Dave and David Pehl, a father-and-son team of entrepreneurs, offer custom-made, affordable woodworking pieces which highlight the natural colors, grains, and unique characteristics of wood.
In 2021, Mike Basarich and Chad DeBaker co-founded Fleet Cycles, a small business in Monona, Wisconsin, which designs and manufactures electric cargo bikes for military and commercial uses.
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.