One-time traveling winemakers, LedgeStone Vineyards owners now settle in and expand
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While traveling the world as winemakers, Adam and Katrina Magnuson went from vineyard to vineyard working and learning. Everywhere they went, they’d get hints and presents from family back home trying to entice them to return to the Midwest.
When an opportunity came up to buy an established vineyard near Green Bay, they flew back from Australia and got to work pruning vines that hadn’t been tended in years. A gun club was interested in the land, but the previous owner had invested in planting vines and the Magnusons had a definite interest in keeping them. In 2017, they purchased LedgeStone Vineyards, 6381 Highway 57, in Greenleaf...
Shawano County brothers create flag company during pandemic to pass the time WBAY
SHAWANO COUNTY -- Three Shawano County brothers took advantage of their time off from sports during the pandemic and started a business. A year in, and their little company has exceeded their expectations while delivering a patriotic product to others.
Brothers Will, West, and Wyatt Bieber are enjoying some ice cream to wrap up their 4th of July holiday weekend, because when they get home, they know there’s work to do. It was about a year ago when the three from Shawano County created Bieber Flag Company...
Fourth of July weekend welcomes long-awaited Waupaca hardware store WBAY
WAUPACA -- A family-owned business has completed its takeover of the empty Shopko store in Waupaca. After both the Shopko and local Kmart closed within a year of each other in 2019, the store opening is coming as a relief to many shoppers.
The new store, Everyday Hometown, at 825 W. Fulton Street had its soft opening this morning, July 2, before the rush of the Fourth of July weekend. The preliminary excitement from customers has been encouraging to some business leaders....
Fond du Lac restaurant to be featured on hit Netflix show 'Fresh, Fried & Crispy'
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FOND DU LAC – “Lights, camera, Action!” Is what a local Fond du Lac restaurant will soon be saying while starring in the hit Netflix series “Fresh, Fried & Crispy.”
A Family Affair Soulfood Kitchen revealed on Friday that its small family-owned restaurant was invited to appear on the show after it wowed traveling foodie and food critic, Dominique Bellamy, with its southern-style dishes and crispy fried chicken.... Wisconsin Technology Council: Learn more about angel, venture capital during Tech Council state tour in July, August
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What angel and venture capital means to the Wisconsin economy will be a topic of a series of free meetings that will begin 3:30 p.m. July 26 at Green Bay’s TitletownTech with a report based on the new “Wisconsin Portfolio” report. Meet Tech Council Investor Networks Director Joe Kremer, who will review the annual report and answer questions from entrepreneurs, investors and others who attend...... Read More 5>
C.H. Robinson sees big opportunity in green energySTAR TRIBUNEThe green energy economy is providing a big growth opportunity for Eden Prairie-based C.H. Robinson. C.H. Robinson says all the signs point to growth in this sector for the next two years and beyond. "By 2025 investment in this sector is expected to grow by a factor of seven, reaching about $2.15 trillion worldwide," said Mike Short, C.H. Robinson's president of Global Forwarding... Read More 6>
Tom Still: Innovate 608 podcast offers entrepreneurs a new way to connect
WISCONSIN STATE JOURNALEntrepreneurs can be isolated, often working long hours alone or as part of a small team, only coming up for air (and maybe pizza) as needed. As chained to the lab bench or coding script as entrepreneurs can be, they must also be consumers of news and information. Current events and trends can shape — or disrupt — their ideas for products and companies. Potential competitors can be making headlines at their expense. Other entrepreneurs can be talking about successes and failures in ways that would broaden their outlook... Read More 7>
Generac announces acquisition of Chilicon, a solar technology companyMILWAUKEE JOURNAL SENTINEL Generac Power Systems is acquiring Chilicon Power, a California-based solar technology company. Waukesha-based Generac has leaned into clean energy over the past few years and recent investments reflect a desire to be "part of the solution and part of the future versus trying to defend the past," said Russ Minick, chief marketing officer... Read More 8>
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Defy Ventures’ Entrepreneurship Bootcamp provides intensive entrepreneurship training and personal development skills important for business to formerly incarcerated men and women. After completing the Bootcamp, you can apply to Defy’s Business Accelerator for advanced training.
The Bootcamp is open to formerly incarcerated people who have been released for over six months, have housing and basic income, have access to a computer and WiFi, and have the drive to launch a new business. As part of the Entrepreneurship Bootcamp, you will need to commit to a minimum of five hours per week for class time and independent work... |
