Here's how Sheboygan's Union Asian Market makes up to 1,500 egg rolls each day -- the latest in our 'How It's Made' series
SHEBOYGAN PRESS
SHEBOYGAN - In the early morning bustle of the kitchen, Yeng Yang, co-owner of Union Asian Market, points out the different foods the team is making fresh for the day: Chicago-styled duck, purple sticky rice, red curry noodle, Hmong sausages, spring rolls and egg rolls.
Food is very family and community oriented in the Hmong community, he said.
“We have all these events, and everybody chips in, they help, and food is a big part of it,” Yeng said. “Everybody comes and, of course, food and alcohol is a universal language for love and communication.”
Owner of Cockloft Village finds home On Broadway for vintage goods, clothing store
GREEN BAY PRESS GAZETTE
With fall events almost over, the On Broadway District is looking forward to its busiest holiday schedule ever. And Tina Kelly, owner of CockloftVintage, is excited to be part of it.
Less than a year ago, when Kelly was planning to open a vintage shop, she knew that she wanted to be in an area that complimented the concept. The On Broadway District checked all the boxes.
“I wanted to be in an older location and pictured an old storefront with big windows and brick walls," she said. "I also wanted to be in a place that drew foot traffic. When I met with the marketing director for On Broadway and other business owners, everyone was very supportive. I love that they have multiple events throughout the year, and I’m on the corner where the farmers market starts.”...
'Not reopening was never an option': Bark & Brew set to return this winter WFRV
HOWARD – In what has been nearly a year since Bark & Brew had to close their doors in Suamico, the unique business has announced that it will be returning this winter. Bark & Brew shared the announcement in a Facebook post on Tuesday, the post has garnered over 1.7 thousand likes and over 500 shares. The business is described as ‘the first of its kind dog-friendly establishment’ that showcases a large beverage menu, off-leash indoor space for dogs, and an attached fenced-in dog park....
A new '70s-themed bar in Broadway District lets groovy times roll with replica of 'The Partridge Family' bus
GREEN BAY PRESS GAZETTE
GREEN BAY - If That ‘70s Bar came with its own theme song, you need look only as far as David Cassidy for the good vibes of choice. The Partridge Family’s “C’mon Get Happy” is everything Green Bay’s newest nightspot is aiming for, from a ceiling filled with a galaxy of smiley faces to an entire corner covered in Twister dots to a surprise appearance by the original Charlie’s Angels in the restroom. “We want people to walk in, be happy, have a drink,” said Brian Bunkelman, who co-owns the bar at 124 S. Broadway with Chris Hansen. “There’s too much crap going on in the world. We want to put a smile on everybody’s face.”...
Get to know: Adam Rupp of Wisconsin Lighting Lab
INSIGHT PUBLICATIONS
Adam Rupp, co-founder and president of Wisconsin Lighting Lab, Inc. (WiLL), which specializes in high-output LED lighting, professional-grade light poles and wireless lighting controls, is on a mission to make manufacturing careers exciting — one brewery and podcast at a time. “When I went to college no one was pushing me into manufacturing. And that’s really unfortunate because, as we’ve seen the last two years, somebody has to make stuff,” he says. “Manufacturing is fundamental to everything we do.”..
Maple fever: Smoky Lake Maple Products, a fabricator of maple syrup production equipment in Hilbert
INSIGHT PUBLICATIONS
Garages have become synonymous with entrepreneurial innovation — before there’s a headquarters, work happens in a garage. This was true for Angela Schumacher, co-owner of Smoky Lake Maple Products, a fabricator of maple syrup production equipment in Hilbert. “I parked in the driveway for a few years because our garage filled up with machines,” says Schumacher, who founded the company with her husband, Jim, in 2010. “It was like that American dream, starting in the garage like we were The Ramones.”...
City of Two Rivers receives $250,000 state grant to support opening of Cool City Brewing Company
WISCONSIN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORP (WEDC)
TWO RIVERS – Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) Secretary and CEO Missy Hughes visited Two Rivers Wednesday to tour the soon-to-open Cool City Brewing Company and announce that the city is receiving a $250,000 Community Development Investment grant to help repurpose a former Wells Fargo bank building into the new brewery.
“Cool City Brewing Company will act as a gathering spot for both community members and visitors,” Hughes said. “This is the type of development that can spark more growth in Two Rivers’ downtown.”
A full-service brewery, restaurant, bar and coffee shop, Cool City Brewing Company will offer seating for 140 indoors and 80 outside. It will also provide a needed dining option downtown, said Elizabeth Runge, Two Rivers’ city planner and community development director....
Georgia-Pacific and gener8tor welcome their third cohort of startup companies to 1915 StudiosCISION PR NEWSWIRENEENAH -- Georgia-Pacific, in partnership with global venture firm and startup accelerator gener8tor, has kicked off its third 1915 Studios gBETA accelerator program. Welcoming four new startup companies to its fall cohort, Georgia-Pacific's 1915 Studios enables the success of early-stage startups that supply innovative sustainability solutions. The selected companies, which include Adept Materials, Celcy, SAVRpak and MiFood Tech, share a common focus on foodservice sustainability innovation. They each have access to and support from Georgia-Pacific's 1915 Studios, which is at Georgia-Pacific's Neenah Technical Center (NTC), a research and development facility of more than 250 scientists, engineers, technicians, and support staff who, together, offer centuries of papermaking, product development and testing expertise. More details about each company can be found below...
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Wisconsin Tech Council: The 'office' is open! Industry experts on hand for advice at 2022 Early State SymposiumWISCONSIN INNO MADISON – Successful entrepreneurs, financial experts, executives, social media professionals and other experts from Wisconsin will take part in four “Office Hours” spread throughout both days of the Wisconsin Early Stage Symposium in Madison. The conference will take place in-person Nov. 9-10 at the Monona Terrace Convention Center, and will also feature speakers, panel discussions, two different company pitch formats and an “Investor Intros” segment to connect emerging companies with angel and venture capitalists... Read More 9>
New restaurant opens in Sturgeon Bay
DOOR COUNTY DAILY NEWS
The newest eatery in Door County opened on Sturgeon Bay’s west side Tuesday as A’Boat Time Restaurant opened its doors for the first time on Oak Street. The former location of Hot Tamales, the business was purchased earlier this fall by Steve Homan and Danielle Hall, who moved to Door County two years ago from Ocala, Florida.
With over 25 years of experience in the restaurant business throughout the United States, Homan says A’Boat Time is excited to bring a unique blend of foods to the area, including cheesesteaks and chicken wings with over 20 sauces....
Badger Fund VCs have funneled $12.5M to Wisconsin startups -- see the latest investments
WISCONSIN INNO
Despite economic uncertainty in the second half of its fiscal year, the state-sponsored Badger Fund of Funds had one of the most active years for investment activity among its portfolio of five Wisconsin venture capital firms that back Wisconsin startups.
As of June 30, those funds have invested $12.5 million into 34 different Wisconsin startups, including eight new companies during the fiscal year ending June 30, according to the Badger Fund's annual report filed Oct. 27. Those startups have collectively raised an additional $54.4 million from other sources, resulting in a 4.3x investment multiplier, according to the report....
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