Entrepreneur and UW-Green Bay grad Tyronne Powell creates Unext to connect businesses and students
GREEN BAY PRESS GAZETTE
Like many college students, Tyrone Powell struggled to find his path in life. Born and raised in France where his dad played professional basketball, Powell had followed in his dad’s footsteps and spent his teen years as a basketball standout.
He played on the France Youth National team before relocating to Milwaukee, his dad’s hometown.
“I had two choices,” Powell said. “I could stay in France and play for a youth professional team or play basketball in the states. I decided to move and enrolled at Wauwatosa West High, played basketball there, and then joined the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay as a walk-on.”...
Young entrepreneurs show off their business skills at the Oneida Farmers Market NBC 26
"I was going to make my mom a pair of earrings for her birthday, and I found out that I like doing it so much," Royal said. "So I invested some money, and everybody liked it, so I started making more."
Royal is just one of the many young entrepreneurs in Oneida who brought their ideas and creations to the Oneida Farmer's Market on Thursday. The first annual Homeschool Children's Business Fair was held, and it included around 10 vendors...
Cocktail bar takes residency in 100+-year-old Algoma building
WFRV
ALGOMA – Looking for a new place to enjoy a cocktail? Well, a cocktail bar in Algoma recently opened in a building that has been in Algoma for over 100 years.
Ruse Cocktails in Algoma told Local 5 that they have been sitting on the idea for a cocktail bar for quite some time but were waiting for the right location. Well, that location is 322 Steele Street in Algoma.
The space was originally a bar back when the building was built in 1905. Ruse Cocktails says the place has a history of serving drinks....
WisBiz: The Show’ features CFO David Arnstein of Venture Investors, upcoming events and Tech Metrics
WISCONSIN TECHNOLOGY COUNCIL
Welcome to “WisBusiness: The Show,” a twice-a-month Web show covering state business news and issues.
In the latest episode of “WisBusiness.com: The Show, David Arnstein, chief financial officer of Venture Investors LLC, talks about the firm’s history, typical industry-wide return on investment, what is meant by “carried interest,” and some Wisconsin success stories in technology.
The Show also recaps or previews the following events ...
Connecting Startups to Corporates: Sept. 28 Webinar
IN BIA
Large and established businesses can be valuable partners for startups and small businesses, enhancing credibility and unlocking access to customers, distribution channels and financial capital. Unfortunately, successfully executing such partnerships is difficult – and not always successful – for both sides.
Topics will include:
- The benefits and drivers of large and small company partnerships
- Valuable lessons about what makes partnerships succeed or fail
- How to work with your client and corporate partner to vet opportunities and maximize collaborations
- Best practices to make partnerships more successful...
Isn't it sweet? A bakery chain specializing in Bundt cakes is coming to Ashwaubenon
GREEN BAY PRESS GAZETTE
ASHWAUBENON – There's nothing bundt sweetness about Ashwaubenon's new bakery.
Nothing Bundt Cakes, a chain bakery that started in Nevada, is on track to open at 2621 S. Oneida St., suite 102, by the end of the year.
The company's website said it offers "a modern spin to a classic treat," with various sizes and flavors of Bundt cakes, all crowned with their signature cream cheese frosting.
This is the company's first location in northeast Wisconsin, though it has franchises in Brookfield, Milwaukee, Kenosha, Madison and Greenfield. It has more than 430 locations across 40 states and Canada....
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Leo's Mercado fills void for Mexican grocery store in Marinette
WFRV
MARINETTE — When you think of Wisconsin, you don’t immediately think of authentic Mexican food. This is exactly why one family wanted to help bring a piece of home here.
“We used to live in Texas, so when we heard about this opening, I was super, super excited,” said Allison Blair, who crossed the border from Michigan to go to the new store, Leo’s Mercado, in Marinette.
Blair, from Menominee, Michigan, said she was able to get things there that she hasn’t been able to have in three or more years.....
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