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Green Clean Dry Ice Blasting: Contract cleaning

After retiring in January 2017 from a 33-year career in the United States Army, John Schroeder took a year off to relax, travel, sell his house, and knock a few items off his bucket list. He was happy to have more time to spend with his family, devote to his hobbies, and volunteer with the Department of Defense, but he also realized he wasn’t actually ready to retire completely.

WODBottom: Apparel for fitness enthusiasts

CrossFit enthusiasts Than and Emily Ruyle hit upon the perfect product to sell online to their customers in 2016. The couple had started working out at a CrossFit gym in late 2014, while they were planning their wedding, and got hooked on the program’s camaraderie and results.

Care4Me Clinics: A new model of health care

Kajal Malkan started Care4Me Clinics as a family medicine direct primary care clinic focused on affordable care.

Empire Coffee: Unique space to build a dream

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Aryana Buck and Evan Meyer believed in their vision even when others had doubts.

St. James 1868: From vision to reality

 In February 2017, Kate Crowle discovered the deconsecrated St.

Skinny Vic’s: Gluten-free restaurant perseveres

In 2015, Vicki Lehnerz opened Skinny Vic’s in Slinger, WI.

Garth’s Brew Bar, Dubbed “Greatest American Beer Bar in Wisconsin” by CraftBeer.com, Focuses on Community

By KATIE GINDER-VOGEL During the COVID-19 pandemic, small business owners have had to scramble to stay afloat amid rapidly changing public health regulations.

Two Sisters Boutique: People and community matter

Darcy Musil incorporated her background as a manicurist, esthetician and bra fitting specialist into Two Sisters Boutique, her unique retail business designed for women of all shapes and sizes.

Vytal Health: Transformative care

Dr. Tiffany Mullen co-founded Vytal Health with Dr.

McNamee Real Estate Team: Moving forward to moving in

Jill McNamee started her real estate business in 2008 in Hudson, Wisconsin.