Paving an entrepreneurial path forward: De Pere entrepreneur looks to relaunch startup nearly a year after losing her home, business supplies in a fire
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DE PERE -- Last May, De Pere entrepreneur Kelly Schwartz said she was riding a high with her startup business – Fridge Jerky.
Receiving great feedback from the community, making her way through Blueprint Green Bay – a 12-week startup accelerator program through the Greater Green Bay Chamber – and presenting Fridge Jerky to a room full of fellow entrepreneurs, community members and potential investors – Schwartz said everything seemed to be falling into place for her and her startup venture.
Unfortunately, that high didn’t last long...
Appleton entrepreneur becomes angel investor INSIGHT ON BUSINESS
APPLETON -- When Ruben Contreras started Action Painting and Carpet Care in Appleton in 2006, he struggled to come up with $500 to buy a pressure washer.
That memory led to his recent investment in another start up business with a similar origin story.
Like many business startups, Contreras found it hard to come up with capital from traditional sources like a bank loan and even some personal acquaintances were reluctant to risk investing in his dream. While he knew painting, Contreras says he was less prepared to answer questions about a business plan...
Culver's in Marinette under new ownership: Northeast Wisconsin entrepreneur also owns, operates Suamico location
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MARINETTE -- A handful of years ago, Joseph Clemmons set a goal for himself. “I wanted to own and operate my own Culver’s,” he said. “Growing up in Portage, I started working at Culver’s when I was 14. At that time, it was simply a part-time high school job, but I liked it.” A few years later, Clemmons bought his first Culver’s slightly north of Green Bay in the Village of Suamico...
Blending passions -- architecture, environment, holistic products: Neenah couple brings fresh spring look, dedication to downtown business
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NEENAH -- Some may call it a second career – Amy and Adam James – the new owners of The Natural Boutique in Neenah – said it's a vision come to life. The couple – whose architecture firm is two doors down from the boutique’s 125 W. Wisconsin Ave. location – said they had been loyal customers for many years, and when the former owner decided to retire, they made the decision to pivot into small business ownership and purchase the store. “The previous owner had been operating the business for 19 years, and it seemed like with new ownership it was time to refresh some things,” Adam said. “We have an urban flower farm and wanted to bring in some of our fresh herbs and dried goods, which needed its own stage.”
A place for people to gather, socialize, relax: After, A Social Club, opened its doors in De Pere earlier this month
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DE PERE -- If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again – Chad Nehring said those words definitely ring true for him and his brother Jamie Cravillion, owners of After: A Social Club, which opened March 10 in De Pere. “We previously attempted a restaurant and lounge in the space in addition to running the ComedyCity venue,” Nehring, who also co-owns ComedyCity, (located next door to the new social club), said. “Honestly, while we had great staff and customers, we weren’t all that unique.” Nehring said prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, they were probably better comedians than restaurateurs...
Fine dining in a small-town setting: Skaliwags location in Algoma reopens with new name, owner after extended closure because of COVID-19
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ALGOMA -- From growing up in southeastern Georgia on St. Simons Island and having ambitions to play college football at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Marshall Wiltfang said he’s had quite the journey to owning and operating the Son of Skaliwags restaurant in Algoma.
“That was the plan, but I never got the offer,” Wiltfang said about the possibility of playing football for the Badgers. “That didn’t work out, so here I am today.”
Wiltfang said he moved to Algoma – the small city in Kewaunee County – in 2015 for his senior year of high school and began working for the family business – Skaliwags, which was owned and operated by his dad, Chris...
What to know about Manitowoc's newest pedal bar. Plus, more business news in Streetwise
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MANITOWOC -- From growing up in southeastern Georgia on St. Simons Island and having ambitions to play college football at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Marshall Wiltfang said he’s had quite the journey to owning and operating the Son of Skaliwags restaurant in Algoma. “That was the plan, but I never got the offer,” Wiltfang said about the possibility of playing football for the Badgers. “That didn’t work out, so here I am today.” Wiltfang said he moved to Algoma – the small city in Kewaunee County – in 2015 for his senior year of high school and began working for the family business – Skaliwags, which was owned and operated by his dad, Chris... Read More 7>
What to know about Manitowoc's newest pedal bar. Plus, more business news in StreetwiseHERALD TIMES REPORTERMANITOWOC -- From growing up in southeastern Georgia on St. Simons Island and having ambitions to play college football at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Marshall Wiltfang said he’s had quite the journey to owning and operating the Son of Skaliwags restaurant in Algoma. “That was the plan, but I never got the offer,” Wiltfang said about the possibility of playing football for the Badgers. “That didn’t work out, so here I am today.” Wiltfang said he moved to Algoma – the small city in Kewaunee County – in 2015 for his senior year of high school and began working for the family business – Skaliwags, which was owned and operated by his dad, Chris... Read More 8>
10th Annual Lt. Gov Small Business Academy May 2nd-5th WISCONSIN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATIONThe Small Business Academy is focused on providing the state’s entrepreneurs and start-up businesses an opportunity to learn from and connect with business leaders, technical and financial resource providers and identify the tools needed to start and grow their business.Read More 9>
Innovation Accelerator Program for Veterans now accepting applications FOX VALLEY TECHNICAL COLLEGEThe Innovation Accelerator for Veterans program at FVTC is a three-phase project which provides entrepreneurial training and technical support, networking opportunities, one-on-one mentoring and seed funds for either startup or growth expenses for veteran-owned businesses. This is the sixth year Fox Valley Tech is receiving this award.Read More 10>
HeyGov Municipal Payment Solution Integrates with Accounting Software For Seamless Municipal PaymentsHEYGOV,INC.HeyGov, the 2022 Information Technology category winner of the Wisconsin Governor's Business Plan Contest, announced the integration of its municipal payment solution with Workhorse, Banyon, and Civic Systems. The integration aims to provide municipalities with a comprehensive solution that streamlines their services and enhances their financial management capabilities.Read More 11>
Kumon of Howard Presents Its Grand Opening!Kumon of HowardYelonda W. Harvey, CEO of Kumon of Howard, will present its Grand Opening, taking place at 2465 Lineville Road, Suite 7 on Friday, April 7th at 9 AM. The Kumon of Howard is proud to present its Grand Opening to the Howard area in order to celebrate the unveiling of the center and allow the community to learn more about the business. Kumon is the largest math and reading after-school program in the United States. Kumon focuses on developing independent and confident thinkers. The Grand Opening will allow any parents and their students to inquire about the programs offered and meet the instructor and business owner, Yelonda W. Harvey. Read More 12>
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