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Sweet success: Hilbert entrepreneurs tap into growing maple syrup market Insight On Business DAngela and Jim Schumacher knew they were getting themselves into a sticky situation, literally, when they both quit their jobs a few years ago to launch their business, Smoky Lake Maple Products in Hilbert.
But their leap of faith has paid off — the couple’s Calumet County business was named the 2020 Exporter of the Year by the U.S. Small Business Administration Wisconsin District. Despite their serendipitous beginning, they are already looking at their second expansion in just five years.
Angela Schumacher’s passing interest in maple sugaring led to the creation of the business that manufactures stainless steel evaporators and flue pans as well as...
Celebrating innovation in the New North Insight On Business Innovation takes on all manner of forms. It can be creating a new product or service, figuring out a better way to do something or developing ways to be more sustainable. During this past year with so many challenges, innovation has never been more important as businesses and organizations throughout the New North region have risen to the occasion. With so many stories to tell, Insight is creating Champions of Innovation, a special content marketing section that will appear in our May issue.
Much like the Anniversary Celebrations special section in this issue, the Champions of Innovation section will allow businesses to share their stories of innovation in their own words. You will be able to say exactly what you want about your innovation and the difference it made for your business or community. Images and logos also can be included. Businesses and organizations from throughout the New North region are invited to participate....
For those who served: Wisconsin Veterans Village supplies affordable housing Insight Publications-For The Love Feature For Jim, a 73-year-old veteran of the U.S. Navy, having a safe place to call home is, in his words, “helping me learn to help myself.
“Wisconsin Veterans Village gave me the first real home I’ve had in years,” said Jim, who had bounced between veterans’ homes and homeless shelters. He felt lucky that unlike some veterans, he was not hungry and sleeping in a car.
Jim is just one of 33 veterans living and receiving services at Wisconsin Veterans Village in Appleton, a first-of-its-kind facility that provides affordable housing, support and community.
“The need is so acute,” says its executive consultant Tom Wiltzius, who noted Outagamie, Brown, Waupaca, Winnebago and Calumet counties are home to about 44,000 veterans. “We average 10 percent of the adult population in....
Downtown attraction: Organizations focused on helping businesses succeed Insight On Business Looking toward the holiday shopping season, Tina Palmer did not know what to expect. The owner of Red Door Mercantile in downtown Neenah had no idea how many shoppers would come through her door.
“November and December were normal, which was a big win,” Palmer says of her store, which opened five years ago.
Throughout the pandemic, Palmer stayed in contact with customers via Facebook and Instagram using videos to show what was in the store. She then offered curbside and eventually no-contact pickup at the back door. Once her store reopened at the end of May, she put a big focus on safety by requiring face coverings and offering a place for visitors to....
Let it snow: AriensCo Insight On Business AriensCo in Brillion is known as the king of snow, and for good reason. The manufacturer has produced more than 4 million snow blowers since 1960, and it boasts the No. 1-selling brand of two-stage snow blowers in the world.
Stephen Ariens, director of product management – snow for AriensCo, says the company’s snow products are engineered to withstand the toughest conditions while also delivering exceptional performance and ease of use.
“Our products are built to last generations with the top-of-the-line power and durability. The efficiency and longevity of our products are what make our customers astounded and continue to....
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Amcor’s single-serve plastic bottles and flexible packaging reshape dairy industry MirageNews.com As a keynote sponsor of the 2021 International Dairy Forum, Amcor will demonstrate how it’s reshaping dairy packaging by offering more sustainable solutions and innovative design and delivery, extending shelf life for customers.
In addition, Amcor will highlight the latest developments in sustainability and dairy packaging solutions during a webinar Feb. 16 at 1 p.m. EST. The webinar will be hosted by IDFA.
“As consumer demands increase, brands know they need smarter and more sustainable packaging strategies in order to break from the pack and truly differentiate themselves,” said Carmen Becker, Vice President and General Manager, Amcor Rigid Packaging, Specialty Containers. “We offer the capabilities that are best suited to meet strong growth in....
Wisconsin Technology Council: Major firms ready for ‘speed dates’ with emerging companies at Mach 17 Tech SummitWisBusinessEmerging companies may apply through Feb. 12 to meet with major firms and explore potential business relationships around technology needs and innovation as part of the eighth annual Wisconsin Tech Summit. The day-long event will be held Wednesday, March 17, 2021 virtually via Meeting Mojo. More information, including the online application form, can be found at wistechsummit.com. Past emerging companies are welcome to apply. The Tech Summit will feature a series of brief meetings, or “speed dates,” to foster communication and.... Read More 8>
Lil Jamaica brings color and flavor to Green Bay
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Nemard "Derron" Wilson’s story started with a dream: to own his own business in America. From grilling in backyards, to driving a food truck all over Green Bay, the Jamaica native has always wanted to bring a taste of his home to the city.
"It's all about family, and that's how it's always been in Jamaica," said Wilson. "That's how it's always been with me, coming here to America. If I say hello to you or we share a conversation, something tells me that....
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