Reive Pullen dreamed of owning his own business; after buying Appleton Vending, the dream has come true
GREEN BAY PRESS GAZETTE
When pursuing a business, entrepreneurs often consider purchasing an existing entity rather than doing a startup. For Reive Pullen of Appleton, it was a matter of weighing the pros and cons and taking a serious look at the financials.
“There were upsides and downsides,” Pullen said. “The existing business provided cash flow, and I knew if I started out on my own, I wouldn’t have that. But there were also concerns about making it a well-oiled machine.”...
De Pere's Fridge Jerky founder is back after a house fire -- and she's named a jerky flavor after it
GREEN BAY PRESS GAZETTE
DE PERE – When life hands you a house fire, you make a beef jerky flavor out of it.
At least, that's how Kelly Schwartz is looking at her Fridge Jerky startup. The De Pere business woman who had a house fire destroy much of her business equipment last year is ready to relaunch.
She has seven flavors of her non-preservative and moist-texture jerky, made with variations of beef, chicken and mushroom. She recently added an eighth: a smoky flavor to allude to the fire that destroyed a big part of her home....
Blooming Minds Psychotherapy opens in Sheboygan
THE BUSINESS NEWS
SHEBOYGAN – According to the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, as of 2019 (the most recent data available), Wisconsin had an average of 490 individuals served by one mental health provider, with the national ratio being 290:1. Mindy Kue, a board-certified and licensed professional counselor, said she aims to help close the shortage gap of providers and services with the opening of her new business – Blooming Minds Psychotherapy LLC, which recently opened its doors at 1931 N. 8th St. in Sheboygan....
Understanding history while innovating the future
PRESS TIMES
DE PERE – A historic property on the St. Norbert College (SNC) campus will soon take on new life.
The high-visibility property along the banks of the Fox River at the western end of the Claude Allouez bridge — which once housed Pennings High School and today is home to the Pennings Activity Center — will take on a new role at the campus as the “Donald & Patricia Schneider Family Hall.”
The new facility was made possible by a gift from the Schneider family and will be home to the Donald J. Schneider School of Business & Economics...
3D printing, art supplies, makerspaces -- here's how Ampersand makes a place for creators in Sheboygan
SHEBOYGAN PRESS
SHEBOYGAN – Ampersand Supply Co. at first glance appears to just be an art supplies store.
Sketch pads, colored pencils and paint are stacked in neat rows along the walls. Tables in the middle of the room hold brushes and watercolor paint.
But Ampersand is more than its first impression. Tucked in the basement and other rooms is where co-owners Sally and Mike Carson engage in their maker magic...
Prescription for freshness: Green Bay's new Farmacy serves up healthy grab-and-go options
WLUK
GREEN BAY -- If you're looking for a healthy meal or snack, there's a new place in Green Bay.
The Farmacy is a new grab-and-go eatery located at 2515 W. Mason Street.
The concept is fresh, local ingredients with simplicity and sustainability in mind. All items are gluten free and mostly dairy free...
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