Four family members purchased River Bend Winery & Distillery in 2022, and the business growth in the brief time since demonstrates their dedication to success.
Ethan and Deb Bolstad opened Hidden Hills WI in 2019, and Ethan’s veteran experience helped shape the growth of their small business.
Kelly Schwarz began KLSchwarz Photography in a 12×12 room in her barn, and her process of capturing memories grew to include a new space and many new services.
Nicole Bujewski opened The Book Kitchen in Mineral Point, creating a unique space for education and food.
Tim and Melissa Jahr have continued the success of the family-owned and operated business that opened in 1997.
Dr. Mikhaila Riska opened
920 Wellness Studio in 2018,
in Appleton, Wisconsin, and
then she started a second
location in Oshkosh in 2023.
Superior Equipment & Supply Company started as a sole proprietorship in 1984 and incorporated in 1996 as a woman-owned, minority-owned business under owners Sammy and Mike Mahmood. The business, located in St. Francis, WI, was founded on values and built on service.
In 2021, Emily Jacobson opened Healing Roots Wellness Center in River Falls, Wisconsin, to fill a need in the local area. The mission of this small business is to hold space for synergistic healing, and they offer a variety of options to honor the fact that different individuals need different wellness services.
Joy Ice Cream Social located right on the parade route in Wauwatosa opened on July 4, 2023, with a bang! And it has been a hit with the community ever since!
Ian Hackett turned his passion for fishing into a successful business when he opened Hackett Rods in 2023.