Bubble tea shop opening in Appleton May 7
WFRV
APPLETON – In May 2021, Local 5 shared the inspiring story of first-generation immigrant and veteran, Fanni Xie, who dreamed of one day opening her own bubble tea shop to help promote Asian pop culture and diversity throughout the Fox Valley.
Well, one day is here.
After years of hard work, Xie announced that she will be opening her very own bubble tea store on College Avenue on Saturday.
The store, known as Uni Uni Appleton, will be located at 823 W College Avenue Ste. B, and will feature a variety of fresh milk and fruit teas, smoothies, yogurt, etc..Suamico woman organizes and educates with two businesses aimed at creating a healthy lifestyle
GREEN BAY PRESS GAZETTE SUAMICO -- It might not seem compatible to have two separate businesses — one that specializes in household organization and the other in gluten-free education. But Julie Aderhold of Suamico has started both and believes they are related.
The businesses, Healthy Home Organizing and Gluten Free Navigator, were formed under the same LLC and offer unique services...
Creator of 'Doctor Dyslexia Dude' graphic novels takes home $10,000 Project Pitch It prize
BIZ TIMES
Oshkosh resident Shawn Robinson has taken a difficulty he’s faced in his own life and turned it into a business that helps support young children. Robinson and his wife have written three “Doctor Dyslexia Dude” graphic novels, which tell the story of a young Black superhero who has Dyslexia.
On this week’s episode of Project Pitch It, Robinson and his Doctor Dyslexia Dude business won the $10,000 Project Pitch It Award.
Robinson graduated from high school reading at an elementary school level due to his struggles with Dyslexia. He spent the following 18 years of his life further educating himself to be able to help serve kids. He is now a senior research associate in Wisconsin’s Equity and Inclusion Laboratory, a dyslexia consultant and a member of the Board of Directors with the International Dyslexia Association...
‘Studious Sixteen’ advance to second phase in ‘Wisconsin YES!’ youth biz plan contest
WISCONSIN TECHNOLOGY COUNCIL
MADISON – A statewide panel of judges have selected 16 entries to advance to Phase 2 of Wisconsin YES!, a youth business plan contest for students in middle school and high school.
Students from across the state submitted their science- and tech-based 250-word business summaries through the contest website – WisconsinYES.com – in April to compete in Phase 1.
Past winners have hailed from New Berlin, Minocqua, Weston, New Glarus, Brookfield, Oshkosh, Racine and La Crosse.
Professionals committed to the development of young business leaders in Wisconsin served as judges, scoring the entries and providing constructive feedback to the students...
Main Street Bounceback grant program to see additional $25M investment
INSIGHT PUBLICATIONS
MADISON—Gov. Tony Evers today announced the state will invest an additional $25 million into the popular Main Street Bounceback Grant Program, which has already helped more than 4,200 small businesses and nonprofits across all 72 Wisconsin counties.
Today's announcement brings the total investment in the program to $75 million, which will enable 2,500 more small businesses and nonprofits to fill empty storefronts throughout the state.
“We’ve heard from folks from across the state about how these funds have helped them take their businesses to the next level," Evers said. "We’ve also seen firsthand how these investments have helped support local economies in downtowns and communities that are now filled with unique businesses that otherwise might not be there today."...
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This Green Bay fintech company wants to bring crypto technology to your community bank
GREEN BAY PRESS GAZETTE
GREEN BAY - A Green Bay-based company is giving new hope to community banks looking to hold their own in a fast-growing competitive world of cryptocurrency and secure blockchain transactions.
The offering is a software that integrates this new technology into the already available online framework banks provide.
The language is still difficult for many to understand and so is the functionality. Additionally, there are restrictions for American banks which engage in certain activities involving cryptocurrency...
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You just won big on Draft Kings, what are you going to do? Appleton man started Locally Sauced food truck with a Facebook friend
APPLETON POST-CRESCENT
APPLETON - Smashsquatch is real. I've seen it. It's a double smashed burger topped with cheese topped with carnitas topped with bacon strips topped with barbecue sauce. And, for another couple of bucks, topped with bacon jam.
It's a monstrous sandwich found at Locally Sauced, a new food truck roaming the Fox Cities. Owners Chad Nissen and Brian Van Loo make tamer single and double smashed burgers topped by a garlic aioli. They also serve a peanut butter and bacon double cheeseburger. Alternately, they make tacos made with corn tortillas fried to order filled with carnitas and a pineapple salsa or chicken bacon ranch. Deep-fried cheese curds and loaded french fries like bacon and garlic aioli round out the streamlined menu...
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