Every year, Northwest Wisconsin Workforce Investment Board, Inc. (NWWIB) takes the time to recognize outstanding business achievements. This year there were two businesses in particular that have demonstrated a high level of commitment to their product, workforce, and communities. NWWIB is pleased to present Field Logic the Business of the Year Award and Delta Diner the Rising Star Award.

Field Logic, Inc. is a nationally-recognized sporting goods manufacturer well-recognized for bringing innovative products to the archery industry. First among their industry-leading series of innovations is "The BLOCK", archery's first open-layered target. Since then, Field Logic has continued creating products that have cornered the market and quickly climbed to the number one position. Field Logic is constantly enhancing and improving not only their products, but their workforce as well. They provide their employees the tools and opportunities needed for growth.

The trend-setting corporation has begun developing Field Logic University (FLU), a program providing on-site training unique to their industry. Along with targeted in-services, FLU features guest speakers and one-on-one coaching sessions between human resources and supervisors. Topics include time management, interpersonal communication, and leadership. They provide their employees tools for growth and advancement. At Field Logic, approximately 75% of management and personnel have been promoted internally.

While building their people's skills and futures, Field Logic also participates in programs educating the future workforce. Last fall, Field Logic contributed to the inaugural "SEE IT. BE IT. Mythbusting Manufacturing tours." Students toured the industrial complex and saw first-hand their multiple career opportunities available within the industry.

Located near Iron River, WI, Delta Diner provides customers with a classic American, 1940s roadside diner restaurant experience. The customer experience at the Delta Diner is crafted from hundreds of big picture components from the drive to the destination, being greeted at the door by staff, and the diner's retro-designed booth and counter seating with all these components creating the stage for the experience to happen. The community has embraced both the diner's culture and philosophy, which is reflected in the company's ownership. Delta Diner has 22 customer LLC members who own 40% of the company. Members attend annual meetings and vote on important company decisions.

Recently, Delta Diner has taken on new initiatives to expand their services, including developing e-commerce to serve far away customers and launching the Blue Plate Lecture Series. The Blue Plate Lecture Series takes Delta Diner's concept of destination dining to a new level by offering a combination of both informative lectures and music events with each having themed dinner offerings to complement the events. Delta Diner has coordinated with faculty from Northland College, taking advantage of the scientific and cultural educational resources available and bringing these resources to the public.

NWWIB would like to congratulate both Field Logic and Delta Diner on receiving their awards and commends them for their contributions to their industry, workforce, and community.