Sheboygan community rallies behind local bookshop, raising thousands of dollars within an hour
SHEBOYGAN PRESS
SHEBOYGAN - Kelly D. Holstine, owner of WordHaven BookHouse, shared earlier this month that she's facing financial struggles within her first year of opening the bookshop.
The Sheboygan community's response to her callout for help since then has been overwhelming. More than $8,000 raised in less than an hour.
To address financial troubles at WordHaven, Holstine recently applied for a KIVA small business loan and sent out a private link to those interested in becoming shareholders Feb. 23...
After record-breaking 2021, investment firms take increased interest in Wisconsin's economy
WISCONSIN PUBLIC RADIO
When many think of Wisconsin's economy, they envision dairy farms and manufacturing facilities. But investment firms have taken increased prominence in the state’s economy in recent years — beyond just Madison and Milwaukee.
Since 2017, Wisconsin has seen a steady increase of investment in startup companies. That includes the record $868 million the state’s entrepreneurs raised in 2021, according to the Wisconsin Technology Council’s 2022 Wisconsin Portfolio, which measures investment in early-stage companies from the prior year.
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Sister sister: Downtown Shawano lounge is fulfillment of two girls' dream
INSIGHT PUBLICATIONS
SHAWANO -- Abigael Wallrich and Chelsea Gilling have a wine lover’s dream job. The sisters, owners of FullySTOCKED Wine and Liquor Lounge in downtown Shawano, just returned from a business trip to Napa, where they traveled with two of their wine reps and met winemakers.
“It was the perfect mixture of business and pleasure,” Wallrich says. “We gained a lot more knowledge in the growing and harvesting process. And tasted a lot of wines — we know, it’s a hard job.”...
Entrepreneurs get lay of land with business seminar
THE BUSINESS NEWS
FOX VALLEY – For more than two decades, the Fox Valley Technical College (FVTC) Venture Center has provided its Explore Starting A Business seminar to potential startups, existing entrepreneurs and small businesses looking to either get off the ground or scale up.
And the interest isn’t waning.
Amy Pietsch, director of the FVTC Venture Center, said that’s because the free introductory session has provided pivotal information to help individuals decide what, if anything, to do next in terms of their entrepreneurial idea or endeavor’s next step...
CoziMoon Glamping aims to help take the work out of camping
THE BUSINESS NEWS
NORTHEAST WISCONSIN – For those who like camping but also like the comforts of home, glamping – which involves more luxurious accommodations and facilities than those traditionally associated with camping – might be a good fit.
With glamping, Paula Luther, owner of CoziMoon Glamping, said all folks have to worry about is having fun.
Luther said that is what her Omro-based glamping business strives to offer clients.
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Making wine fun and accessible with its own periodic table: Mondo! Wine Bar is the only one of its kind in AppletonTHE BUSINESS NEWS APPLETON – Choosing a glass of wine to drink doesn’t have to be a difficult decision.
In fact, the folks at Mondo! Wine Bar aim to make partaking in vino drinking a fun and informative experience while patrons choose what best fits their taste buds.
After decades of working in the restaurant and wine business in big cities such as Chicago, Charleston and New York City, David Oliver said he and his wife, Jane, decided it was time to start their own business – something they’ve always wanted to do...
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Think vacation rental, but with an ice shack: Shawano business aims to help ice fishermen secure ice shanty accommodationsTHE BUSINESS NEWSSHAWANO – Owner Jamie Besaw said the concept behind his business – I Shack Share – was “an eureka moment” for him.
Last winter, Besaw said when he and his father looked at renting an ice shanty on an area lake, he found the process frustrating.
He said it was relatively easy to find shanty rentals on the larger lakes like the Bay of Green Bay or Lake of the Woods, but finding a rental on lesser-known lakes proved difficult, if not impossible...
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Lakeland – Student Run Business InitiativeLAKELAND UNIVERSITYLakeland University’s student-run business initiative is playing a role in planning a national conference on student-run businesses.
Three representatives from Launch: Lakeland Student-Run Businesses are part of the planning team for the annual Student-Run Business Association (SRBA) national conference.
The conference unites student-run business organizations and other aspiring educational organizations from across the country to work, learn and grow together. The conference allows students to hear ideas from peers, other leaders and support organizations while making connections that help businesses succeed now and create long-term relationships...
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Sixth Annual Summerfest Tech celebrates growth with three days of expanded programmingSUMMERFEST TECHMILWAUKEE – After recording tremendous growth in 2022, with a 75% increase in registrants, Milwaukee World Festival, Inc. (MWF) is excited to announce details for the sixth annual Summerfest Tech, Milwaukee’s premiere tech event. It will take place over three days, Tuesday June 27 - Thursday June 29, 2023, and will remain free of charge and accessible virtually. New this year, all Summerfest Tech programming will be held at Potawatomi Hotel and Casino. To register, visit https://www.summerfest-tech.com
“We are proud of Summerfest Tech’s progress over the last five years as it continues to garner more national awareness, showcasing Milwaukee as a burgeoning tech hub,” said Don Smiley, CEO of Milwaukee World Festival, Inc. “We look forward to a bright future and continued growth for Summerfest Tech and are thankful for the continued support of the tech community and our sponsors.”...
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Fond du Lac teen's business soars after Junior Achievement programFOX 6 MILWAUKEEFOND DU LAC - Four teens have a shot at a $10,000 prize – and FOX6 News is bringing you the finalists for the Junior Achievement ‘Young Entrepreneur Live’ competition. FOX6 News checked in with one of 2022's contestants – a Fond du Lac teen whose fresh idea is turning heads.
If you are looking for a breath of fresh air, meet Ayden Fowler – a teen collecting dollars and "scents."...
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