How Microsoft TechSpark is infusing technology training into northeastern Wisconsin's schools and economy
GREEN BAY PRESS GAZETTE
SUAMICO - Welcome to Weirdshapeville, a triangle-shaped community that features its own library, "Little Ben" clock tower and Dash, a robotic tour guide who calls out the sights as it rolls past them.
Bethany Dunning and Graham Gerondale, third-graders at Forest Glen Elementary School in the Howard-Suamico School District, planned out Weirdshapeville on paper, drew their map, colored it in and programmed Dash to call out cardinal directions and landmarks as it moves through town..
Wisconsin accelerator program for food and farm entrepreneurs goes national
WISCONSIN INNO
Now, the state-sponsored accelerator is transforming into a national program that will provide business support, training and services to six times more food-related entrepreneurs every year...
New jiu jitsu studio opening in Grand Chute this weekend
APPLETON POST-CRESCENT
GRAND CHUTE – A new martial arts studio is coming to the Fox Cities' west side.
Theory Jiu Jitsu will hold its grand opening Saturday at 1879 N. Casaloma Dr. in Grand Chute. The studio will offer a variety of classes, catering to beginners who are interested in learning more about the sport as well as more experienced martial artists.
Owner and head instructor Levi Van Stappen is a Fox Cities native who has 18 years of martial arts experience. He previously taught at Karate America and Gracie Jiu Jitsu in Appleton and is excited to bring his own practice to the area. He describes jiu jitsu as a mix of wrestling and joint holds that allows one to manage a physical encounter...
Georgia-Pacific continues support of startup Luys
INSIGHT PUBLICATIONS
NEENAH — Georgia-Pacific’s 1915 Studios will continue its support of Luys Systems, one of five companies that participated in its summer 2021 inaugural 1915 Studios startup accelerator program.
Luys (Loo-ees), which is Armenian for “light,” develops and manufactures smart building products. Its principal product is a Rest Room Occupant Indicator – a battery-powered, bathroom sensor for individual stalls or restrooms using an LED light (red or green) to signify if the area is vacant or occupied. Luys’ patented system also includes sensors for facility managers to capture usage, servicing information and environmental trend data...
Crew of mentors on call for contestants in 2021 Wisconsin Governor’s Biz Plan Contest
WISCONSIN TECHNOLOGY COUNCIL
Experienced mentors from across Wisconsin will be available to offer advice to contestants during the 19th annual Wisconsin Governor’s Business Plan Contest.
Initial entries of 250 words are due by 5 p.m. Monday, Jan. 31, 2022. There is no cost to enter. Visit govsbizplancontest.com for more information and to get started.
At any point during the competition, contestants may submit their questions to veteran business mentors who have volunteered their time and expertise to assist entrepreneurs who enter by Jan. 31. Mentors will respond directly to contestants to offer one-on-one consultation...
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Not your average gift registry: Green Bay women's business offers support for divorce, breakups
GREEN BAY PRESS GAZETTE
There are gift registries for weddings and others for baby showers. But for Eliza Cussen and Elizabeth Paulson of Green Bay, the popularity of those sites pointed to a need for a new type of gift registry — one for those going through a relationship breakup.
“This is a registry for people who need resources and don’t have anywhere else to turn — the newly broken up,” Paulson said. “When I got divorced, I had friends and family that helped, but not every one has that support. We just saw a need.”
Their answer is a new business called Divorcist. It is a gift registry that caters to people going through breakups, separation and divorce...Read More 6>
Sheboygan County Economic Development Corporation: New CBD beverage mix business opens in SheboyganSHEBOYGAN COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORP (SCEDC)
SHEBOYGAN COUNTY — The Sheboygan County Economic Development Corporation (SCEDC) and Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at UW-Green Bay aim to provide a wide variety of services, resources, and expertise to help encourage entrepreneurial opportunities in Sheboygan County, including food and beverage-based businesses that bring new and exciting opportunities to the community.
With the assistance of the SCEDC and SBDC, Justin Hopf and Matt Swanson opened Drinkin’ Buds, a new beverage mix business with a focus on hemp and CBD infused products in Sheboygan, WI. Hopf and Swanson founded Drinkin’ Buds with the goal of combining Wisconsin’s rich history in hemp production and one of the state’s most cherished drinks, the old fashioned...
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A hometown artistic touch in Manitowoc
WBAY
MANITOWOC -- If you drive around Manitowoc, it’s hard not to notice John Peroutka’s artwork, whether it’s the newly dedicated American flag sculpture at Red Arrow Park, or a storefront he designed off Calumet Avenue.
“I think the hard part is always coming up with the design and getting that all approved and then once that’s all out of the way the work is actually the fun part,” says Peroutka.
After graduating from UW-Green Bay with a fine arts degree, Peroutka worked as a graphic designer until the Wisconsin Maritime Museum came calling in 2005...
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"Once a misfit, always a misfit"
PRESS TIMES
GREEN BAY – Misfit – something that fits badly. Add mutt to the end, and it may seem like an odd name for a dog rescue organization.
But six Green Bay women said the name – Misfit Mutts – is a perfect fit.
“Six misfits of the animal welfare world, with hearts bigger than our chests and a dream we could only accomplish together,” cofounder Kayla Murphy said.
Murphy, along with Lindsey Szarzynski, Megan Gibeault, Erin Orosco and Margo Court, started Misfit Mutts Dog Rescue in 2018...
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Green Bay coffee shop named one of the best in the United States
WBAY
GREEN BAY -- A Green Bay coffee shop has been named one of the best in the United States, according to Tasting Table.
Kavarna Coffeehouse, 143 N Broadway, was chosen to represent Wisconsin in Tasting Table’s ranking.
“This shop started roasting its own beans in 2020, but even before that served as a community gathering place in this city of only 104,000. The shop is also a great steward of the environment, focusing on sustainable sourcing. It’s also one of the best spots in Green Bay to find vegetarian and vegan food, not an easy feat when you’re in the heart of America’s Dairyland,” reads the review....
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newARTSpace holds grand opening in De Pere
NBC 26
DE PERE — Downtown De Pere business owners, city officials and community leaders attended a ribbon cutting ceremony and grand opening at newARTSpace on Thursday evening.
newARTSpace,124 N Broadway, Ste A., is an artist-driven initiative creating exhibition, event and studio space in downtown De Pere. Through enlivening an old storefront on North Broadway, newARTSpace expands opportunities for contemporary art discourse in Northeastern Wisconsin and beyond...
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Family-run Fast Taco by Lupita’s Mexican Store brings authentic flavors of Mexico to Sheboygan
SHEBOYGAN SUN SHEBOYGAN – Fast Taco by Lupita’s Mexican Store has opened its newest location at 2139 S. Business Dr. in Sheboygan. The combination restaurant and grocery, which offers authentic Mexican food and grocery items, has built a strong following at its other Northeastern Wisconsin locations.
The family-run business started seven years ago when Jesus Cruz opened the first location in Chilton. With the help of his brother Armando and sister Julia, who is in charge of managing all locations, the local chain has expanded to include three more locations with both a restaurant and grocery store: Manitowoc, Kaukauna and Sheboygan.... Read More 12> |
