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New North presents pitch competitions
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StartUp Week in Wisconsin will be held Nov. 14-20. Many events will take place, both in person and virtually, across Northeast Wisconsin. Among them are local pitch events that will lead up to a regional pitch event presented by New North, Inc.
In preparation for the regional pitch event, local partners are hosting qualifying events. The deadline to upload a pitch idea is Oct. 26. Those interested can go to thestartuphub.org/pitch and select the registration link for the event that is closest to them...Alejando Lagunes thirsted for a craft beer version of a traditional Mexican lager. Finding few, he's brewed up two GREEN BAY PRESS GAZETTE
NEENAH - The roots of Alejandro Lagunes' craft Mexican-style lagers date back to the European occupation of Mexico more than 150 years ago.
At the time, Austrian and German breweries were popping up in Mexico during the Austrian rule of that nation under the order of Napoleon III. Over time, the Vienna style lagers they produced became a predominant style in Mexico....
Family owned business keeps Waupaca's Hansen Furniture local
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WAUPACA -- A local furniture business that's served lakeshore communities for nearly 100 years is expanding.
Bitter Neumann, a furniture and appliance store with locations in Sheboygan and Manitowoc, will have another location in Waupaca.
Bitter Neumann will take ownership of Hansen Furniture, Appliance & Mattress, beginning Friday. The Waupaca business has served the community for the past 51 years...
'Good Morning America' heads to Kelley Country Creamery to taste 'America's best ice cream'
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EDEN - Cream always rises to the top and "Good Morning America" is headed to the rural countryside of Northeast Wisconsin on Thursday to celebrate the nation's best little ice-cream shop.
The ABC morning show is filming at Kelley Country Creamery near Eden in Fond du Lac County for a segment on Wisconsin to include in its "Rise and Shine" series that visits all 50 states as the nation emerges from the coronavirus pandemic...
Two-time entrepreneur 'unlocking potential' and growing janitorial business
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GREEN BAY -- For returning Green Bay SCORE client Germaine Nunn of Green Bay, owning a business isn’t anything new. His first venture, a partnership, became difficult to continue when his partner moved away.
“I was a partner in a beauty supplies shop in Green Bay, and our niche was selling beauty products for the Black culture,” Nunn said. “We saw the need for that and I learned all about what it means to be an entrepreneur and the sweat equity that’s involved.”..
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Not just needle and thread: Quilt 'destination' builds $5M venue
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LARSEN -- Lisa Bongean’s vision for her Primitive Gatherings quilt shop was big — bigger, perhaps, than her previous location was ready for.
After being located in Menasha for 22 years, she took her vision to the rural enclave of Larsen, near Winchester in Winnebago County. She recently opened a new $5 million facility on 10 acres near Highway 45 and Highway II.
“I wanted to be part of a little community,” says Bongean, a well-respected professional quilter, instructor and blogger. “I was looking for a place where I could make a difference. It was amazing the treatment I got (from the Town of Larsen). They were very supportive of my grand plan.”...
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'It's a dream come true': Local chocolatier opens first brick-and-mortar store in Fond du LacWFRVFOND DU LAC – A sweet dream that began 25 years ago, is finally being realized for a local Fond du Lac woman.
From a young age, Claudette Rahmer knew she loved making chocolates for family and friends. However, what she didn’t know was how this seemingly small side hobby would change the trajectory of her life forever...Read More 7>
Embracing the experience: Red Door Mercantile's brick-and-mortar store sets it apart
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NEENAH -- Tina Palmer grew up celebrating the past — her grandfather sold antiques and her father was a history buff. She also takes pride in her hometown of Neenah. The entrepreneur melded those interests at Red Door Mercantile, the “modern-day general store” she opened in 2016 in downtown Neenah.
“I love our downtown, and I saw a really huge need for a gift shop and specialty shop,” says Palmer, who previously owned Vintique, a vintage clothing shop, in the city for nine years.
“As a small shop owner, you put your heart and soul into what you do,” says Palmer, who ran both stores concurrently until she closed Vintique in 2018...
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Evers kicks off Wisconsin Tech Month with inclusivity focusWIS BUSINESSGov. Tony Evers kicked off Wisconsin Tech Month with a focus on inclusivity, highlighting the “technological divide” in the state.
“We see it with broadband. Our communities don’t have access to a reliable internet connection,” he said yesterday at a news conference in Madison. “We see it in gaps to the education systems. There are kids not receiving equal opportunities to access STEM programming. And we see it in access to opportunities for entrepreneurs, whether that’s venture capital, education and training and networking opportunities.”...
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| | The T.V. show Good Morning America filmed a segment of their show Thursday, September 30, 2021 at Kelley's Country Creamery to be aired Thursday October 7th. Doug Raflik/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin story above. |
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