Cook County business community celebrates 25 years of local radio

WTIP has been involved with local businesses in Cook County and the North Shore for 25 years.

The station first came on the air in April 1998. Since that time, we’ve been sharing news and information about local businesses. This includes interviews with new business owners who arrive to the scene, stories about changes in leadership at local businesses, and milestones and achievements within the local business community.

During the spring membership drive, WTIP presented a program celebrating 25 years of collaboration and support of the local business community. The show was live March 29 during a special edition of the North Shore News Hour.

WTIP’s Joe Friedrichs, Kalli Hawkins, and Sterling Anderson hosted the show. Guests included:

–Pat Campanaro, the Cook County Small Business Development Center consultant.

–Clair Nalezny and Sarena Crowley, co-owners of Cascade Vacation Rentals.

Also featured on the show were Katie Mumm, a co-owner of Fisherman’s Daughter in Grand Marais, as well a local photographer; and Bruce Kerfoot, the former owner of Gunflint Lodge.

Listen to the interviews and discussion in the audio below.

Joe Friedrichs March 30, 2023