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Tapping into trends in downtown entrepreneurship
WISCONSIN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (WEDC)
The COVID-19 pandemic foisted many dizzying changes on locally owned businesses, including temporary and permanent closures, changing entrepreneur demographics, labor market shifts and a switch to online sales. One benefit of coordinating a long-standing program such as Wisconsin Main Street (celebrating its 35th year in 2022) is the ability to explore trends over time. A recently completed study by Wisconsin Main Street illustrates the nature of entrepreneurship over the past three years in Main Street districts. It highlights many changes in the small business world, but also points to the critical importance of downtowns in cultivating and supporting entrepreneurs and building a vibrant small business environment that fosters new business innovation.
Let’s take a look at some the report’s key findings and strategies that communities can use to bolster their entrepreneurial support efforts.... Bird electric scooters will return to Appleton in greater numbers during second year of pilot program
APPLETON POST-CRESCENT
The Common Council on Wednesday unanimously approved the return of Bird scooters under a pilot program with a new set of parameters designed to reduce concerns raised during their initial rollout last year....
Five groups win grant funding to boost entrepreneurship
WISCONSIN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (WEDC)
MADISON – Five organizations with fresh ideas on how to strengthen entrepreneurship and support new business ventures have won a total of $170,850 in a new grant program administered by the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC).
The Entrepreneurship Partner Grants, awarded on a competitive basis, aim to promote entrepreneurial growth across the state and impact underserved communities by funding new programs.
Community organizations in Wausau, Beloit, Milwaukee and Rhinelander were chosen to receive funding....
Fox Cities entrepreneur has a vision to educate, empower people on textured hair
GREEN BAY PRESS GAZETTE
APPLETON -- Takieta Pritchard, owner of City’s Best Braids in Appleton, is on a quest to educate youths and parents on how to care for textured hair.
The recent graduate of The Blueprint Green Bay accelerator program at Urban Hub, Pritchard has become a sought-after stylist in her salon. But that is only part of her business plan.
“I just finished the Urban Hub program and one of my focuses is to launch an educational series called ‘Our Ethnic Hair’ to help parents who don’t know how to style African American hair,” she said.....
At 28, recent UW Oshkosh business grad became one of Culver's youngest franchisees
UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN OSHKOSH
Not all graduates from the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh College of Business march off to an office job with a jacket and a briefcase.
Some, like Alexandria Mahoney, opt for a blue apron, frozen custard and ButterBurgers.
Mahoney, who graduated from UW Oshkosh in 2016 with a management degree with a focus on entrepreneurship, last year at 28 became one of the youngest Culver’s franchisees in the country. She’s the owner-operator of the Culver’s in Sun Prairie, part of an ownership team with a pair of brothers who have a stake in dozens of locations in four states....
Sheboygan County Economic Development Corporation: The Union Asian Market changes ownership, continues traditions
SHEBOYGAN 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 range of services, resources, and expertise to encourage entrepreneurial opportunities in Sheboygan County, including changes in business ownership that carry on the traditions of some of the county’s best and most cherished businesses.
With the assistance of the SCEDC and SBDC, Vanna Lor purchased the Union Asian Market, formerly known as Union Oriental Market, at 2022 S 17th St. in Sheboygan. The Union Asian Market specializes in bringing Asian goods and groceries, including hot takeout food, to Sheboygan County, serving and sharing authentic Asian culture with the local community.
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BrightStar Wisconsin closed out 2021 with two December investments
BRIGHTSTAR WISCONSIN FOUNDATION
BrightStar Wisconsin Foundation, Inc. is pleased to announce that its Investment Committee approved two additional investments totaling $310,000 at the end of 2021, Isomark Health and Blue Line Battery.
In both cases, BrightStar helped finish each company’s round of fundraising. “What so many people do not realize is that speed and timing is almost as important to these early-stage companies as the capital itself,” said BrightStar’s Investment Committee Chair, Todd Sobotka. “The quicker they can get the funds they need and then focus their attention on development or capturing market share, the better. In helping get deals done faster, BrightStar plays a role in not only assisting Wisconsin entrepreneurs, but also Wisconsin investors that have committed funds.”...
Sheboygan Pasty Co. purchases Charcoal Inn South building to expand pasty production
SHEBOYGAN SUN
SHEBOYGAN – The Sheboygan Pasty Co. has purchased the former Charcoal Inn South building at 1313 S. 8th St. to expand production of its wholesale pasties.
The former Charcoal Inn restaurant, which closed in 2021 due to staffing shortages, will be transformed into a production facility, which will allow the Sheboygan Pasty Co. to introduce its award-winning pasties to more retail outlets in Wisconsin.
“The new location will serve solely for production purposes only. We’ve been out on the road, selling pasties to stores throughout Wisconsin. We plan to expand the number of stores that carry our product as we go,” said the company’s co-owner Tony Ranieri.....
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Fox River Mall 'Partner to Empower' program underway
WFRV
GRAND CHUTE -- The Partner To Empower program has officially launched at the Fox River Mall in Grand Chute. It is designed to invest $25 million into minority-owned businesses that are looking to elevate to a store or kiosk in the Mall.
“We know that Black and Minority businesses have had to deal with barriers for generations, that have prevented minorities from opening businesses,” said Michelle Isabel, Vice President of Business Development for Brookfield Properties. Isabel says it’s time to get this done. “Brookfield Properties wanted to create this program, that would provide resources to help them,” she said...Read More 9>
Hey Soup Sister: Two years of comfort food and counting
PRESS TIMES
DE PERE – In February 2020, Hey, Soup Sister opened its doors in De Pere.
Less than a month later, they were moving tables out of the dining room and setting up for take-out only as COVID-19 began to take its toll on the service industry nationwide.
Two years later, owner Joell Hill and Hey, Soup Sister are still weathering the storm making her lifelong dream a reality.
Hill said she opened Hey, Soup Sister three years ago after dedicing she needed a career change....
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Oneida Casino's Sportsbook launches mobile app, what you need to know
WFRV
ONEIDA – Bettors can now use a mobile app to place bets through Oneida Casino, however, the app will only work at select locations.
The Oneida Casino posted on their Facebook page that their Sportsbook Mobile App is now live.
While the app will bring additional ways for people to bet on sports, the app can only be used in certain locations. Those looking to bet on sports will also need to join the Oneida Players Club and visit a sportsbook cashier to activate the account....
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'Give BIG Green Bay' starts WednesdayWLUKGREEN BAY -- Green Bay's community-wide day of giving is here!
Wednesday marks the fifth annual Give BIG Green Bay, a 24-hour event that collects money from the community to funnel into local nonprofits.
This year, 45 nonprofits will benefit from the cause.
Give BIG Green Bay starts at noon Wednesday and ends at noon Thursday. You can donate to as many nonprofits as you'd like...
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| | The crew of Hey, Soup Sister in De Pere, owner Joell Hill is in the middle, flanked by her two children and the only employees of the shop, Kahlie on the left and Keegan on the right. Josh Staloch Photo, Press Times story above. |
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