Steve Cahalan: Boot Hill Pub opens in former Footwear complex Aug 17, 2008
Boot Hill Pub opened Thursday at 1501 St. Andrew St., in part of the former LaCrosse Footwear complex. Go in the building entrance at the corner of St. Andrew and Prospect streets, then turn left. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Top employers list reflects changes in area’s economy Jun 29, 2008
Notably absent from the Top 30 list is LaCrosse Footwear Inc. It had more than 1,000 employees in La Crosse in the early 1990s, but in 2001 the company closed its local factory and moved its headquarters to Portland, Ore. Also no longer on the local Top 30 list is Fleming Cos. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Small firms get creative with bills paying Jun 17, 2008
LaCrosse Footwear Inc., a Portland, Ore. shoe manufacturer with about 300 employees, partnered with a developer to put up a new building in 2006. (AZCentral -- Business)
Oregon stocks tumble Jun 7, 2008
Portland-based LaCrosse Footwear (NASDAQ: BOOT) gained more than 4 percent to close at $14. 45. (The Business Journal of Portland, OR)
WEHRS: Some of us aren’t ready for 21st century Jun 1, 2008
No one was surprised that LaCrosse Footwear is finally leaving its namesake behind entirely, but the story about the company s decision to close its two local distribution centers inspired some chatter at. Darwin wrote: Two words: buy American. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
LaCrosse Footwear’s exodus complete in 2009 May 31, 2008
LaCrosse Footwear s exodus complete in 2009 : La Crosse Tribune ... LaCrosse Footwear s exodus complete in 2009 By STEVE CAHALAN / La Crosse Tribune ... LaCrosse Footwear Inc. said Friday it will close its two distribution centers in. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Obituaries for Tuesday, May 20, 2008 May 20, 2008
She had worked at LaCrosse Footwear for 34 years and at Metallics for seven years. She is survived by her husband, Jim; a daughter, Jenny (Chad Lehmann) of La Crosse; two grandchildren, Hunter and Brett; her mom and dad of. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Pearl Street Brewery’s tasting room/gift shop debuts today Nov 16, 2007
the brewery, 1401 St. Andrew St., in part of the former LaCrosse Footwear Inc. factory complex ... In May 2006, Katchever began making beer in the brewery s current location in the former LaCrosse Footwear complex. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Obituaries for Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2007 Nov 13, 2007
Bruce worked at LaCrosse Footwear as an electrician for 36 years before retiring in 1997. He was very proud of his accomplishments at LaCrosse Footwear. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
New LHI contract spells growth Sep 27, 2007
Terminus wrote on Sep 27, 2007 8:18 AM:" G-R-O-W-T-H embrace it LaCrosse. You have lost many jobs Trane, Fleming, LaCrosse Footwear don't let the Lefites in your City Council destroy your growth potential. Give LHI what they want including the hall. ". Darwin wrote on Sep 27, 2007 7:15 AM:" I appreciate the article explaining a little more about what LHI does. There certainly have been a lot of calls for some explanation. ". (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Collection agency to open office, eventually employ 250 Jun 1, 2007
The building also formerly housed LaCrosse Footwear Inc. s corporate offices and product development center, and more recently has been occupied by Logistics Health Inc.. Steve Cahalan can be reached at (608) 791-8229 or. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Heelys Shakes, Rattles, and Rolls Mar 8, 2007
Skechers (NYSE: SKX) and LaCrosse Footwear (Nasdaq: BOOT) have seen their shares grow fivefold over the past four years. Nike (NYSE: NKE) has never had a problem getting shoppers to pay a premium for its athletic footwear. (MSNBC -- Business)
Proposed window compromise would preserve part of Footwear facade Feb 16, 2007
The LaCrosse Footwear building, also known as the Rubber Mills, would get a historical bank of windows on a small portion of its facade if the city and owner agree to a compromise proposed Thursday. The city s Heritage Preservation Commission has been at odds with current building owner the Hass family, incorporated as The Fenigor Group LLC, over a change made to the windows to make the North Side landmark more energy-efficient. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Pearl Street Brewery to begin bottling in next few months Jan 28, 2007
Within a few months, the brewery at 1401 St. Andrew St. in part of the former LaCrosse Footwear complex will begin bottling beer for sale at those establishments, stores and at the brewery. Joe Katchever, who owns the brewery with his father, Tony, said they ve installed bottling equipment that came from a brewery in Oregon. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Windows an issue in former Footwear building's renovation Dec 9, 2006
Heritage Preservation Commis-sion members looked out the fourth floor windows of the former LaCrosse Footwear building ... LaCrosse Footwear, which opened in 1897, closed in June, 2001 when the company s headquarters were relocated to Portland, Ore. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
City of Chicago Awards LaCrosse Footwear Contract to Supply NFPA Certified Fire Boots Oct 12, 2006
Oct. 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- LaCrosse Footwear, Inc. (Nasdaq/NMS: BOOT), a leading provider of branded work and outdoor footwear for expert users, announced today that the Company has been awarded a $1 ... "Our strategy is to develop innovative products with the highest performance and safety standards, targeting niche markets including fire fighters, who put their lives on the line and rely on durable, protective footwear," said Joseph P. Schneider, CEO of LaCrosse Footwear ... About... (PR Newswire)
Sparta to lose about 70 jobs when manufacturing plant closes Aug 11, 2006
In the past several years, TAA assistance has been available to laid-off employees of Trane Co., Stroh Brewery Co., LaCrosse Footwear Inc., ALTEC International and Isola Laminate Systems. Steve Cahalan can be reached at (608) 791-8229 or. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
US Marine Corps Awards LaCrosse Footwear Contract to Supply Mountain Cold Weather Boots Aug 8, 2006
Aug. 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- LaCrosse Footwear, Inc. (Nasdaq/NMS: BOOT), a leading provider of branded work and outdoor footwear, announced today that its Danner(R) subsidiary has been awarded an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity contract to produce the Mountain Cold Weather Boot specially designed for the United States Marine Corps (USMC) ... "We are very proud to service the United States Marine Corps with our exceptional Danner Boots to aid the men and women that serve our country,"... (PR Newswire)
Trio buys Market Square apartments, retail space Aug 5, 2006
and is one of the owners of Tarkman Associates Inc., which makes vinyl boots in part of the former LaCrosse Footwear factory. Beyer owns several apartments and said he took Arrowhead Apartments from 70 percent occupancy in 2002 to 95 percent occupancy in 2005. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
River Center Plaza sold at auction Jul 12, 2006
and is among the owners of Tarkman Associates Inc., which makes vinyl boots in part of the former LaCrosse Footwear factory. The purchase will have no bearing on a possible suit by U.S. Bank N.A. against the city of La Crosse, said City Attorney Pat Houlihan. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
LaCrosse Footwear Inc. May 2, 2006
LaCrosse Footwear increases sales, earnings - The Portland Business Journal ... LaCrosse Footwear increases sales, earnings. (Portland Business Journal, OR)
