“Our vision is to help grow, sustain and support a strong and welcoming community in Seymour through cultivating business relationships, with a special attention to the downtown district,” the organization’s webpage said...
WiSys Innovation Champions announced
UW-GREEN BAY
UW-Green Bay’s Innovation On-ramp planning committee was selected to receive the WiSys Innovation Champion Award. The award recognizes UW System leaders, faculty, staff, students, and community partners who have played an integral role in building a culture of innovation at a UW System regional institution...
Former church now a thriving Fond du Lac restaurant
NBC 26
FOND DU LAC - Hannah Gruening has been going to church on Division Street in Fond du Lac since she was young.
But now, instead of hearing church bells, she hears the sound of a lunch rush...
Business owner Tonya Schumacher turns to Green Bay SCORE mentor to help start up a nonprofit
GREEN BAY PRESS GAZETTE
It can be difficult enough starting one business, but when you are planning two at the same time, it’s a good idea to seek advice.
That’s what Tonya Schumacher, owner of a for-profit business, Pathway to a Brighter Future LLC, is doing. As she puts together a complementary business that is nonprofit, she will be talking to Green Bay SCORE mentors. In January, when she presented at a 1 Million Cups gathering at the Urban Hub in downtown Green Bay, she learned about SCORE...
Top 13 finalists in Governor's Business Plan Contest makes final presentations
WISBUSINESS
The top 13 finalists in this year’s Wisconsin Governor’s Business Plan Contest are developing diverse startup ideas ranging from a cancer care decision-making tool to advanced components for next-generation electronics.
These and other ideas were highlighted yesterday during the Wisconsin Entrepreneurs’ Conference, hosted in Milwaukee by the Wisconsin Technology Council. Company founders each had about 7 minutes to present to an audience of their colleagues, potential investors and other attendees...
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Healthy meets convenience at new business in Fox CitiesTHE BUSINESS NEWSLITTLE CHUTE - Who doesn’t appreciate the seeds of a new business beginning in a garage? What started as a passion for fitness for a Little Chute couple has grown to not only include a CrossFit gym (Bad Batch CrossFit in Kaukauna) but is now complemented by a meal prep service (Fox Valley Meal Prep in Little Chute).
James Long and Destiny Antuna – transplants from Alaska – got their feet wet in entrepreneurship in Wisconsin when they opened a garage-based gym in January of 2022 – which later transitioned into Bad Batch CrossFit...
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Little Chute business forged from woodworking hobby: WinVago Woods started in 2021, opened storefront last monthTHE BUSINESS NEWSLITTLE CHUTE - We often hear successful businesses being born out of a hobby – something someone has a real passion for.
Such has been the case with WiniVago Woods – a Little Chute business (127 E. Main St.) that just opened its brick-and-mortar location last month.
WiniVago Woods – named after owners Chris Winius and TeeJay Vago – started in early August 2021, after Winius suggested they purchase a CNC machine to complement and expand his woodworking hobby...
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FAVORYT Brand takes top prize at Hy-Vee OpportUNITY Summit pitch competitionBLUEPRINT365Hy-Vee gave away $50,000 to winners of its first OpportUNITY Inclusive Business Summit pitch competition Thursday.
Fifteen small business owners had the opportunity to pitch their current venture and plans for a potential expansion if they were to win a prize. Contestants came from across the Midwest in health, wellness and beauty, food & beverage and technology & innovation businesses for the chance to win a prize of up to $30,000. Each contestant had just five minutes — followed by five minutes for questions from panelists — to pitch their business...
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Australian jewelry company Lovisa will make its Green Bay debut at Bay Park SquareGREEN BAY PRESS GAZETTEASHWAUBENON - Customers will soon have a new spot to search for that special gift for their loved ones.
Lovisa, an Australian jewelry retailer known for its trendy and affordable accessories, will debut late this summer at Bay Park Square, according to a news release from the mall...
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