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rhinelander wisconsin the city of rhinelander located in oneida county is home to approximately 8,000 residents as the county seat and possessing a strong commercial and industrial base the city is the economic hub for northern wisconsin and upper michigan and services a regional population of approximately 200,000 increasing at various times throughout the year to 750,000 the city of rhinelander was founded in 1882 and is at the confluence of the wisconsin and pelican rivers our history is steeped in logging and we have evolved to welcome thriving businesses in various sectors including medical paper-making packaging defense contractors and national research facilities home-grown national and international businesses thrive in our community the rhinelander area is a year-round outdoor playground with 232 lakes within 15 minutes of our downtown business improvement district whether you boat or fish hike or bike snowmobile or cross-country ski our residents enjoy solitude spectacular fall colors exceptional winter trails and lush summers rhinelander is our home ­ and is an established vacation destination we invite you to explore all that our area has to offer business and industry city of rhinelander contact oneida county contact william bell city administrator 715 365-8600 jim kumbera oneida county economic development corp 715 369-9110

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demographics city of rhinelander population 8,135 estimated 2007 population oneida county population 35,930 us census 2009 estimate regional service population · 200,000 northern wisconsin and upper michigan · 750,000 seasonal population ­ summer workforce · 34 residents per square mile · oneida county workforce profile 2008 estimated 2008 median household income of $43,249 compared to $52,103 for the state of wisconsin state of wisconsin oneida county health report city of rhinelander contact oneida county contact william bell city administrator 715 365-8600 jim kumbera oneida county economic development corp 715 369-9110

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transportation rhinelander oneida county airport · air freight servicing national couriers · commercial air service with two carriers ­ offering six flights per day servicing minneapolis and milwaukee · full service fbo national and local courier services trucking facilities conway trucking terminal access to local warehousing facilities railroad canadian national stevens point superior industrial park spurs available public transportation 24 hour taxi service medical and ada transportation services rental car services distance to highway 51/i-39 14 miles distance to milwaukee 230 miles distance to minneapolis 220 miles distance to chicago 320 miles city of rhinelander contact oneida county contact william bell city administrator 715 365-8600 jim kumbera oneida county economic development corp 715 369-9110

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infrastructure electricity wisconsin public service three phase in industrial parks natural gas wisconsin public service pipeline source anr pipeline company water and sewer full service municipal water and sanitary sewer system state of the art waste water treatment facility industrial parks sustainable business park with 200 acres airport industrial park five active tax incremental financing tif districts public safety rhinelander police department ­ 17 officers k-9 unit enhance 911 rhinelander fire department and ems ambulance service ­ 20 full time personnel · paramedic ambulance service · hazmat specialty · comprehensive mutual aide systems · full service building inspection department oneida county sheriff s department our comprehensive mutual aide services reduce overall operating costs city of rhinelander contact oneida county contact william bell city administrator 715 365-8600 jim kumbera oneida county economic development corp 715 369-9110

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healthcare rhinelander is a regional healthcare center ministry saint mary s hospital s medical campus on north shore drive features a state-of-the-art facility which includes a comprehensive birthing center women s imaging services the james beck cancer center as well as surgery emergency medicine and urgent care ministry health care is a network of hospitals clinics and other health related organizations to meet the needs of the communities we serve we offer a complete continuum of care through acute and tertiary care hospitals physician clinics long-term care and assisted living facilities home health agencies hospices and numerous other programs and services aspirus rhinelander clinic family medicine providers offer comprehensive medical and preventive care for the entire family with access to onsite laboratory services specialty care and advanced imaging technologies including ultrasound mri services mammography exams and more for the convenience of our patients same-day appointments and extended evening hours for walk-in care are also available aspirus is an integrated community-governed healthcare system which leads by advancing initiatives dedicated to improving the health of the communities we serve marshfield clinic s rhinelander center a service of marshfield clinic has been a member of the marshfield clinic system since april 1991 and offers services in neurology and nephrology outreach cardiovascular associates of northern wisconsin s.c is an independent cardiology group practice providing comprehensive heart care services for the people and communities of north central wisconsin the rhinelander area also offers health services including assist living facilities dentistry services hearing care services memory care facilities senior living facilities city of rhinelander contact oneida county contact chiropractic services eye care services medical transport services occupational and sports medicine skilled nursing facilities william bell city administrator 715 365-8600 jim kumbera oneida county economic development corp 715 369-9110

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support services rhinelander offers business support services ranging in size from intimate family-owned to nationally recognized firms · financial institutions including banks and credit unions · accounting firms · legal services · computer services for small and large businesses · printing services · office supplies and equipment · broadband and high speed internet · multiple cellular services in 2006 rhinelander was designated a wisconsin main street community by the wisconsin department of commerce and implemented a business improvement district bid click on the link to view downtown rhinelander inc s community profile and downtown profile city of rhinelander contact oneida county contact william bell city administrator 715 365-8600 jim kumbera oneida county economic development corp 715 369-9110

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business commerce rhinelander serves communities north of wausau west to ashland east toward marinette and the entire upper peninsula of michigan we offer multiple retail districts including lincoln street and a thriving downtown historic commercial district click on map to zoom city of rhinelander contact oneida county contact william bell city administrator 715 365-8600 jim kumbera oneida county economic development corp 715 369-9110

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education training school district of rhinelander the school district of rhinelander serves nine surrounding townships and the city of rhinelander the district serves approximately 2,800 students in its three elementary schools middle school high school elementary charter school secondary charter school and environmental academy a secondary alternative education program and a variety of virtual opportunities are offered to the students and the district has developed partnerships with families who have chosen home-school education for their children the schools offer area students exceptional academic programs as well as athletic cultural and community opportunities nativity of our lord catholic school nativity of our lord catholic school offers quality faith-based educational experiences to children ages preschool through grade eight supported by the congregation of nativity of our lord catholic parish nativity catholic school strives to provide a christian environment where children can become respectful caring citizens nativity catholic school is accredited by the wisconsin religious and independent schools accreditation and meets the stringent guidelines required for this accreditation in addition to excellent educational programs students in our school participate in athletic service and community opportunities zion ev lutheran school zion ev lutheran school is a pre-k through 8th grade christian-based day-school supported by zion ev lutheran church wels offering quality education combined with spiritual nurturing for the children of our congregation and the community of rhinelander our school mission is to train children in discipleship for jesus christ and to foster fear love and trust in god in both mind and spirit we desire and pray that each student will walk in personal salvation and through the power of the holy spirit they will spread the gospel message to others through personal testimony and example city of rhinelander contact oneida county contact william bell city administrator 715 365-8600 jim kumbera oneida county economic development corp 715 369-9110

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education training nicolet college the nicolet college is a public community college serving northern wisconsin from its campus situated along lake julia south of rhinelander and from outreach centers located within the nicolet district the college offers one and two-year career diplomas and degrees liberal arts university transfer studies and a comprehensive continuing education program created in 1967 as a pilot community college nicolet was destined to be unique in wisconsin in a state with university of wisconsin branch campuses and separately administered technical colleges nicolet s mission is to combine the two functions and offer a comprehensive educational program incorporating occupational education liberal arts studies and community education offerings uw-extension with an office in each wisconsin county cooperative extension develops practical educational programs tailored to local needs and based on university knowledge and research county-based extension educators are university of wisconsin faculty and staff who are experts in agriculture and agribusiness community and economic development natural resources family living and youth development extension county-based faculty and staff live and work with the people they serve in communities across the state extension specialists work on uw system campuses where they access current research and knowledge collaboration between county and campus faculty is the hallmark of cooperative extension in wisconsin city of rhinelander contact oneida county contact william bell city administrator 715 365-8600 jim kumbera oneida county economic development corp 715 369-9110

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recreation rhinelander is home to the ymca of the northwoods the y s mission is to put christian principles into practice through programs that build a healthy spirit mind and body for all the y s rhinelander facility features adventure alley generation center a pool and whirlpool a wellness center a gymnasium and the stoney pine trail many acres of hunting land as well as hiking and bike trails abound in the region complete details are available on the chamber s website lakes and water enjoyment abound with 232 lakes within 15 minutes of downtown rhinelander hodag sno-trails rhinelander s original snowmobile club has built and maintains over 140 miles of scenic adventurous trails the trails link rhinelander the hub of snowmobiling with the following areas tomahawk lake tomahawk minocqua st germain eagle river three lakes sugar camp monico crandon pelican lake and antigo city of rhinelander contact oneida county contact william bell city administrator 715 365-8600 jim kumbera oneida county economic development corp 715 369-9110

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contact us for more information about rhinelander and oneida county city of rhinelander william bell city administrator 715 365-8600 oneida county jim kumbera director oneida county economic development corporation 715 369-9110

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