival Foods Fireworks!

During the winter months enjoy skiing and tubing at award-winning Cascade Mountain. Ice skate on the pond at beautiful Pauquette Park or snowshoe at Collipp-Worden Park.

Portage has deep roots in curling and is very fortunate to have a curling club. Back in the day when Portage first started curling, it was done on the Portage Canal!

Come enjoy the Christmas parade with Santa lighting the city Christmas tree at Commerce Plaza. Get a family picture with the live reindeer.

Portage has lots to offer. Visit all the unique shopping in downtown. Portage has plenty of fine dining to satisfy everyone. Come relax and discover all the wonders of Portage. It’s a great place to visit and live.

Sincerely,

Mayor Mitch Craig

A winter walk on the Agency House trails is even more enjoyable with a four-legged companion.

After a gentle rainfall, Downtown Portage is greeted with a brilliant sunset.

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The Chamber is a partner in hosting an annual high school Reality Fair - a simulation of navigating life within a budget.

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Love Local was the theme of last year’s annual Chamber Breakfast Meeting & Awards. The event is a great opportunity for networking, recognizing outstanding members, recapping the past year, and letting members know what is in store for the year ahead.

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Periodic workshops and listening sessions, like this ChatGPT & AI workshop, keep our members engaged and informed.

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Our annual Wine Walk is a groovy chance for friends to get together to sample wine, share laughs, and explore the downtown shops.

INVOLVEMENTChamber

The Portage Area Chamber of Commerce is a voluntary organization of the business community providing leadership for building a healthy economy and a high quality of life in our area. Consisting of businesses, organizations and individuals working as one voice, the Chamber solves critical issues and partners in economic development with a goal to expand existing businesses while attracting new businesses.

The Portage Chamber promotes members by touting their products and services while helping members obtain valuable leads through networking opportunities, such as our Chamber

Business Luncheons. We showcase community pride through our events, such as Concerts in the Park, Taste of Portage, the Wine Walk, and many holiday events.

We provide resources and information, such as this guide, to our tourists and potential residents. We have a great group of businesses and individuals who generously give their time and talents to help support our goals. We are committed to the success and growth of the community with the help of leaders who work in collaboration to provide the best for all involved.

Canoes on Parade: The Chamber and City of Portage Tourism commissioned these colorful canoes around the city as part of Canoes on Parade.

WE CONTINUALLY StriveTO ENHANCE OUR CITY:

A new downtown park was created from a Wisconsin Economic Development grant the Chamber helped receive.

A new accessible canoe/kayak launch on the Fox River was made possible with the Chamber, Portage Service Club Association and the Portage Park and Recreation Department raising funds and working together.

The Chamber helped the Portage Service Club Association raise $190,000 for a matching Wisconsin DNR grant to construct a pavilion, paved trail, and upgrades at Pauquette Park. A previous collaboration brought a Splash Pad to Goodyear Park.

With the Portage Tourism Commission, bringing Canoes on Parade, a public art display of fiberglass canoes painted by local artists, to various locations around Portage. Tourists and residents are encouraged to take their photos in front of the upright canoes to look like they are portaging, or carrying, their canoes. Four new canoes were added in 2023.

Taking advantage of the beautiful countryside, we helped bring a system of scenic bike routes to cycling enthusiasts.

We continue to partner with city government to encourage revitalizing properties that need investment.

We helped Portage become an Ice Age Trail Community, joining other communities in Wisconsin with that designation.

OF PORTAGEHistory

A State Historical Marker is located at the spot, now the Highway 33 wayside, where the duo exited the Fox River and began the portage to the Wisconsin River. Fort Winnebago Surgeons Quarters is located across from the wayside.

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The historical distinction of Portage lies in its unique geographical location between the Fox and Wisconsin Rivers. Here, the two rivers, one flowing north to the St. Lawrence, the other south to the Mississippi, are separated by a narrow neck of land over which, for two centuries, Native Americans, missionaries, trappers, traders, adventurers and settlers traveling the waterway had to portage their canoes and heavy packs from one stream to another. The settlement, which grew here because of the resulting traffic, was first known as “Wau-wau-onah,” Winnebago for “carry on the shoulder.” During the French occupation, it was simply “le portage” (from porter: to carry) and was eventually anglicized to Portage.

So far as we know, the first white men to visit Portage were the explorers Fr. Jacques Marquette and Louis Joliet, who portaged here on June 14, 1673, en route to exploring and mapping the upper Mississippi. The two men were followed by a slew of others, including Lauant Barth, who arrived in 1792 and built a trading post carrying on the first transport activity. He was the original permanent settler.

With the American occupation of the Northwest Territory, the government began to protect its interests by building a string of forts along the now famous Fox-Wisconsin water route.

Native American resentment over invasion of their lead mine regions and the exorbitant tolls levied on transport goods resulted in the establishment of Fort Winnebago in 1828 to ensure peace and fair business practices.

With the end of the Blackhawk War, European immigration brought to Wisconsin a flood of settlers eager for cheap land. The portage point continued in importance for trade and transportation, and Portage itself grew rapidly as a thriving farm community. The lumber industry brought a tide of hardy woodsmen and rivermen to Portage during its heyday. Agriculture and industry soon took over the lumbering days.

Today, the city is a progressive community eager and willing to share the story of its treasured past with visitors and guests. While visiting Portage, you’ll find that many of our historic sites have been placed on the National Register of Historic Places. A self-guided tour of downtown Portage, which includes a map and building description, is available at the Portage Area Chamber of Commerce office. Guided downtown walking tours are scheduled during the summer tourist season. Call the Portage Chamber at 608.742.6242 for specific dates and times.

Portions of article by Ina Curtis, author and historian

Aerial view of the Fox River east of Portage looking north. Explorers Marquette and Joliet traveled down the Fox River in 1673.

Mayor Mitch Craig cut the

as the Amtrak train Borealis arrived in Portage for the first time on May 21, 2024. City officials joined Madison Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway, State Senator Joan Ballweg, representatives from Amtrak, and members of the Portage community in welcoming the Borealis – the second daily Amtrak train.

Location Transportation AND

More than 10,000 rail passengers a year have used the Amtrak depot in Portage to ride the popular cross-country Empire Builder. A second daily Amtrak train, Borealis, arrived last May, providing riders even greater scheduling flexibility.

More unique forms of travel are available to visitors to our town as well. The Portage Municipal Airport is a public-use facility with two asphalt runways, a pilot’s lounge, and fuel available 24/7. Restaurants and convenience stores are within walking distance. The Dane County Regional Airport, located just 35 minutes from Portage, provides commercial air service.

Megabus operates a bus service to and from Portage seven days a week. The Portage Cab Company runs every day on a varied schedule; call 608-742-4700 for more information. Vanpool exists for commuters to Madison. The Aging & Disability Resource Center of Columbia County provides transportation for the disabled and seniors over 60 years of age for a nominal charge.

Portage is located along the Interstate 39 corridor, just three miles north of Interstate 90/94, making some major Midwestern cities just a short commute away: 35 minutes to Madison; 90 minutes to Milwaukee and Rockford; three hours to Chicago; and four hours to Minneapolis-St. Paul. State Highways 16 and 51 intersect Highway 33 in our downtown.

The city has committed its support for the Portage Municipal Airport, which serves industry as well as hobbyists.

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The Portage Cab Company keeps the wheels turning, ensuring reliable rides every single day of the week.

LIVINGResidential P

ortage is primed for growth with spacious lots for new home construction currently available in the Rolling Hills Country Estates and Rolling Prairie subdivisions on the north side with transitional housing planned along I-39. An additional subdivision was approved near Duck Lake with ongoing residential development near the airport.

Portage offers an affordable and diverse range of options for all home buyers. Newer homes situated along tree-lined streets in well-maintained subdivisions mix well with the stately historic homes nestled within the Society Hill Historic District.

The quality of life found in Portage attracts new residents from all stages in life - from first-time home buyers and growing families to empty nesters and retirees. Residents benefit from an outstanding school system, great health care providers, year-round recreational opportunities, and a rich arts community.

The Portage area is a community that values its senior population, offering many options for independent and assisted living, enabling residents to maintain relationships and stay active in the community without the challenges or responsibilities of home ownership.

Enhancing the quality of life for our residents in Portage are two foundations to assist community needs and projects: Positively Portage and the Portage Area Community Foundation. The people behind these organizations are dedicated to giving back and care deeply about our city and its residents.

The Free Summer Lunch program, free to kids 18 and under, is available at five locations Monday through Friday during the summer months. The Boys & Girls Club of Portage provides innovative programs designed to empower youth to excel in school, become good citizens and lead healthy, productive lives.

New homes are appearing in the Rolling Prairie subdivision on the city’s north side.

Lodging

With hotels, AirBnBs, and vacation rentals to meet every traveler’s needs, Portage is a great place to stay overnight.

The Best Western Hotel & Conference Center has more than 90 rooms, conference meeting space, fitness center, pool and Suzy’s Steak & Seafood House nearby.

The Ridge Hotel has a pool, meeting space, workout center, and is conveniently attached to Dino’s Restaurant while the Super 8 Portage offers complimentary breakfast, a business center and laundry facilities.

Ho-Chunk Gaming in Baraboo offers a resort-inspired atmosphere with luxury hotel entertainment, meeting space, gaming, food and fun.

Host a retreat, indulge in quiet solitude, or enjoy a festival at Durward’s Glen Retreat and Conference Center in the beautiful Caledonia Bluffs.

Recreation PORTAGE

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Skiers are ready for a beautiful day at Cascade Mountain Ski & Snowboard Area.

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Silver Lake Beach features a spacious sandy shoreline, a water slide, shelter, playground, boat launch, and a fishing pier. Tubing on the lake is an absolute blast, too!

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Curling is a popular winter sport in Portage, where several leagues and tournaments are held.

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Sharks and minnows is a fun exercise during the flag football session.

[middle right] Golfers can pick between two courses in Portage, Saddle Ridge Golf Course and Portage Country Club.

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The water features of the Splash Pad keep kids cool in the summer.

Anexciting development pertaining to recreation in Portage involves the installation of a brand new, all-accessible canoe and kayak launch on the Fox River at the Highway 33 wayside, giving everyone an opportunity to experience paddling this historic waterway.

Recreation involving a different type of paddle - pickleball - has really taken off with the recent addition of the popular courts at Pine Meadow Park, where new playground equipment was also installed.

The new Boys & Girls Club (117 W. Franklin Street) provides kids with access to sports leagues, tutoring, the arts, and much more. Right next door at Goodyear Park, kids can ride the rails and ramps on their skateboards and scooters at the Portage Family Skate Park or enjoy the colorful tubes, cannons, and water play at the outdoor Splash Pad.

Silver Lake Beach offers swimming, diving, kayaking, a playground — and a boat launch, providing access to Silver Lake. Cast a line or meet up on a sandbar on the Wisconsin River, accessed by the boat launch at Sunset Park.

Biking enthusiasts will really enjoy the Columbia County Bike Loops. Portage is home to four of the routes. See page 23 for more information.

Golfers can try their skill at the 18-hole course at Portage Country Club or the adjacent 9-hole Saddle Ridge Golf Course.

Take aim at good times, pizza and the pins at J & J Fireball Lanes, featuring daily food specials.

The Portage Rod & Gun Club offers members full use of its outdoor pistol and rifle ranges, archery range, four trap stations, skeet station and 120 acres of hunting land.

Portage is now an official Ice Age Trail Community with the Baraboo Hills Heritage Trail Chapter of the National Ice Age Trail running along the Portage Canal. The trail is paved and accessible for strollers and wheelchairs. Residents and visitors can walk, hike or ride their bike on a paved path in the heart of downtown.

When winter arrives, skiers, boarders, and snow tubers in Portage are lucky to have the highly-rated Cascade Mountain. A recent expansion added two lifts, eight trails, increased snowmaking, an expanded main lodge, paved parking and several base area improvements. Some of Cascade’s trails are steep and challenging to any skier, while others are more than a mile long and fun for beginners. Kids 12 and under ski free when accompanied by a paid adult.

Ice skating is enjoyed on Bridal Pond in Pauquette Park. Snowmobile trails run alongside Portage, connecting with other trails throughout Columbia County and Wisconsin. Snowmobile maps are available at the Chamber office.

The Scottish game of curling is played on a level sheet of ice inside the Portage Curling Club, where players try to throw the stone closest to the center of the house target. As a stone travels down the ice, teammates sweep the ice, guiding the stone to a desired position, sometimes bumping or blocking opponents’ stones as necessary.

CITY OF PORTAGE Parks

The City of Portage has 18 parks for its residents and visitors alike to enjoy a wide variety of activities. Some of the highlights of these great greenspaces are the new pickleball courts at Pine Meadow Park, the Beasley Pavilion for live performances at Pauquette Park, the lake and sandy beach at Silver Lake Park, the Levee Trail at Riverside Park, disc golf course and zip line at Collipp-Worden Park, the Columbia County Fair at Veteran’s Memorial Field, and the Portage Veteran’s Memorial and Killed in Action Memorial at Blue Star Park.

Riverside Park and the boat launch off Summit Street provide access to the Wisconsin River while the Highway 33 Wayside provides access to the Fox River for canoe and kayak launching.

The Portage Park and Recreation Department does a terrific job of maintaining our city parks. If you would like to reserve a park for your event, call the Portage Park & Recreation Department at 608.742.2178. Online registrations are available.

A Memorial Day ceremony is held at Blue Star Park each year, honoring the brave men and women who have given their lives in service of their country.

A canoe and kayak launch was installed on the Fox River at the State Highway 33 wayside. The launch was made possible by a grant and the efforts of the Portage Chamber, Portage Service Club Association, Portage Parks and Recreation, and many generous donors.

Field of Dreams: Kids sit in the dugout eagerly awaiting their turn to bat at the Bruce A. Smith Little League Complex.

New playground equipment was installed at Pine Meadow Park last fall.

A couple dances to the music at Pauquette Park as the sun sets. The Beasley Pavilion is a great setting for live performances.

ICE AGE Trail

Portage became the 19th Wisconsin city to be designated as an Ice Age Trail Community in June 2023. The program helps communities leverage the Ice Age National Scenic Trail as an economic and social engine.

The recently improved Portage Canal Segment of the National Ice Age Trail runs alongside the Portage Canal through the downtown as part of the 1,200-mile footpath contained entirely within Wisconsin.

The Portage Canal Segment is three miles long, accessible, stroller- and pet-friendly, paved and close to dining and shopping. Visit iceagetrail.org for more information.

Bring some friends along to walk the Portage Canal Segment of the Ice Age Trail in downtown. The Mammoth Hike Challenge is held in October, encouraging hikers to complete a designated number of miles on the trail and visit three Ice Age Trail communities to receive a patch and a certificate marking their accomplishment.

The Ice Age Trail is pet friendly, so furry companions can explore Portage alongside their owners.

Bike racks like this one are found throughout downtown to accommodate riders who want to shop, dine, and spend a little time.

Lakes AND Fishing

Crystal Lake

27 acres; 12-foot depth; panfish, bass and pike. County Road P, east of Pardeeville, approximately 1.5 miles to Pardeeville Road. This lake has walk-in access only, carry-in for canoes, kayaks, etc. No developed boat ramp.

Lake Columbia

A man-made lake heated by the Alliant Energy generating plant. This lake stays ice free and features year-round open-water fishing: bass and catfish. State Highway 51 south to County Road V. Public access to Lake Columbia: enter from County Road JV via the driveway and drive back to the parking area to the launch area on the southeast side of the lake. There is no boat ramp, anglers are limited to boats they can carry down to the water, and only electric trolling motors are allowed (the motor rules are posted on a sign on the chain-link fence next to the parking area). Fish from shore as well.

Lake George

36 acres; 22-foot depth; panfish, bass and pike. County Road P, between Portage and Pardeeville. Use of motor-powered craft is prohibited.

Silver Lake

74 acres; 42-foot depth; panfish, bass and pike. Silver Lake Drive off of State Highway 16 or Haertel Street off State Highway 51 in Portage. Accessible handicap pier at Silver Lake Beach.

Swan Lake

406 acres; 82-foot depth; panfish, bass, pike, walleye, muskie and channel catfish. Off either State Highway 33 or County Road P, between Portage and Pardeeville. A public boat launch is located on the south shore of Swan Lake at the end of South Shore Drive off of Breneman Road.

Wisconsin River

Approximately 35 miles long, from Wisconsin Dells to Lake Wisconsin; accessible from Portage. The river has many sandbars and low-water areas, so precaution is advised. Panfish, bass, pike, walleye, sauger, muskie, catfish and sturgeon. A public access boat landing is located at the corner of Conant and Summit Streets in Portage. There are two key access points to the river between Portage and the Dells: a public boat launch on the Wisconsin River at Pine Island (south bank) along Levee Road 6 miles west of State Highway 33, and a public boat launch on the Wisconsin River off of County Highway O on Fox Run Road, south of State Highway 16, 3 miles east of Wisconsin Dells.

The view from the deck of the NorthShore Restaurant offers a terrific view of Swan Lake.

Silver Lake is a nice place to drop the anchor and float around with friends.

Campgrounds

Camping is a popular way to enjoy the beautiful Wisconsin landscapes in summer. Several high-quality campgrounds are available for those wishing to experience the great outdoors. Campers can spend their days relaxing, grilling, boating, fishing and swimming in lakes or pools, walking along nature trails, and enjoying the playgrounds, game rooms and, of course, telling stories around a campfire while enjoying s’mores.

Duck Creek Campground

W6560 County Road G, Pardeeville 608.429.2425

duckcreekcampground.com

Glacier Valley Campground

N8129 Larson Road, Cambria 920.348.5488 glaciervalleycampground.com

Ho-Chunk Gaming RV Park

S3214 County Road BD, Baraboo 800.746.2486

ho-chunkgaming/wisconsindells.com

Indian Trails Campground

W66445 Haynes Road, Pardeeville

608.429.3244 indiantrailscampground.com

Pride of America Camping Resort

W7520 West Bush Road, Pardeeville 800.236.6395

(ask about our variety of rentals) camppoa.com

Sky High Camping Resort

N5740 Sky High Drive, Portage 608.742.2572 (open year-round) skyhighcampingresort.com

For more information, contact us at the Portage Area Chamber of Commerce 800.474.2525

Kids love the jumping pillow at Pride of America Camping Resort, which celebrated 50 years in 2024.

[top] Our community events draw smiles on faces (having a caricature artist on hand also helps)!

[middle left] A shimmering stilt walker towers over the lively atmosphereof the Taste of Portage Market Fair, held each August in downtown.

[middle right] Two times each summer local historian Judy Eulberg (middle) leads an informative downtown walking tour.

[bottom left] The Columbia County Fair is an annual tradition in Portage, attracting crowds each July for the carnival, exhibits, grandstand events, and festival food!

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Portage Center for the Arts is undergoing a renovation to bring a new backstage wing for enhanced stage access and improved storage, a remodeled sound and light booth, a new HVAC system, a new lighting system, and a new theatre curtain.

“Let’s all go to the Lobby to get ourselves a treat!” Watching a movie at Portage Theatres while snacking on a bucket of popcorn (with extra butter!) is a delight.

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Over 38 years ago, a small group of community members in Portage recognized how vital the arts can be to a community and embarked on a vision: to create an arts center in this small, rural community. On a shoestring budget and with nothing but the passion of a handful of volunteers, Portage Center for the Arts (PCA), as it is now known, was born! Each year, they work hard to cultivate our founding members’ vision: bringing together music, theatre, poetry, visual arts and arts education opportunities all under one roof. Visit free monthly art exhibits in the Drury Gallery, enjoy theatrical performances and workshops for the young and young at heart, experience live music in an intimate venue...and more! For more information, visit www.portagecenterforthearts.com.

The Portage Area Community Theatre has been bringing live theatrical performances to our community since 1971. Theatrical projects take place at many times throughout the year, helping to enhance the quality of life of residents. This group is working to make sure that everyone is touched by the performing arts.

They welcome both individuals and businesses as members and sponsors. Full details of membership, sponsor opportunities and forthcoming productions may be found by visiting pacttheatre.org or by emailing pacttheatre@gmail.com.

The Portage Community School District also supports the arts by offering theatrical and musical performances from its talented students.

Portage Theatres, with its comfortable recliners, shows Hollywood blockbuster movies in Dolby Digital 3-D along with the area’s sharpest, brightest picture and best digital surround sound on seven screens. Enjoy a cold beverage in their lounge after the show.

Create various art and craft pieces that you can be proud of through the classes and DIY workshops offered throughout the year.

Portage Center for the Arts’ Drury Gallery hosts a new monthly exhibit, like Dan Gardiner’s torn paper collage exhibit last April.

Canal PORTAGE

Hatched from an idea decades prior to connect the Fox River to the Wisconsin River, the Portage Canal was dug by hand from 1849 to 1851, then improved following the Civil War by the Army Corp of Engineers. The canal was finished in 1876, with the lock passages reaching their recreational boat traffic peak in 1908. The numbers dwindled and the locks were welded shut in 1951.

The canal was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1977. Gradually falling into neglect, hope for a renaissance grew with the completion of Portage Canal Phase 1 restoration in 2007. Contaminated sediment was removed from the canal, from Lock Street on the west end to Adams Street on the east end. Purposely made not to function again, the lock near the Wisconsin River side of the canal was also refurbished and a shared-use path alongside the canal was also added.

The subsequent construction of the Columbia County Administration Buildings and reconstruction of the Wisconsin/DeWitt Street intersection have significantly revitalized the area surrounding the canal.

Phase 2 of Portage Canal restoration was just completed in Spring 2023. The segment from Adams Street on the east to the Canadian Pacific Railway bridge on the west underwent the remediation of contaminated sediment. A shared-use path was created, connecting to the Phase 1 path on the west end.

Lighting and interpretive signs were also nice finishing touches.

This path along the canal is known as the Portage Canal Segment of the National Ice Age Trail. In June 2023, a ribbon cutting was held for the Ice Age Trail Alliance to welcome Portage as an official Ice Age Trail Community. Following the trail, hikers can walk in the footsteps of explorers.

The sun rises over the Portage Canal near the Adams Street bridge.

The latest phase of the Ice Age Trail looking east from Adams Street.

Tourism

Whether you’re looking for a historical educational experience or a family-friendly event, THERE ARE MANY EXCITING THINGS TO DO WHEN VISITING PORTAGE.

Festivals and fairs are really a treat in Portage. The Taste of Portage Market Fair draws thousands of visitors in August. The event features great food, craft vendors, live music, and car show. The Columbia County Fair in July brings a week of fun carnival games, exhibits, live entertainment, and rides. Other highlights include St. Mary’s Best Fest in May with Festival Foods, Fireworks and Concert in the Park in July.

When winter takes hold, Cascade Mountain awaits. Recognized as the Midwest’s toprated ski and snowboard destination, Cascade Mountain provides downhill fun for all skill levels. Kids 12 and under ski for free with a paid adult.

Snowmobiling is another popular winter activity. The Portage area is linked to trails within Columbia County and throughout the state. Portage is home to the Winnebago Ridge Runners, a volunteer group ensuring the trails are groomed and ready for you each season.

During the holiday months, Portage offers so much to enjoy for your family. The holidays begin in Portage with the Downtown Holiday Parade on the Friday after Thanksgiving. After the parade, Santa welcomes everyone by lighting the tree at Commerce Plaza.

The joy continues into the weeks leading up to Christmas when you can take photos with Santa and his reindeer, have breakfast with him or get the kids together and enjoy visiting the businesses in Portage while collecting cookies on the Cookie Walk.

You can find a complete listing of community events at portagewi.com.

A festive balloon installation outside the Chamber office greeted those who participated in last year’s Citywide Cookie Walk in December.

Downtown Trick or Treating is another longstanding tradition in Portage.

The Gully at Sunrise Park has been a popular place for generations of kids to go sledding in Portage.

Pauquette Park is the perfect place to gather with friends for a concert at the Beasley Pavilion.

Classics arrive for the Taste of Portage Car Show.

Biking

Portage attracts cyclists from all over to ride the Columbia County Bike Loop routes. A total of 3 routes, plus 3 connecting routes, take you to every corner of the county and interesting places in between.

Located in downtown and next to the Wisconsin River, Riverside Park in Portage is a great place to start your journey. Three of the routes begin at the park, which has plenty of parking and great places to eat nearby.

Experience the natural views of wetlands, waterways, wildlife areas and so much more along challenging hills and downhill slopes once you are on the routes beyond our city. Bike Loop maps can be found at portagewi.com or at the Chamber office, 104 W. Cook Street.

Make Portage your next biking adventure. Stay in our city to experience the Columbia County Bike Loops. Four of the loops begin in Portage.

The Bike Loop routes are clearly marked with signage.

Adams St. G7, G8, H8

Agency House Rd. J5, J6

INDEX

Street

Airport Rd. E4, E5

Albert St. F7, I7, H7, G7

American Legion Dr. F3

Armstrong St. F7, F8

Averbeck St. F7

Badger Way G3, H3

Barden St. H7

Blackhawk Rd. F11

Bluebird Dr. G3, G4

Bluffview Ct. D7

Boeck Rd. A4, A5

Brady St. H8, H9

Brittingham Ct. H6

Brook St. H8, H9

Burns St. F7, G7

Caledonia St. E10

Cardinal Ct. H3

Carmaunee Dr. L5, L6

Carroll St. F8, G7, G8

Cass St. G8

Cemetery St. C6, D7

Center St. I7, J7

Charles St. D7, E7

Clark St. G8

Clemens Ct. H5

Coit St. J9

Collins St. E4, F4, G4

Collipp St. E5

Columbia Dr. C3, C4

Conant St. F8, G8, H8, I7

Cook St. F8, G8, H8, I7

Crestview Ct. D7

Deerfield St. E5

Denning St. J7, K7

DeWitt St. G7, G8

Dodge St. H8, H9

Dorn Dr. H4, H5

Dorothy Dr. H6, H7

Dunn St. F7, F8

Eagle Ridge Ln. H4

Eastridge Dr. F3, G3

Edgewater St. G9, H8, I8

E G White Ct. I6

Emmett St. F7, G7

Erie St. I9

Evergreen Trl. H5

Fair Blvd. I8

Fairfield St. D9

Forest Hill Dr. H3

Franklin St. E8, F8, G7

Frontage Rd. F3

Griffith St. I8

Grove St. H6

Gunderson Dr. F2, F3, G3

Haertel St. F6, G6

Hamilton St. H4-H7

Harlan Dr. J10

Henry Dr. E4, F4

Herman St. E7

Hiawatha St. F5, G5

Highland Ave. D7

Howard St. G8, H7

Houston St. H6

Hunters Trail Ct. G3

Huron St. I9

Jackson St. I7, H7

James St. E7

Jefferson St. H7, H8

Jones St. J7

Karla Ct. H6

Kirking Ct. A4

Klemp St. E5

Kutzke Rd. A5

LaDawn Dr. B4, C4

La Moure St. D7

Lake Rd. E6

Latton Ln. E5

Lennon St. F5

SILVER LAKE

Levee Rd. B9

Lock St. G8, G9

Locust Ct. D7

MacFarlane Rd. G7, G8

Main St. G8, H8

Marchowsky Pl. H8

Marion St. F8, G7, G8

Maryln Dr. H3, I3

McMahon Rd. E1, F1

McPherson St. I8

Meadowlark Ln. H4

Michigan St. I8, I9

Minnehaha Ave. F5, G5

Mohr Rd. B5

Monroe St. H7, H8

Mooreland Cir. H4, I3, I4

Morgan St. I8, J8

Morningstar Dr. H3, H4, I3

Mullet St. H8, I8

Murphy Rd. B4, B5

New Pinery Rd. F2-F6

Northport Rd. D4

Northridge Dr. E3, F4

Northside Dr. E2, F4

Oakridge Dr. G5

Ontario St. J8, J9, K8

Oneida St. F7

Orchard St. D7

Pacific Estates Ct. K6

Park St. E8

Parkview Ct. C6

Pauquette St. H8, H9

Pierce St. F8

Pine Ridge Cir. B6

Pine Ridge Ct. G5

Pleasant St. G8, H8

Portage Rd. D4

Prairie View Dr. H3

Prospect Ave. F8, E8

Red Fox Run G3

Red Pine Ct. G5

Reid St. F7

Ridgeline Dr. H3

Ridgeview Ct. C6

Riley Rd. C4

River St. C7, E7, E8

Riverview Ct. D7

Sanborn St. E8

Sandhill Crane Ct. K6

Sandhill Crane Rd. K6, L6

Schneider St. F6, F7

School Rd. F4, G4, H4

Schultz St. E5

Silver Lake Dr. E5, E7, F5, F7

Slifer St. F5, H5, G5

Smith Rd. B4

Solar Ct. I6

Southtown Rd. J9, J10

Suellen Ln. H6

Summit St. D7, D8

Sunset St. E8

Superior St. I8, I9, J7

Thompson St. I9

Town St. F6

Townsend St. H8, I9

US HWY 51 Frontage F2-F4

Village Rd. F3

Volk St. F6

Washington St. H9, I8

Warren St. H9

Wauona Tr. I8, I9, J7, J8

Whitney St. J7

Whitney Rd. K7

Wild Rose Ct. L5

Winnebago Ave. G5

Wisconsin St. G8, I9, H9

Wolf St. I7

Wood St. F11

Woodcrest Dr. G5

Wood Thrush Cir. I3

Yellowstone Ave. G5

DUCK LAKE

Attractions

There’s much to see and do while in the Portage area. Historic sites and museums are accompanied by various cultural outlets and a calendar year full of events, leaving just one question:

WHAT TO DO FIRST?

American Legion State Headquarters & Museum

The American Legion State Headquarters & Museum houses such historical relics as statues, uniforms, medals, photographs, and documents from the history of Wisconsin’s American Legion as well as war-era memorabilia. 608.745.1090 / wilegion.org

Amish Community

Located to the northeast of Portage is a large Amish community. The Amish are well known for their beautiful handmade quilts, baskets, furniture, and many other items. The Amish businesses in this region include bakeries, furniture and cabinetmaking shops, greenhouses, quilt shops and general stores.

Cascade Mountain

Cascade Mountain is a top-rated ski and snowboard destination for all skill levels. Find hours of fun on the 900-foot-long tubing hill. Kids 12 and under ski for free with a paid adult. 608.742.5588 / cascademountain.com

Creek Bed Farmacy

Family fun starts with hayrides to the pumpkin patch, huge corn mazes and endless activities. Enjoy fresh air, amazing views and family fun. Located just south of Portage. 608.635.8798 / creekbedcountryfarmacy.com

Downtown Retail District

As a trade center for central Wisconsin, the Downtown Retail District thrived with activity as early as the 1860s. Many of the buildings are preserved in their original Victorian architecture, providing a colorful background for the busy retail area today.

The Wisconsin Society Daughters of the American Revolution State Regent’s Project replaced and rededicated missing 1930 road markers that recognize Wisconsin’s Old Military Road, linking Fort Howard (Green Bay) with Fort Winnebago (Portage) and Fort Crawford (Prairie du Chien). A dedication was held for this new sign along Old Military Road (Highway EE), near Fort Winnebago Cemetery, in 2024.

Fort Winnebago Surgeons Quarters

The only remaining building of historic Fort Winnebago, the Surgeons Quarters was built in 1828 by the U.S. Army and is one of the oldest log houses in Wisconsin still standing on its original foundation. The log house is fully refurbished as a home of the army occupation days with authentic artifacts from the fort. 608.742.2949 / fortwinnebagosurgeonsquarters.org

Historic Indian Agency House

The Historic Indian Agency House, built in 1832, is one of Wisconsin’s earliest houses still in existence. It was constructed as a residence for John Kinzie, the Indian agent to the Ho-Chunk (Winnebago), and his wife, Juliette Kinzie. After 100 years of varied use, the house was restored to its 1832 frontier grandeur and officially reopened in 1932. 608.742.6362 / agencyhouse.org

We invite you to explore Portage and our wide range of outdoor recreation for every season, museums and history, the arts and so much more. So much to do!

Museum At The Portage

The William L. and Zona Gale Breese home was donated to the City of Portage in 1946 and housed the Portage Public Library until 1994. In 1996, the Museum at the Portage was established to showcase displays relevant to the history of the city. Within the Museum, visitors will find Zona Gale’s study preserved and a permanent collection of photographs and artifacts depicting historical events that occurred in the city. 608.742.6682 / portagemuseum.org

Portage Canal

The Portage Canal connected the Fox and Wisconsin Rivers. Located in downtown, you can walk, hike, bike or canoe the newly refurbished canal and path while visiting Portage.

Portage Center For The Arts

Portage Center for the Arts supports a fine tradition of culture in our community with theatrical performances, art displays and a performing arts series. 608.742.5655 portagecenterforthearts.com

Portage Curling Club

The Portage Curling Club was established in 1850. The club operates a four-sheet facility from late October until March each year. Leagues are offered for men, women and mixed rinks, as well as a junior curling program. 608.742.3237 / portagecurling.com

Zona Gale Home Women’s Civic League

After the successful publication of her first novel in 1906, Zona Gale built a home for her parents on the bank of the Wisconsin River. Its classical Greek Revival exterior is in contrast to its rustic Craftsman interior. Gale’s 1920 bestselling novel, Miss Lulu Bett, won her the Pulitzer Prize in 1921, and her home was given to the Women’s Civic League in 1932. 608.742.7744 womenscivicleagueofportage.com

the successful

Built by Zona Gale in 1906 for her parents after

publication of her first novel, Romance Island, the home was donated to the Women’s Civic League in 1932 and accepted in 1980 for listing on the National Register of Historic Places. Gale later became the first female to win the Pulitzer Prize for Drama in 1921.

Work alongside professional archaeologists during the Archaeological Dig weekends at the Historic Indian Agency House in June 2025.

Familiar advertising signs from former local businesses formed a new exhibit in 2024 at the Museum at the Portage.

Cascade Mountain is the Midwest’s largest ski resort. Kids 12 and under ski free.

Shopping

Beautifully Blemished 126B W. Cook St. 608.697.0297

Bliffert Lumber & Design 1009 E. Wisconsin St. 608.742.7186

CBD American Shaman 2830 New Pinery Rd. 608.683.2055

Daley’s Beverage Mart 1623 New Pinery Rd. 608.742.4651

Design 1 Apparel 1207 Wauona Trl. 608.742.5642

DW Sports Center 125 W. Cook St. 608.742.7745

Edgewater Home & Garden 2957 County Highway CX 608.742.6558

Fancy Pants 124 W. Cook St. 608.742.5711

Festival Foods 2915 New Pinery Rd. 608.742.2386

Forever Yours Jewelry, Inc. 123 W. Cook St. 608.745.3330

Frost Dragon Market 210 W. Cook St. 608.697.2838

Giggles for Kids 117 W. Cook St. 608.745.5768

Goodwill of South Central Wisconsin 2902 American Legion Dr. 608.745.0616

L’BRI PURE n’ NATURAL –Robyn Austin 608.566.9953

Lebakkens Rent To Own 2955 New Pinery Rd. 608.740.1360

Link’s Greenhouse N9905 Link Rd. 608.742.6758

M&M Tackle It Bait Shop 2800 New Pinery Rd. 608.683.2006

Main Street Consignment 13 Main St. 608.566.1644

Mary Kay Independent Consultant –Debbie Holland 608.697.3433

Mercantile 117 W. Cook St. 608.745.5768

Niemann Ace Hardware 2800 New Pinery Rd. 608.839.7143

Pet Supplies Plus 2800 New Pinery Rd. 608.839.7126

Portage Craft

St. Vincent de Paul 1311 W. Wisconsin St. 608.742.5513 The Flower Company 211 DeWitt St. 608.742.4108

Theresa’s Boutique 2830 New Pinery Rd. 608.566.1097

Tiny Homestead 117 W. Cook St. 608.235.2675

Tractor Supply Company 3033 County Highway CX 608.745.0750

Uptown Exchange 119 W. Cook St. 608.369.2050

U.S. Cellular 2920 New Pinery Rd. 608.745.4771 Walmart 2950 New Pinery Rd. 608.742.1432

Wilz

Zombyte

AND Food Beverages

608 Nutrition

2800 New Pinery Rd.

608.566.1276

A healthy cafe with a juice bar offering smoothies, energizing teas and iced protein coffee

A&W Portage

717 E. Wisconsin St.

608.742.5759

Retro-style drive in complete with carhop service

Arby’s Portage #8827

2921 New Pinery Rd.

608.745.0810

Try our Famous Roast Beef Sandwiches & more

B&B Hitching Post

2503 West Wisconsin St.

608.742-8208

Family-style restaurant bar & grill

Bohemios Mexican Grill and Cantina 125 Wauona Trl.

608.566.1037

Home cooking with daily drink and food specials

Brothers 220 West Cook St.

608.745.1144

Friendly neighborhood tavern

Cottonwood Bar & Grill

312 DeWitt St.

608.742.5917

Daily drink & food specials. DJ Thursday- Sunday. Authentic gyros

Craig’s Popcorn Corner

206 W. Wisconsin St.

608.742.8050

Popcorn stand with drive-thru serving Chocolate Shoppe Ice Cream

Culver’s

2733 New Pinery Rd.

608.742.7982

Butterburgers, custard, quick, service, made to order

Dino’s Restaurant

2900 New Pinery Rd.

608.742.4111

Breakfast, daily lunch/dinner & drink specials, full-service bar & banquet room

Douglas’ Big Dog Saloon

218 West Cook St.

608.742.3644

Enjoy friends, great food & good times in historic downtown Portage

Dunkin’

2950 New Pinery Rd.

608.745.5700

World’s leading baked goods & coffee chain with dozens of coffee & donut choices

J & J Fireball Lanes 817 East Wisconsin St.

608.742.6638

Weekly and daily food specials, including a Friday fish fry

JJ’s Bar and Grill

316 DeWitt St.

608.566.1451

Great food, drink specials, Friday Fish Fry, live music

Johnny B’s Rolling Smoke

214 N. Main St., Pardeeville

608.429.8020

Bar & grill serving wood-fired, Texas-style BBQ with a Midwest twist.

Kentucky Fried Chicken

2990 New Pinery Rd.

608.616.4700

Featuring “Finger-Licking-Good” chicken, catered to any size group

La Tolteca

2756 New Pinery Rd.

608.745.6776

Authentic Mexican Cuisine for the whole family. Friendly atmosphere and fast service

Neil’s Wine House

235 West Pleasant St.

608.617.8463

Diverse beer and wine selections, cocktails & delicious appetizers

Papa Murphy’s

2936 New Pinery Rd.

608.745.4200

Take and Bake Pizza

Pizza Hut of Portage

401 East Wisconsin St.

608.742.8829

Carryout, delivery, dine in, Wing Street menu, Explore Flavor menu

Pizza Ranch

2905 New Pinery Rd.

608.566.1750

Buffet featuring chicken, pizza, salad bar; soup, dessert, pies & ice cream

Portage Cafe, LLC

111 West Cook St.

608.566.7194

Breakfast & lunch cafe

Red Apple

Family Restaurant

1152 East Wisconsin St.

608.745.9000

Serving breakfast, lunch, dinner, full senior citizen menu & daily specials

Suzy’s Steak & Seafood House 2711 County Rd. CX

608.742.8400

Top-quality steaks, fresh seafood, fine wines & classic cocktails

Tamarack Pizza

412 E. Wisconsin St. Portage, WI 53901

608.742.6424

Tenderloin and fresh Angus beef burgers, bar & grill, carryout, cocktails and pizza

The Clubhouse at Saddle Ridge

100 Saddle Ridge

608.742.2181

(3 miles east of Portage)

Open for lunch & dinner, Overlooking the Saddle Ridge Golf Course

The NorthShore W 7245 Country Club Rd.

608.742.3553

(3 miles east of Portage)

Friday fish fry, Saturday prime rib, steaks, pastas, sandwiches & outdoor seating

Education

There are many opportunities for students

Students and families in Portage will find an outstanding education system in place to foster lifelong learning. With public, private, alternative and higher education options all available, it’s easy for each individual student to find the best education to suit their needs.

The Portage Public Library empowers learners of all ages by providing free access to a wealth of educational resources, including books, online databases, and digital tools. Through workshops, technology access, and community programs, the library serves as a vital hub for education, research, and personal growth.

The Family Resource Center provides excellent service to all families who have children ages up to five. Services include play groups, field trips, workshops, home visiting, parenting classes, toy and resource lending library and more. Visit them online at renewalunlimited.net for more information.

The Portage Community School District (Committed to the growth of ALL: Students, Families, Community) is building a premier learning community focused on authentic relationships. The district will cultivate globally minded, resilient and courageous students who are ready to excel in higher learning, career, and life. The curriculum

includes advanced classes, innovative technologies and classes to meet the students’ interests complemented by a wide variety of extracurricular offerings and activities.

The district includes one primary school, three elementary schools, one middle school, one high school and one alternative high school. The district appreciates the support of families along with community and business partners who, together with staff and board of education members, are committed to the success of every student.

For more information, please check out the district website at portage.k12.wi.us.

Two elementary-level parochial schools are a great way for parents to ensure that their children receive faithbased education along with their traditional education. St. Mary Parish & School and St. John’s Lutheran Ministries are K-8 schools that not only offer outstanding classes within the core curriculum but also focus on spiritual education with an emphasis in family involvement and positive daily practices.

After graduation, students wishing to continue their education, along with adults looking to go back to school, can find several higher-learning institutions both within Portage and nearby.

Portage students learn with technology.

outside the classroom.

Portage Schools cultivate students who are ready to excel in higher learning, career, and life.

Madison College-Portage is a communitybased, post-secondary institution serving the educational and training needs of Columbia and Marquette Counties. Associate degree-level programs and certificate courses are available in various fields including welding, machine tool, prehealth and nursing assistant.

On-campus support services for advising, tutoring and testing, just to name a few, are also available. Area businesses contract with them to provide customized training to their employees and utilize the advanced manufacturing lab. The campus also provides Adult Continuing Education and Adult Basic Education and ESL classes throughout the year.

The University of Wisconsin-Platteville Baraboo Sauk County, just 20 minutes from Portage, provides academic courses in a rural campus setting.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is only 45 minutes away and is the cornerstone of the statewide University of Wisconsin System. A proud member of the Big Ten, it’s recognized worldwide for its teaching and research facilities. Madison is also the home of the main campus for Madison College and Edgewood College.

Warrior Pink Out Night raises breast cancer awareness and helps those affected.

BEFORE AFTER

Community Development

THE PORTAGE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IS here to help.

The products made here in Portage appear in people’s lives around the world every day as the city continues to make positive strides in economic development. Growth is expected to continue with the development of new housing in the months ahead.

Easy access to Interstate 39 makes our industrial park an attractive location for new industries looking to make Portage home, joining our other longtime industries such as plastics, batteries, glass, food processing, concrete products and machine manufacturing. In fact, many of those businesses located in the industrial park have undergone physical plant expansions while also adding employment.

The Portage Enterprise Center offers workforce training with Madison College - Portage, which also offers a Skilled Trades Open House where students can learn more about careers and training in the trades, ask employers and instructors about jobs and apprenticeship opportunities, talk to recruiters and advisors about the application process, and enjoy demonstrations from campus programs. The local CESA 5 Youth Apprentice program offers students paid employment and up to two years related instruction.

R. Condon Gallery & Custom Framery moved into the site of the former clock shop on the corner of Wisconsin Street and Cook Street, giving that location a vibrant new look.

Longtime Portage business Schultz Small Engine joined Capital City Equipment, bringing two businesses under one roof.

QC Electronics manufactures corona treaters, which increases the quality and longevity of prints, laminates, coatings, and more on packaging.

Photo credit to QC Electronics

At the AMPI cheese plant in Portage, Mild Cheddar cheese is packaged for the co-op’s Dinner Bell Creamery brand.

Students

during the Madison College – Portage Skilled Trades Showcase.

Photo credit to AMPI

Healthcare

Aspirus Divine Savior Hospital & Clinics has been dedicated to providing the highest level of care to Portage and the surrounding communities for over 100 years.

High-quality services and programs are provided by experienced, compassionate physicians, nurses, and staff to ensure availability of comprehensive medical services.

Aspirus Divine Savior is home to 24/7 Emergency Care, Urgent Care, Surgery, Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation, Orthopedics, Family Medicine Physicians, Cardiology, Dialysis, Diagnostic Imaging, Laboratory, OB/GYN, Birthing Center, Aspirus Tivoli Community assisted living, The Wellness Center, Aspirus La Vita Fitness Center, Aspirus MedEvac ambulance service and more for all of a family’s needs. For more information, visit aspirus.org.

UW Health is the integrated health system affiliated with the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Governed by the UW Hospitals and Clinics Authority in Wisconsin, they partner with the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health to advance patient care, research, education and community service to patients from across the U.S. and around the world.

UW Health includes six main hospitals and over 90 outpatient clinics throughout Wisconsin, Illinois and Michigan. UW Health operates a number of community-based clinics in the region, including in Portage. The clinic is conveniently located and offers allergy, cardiovascular, hematology, medical oncology, rheumatology, urology, sleep medicine, ear nose and throat, gastroenterology and vascular surgery services. This clinic also provides laboratory, infusion and radiology services. UW Health also has a optometry clinic located at the Aspirus Divine Savior Hospital second floor.

UW Health has expanded Med Flight services to Portage, reducing response times as onboard physicians and nurses tend to patients with lifethreatening trauma and medical conditions faster. The UW Health Med Flight base is located on the campus of Aspirus Divine Savior Hospital & Clinics.

SSM Health offers high-quality, compassionate, personalized care with in-person and virtual appointment options to get you feeling better.

Blau Family Chiropractic offering chiropractic care, shockwave, decompression, and laser therapy to aid in the natural non-surgical healing of the body.

New Life Physical Therapy has movement experts that provide answers to why you hurt or what is holding you back, and a path to succeed in doing life’s important things.

SSM Health operates three facilities in Portage: SSM Health Davis Duehr Dean Eye Care - a comprehensive eye clinic, SSM Health Dean Medical Group and SSM Health Dean Medical Group Specialty Services. SSM Health’s medical group location in Portage offers comprehensive family healthcare services, health assessments and physicals, preventive medicine, pediatrics, geriatrics, minor surgery, foot care and on-site laboratory and x-ray services. In addition, the second floor houses a specialty services clinic and also offers on-call nursing services. Among the specialties provided are cardiology, pediatric cardiology, dermatology, ENT, Endocrinology, neurology, pain management, pulmonology, rheumatology, sleep medicine, urology, OB Gyn, and podiatry.

Portage residents are well taken care of with other quality healthcare services, including dentists, chiropractors, physical therapists, mental health, recovery meetings, support groups, and counseling services.

Government

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The Portage Police Department builds strong partnerships with our community, striving to make the Portage area a great place to live, visit, and raise a family.

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The Portage Fire Department stands ready to help with its equipment and dedicated firefighters.

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On January 1, 2025, Portage Fire Rescue began operating a new ambulance service.

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Located downtown along the Portage Canal, the Columbia County Administration and Health & Human Services buildings house important county services.

he City of Portage, the seat for Columbia County, is a full-service municipality providing a range of excellent public services, such as street maintenance, refuse and recycling, library, water, public safety and recreation. Municipal government for the City of Portage consists of the Mayor, City Administrator, Business Development & Planning Director and nine elected alderpersons.

The City of Portage and surrounding townships are served by the city’s new ambulance service; the EMS program is licensed at the Paramedic Level, the highest level of pre-hospital emergency care in Wisconsin.

The Portage Public Library offers free access to a wide range of books, online resources, journals, computers, the internet, while offering workshops and learning programs to the community.

Portage City Hall is the home to all municipal services, including police and fire department and TRIAD, where law enforcement and seniors meet and work together to enhance their quality of life and ensure their needs are met in the community. Seniors also meet for a catered lunch Monday through Friday at the senior dining center inside the Aging and Disability Resource Center inside the Columbia County Health & Human Services Building. Citizens have further access to information regarding city projects, green initiatives, city services and programs, meeting minutes, community events and much more by visiting the City of Portage online at portagewi.gov or contacting one of the departments.

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everal faith communities are represented in the more than 15 churches in Portage, available to help residents meet their spiritual needs. Local churches are collaboratively working with the residents to create places of worship and offer faith-based educational opportunities to enrich the lives of Portage residents.

Local faith organizations belong to and support the Portage Area Chamber of Commerce. These organizations elevate the quality of life in the Portage area through education, charity benefits, programs and outreach.

The community is invited to share in their social gatherings, often centered around friendly card games, luncheons, healthy cooking classes, trivia contests and craft and bake sales.

The Chapel at Durward’s Glen is set in the beautiful Caledonia bluffs. Our parish communities contribute to the quality of life in Portage and the surrounding area.

The faith communities in Portage, such as Grace Bible Church, offer valuable opportunities to encourage you and your family in deepening your spiritual journey and connection.

Accountants

Fenske & Associates, LLC

2622 New Pinery Road

Portage, WI 53901

608.742.0980

www.fenske007.com

MBE CPAs

2652 Murphy Road

Portage, WI 53901

608.356.7733

www.mbe.cpa

Miller, Brussell, Ebben and Glaeske, LLC

611 East Wisconsin Street

Portage, WI 53901

608.742.2103

www.mbegcpas.com

Norland, Raymond

311 East Wisconsin Street

Suite 207 C & D Portage, WI 53901

608.742.6177

Addiction Recovery Services

The Harbor Recovery Center

1505 New Pinery Road

Portage, WI 53901

608.697.7163

www.TheHarborRecoveryCenter.com

Agriculture

Creek Bed Farmacy

N2767 Mountford Road

Poynette, WI 53955

608.635.8798

www.CreekBed.Farm

Gumz Farms, LLC

N570 6th Court

Endeavor, WI 53930

608.981.2488

www.gumzfarmswi.com

Air Conditioning & Heating

Homeland Heating and Cooling, LLC

N9666 Corning Road

Portage, WI 53901

608.515.3825

www.Homelandhvacwi.com

Pointon Heating and Air Conditioning

2559 New Pinery Road Portage, WI 53901

608.745.4616

www.pointonheating.com

Terrytown Plumbing Heating and Cooling

1050 Thompson Street

Portage, WI 53901

608.742.2665

www.terrytownplumbing.com

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Appliances

Lebakkens Rent To Own

2955 New Pinery Road

Portage, WI 53901

608.740.1360

www.lebakkensrto.com

Apartments

Just Me

6596 Chestnut Circle Windsor, WI 53598

608.846.5299

The Phoenix 104 West Cook Street Portage, WI 53901

608.745.4450

Art Galleries

Portage Center for the Arts

301 East Cook Street Portage, WI 53901

608.742.5655

www.portagecenterforthearts.com

R. Condon

Gallery & Custom Framery

136 West Cook Street

Portage, WI 53901

608.617.1733

www.robertacondon.com

Assisted Living

Aspirus Tivoli Community

2805 Hunters Trail Portage, WI 53901

608.745.5900 www.aspirus.org

Hamilton Park Place 2525 Hamilton Street Portage, WI 53901

608.742.7888 amiltonparkplaceassistedliving.com

Heritage House of Portage Assisted Living 2685 Airport Road Portage, WI 53901 608.745.3312 heritagehouseofportage.com

Our House Senior Living 215 Northridge Drive Portage, WI 53901 608.745.0331 ourhousesl.com

Riverwood Eagle’s Nest Senior Living 115 Bowman Road Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965 608.684.0123 www.riverwoodseniorliving.com

The Rivers 621 Latton Lane Portage, WI 53901

608.566.1500 seniorlivingonlybetter.com/ theriversofportage

Attorneys

Cross Jenks Mercer & Maffei

221 3rd Avenue Baraboo, WI 53913 608.356.3981 www.cjmmlaw.com

Miller, Spankowski & Waldinger, LLC

311 DeWitt Street Portage, WI 53901 608.742.8585 www.portagelawyers.com

Smiley Law Office 235 West Cook Street Portage, WI 53901 608.742.5336

Auction Services

United Country Midwest Lifestyle Properties 1325 West Wisconsin Street Portage, WI 53901 608.742.5000 www.hameleauctions.com

Audio & Security Services

Fearing’s Audio Video Security 722 Walsh Road Madison, WI 53714 1.608.443.2595 www.fearings.com

Author

Beasley, Nancy M. 1110 Saddle Ridge West Portage, WI 53901 815.751.8199

Auto - Parts & Service

Auto Value Portage 239 West Cook Street Portage, WI 53901 608.742.5394 autovaluestores.com

Blystone’s Towing & Radiator Service 1201 West Highway 33 Portage, WI 53901 608.742.4228 www.blystonestowing.com

Cordell’s Automotive 311 West Conant Street Portage, WI 53901 608.742.6050 www.cordellsauto.net

Gerber Collision & Glass 3015 County Hwy CX

Portage, WI 53901

608.745.9302

www.gerbercollision.com/ gatescollision

NAPA Auto Parts 125 East Edgewater Street Portage, WI 53901

608.742.7191 www.napaonline.com

Portage Diesel 1905 Highway 33 East Portage, WI 53901

608.742.2994

www.51autosales.com

Easton Motors 102 Henry Drive Portage, WI 53901

608.253.0511 www.eastonmotors.com

Portage Ford CDJR 3013 County Hwy CX Portage, WI 53901

608.742.7141 www.portageford.net

Trecek Automotive of Portage, Inc. 1350 East Wisconsin Street Portage, WI 53901 608.742.7155 www.trecek.com

Bait & Tackle Chaos Tackle 1800 Kutzke Road, Unit 4 Portage, WI 53901

608.279.1526

chaostackle.com

M&M Tackle It Bait Shop 2830 New Pinery Road, Suite 12 Portage, WI 53901 608.683.2006

BMO Harris Bank

2851 New Pinery Road

Portage, WI 53901

608.742.5555

www.bmoharrisbank.com

Community Bank of Portage

2930 New Pinery Road Portage, WI 53901

608.745.4300

www.dellsbank.bank

Fairway Independent Mortgage Corp.

129 4th Street

Baraboo, WI 53913

608.742.0097

www.fairwayindependentmc.com

Portage State Bank

2838 New Pinery Road Portage, WI 53901

608.742.0940

www.baraboobank.com

Summit Credit Union

110 Henry Drive Portage, WI 53901

608.243.5000

www.summitcreditunion.com

U.S. Bank

2848 New Pinery Road Portage, WI 53901

608.745.7154

www.usbank.com

WCCU - Westby Coop Credit Union

138 Northridge Drive Portage, WI 53901

608.745.1600

www.wccucreditunion.coop

Beauty - Salons/Spas/Nails

Evolet Lash

240 West Cook Street Portage, WI 53901

608.297.0959

evoletlash.com

VIBE Salon & Spa

218 West Wisconsin Street

Portage, WI 53901

608.742.8423

www.vibesalonportage.com

Beverage Distributor

Wisconsin Distributors, LLC/ Budweiser

900 Progress Way

Sun Prairie, WI 53590

800.373.2921

www.wisconsindistributors.com

Bowling Alley

J & J Fireball Lanes

817 East Wisconsin Street Portage, WI 53901

608.742.6638

www.facebook.com/fireballlanes

Building Supplies

Bliffert Lumber & Design

1009 East Wisconsin Street Portage, WI 53901

608.742.7186

www.doitbest.com/bliffert-lumberand-hardware

Campgrounds

Duck Creek Campground

W6560 County Highway G Pardeeville, WI 53954

608.429.2425

www.duckcreekcampground.com

Glacier Valley Campground

N8129 Larson Road Cambria, WI 53923

920.348.5488

www.glaciervalleycampground.com

Ho-Chunk Gaming

S3214 County Road BD Baraboo, WI 53913

608.356.6210

www.ho-chunkgaming.com

Indian Trails Campground

W6445 Haynes Road Pardeeville, WI 53954

608.429.3244

www.indiantrailscampground.com

Pride of America

Camping Resort

W7520 West Bush Road Pardeeville, WI 53954

800.236.6395

www.camppoa.com

Sky High Camping Resort

N5740 Sky High Drive Portage, WI 53901

608.742.2572

www.skyhighcampingresort.com

Carpeting & Flooring

Bliffert Lumber & Design

1009 East Wisconsin Street Portage, WI 53901

608.742.7186

www.portagelumber.com

Freedom Carpeting

602 East Albert Street Portage, WI 53901

608.742.0471

www.freedomcarpeting.com

Casino

Ho-Chunk Gaming

S3214 County Road BD Baraboo, WI 53913

608.356.6210

www.ho-chunkgaming.com

Catering

B & B Hitching Post

2503 West Wisconsin Street

Portage, WI 53901

608.742.8208

bbhitchingpost.com

La Tolteca Authentic

Mexican Cuisine

2756 New Pinery Road Portage, WI 53901

608.745.6776

www.facebook.com/LaToltecaPortage

Suzy’s Steak & Seafood House

2711 County Road CX Portage, WI 53901

608.742.8400

www.suzysportage.com

CBD Products

CBD American Shaman

2830 New Pinery Road, Suite 15 Portage, WI 53901

608.683.2055

CBDMadison.com

Cell Phone Repair

Zombyte Repairs 107 West Cook Street Portage, WI 53901

929.269.3349

www.facebook.com/ZombyteRepairs

Cellular Service

U.S. Cellular 2920 New Pinery Road Portage, WI 53901

608.745.4771

www.uscellular.com

Chamber Member

Community Organizations

ADRC of Columbia County 111 East Mullett Street Portage, WI 53901

608.742.9233

www.co.columbia.wi.us/ columbiacounty/adrc

Beyond Blessed Pantry 1101 Lake Street Baraboo, WI 53913

608.844.0052 www.bbpantry.org

Boys & Girls Club of Portage 117 W. Franklin Street Portage, WI 53901

608.742.6987

www.bgcwcw.org

Canopy Center - CASA 2445 Darwin Road, Suite 15 Madison, WI 53704 608.745.9977 canopycenter.org

Columbia County Fair Association P.O. Box 57 Portage, WI 53901

608.697.5043 (during fair) columbiacountyfairwi.org

Columbia County

Humane Society N7768 Industrial Road Portage, WI 53901 608.742.3666 www.cchswi.org

Kinship Mentoring of Columbia County, Inc. 806 Silver Lake Drive Portage, WI 53901 608.697.3260 www.kinshipcc.org

Northwoods Inc. N6510 US Highway 51 South Portage, WI 53901 608.742.7114 www.nwdswi.org

Optimist Club of Portage

W8407 Foote Drive

Portage, WI 53901

608.742.3242 www.optimist.org

Portage Area United Way P.O. Box 354 Portage, WI 53901 608.295.0689

Portage Curling Association 107 West Albert Street Portage, WI 53901 608.742.3237 www.portagecurling.com

Portage Elks Lodge #675 201 West Conant Street Portage, WI 53901 608.742.6040

Portage Kiwanis Club 430 West Wisconsin Street Portage, WI 53901 608.697.8184 portagekiwanis.com

Portage Lions Club P.O. Box 531 Portage, WI 53901 608.697.6703 www.portagewilionsclub.org

Portage Rod & Gun Club W10450 Highway 16 Portage, WI 53901 608.742.6885 www.portagerodandgun.org

Portage Service Club Association P.O. Box 1 Portage, WI 53901 608. 697.3829

Pregnancy Resource Center 306 West Cook Street Portage, WI 53901 800.705.4710 www.portagewiprc.com

Renewal Unlimited, Inc. 2900 Red Fox Run Portage, WI 53901 608.742.5329 www.renewalunlimited.net

ReStore - Habitat for Humanity Wisconsin River Area 1450 East Wisconsin Street Portage, WI 53901 608.356.0332 hfhwisconsinriver.org

Rotary Club of Portage P.O. Box 818

Portage, WI 53901 608.745.5220 www.portagerotaryclub.com

Save The Grandstand 710 East Cook Street Portage, WI 53901 608.404.4323 www.savethegrandstand.org

Sleep in Heavenly

Peace - Portage Chapter

620 Morningstar Drive Portage, WI 53901

608.683.9109

www.shpbeds.org/chapter/ wi-portage

St. Vincent de Paul 1311 West Wisconsin Street Portage, WI 53901

608.742.5513

www.svdpportage.org

VFW Post 1707

215 West Collins Street Portage, WI 53901

608.742.5350

www.facebook.com/vfw1707

Winnebago Ridge Runners

N6838 Boyd Drive Pardeeville, WI 53954

608.742.6352

www.winnebagoridgerunners.com

Women’s Civic League of Portage

506 West Edgewater Street Portage, WI 53901

608.742.7744

womenscivicleagueofportage.com

Childcare

Learning Ladder Family Daycare

630 East Conant Street Portage, WI 53901

608.742.6343

St. John’s Lutheran Ministries

850 Armstrong Street Portage, WI 53901

608.742.9000

www.stjohnsportage.com

St. Mary Parish and School 309 West Cook Street Portage, WI 53901

608.742.6998

www.stmaryportage.org

Chiropractors

Bindl Family Chiropractic 2121 New Pinery Road Portage, WI 53901

608.742.4300

www.bindlfamilychiropractic.com

Blau Family Chiropractic 641 Latton Lane, Suite A Portage, WI 53901

608.742.1300

www.blauchiropractic.com

Johnson Chiropractic 1512 New Pinery Road Portage, WI 53901

608.742.5578 johnsonchiropracticoffice.com

Churches

Bethlehem Lutheran Church

W8267 State Highway 33 East Portage, WI 53901

608.742.8502

www.bethlehemlcportage.org

Cross of Christ Evangelical

Lutheran Church

585 East Slifer Street Portage, WI 53901

608.742.5609 www.portagelutheranchurch.org

CrossPoint Assembly of God 2727 County Road CX Portage, WI 53901 608.742.2221 www.crosspointag.com

Durward’s Glen OLRG, LTD W11876 McLeisch Road Baraboo, WI 53913 608.356.8113 durwardsglen.org

Freedom in Christ Assembly Church 409 Fourth Street Baraboo, WI 53913 608.434.0348 www.ficachurch.org

Gathering Midwest N6522 US Hwy 51, Suite B-1 Portage, WI 53901 206.403.3438 gatheringmidwest.org

Grace Bible Church 2939 Hwy CX Portage, WI 53901 608.742.5090 www.gbcportage.com

Portage Presbyterian Church 120 West Pleasant Street Portage, WI 53901 608.742.6006 www.portagepresbyterian.com

Portage Seventh-Day Adventist Church 2100 East State Road 33 Portage, WI 53901 608.742.4695 portage22.adventistchurch connect.org

Portage United Methodist Church

1804 New Pinery Road Portage, WI 53901 608.742.2107 www.portageumc.com

St. John’s Lutheran Ministries 850 Armstrong Street Portage, WI 53901 608.742.9000 www.stjohnsportage.com

St. Mary Parish and School 309 West Cook Street Portage, WI 53901 608.742.6998 www.stmaryportage.org

Cleaning Services

Sparkling Badger Cleaning, LLC

540 West Collins Street, Apt 2 Portage, WI 53901

608.745.2263

www.facebook.com/p/SparklingBadger-Cleaning-LLC

Clinics - Medical

Aspirus Divine Savior

Hospital & Clinics

2817 New Pinery Road Portage, WI 53901

608.742.4131

www.aspirus.org

Dean Clinic - Portage 2825 Hunters Run Trail Portage, WI 53901

608.742.7161

www.deancare.com

Haareway Laser and Skin Rejuvenation Center 2910 New Pinery Road, Suite B Portage, WI 53901

608.742.9300

www.haareway.com

KlarCare DPC 108 East Cook Street Portage, WI 53901

608.566.1319

klarcaredpc.com

UW Health - Portage 2977 County Highway CX Portage, WI 53901 608.742.3004 www.uwhealth.org

Coffee Shops

Dunkin’ 2950 New Pinery Road Portage, WI 53901

608.745.5700

www.dunkindonuts.com/en

Ping’s Coffee Bar 702 DeWitt Street Portage, WI 53901 608.566.1013 www.pingscoffeebar.com

Collections

Bonded Collectors of Wisconsin 2425 Airport Road Portage, WI 53901

608.742.4124

www.bondedcollectorsofwi.com

Computer Service/Sales

Wisconsin Network Solutions, LLC 1 Main Street Portage, WI 53901 608.745.6789 www.wisnetworksolutions.com

Zombyte Repairs 107 West Cook Street Portage, WI 53901 929.269.3349 www.facebook.com/ZombyteRepairs

Concrete

LYCON, Inc. 1110 Harding Street Janesville, WI 53547 800.955.8758 www.lyconinc.com

Concrete Products

Wieser Concrete Products, Inc. 2815 Riley Road Portage, WI 53901

608.742.4464

www.wieserconcrete.com

Consignment Store

Main Street Consignment 13 Main Street Portage, WI 53901

608.566.1644

www.facebook.com/ mainstreetconsignmentllc

Uptown Exchange 119 West Cook Street Portage, WI 53901

608.369.2050

facebook.com/people/ uptown-exchange

Consultants

Small Business

Development Center 975 University Avenue Grainger Hall #3260, Madison, WI 53706

608.265.3052

www.wisconsinsbdc.org/madison

ZenBusiness 5511 Parkcrest Drive, Suite 103 Austin, TX 78731 512.765.4985

www.zenbusiness.com/wisconsin-llc

Contractors & Construction

Bliffert Lumber & Design 1009 East Wisconsin Street Portage, WI 53901 608.742.7186

www.doitbest.com/bliffert-lumberand-hardware

Davis Construction Co. of Portage, Inc. 800 Whitney Street Portage, WI 53901 608.742.7224

www.davisblacktop.com

Holtz Builders, Inc. 101 Miller Drive Lake Delton, WI 53940 608.253.0990 www.holtzbuilders.com

WD Telecom LLC N652 County Road A Briggsville, WI 53920 608.340.1665

Convenience Store

Kwik Trip - Central #764 1925 New Pinery Road Portage, WI 53901 608.742.8005 www.kwiktrip.com

Kwik Trip - North #683 2970 New Pinery Road Portage, WI 53901 608.742.6676 www.kwiktrip.com

Kwik Trip - South #653

1223 East Wisconsin Street

Portage, WI 53901

608.742.5226

www.kwiktrip.com

Cosmetics/Skin Care

L’BRI PURE n’ NATURAL

617 Adams Street

Portage, WI 53901

608.566.9953

www.robynaustin.lbri.com

Mary Kay Independent Consultant

1144 Saddle Ridge Portage, WI 53901

608.697.3433

www.marykay.com/dholland

Credit Card

Processing Services

ITN Payment Services

W5607 Gorman Road Rio, WI 53960

608.220.4520

Dance

Laura’s School of Dance

201 East Albert Street Portage, WI 53901

866.326.2356

laurasschoolofdanceportage.com

Dental

Hart & Olson Family Dentistry

225 Gunderson Drive Portage, WI 53901

608.742.3272

www.hartolsonfamilydentistry.com

Seubert Family Dentistry

260 West Cook Street Portage, WI 53901

608.742.2331

www.portagedentists.com

Digital Marketing

Civic Media 99.7 MAX FM

201 8th Avenue Baraboo, WI 53913

608.356.3974

max.fm

Heller Creative

104 West Cook Street, Suite 102 Portage, WI 53901

608.297.8831

hellercreative.biz

Madison Media Partners

1901 Fish Hatchery Road Madison, WI 53713

608.745.3500

www.wiscnews.com/ portagedailyregister

Profit Path SEO

444 Union Street Rio, WI 53960

920.992.1015

profitpathseo.com/

Review Genie Pro, LLC

2141 Effingham Way, Apt 101 Sun Prairie, WI 53590

216.712.3288

reviewgeniepro.com

portagewi.com

Drug & Variety Stores

Wilz Hometown Pharmacy

140 East Cook Street Portage, WI 53901

608.742.3545

hometownpharmacyrx.com

Education

CESA 5/Cooperative Educational Svc Agency

626 East Slifer Street Portage, WI 53901

608.745.5400

www.cesa5.org

Madison College

330 West Collins Street Portage, WI 53901

608.745.3100

madisoncollege.edu/portage-campus

Portage Community Schools

305 East Slifer Street Portage, WI 53901

608.742.4879

www.portage.k12.wi.us

St. John’s Lutheran Ministries

850 Armstrong Street Portage, WI 53901

608.742.9000

www.stjohnsportage.com

St. Mary Parish and School

309 West Cook Street Portage, WI 53901

608.742.6998

www.stmaryportage.org

University of WisconsinPlatteville Baraboo Sauk County 1006 Connie Road Baraboo, WI 53913

608.355.5200

uwplatt.edu/baraboo

Electrical

Electric 1, Inc.

3021 County Road CX Portage, WI 53901

608.742.2222

www.elec1.com

H & M Contracting 967 Saddle Ridge Portage, WI 53901

608.335.9336

Embroidery/Screen Printing

Design 1 Apparel 1207 Wauona Trail Portage, WI 53901

608.742.5642

www.design1apparel.com

Employment

Forward Service Corporation 2425 New Pinery Road, Suite 201

Portage, WI 53901

608.665.9364

www.fsc-corp.org

Remedy Intelligent Staffing 104 West Cook Street, Suite 103 Portage, WI 53901

608.729.5222

www.remedystaffingwi.com

The QTI Group

311 East Wisconsin Street, Suite 106 Portage, WI 53901

608.742.7800

www.qtigroup.com

Engineers

General Engineering Company 916 Silver Lake Drive Portage, WI 53901

608.742.2169

www.generalengineering.net

Roth Professional Solutions 315 DeWitt Street Portage, WI 53901

608.697.5857 rpsprofessionalsolutions.com

Equipment Sales & Rentals

Capital City Equipment

& Schultz Small Engine 1110 Thompson Street Portage, WI 53901

608.445.0043

www.capitalcityequip.com

Event Venue

Best Western Resort Hotel 2701 South County Highway CX Portage, WI 53901

608.742.2200

www.bestwestern.com/ resorthotelconferencecenter

Portage Center for the Arts

301 East Cook Street Portage, WI 53901

608.742.5655

www.portagecenterforthearts.com

Studio 301

214 West Wisconsin Street Portage, WI 53901

608.628.7990

Financial & Investment Services

Edward Jones - Josh Vehring, Financial Advisor

145 East Cook Street Portage, WI 53901

608.742.5408

www.edwardjones.com/us-en/ financial-advisor/josh-vehring

Edward Jones-Klay Vehring, Financial Advisor

240 West Cook Street Portage, WI 53901

608.742.8841

www.edwardjones.com/us-en/ financial-advisor/klay-vehring

Lotus Advisors

311 East Wisconsin Street, Suite 109 Portage, WI 53901

608.742.4688

www.houznergroves.wradvisors.com

Point B Wealth Advisors

130 East Cook Street Portage, WI 53901

608.742.1919

www.pointbwealthadv.com

ProLytic, LLC

N6702 Blackhawk Road

Portage, WI 53901

608.566.5256

www. rolytic.vpweb.com

Tony Navone

N6722 Hillside Road Portage, WI 53901

608.697.8655

www.aflac.com

Fire Safety

Fire Dynamics

614 West Carroll Street Portage, WI 53901

608.697.4905

Fitness

Anytime Fitness

2800 New Pinery Road Portage, WI 53901

608.745.0250

www.anytimefitness.com/gyms/2312/ portage-wi-53901/

La Vita Fitness Center

2815 New Pinery Road Portage, WI 53901 608.745.3800 aspirus.org/lavita

Portage CrossFit Cooperative 211 East Albert Street Portage, WI 53901 www.portagecrossfitcooperative.com

Florist

Edgewater Home & Garden 2957 County Highway CX Portage, WI 53901 608.742.6558 www.edgewaterhomeandgarden.com

The Flower Company 211 DeWitt Street Portage, WI 53901 608.742.4108 www.flowercompanyportagewi.com

Food Pantry

Beyond Blessed Pantry 1101 Lake Street Baraboo, WI 53913 608.844.0052 www.bbpantry.org

St. Vincent de Paul 1311 West Wisconsin Street Portage, WI 53901 608.742.5513 www.svdpportage.org

Foundations

Portage Area Community Fund P.O. Box 293 Portage, WI 53901 608.692.4629

www.madisongives.org/portage

Positively Portage! (The Portage Area Community Charitable Trust) P.O. Box 715 Portage, WI 53901 608.566.4336

www.positivelyportage.org

Fuel SupplierGas/Diesel/Propane

Crawford Oil and Propane/ Crawford Laundromat

416 East Wisconsin Street

Portage, WI 53901

608.742.2414

www.crawfordoilandpropane.com

Elsing Oil Company

P.O. Box 85

Poynette, WI 53955

608.635.2164

Funeral & Cremation Services

Kratz Funeral Home

302 East Conant Street

Portage, WI 53901

608.742.5585

www.kratzfuneralhome.com

Pflanz Mendrala Funeral Home

430 West Wisconsin Street Portage, WI 53901

608.742.2126 www.pmmfh.com

Furniture

Lebakkens Rent To Own

2955 New Pinery Road

Portage, WI 53901

608.740.1360

www.lebakkensrto.com

Portage Furniture Store

126 East Cook Street

Portage, WI 53901

608.742.4106

www.portagefurniture.com

Garden Center

Edgewater Home & Garden

2957 County Highway CX Portage, WI 53901

608.742.6558

www.edgewaterhomeandgarden.com

Link’s Greenhouse

N9905 Link Road Portage, WI 53901

608.742.6758 linksgreenhouse.com

Golf Carts

Lake Side Golf Carts

228 West Edgewater Street Portage, WI 53901

608.220.6099 lakesidegolfcarts.godaddysites.com

Golf Courses

Portage Country Club

W7245 Country Club Road

Portage, WI 53901

608.742.5121

www.portagecc.net

Saddle Ridge Golf Course

100A Saddle Ridge Portage, WI 53901

608.742.2181

www.saddleridgegolfcourse.com

Graphic Design

Adobe

345 Park Avenue

San Jose, CA 95110

408.753.5826

www.adobe.com

Heller Creative

104 West Cook Street, Suite 102 Portage, WI 53901

608.297.8831

hellercreative.biz

Grocery Stores

Festival Foods

2915 New Pinery Road Portage, WI 53901

608.742.2386 www.festfoods.com

Walmart

2950 New Pinery Road Portage, WI 53901 608.742.1432 www.walmart.com

Hardware

Bliffert Lumber & Design

1009 East Wisconsin Street Portage, WI 53901

608.742.7186

www.doitbest.com/bliffert-lumberand-hardware

Niemann Ace Hardware 2800 New Pinery Road, Suite 9 Portage, WI 53901

608.839.7143 www.acehardware.com

Runnings

2935 New Pinery Road Portage, WI 53901

608.686.7888

www.runnings.com

Heavy & Highway

Construction for the D.O.T.

Arbor Green, Inc.

430 East Albert Street Portage, WI 53901

608.742.0055

Historic Sites

Fort Winnebago

Surgeons Quarters

1824 East State Road 33 Portage, WI 53901

608.742.2949

www.fortwinnebagosurgeons quarters.org

Historic Indian Agency House

1490 Agency House Road Portage, WI 53901

608.742.6362 www.agencyhouse.org

Home Health Care

Aspire Generation Liberty, LLC

304 West Chestnut Street Pardeeville, WI 53954

608.490.0381

BrightStar Care Baraboo

507 Linn Street, Suite B Baraboo, WI 53913

608.355.5015

www.brightstarcare.com/baraboo

Dungarvin Wisconsin

2802 Coho Street, Suite 101 Madison, WI 53713

608.316.7666

www.dungarvin.com

Lakeland Care, Inc.

N6654 Rolling Meadows Drive Fond du Lac, WI 54313

920.252.0547 www.lakelandcareinc.com

Homeless Shelter

River Haven Homeless Shelter 108 East Pleasant Street Portage, WI 53901

608.742.7687 www.riverhavenshelter.org

Hospice

Agrace Hospice Care 1670 South Boulevard Baraboo, WI 53913

608.327.7209 www.agrace.org

Hospitals

Aspirus Divine Savior Hospital & Clinics 2817 New Pinery Road Portage, WI 53901

608.742.4131 www.aspirus.org

Hotels & Lodging

Best Western Resort Hotel

2701 South County Highway CX Portage, WI 53901

608.742.2200 www.bestwestern.com/ resorthotelconferencecenter

Fairfield Inn & Suites

Wisconsin Dells 511 Wisconsin Dells Pkwy Wisconsin Dells, WI 59365 608.678.2676 www.marriott.com/msnwd

Ho-Chunk Gaming

S3214 County Road BD Baraboo, WI 53913 608.356.6210 www.ho-chunkgaming.com

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Wisconsin Dells 461 Wisconsin Dells Pkwy Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965 608.678.2225 www.marriott.com/msnsh

Human Resource Services

Sauk Columbia SHRM 916 Silver Lake Drive Portage, WI 53901 608.253.0990 saukcolumbiashrm.com

Humane Society

Columbia County Humane Society N7768 Industrial Road Portage, WI 53901

608.742.3666

www.cchswi.org

Individuals

Eulberg, Dave and Judy 522 West Edgewater Street Portage, WI 53901

608.742.4957

Insurance

Agri Business Insurance Services-Rural Mutual Insurance 201 DeWitt Street Portage, WI 53901

608.742.4444

braddamoninsurance.com

Allstate Ins-Shelly Cibulka Insurance Group, LLC 214 West Cook Street Portage, WI 53901 608.742.6548

www.allstate.com/shellycibulka

Ansay & Associates 2901 W Beltline Hwy, Suite 202 Madison, WI 53713 608.828.0229

www.ansay.com

Cutting Edge Insurance Agency, LLC 109 West Cook Street Portage, WI 53901 608.697.8282

www.cuttingedgeinsurancewi.com

Malone’s State Farm Insurance 415 West Wisconsin Street Portage, WI 53901 608.742.6754

www.statefarm.com/agent/US/WI/ Portage/Sean-Malone-Y5B0Z1YS000

Riley Kubatzke AgencyAmerican Family Insurance 1606 New Pinery Road, Suite B Portage, WI 53901 608.742.3888 www.rileykubatzkeagency.com

53901 608.742.3999 www.sheilalink.com

Tricor Insurance 236 West Cook Street Portage, WI 53901 608.742.5548 tricorinsurance.com

LLC N6748 Blackhawk Road Portage, WI 53901 608.305.8447 www.cortecsol.com

Lawn Care & Landscaping

G. Karl Enterprises

126 West Prairie Street Endeavor, WI 53930

608.381.1518

www.gkarl-stewarts.com

Natures Way Landscaping and Snow Removal, LLC

W6865 State Road 16 Pardeeville, WI 53954

608.408.0585

www.natureswaylandscapingand snowremovalllc.com

Library

Portage Public Library

253 West Edgewater Street

Portage, WI 53901

608.742.4959

www.portagelibrary.us

Liquor Store

Daley’s Beverage Mart

1623 New Pinery Road Portage, WI 53901

608.742.4651

Locksmith

NAPA Auto Parts

125 East Edgewater Street Portage, WI 53901

608.742.7191

www.napaonline.com

Manufacturing & Production

AMPI/Associated Milk Producers, Inc.

301 Brooks Street Portage, WI 53901

608.742.2114

www.ampi.com

Cardinal FG 1650 Mohr Road Portage, WI 53901

608.742.1966

cardinalportage.com

Covia Corporation

N6082 US Hwy 51 Pardeeville, WI 53954

608.742.2101

www.coviacorp.com

Encapsys, LLC

2500 West Wisconsin Street Portage, WI 53901

608.742.5386

www.encapsys.com

Grande Cheese Company

181 West Monroe Street Wyocena, WI 53969

920.269.7200

www.grande.com

H.G. Meigs, LLC

1220 Superior Street Portage, WI 53901

608.742.5354

www.hgmeigs.com

Kruger Family Industries

2344 Industrial Drive

Portage, WI 53901

608.742.5303

www.krugerfamilyindustries.com

Loggerhead Deco, Inc.

1640 LaDawn Drive

Portage, WI 53901

608.320.2846

www.loggerheaddeco.com

QC Electronics, Inc.

1635 La Dawn Drive Portage, WI 53901

608.742.1661

www.qcelectronics.com

Saint-Gobain

Performance Plastics

2316 West Wisconsin Street Portage, WI 53901

608.742.8541

www.saint-gobain-northamerica.com

Martial Arts

Karate America Portage

2851 New Pinery Road, Suite 102 Portage, WI 53901

608.566.1600

www.pkaschools.com

Massage Therapy

Ping’s Massage Therapy Center 702 DeWitt Street Portage, WI 53901

608.745.9083

www.pingsmassagetherapycenter.com

Military

Wisconsin Army

National Guard

2425 West Wisconsin Street Portage, WI 53901

608.422.8774

www.nationalguard.com/wisconsin

Museums

American Legion State Headquarters

2930 American Legion Drive Portage, WI 53901

608.745.1090 www.wilegion.org

Museum at the Portage 804 MacFarlane Road Portage, WI 53901

608.742.6682 portagemuseum.org

Newspaper

Madison Media Partners 1901 Fish Hatchery Road Madison, WI 53713

608.745.3500

www.wiscnews.com/ portagedailyregister

Office Equipment, Furniture & Supplies

Rhyme

N6832 Highway 51 South Portage, WI 53901

608.742.3747 www.rhymebiz.com

Organizing Services

Sweet Sanctuary Services

104 West Cook Street, Suite 102 Portage, WI 53901

608.218.4581

www.sweetsanctuary.biz

Orthodontics

McReath Orthodontics

2625 New Pinery Road Portage, WI 53901

608.742.4800

www.drmcreath.com

Outdoor Power Equipment

Sales/Service/Parts

Bliffert Lumber & Design

1009 East Wisconsin Street Portage, WI 53901

608.742.7186

www.doitbest.com/bliffert-lumberand-hardware

Capital City Equipment & Schultz Small Engine 1110 Thompson Street Portage, WI 53901

608.742.3927

www.schultzsmallengine.com

Niemann Ace Hardware

2800 New Pinery Road, Suite 9 Portage, WI 53901

608.839.7143

www.acehardware.com

Runnings

2935 New Pinery Road Portage, WI 53901

608.686.7888 www.runnings.com

Tractor Supply Company

3033 County Highway CX Portage, WI 53901

608.745.0750 www.tractorsupply.com

Parks & Recreation

Portage Park & Recreation

401 Cemetery Road Portage, WI 53901

608.742.2178 portage.recdesk.com/recdeskportal

Pets - Supplies & Grooming

Kiki’s Paw Spa 311 East Wisconsin Street Portage, WI 53901

608.369.2256 www.facebook.com/profile.php

Pet Supplies Plus

2800 New Pinery Road Portage, WI 53901

608.839.7126 www.petsuppliesplus.com/store/wi/ portage/4495-portage/4495

Reptile Rescue of Wisconsin, Inc. 113 East Cook Street Portage, WI 53901

608.697.2400 www.reptilerescueofwisconsin.com

The Groom Room

224 West Wisconsin Steet, Suite 1 Portage, WI 53901

608.683.2048

www.facebook.com/ TheGroomRoom53901

Pharmacy

Wilz Hometown Pharmacy 140 East Cook Street Portage, WI 53901

608.742.3545

hometownpharmacyrx.com

Photographers

Galley Studio 222 West Cook Street Portage, WI 53901

608.742.6151 www.galleystudio.com

Heller Creative 104 West Cook Street, Suite 102 Portage, WI 53901 608.297.8831

hellercreative.biz

Physical Therapy

Aspirus Divine Savior Hospital & Clinics 2817 New Pinery Road Portage, WI 53901 608.742.4131

www.aspirus.org

New Life Physical Therapy Services & Sports Medicine 2639 New Pinery Road, Suite 2 Portage, WI 53901

608.742.9356

www.newlifept.com

Plumbing

Country Plumber, Inc. W8371 County Highway P Portage, WI 53901 608.742.2648

www.countryplumber.com

Terrytown Plumbing

Heating and Cooling 1050 Thompson Street Portage, WI 53901 608.742.2665 www.terrytownplumbing.com

Zimmerman Plumbing, Inc. 303 East Albert Street Portage, WI 53901 608.742.3222 www.zimmermanplumbing.com

Printing & Design Services

Econoprint 111 Progressive Drive Lake Delton, WI 53940 608.254.4202 www.econoprint.com

La Crosse Graphics 3025 East Avenue South La Crosse, WI 54601 608.788.2500 www.lacrossegraphics.com

Portage Printing

309 East Albert Street Portage, WI 53901

608.742.8505

The O’Brion Agency, LLC

628 East Albert Street Portage, WI 53901

608.742-.4677

www.obagency.com

Two Rivers Signs & Design of Portage, Inc.

1316 Wauona Trail Portage, WI 53901

608.745.4242

www.tworiverssigns.com

Radio

Civic Media 99.7 MAX FM

201 8th Avenue

Baraboo, WI 53913

608.356.3974

max.fm

Magnum.Media

N6912 Highway 51 Portage, WI 53901

608.742.1001

www.magnum.media

Real Estate Services

EXP Realty - Cory Otto

208 Town Street

Portage, WI 53901

608.697.4098

coryotto.exprealty.com

First Weber Group

333 West Wisconsin Street Portage, WI 53901

608.742.4897

www.firstweber.com

Mary Ramsey, EXP Realty, LLC

2405 Woodcrest Drive

Portage, WI 53901

608.617.5466

www.maryramsey.exprealty.com

Nancy Zingsheim - First Weber 135 Linn Street Baraboo, WI 53913

608.963.6977

www.nancyzingsheim.firstweber.com

Restaino & Associates Realtors

2425 New Pinery Road, Suite 101 Portage, WI 53901

608.742.7777 www.restainohomes.com

Restaurants - Food & Drink

608 Nutrition

2800 New Pinery Road, Unit 3 Portage, WI 53901

608.566.1276

ambitionnutritionwi.com

A&W Portage 717 East Wisconsin Street Portage, WI 53901

608.742.5759

awrestaurants.com

Arby’s Portage #8827

2921 New Pinery Road, Unit 1 Portage, WI 53901

608.745.0810 www.arbys.com

B & B Hitching Post

2503 West Wisconsin Street Portage, WI 53901

608.742.8208 bbhitchingpost.com

Bohemios Mexican Grill and Cantina 125 Wauona Trail Portage, WI 53901 608.566.1037

Brothers 220 West Cook Street Portage, WI 53901 608.745.1144

Cottonwood Bar & Grill 312 DeWitt Street Portage, WI 53901 608.742.5917

Craig’s Popcorn Corner

206 West Wisconsin Street Portage, WI 53901

608.742.8050 www.facebook.com/ craigspopcorncorner

Culver’s Restaurant 2733 New Pinery Road Portage, WI 53901 608.742.7982 www.culvers.com

Dino’s Restaurant 2900 New Pinery Road Portage, WI 53901 608.742.4111 dinosrestaurantportage.com

Douglas’ Big Dog Saloon 218 West Cook Street Portage, WI 53901 608.742.3644 www.facebook.com/ BigDogSaloonPortage

Dunkin’ 2950 New Pinery Road Portage, WI 53901 608.745.5700 www.dunkindonuts.com/en

J & J Fireball Lanes 817 East Wisconsin Street Portage, WI 53901

608.742.6638 www.facebook.com/fireballlanes

JJ’s Bar and Grill

316 DeWitt Street Portage, WI 53901

608.566.1451

jjsportage.com

Johnny B’s Rolling Smoke

214 North Main Street

Pardeeville, WI 53954

608.429.8020

www.johnnybsrollingsmoke.com

Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC)

2990 New Pinery Road

Portage, WI 53901

608.616.4700

La Tolteca Authentic

Mexican Cuisine

2756 New Pinery Road

Portage, WI 53901

608.745.6776

www.facebook.com/ LaToltecaPortage

Neil’s Wine House

235 West Pleasant Street Portage, WI 53901

608.617.8463

www.facebook.com/ Neilswinehouseportage

Papa Murphy’s

2936 New Pinery Road Portage, WI 53901

608.745.4200

www.papamurphys.com

Pizza Hut

401 East Wisconsin Street Portage, WI 53901

608.742.8829

www.pizzahut.com

Pizza Ranch

2905 New Pinery Road Portage, WI 53901

608.566.1750

www.pizzaranch.com

Portage Cafe, LLC

111 West Cook Street Portage, WI 53901

608.566.1543

Red Apple Family Restaurant 1152 East Wisconsin Street Portage, WI 53901

608.745.9000

Suzy’s Steak & Seafood House 2711 County Road CX Portage, WI 53901

608.742.8400

www.suzysportage.com

Tamarack Pizza

412 East Wisconsin Street Portage, WI 53901

608.742.6424

The Clubhouse at Saddle Ridge 100 Saddle Ridge Portage, WI 53901

608.742.2181 www.facebook.com/people/TheClubhouse-at-Saddle-Ridge

The NorthShore W7245 Country Club Road Portage, WI 53901 608.742.3553 www.nsportage.com

Rod & Gun Club

Portage Rod & Gun Club W10450 Highway 16 Portage, WI 53901 608.742.6885 www.portagerodandgun.org

Shopping

Beautifully Blemished 126B West Cook Street Portage, WI 53901

608.697.0297

beautifully-blemished.com

DW Sports Center 125 West Cook Street Portage, WI 53901 608.742.7745

Edgewater Home & Garden

2957 County Highway CX Portage, WI 53901

608.742.6558

www.edgewaterhomeandgarden.com

Fancy Pants 124 West Cook Street Portage, WI 53901

608.742.5711

www.fancypantsportage.com

Forever Yours Jewelry, Inc.

123 West Cook Street Portage, WI 53901

608.745.3330

www.foreveryoursjewelryinc.com

Frost Dragon Market 210 West Cook Street Portage, WI 53901

608.697.2838

Giggles For Kids 117 West Cook Street Portage, WI 53901 608.745.5768

www.facebook.com/PortMercantile

Goodwill of South Central Wisconsin, Portage 2902 American Legion Drive Portage, WI 53901 608.745.0616 www.goodwillscwi.org

Link’s Greenhouse N9905 Link Road Portage, WI 53901

608.742.6758

linksgreenhouse.com

Main Street Consignment 13 Main Street Portage, WI 53901 608.566.1644

www.facebook.com/ mainstreetconsignmentllc Mercantile 117 West Cook Street Portage, WI 53901 608.745.5768 mercantileportage.com

Portage Craft Mall, LLC 128 West Cook Street Portage, WI 53901 608.404.0163

www.facebook.com/PortageCraftMall

R. Condon Gallery & Custom Framery 136 West Cook Street Portage, WI 53901 608.617.1733 www.robertacondon.com

ReStore - Habitat for Humanity Wisconsin River Area 1450 East Wisconsin Street Portage, WI 53901 608.356.0332 hfhwisconsinriver.org Runnings 2935 New Pinery Road Portage, WI 53901 608.686.7888 www.runnings.com

Smart Woman

120 West Cook Street

Portage, WI 53901

608.742.5733 www.fancypantsportage.com

St. Vincent de Paul

1311 West Wisconsin Street Portage, WI 53901

608.742.5513 www.svdpportage.org

The Flower Company

211 DeWitt Street Portage, WI 53901

608.742.4108 www.flowercompanyportagewi.com

Theresa’s Boutique

2830 New Pinery Road, Suite G Portage, WI 53901

608.566.1097 www.facebook.com/ Theresasboutiqueportage/

Tiny Homestead

117 West Cook Street Portage, WI 53901

608.235.2675 www.etsy.com/shop/ tinyhomesteadshop

Tractor Supply Company

3033 County Highway CX Portage, WI 53901

608.745.0750 www.tractorsupply.com

Uptown Exchange

119 West Cook Street Portage, WI 53901

608.369.2050 facebook.com/people/uptown-exchange

Walmart

2950 New Pinery Road Portage, WI 53901

608.742.1432 www.walmart.com

Wilz Hometown Pharmacy

140 East Cook Street

Portage, WI 53901

608.742.3545 hometownpharmacyrx.com

Signs & Banners

Econoprint

111 Progressive Drive Lake Delton, WI 53940

608.254.4202 www.econoprint.com

The O’Brion Agency, LLC

628 East Albert Street

Portage, WI 53901

608.742.4677 www.obagency.com

Two Rivers Signs & Design of Portage, Inc.

1316 Wauona Trail Portage, WI 53901

608.745.4242 www.tworiverssigns.com

Ski & Snowboard Area

Cascade Mountain

Ski & Snowboard Area

W10441 Cascade Mountain Road

Portage, WI 53901

608.742.5588

www.cascademountain.com

Skin & Laser Center

Haareway Laser and Skin Rejuvenation Center

2910 New Pinery Road, Suite B Portage, WI 53901

608.742.9300

www.haareway.com

Snow Removal

G. Karl Enterprises

126 West Prairie Street Endeavor, WI 53930

608.381.1518

www.gkarl-stewarts.com

Natures Way Landscaping and Snow Removal, LLC

W6865 State Road 16 Pardeeville, WI 53954

608.408.0585

www.natureswaylandscapingand snowremovalllc.com

Social Media Services

Heller Creative 104 West Cook Street, Suite 102 Portage, WI 53901

608.297.8831 hellercreative.biz

Review Genie Pro, LLC

2141 Effingham Way, Apt 101 Sun Prairie, WI 53590

216.712.3288 reviewgeniepro.com

Social Services

ADRC of Columbia County 111 East Mullett Street Portage, WI 53901

608.742.9233

www.co.columbia.wi.us/ columbiacounty/adrc

Beyond Blessed Pantry 1515 Walnut Street Baraboo, WI 53913

608.844.0052 www.bbpantry.org

St. Vincent de Paul 1311 West Wisconsin Street Portage, WI 53901 608.742.5513 www.svdpportage.org

Surveyors

Grothman & Associates, S.C. 625 East Slifer Street Portage, WI 53901

608.742.7788

www.grothman.com

Tattoo Studio

The TAT LAB

311 East Wisconsin Street, Suite 201 Portage, WI 53901

608.566.6147

www.dpatattoos.com

Tavern League

Columbia County Tavern League 6015 Saddle Ridge Portage, WI 53901

608.235.7564

members.tlw.org/columbiacounty

Taxi Cab Service

Portage Cab Company 103 Dodge Street Portage, WI 53901

608.742.4700

www.runninginc.net

Theatre

Portage Area Community Theatre (PACT) 11 Main Street Portage, WI 53901 www.pacttheatre.org

Portage Theatres

322 West Wisconsin Street Portage, WI 53901

608.742.6900

www.portagetheatres.com

Thrift Store

Goodwill of South Central Wisconsin, Portage

2902 American Legion Drive Portage, WI 53901

608.745.0616

www.goodwillscwi.org

ReStore - Habitat for Humanity

Wisconsin River Area 1450 East Wisconsin Street Portage, WI 53901

608.356.0332 hfhwisconsinriver.org

St. Vincent de Paul 1311 West Wisconsin Street Portage, WI 53901

608.742.5513 www.svdpportage.org

Title Services

Dane County Title CompanyPortage Office 115 East Conant Street Portage, WI 53901

608.742.5552

www.danecountytitle.com

Knight Barry Title Services 311 East Wisconsin Street, Suite 205 Portage, WI 53901 608.683.3040 www.knightbarry.com

Title Experts

313 DeWitt Street Portage, WI 53901

608.745.0203 www.titleexpertswi.com

Wisconsin River Title 101 Hiawatha Street Portage, WI 53901 608.742.3316 www.wisconsinrivertitle.com

Trash & Junk Removal

Trash-N-Dash, LLC

N340 Nebraska Street Briggsville, WI 53920

608.448.9291 www.trashndashllc.com

Travel Stops

Loves Travel Stop W9493 County Highway CS Poynette, WI 53955

608.635.2944

www.loves.com

Trophies & Awards

Larry’s Trophies and Awards N6315 Hillcrest Road Pardeeville, WI 53954

608.742.5854

Trucking

Meigs Transport, LLC 1220 Superior Street Portage, WI 53901

608.742.5354

www.hgmeigs.com

Utilities

Adams-Columbia Electric Cooperative 401 East Lake Street Friendship, WI 53934

800.831.8629

www.acecwi.com

Alliant Energy 2777 Columbia Drive Portage, WI 53901 800.255.4268

www.alliantenergy.com

Apex Clean Energy 120 Garrett Street, Suite 700 Charlottesville, VA 22902 763.232.4582 www.apexcleanenergy.com

Enbridge 9001 Dumke Road Portage, WI 53901 608.756.0071

enbridge.com/wisconsin

Vending Machine Service

Vacationland Vendors

225 Pioneer Drive Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965 608.254.6300 www.vacationlandvendors.com

Yoga Studio

Bee Alive Yoga 230 West Wisconsin Street Portage, WI 53901

608.745.9333 www.beealiveyoga.com