As many do this time of year, The Wisconsin 100 team is reflecting on the past year. From our inaugural issue in January focused on debuts to our Thankful Issue in November, we have enjoyed chronicling life and business around the state.

Looking back at January’s debut of The Wisconsin 100, it’s interesting to see how things played out during the year – mostly positive, we’re happy to report.

The Economic Impact Issue covered success stories about the state’s economy – from the recent business boom in Beloit, to the prosperous Eaux Claires festival.

Since the grand opening of Fiserv Forum, the highly anticipated sports and entertainment venue has no signs of slowing down. During its open house, more than 50,000 people were expected to get a peek at the venue.

A global beacon of hope for the protection of freshwater resources, the Northland College’s Burke Center for Freshwater Innovation has accomplished big things since our April Water Issue.

Hearing the perspectives of recent and upcoming graduates in our Education Issue in May offered insights only those in that unique moment in life can provide.

Come June, Wisconsin’s craft breweries are ready to serve up a menu of summer-approved beers for lakeside outings, camping trips and Miller Park tailgating. After a full sunny season sipping on crisp Pilsners and citrusy witbiers, it’s time for a new set of full and rich brew flavors for the colder months ahead:

In July, The Wisconsin 100 team shared how silent sports like biking, fishing and hiking represent a big slice of the state’s tourism industry, making a major economic impact on the northern Wisconsin region.

Interns play a unique and vital role in the office. That’s why for our August pick, we are revisiting the Intern Issue, where we took a deep dive into understanding the successes and lessons of intern-level work. Whether you’re currently an intern, started as an intern, or working with interns, taking a moment to reflect on the experience may prove beneficial. It certainly did for us.

The month of September took readers of The Wisconsin 100 across the state with their dinner plates. One of our favorite articles shined a spotlight on the quintessential Wisconsin dining experience: supper clubs.

What do a Wisconsin barista, CEO, city worker and teacher all have in common? They firmly believe in starting their days in productive ways long before 8 a.m. rolls around.

With a total gross dollar impact of $204.5 million for Milwaukee and a source of 2,350 jobs, residents and visitors bid farewell to the BMO Harris Bradley Center in 2018.