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Wisconsin State Journal
One of the oft-repeated generalizations about small business owners is their universal adaptability to change. Legend would have you believe that economic Darwinism is bred into every small business owner, making them genetically wired to come back from any adversity.
If only it were true. Small businesses fail all the time. It’s not often because owners lack tenacity or a willingness to pivot, but they are nonetheless overcome by....
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Business Development & Expansion
Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding completes new barge
Door County Daily News
A newly, completed barge in Sturgeon Bay will be heading out for operation on the Great Lakes. Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding (FBS) constructed the barge, named Michigan Trader, which measures 740-feet in length. Vice-President and General Manager Todd Thayse says completing the 24-month project for the VanEnkevort Tug & Barge (VTB) Fleet was another proud event. He notes how rewarding the completion and delivery of the Michigan Trader was for the talented shipbuilding team at....
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‘Don’t forget about us’: Campaign to help small businesses in Sheboygan County see the other side of the pandemic
Sheboygan Press
Sheboygan small business owners are spearheading a campaign called "Heart of the Hometown" to encourage people to shop at and support local establishments.
Many businesses have seen losses upward of 40% after the shutdown earlier this year and a decrease of foot traffic throughout the summer. Almost every business has had to harness its creativity to figure out how to keep doors open in this....
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“Lunar and Lake Book Market” opens in downtown Fond du Lac
WBAY
The pandemic doesn’t pose an ideal situation for anyone, but one woman still found a way to expand her business.
Downtown Fond du Lac’s Lunar and Lake Book Market has been open for a little over a week, and it’s already impressing customers.
“Just the love we’ve gotten and how nice people are to us has just been so wonderful,” said Margauz Mish, owner of the store. “I just got a call yesterday and all she said was ‘I don’t need anything I just want to say how excited we are that....
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Port of Green Bay has better September
WHBY
Business at the Port of Green Bay bounced back a bit last month.
Director Dean Haen says the nearly 250,000 tons of cargo was well above the totals from July and August. He reports for the year, they’re still about 19 percent below their....
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Recognizing Leadership in the New North Region
United Way Fox Cities President Peter Kelly retiring after 23 years, leaves legacy of bringing community organizations together
Appleton Post-Crescent
United Way Fox Cities CEO and President Peter Kelly will step down in May after more than 23 years of service, but he’s not coasting into retirement.
The community-building organization's annual fundraising has nearly doubled since Kelly took over in 1998 from $4.6 million to $9 million in 2019. While he’s proud of the accomplishment, Kelly said he doesn’t want his retirement to detract from the impact the COVID-19 pandemic has had on the....
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