In 2021, Carrie Kehoe and her husband, Chris Flaten, opened Beez Neez Cheesecake and Sweets in Eleva, Wisconsin. This bakery business brings lots of unique offerings to the community.
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North Wood Blooms: Artistry, kindness, sustainability, and more
Andi Gretzinger’s experience as an artist and formal training as a teacher have blossomed into entrepreneurship at North Wood Blooms, LLC in Antigo, Wisconsin.
Yaya’s Skordalia: Traditional recipes, modern twist
The unique product fits many dietary needs because it is dairy-free, gluten-free, and vegetarian. It also contains no additives or preservatives. It is often used as a healthy alternative to both mayonnaise and hummus or as a spread on burgers, wraps, and even salads.
Barbell Coffee: Quality and customer service
In 2020, Ender Gocmen, along with his co-founder and wife Cassie, started Barbell Coffee Co. in Hudson, Wisconsin.
Havegärd Birdseed: Enhancing ‘bird city’ with quality feed and more
Havegärd Birdseed is a family-owned manufacturer of quality bird feeding products.
Devour: Different, Delicious, Delightful
In 2023, Jen and Dennis Erdly opened Devour, a restaurant offering breakfast, lunch and a one-of-a-kind dining experience, in Plymouth, Wisconsin.
The Foster Lane: Creating happy home lives for parents and kids
In 2019, Sarah Salisott opened The Foster Lane, a parent coach practice which uses positivity and humor to help families overcome negative behaviors, replace yelling with laughter and create a happier home environment.
Vibe Overland: Getting out into the rugged wilderness
Adam Brandt and Lisa Wolfe are co-owners of Vibe Overland, a business in Darlington, Wisconsin, working to custom fit vans with the goal of converting them into campers.
Black Girl Magic: Meeting needs and giving back
Mariah Collelo was inspired to open her own business, Black Girl Magic Beauty, when she had trouble finding beauty products to fit her own needs.
360U: Mindset + Mechanics – Training softball and baseball athletes on and off the field
Sisters Maria (Van Abel) Stave, Laura (Van Abel) Beyer and UWO Softball Head Coach Scott Beyer started 360U in 2016, and their success has grown to include a second location and more!