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Papa Brunk’s Bakery: Welcomed like family

Jill and Tim Brunk are co-owners of Papa Brunk’s Bakery in Fort Atkinson. Tim has been a baker for 28 years and is the inspiration for their business name

Eddie’s Restaurant: A historic staple in the community 

Ben and Mary Anderson are making exciting changes while still honoring the proud history of Eddie’s Restaurant.

Acton Academy: Brings the hero’s journey to children

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Former hedge fund manager and WSB lecturer Marisa Palmer now brings the hero’s journey to children with her growth-mindset-oriented private Montessori elementary school.

Pop Up Products: Solving a common hunting problem

Gordie Young has designed a decoy product as a solution to a problem encountered by many hunters. These decoys help to hide the hunters, so the deer do not begin snorting to warn other deer to stay out of the area.

Teriyaki Madness: Local, community driven

Nate Krohn and his wife, Nicole Esslinger, began running Teriyaki Madness in Oshkosh in July 2022. Nate credits many community organizations and the franchise for their assistance in opening this business.

Forward Thai Boxing: Woman-owned martial arts studio

Woman-Owned Martial Arts Studio Launches in Madison

American Provenance: personal care at its best

FORMER MIDDLE SCHOOL SCIENCE TEACHER RUNS A THRIVING PERSONAL CARE PRODUCTS COMPANY

Coffee4All: making an owner’s dream come true

Priscah Norton’s Stoughton cafe serves food from many cultures and supports the local community.

The Garden Wellness: A complete, holistic experience

Ashley Schroeder had a vision for a community wellness space in Central Wisconsin. After spending many years working in the wellness industry nationwide, she saw a need for improving well-being in her home state of Wisconsin.

The Wharf Manitowoc: Food, drink, music and fun

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Brennan and Shilah Seehafer are the co-owners of The Wharf Manitowoc which has put Manitowoc on the map as a nightlife destination in Wisconsin.