Kimps Hardware continues to grow, thrive with emphasis on family, customer service
GREEN BAY PRESS GAZETTE
ASHWAUBENON -- In last week’s column, Eric Paulson talked about his experiences working for and owning Paulson Hardware in Ashwaubenon, a family business that was established in 1955.
The new owner of Paulson Hardware, Kimps Hardware, with locations in Howard and now Ashwaubenon, has a similar and even longer history. That business was established in 1940 by Bernard Kimps and his wife, Luella.
Craig Kimps, their grandson, joined the business in 1982 and worked with his parents, Gary and Sally. Times have changed greatly since his granddad picked up merchandise for the store from the train depot, but the business has responded to change. Growth, both in sales and reputation, has been solid and steady...
Millie's Deli brings New York-style sandwiches and authentic Brooklyn cheesecake to Sheboygan's riverfront
SHEBOYGAN SUN SHEBOYGAN – Millie’s Deli is bringing New York-style sandwiches, authentic Brooklyn cheesecake and a cool, relaxed vibe to their new location at 522 S. Pier Dr. on Sheboygan’s riverfront. The location is the second for Millie’s, which opened its first restaurant in Kiel.
New York-native Nicholas Conway wanted to create both an authentic New York experience by using items from New York, while at the same time, supporting local food producers. He also wanted to create an eclectic and fun environment where people would feel at home.
“We just wanted a comfortable environment for people to come hang out, have an awesome sandwich and just be able to chill. It’s just a fun place for anyone to come and have something to eat,” said Conway...
Starz Barber & Beauty bringing barbershop community to two Green Bay college campuses
GREEN BAY PRESS GAZETTE
DE PERE - A local barbershop is expanding to Green Bay-area colleges to help students of color feel more comfortable on campus.
Starz Barber & Beauty, with locations at 755 Mike McCarthy Way and 739 Diane St., started offering appointments at St. Norbert College during the fall semester. The barbershop partnered with the college to start coming to campus during the spring in 2020, but pushed its start date back because of the pandemic.
The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay also wanted to create more amenities on campus that would support students of color, so it partnered with Starz this year, said Corey King, the university's vice chancellor for university inclusivity & student affairs. The university had a soft opening for the barbershop this semester and will open up more appointments in the spring...
Shopko redevelopment, a plethora of pizza: Here are Fond du Lac's most-read 2021 business stories
FOND DU LAC REPORTER
Fond du Lac experienced both wins and losses when it came to business news this year, both with major chains and small family establishments.
While some businesses closed, others opened or relocated, shaking up the high-traffic area of Johnson Street and the downtown sector.
Readers were most interested in restaurant stories, as former managers followed their dreams and more pizza restaurants joined Fond du Lac's collection...
This Sheboygan teen's love of cars led to creation of a YouTube channel that reaches over 68,000 subscribers
SHEBOYGAN PRESS
SHEBOYGAN -- A Sheboygan teen has turned his love of cars into online content that is enjoyed by thousands around the world.
Navjeet Gill, 19, first started his YouTube channel last summer. In less than a year, he reached 68,000 subscribers on his YouTube channel.
The automobile content he produces for his channel, Navs Garage, includes videos of him teaching tips and tricks for certain features on cars, as well as him visiting dealerships and reviewing and driving the cars he looks at...
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Green Bay Area Mom continues to grow, joins Chamber
PRESS TIMES
GREEN BAY – What started five years ago as an outlet for an area mom has grown to be a go-to parenting resource spot in the Green Bay and Appleton areas.
Green Bay Area Mom, formerly Green Bay Area Moms Blog, an online parent networking community, was founded in 2016 by Ruth Fameree as a blog, after she said she realized there was a void for groups for parents in the area.
Fameree passed the torch to another local mom, Amanda Lawniczak, who became the new owner in 2019.
Lawniczak said running a business was new to her, but knew it was up to her to make an impact in her community for other moms just like her....
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Mile of Music's 'New Year's Encore Eve' returns at new location to ring in the New Year
NBC 26
APPLETON — If you’re already looking forward to Appleton’s next Mile of Music Festival, you don’t have to wait until next August. The Mile of Music’s New Year's Encore Eve, which features some of the festival’s most popular artists, is returning to downtown Appleton again this year.
“We always look at the lineup based upon artists that stood out during the Mile, artists that maybe do something a little bit different and unique that people will want to see for New Year’s Eve,” said festival curator Dave Willems.
This year’s lineup includes performances from original bands Kyle Megna & the Brass Monsoons, Tae & the Neighborly, and Phillip-Michael Scales. The encore is a New Year's tradition as old as the festival itself...
Kewaunee Winter Park welcomes tubersWLUK
KEWAUNEE -- A popular tubing hill is open for the season in Kewaunee County.
People got in the tubes and took a ride down Winter Park, west of Kewaunee.
Officials at the park say there was enough snow to open the hill Tuesday, on top of the snow they made.
The hill will have special hours during winter break:...
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