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Otto’s Meats: Unique butcher shop

Nicholas March and four other family members are the new co-owners of Otto’s Meats in Luxemburg, Wisconsin.

Clarus Carbon LLC: Purification and filtration

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Clarus Carbon LLC, a startup located in Neenah, WI, has developed a pilot plant for its patented activated carbon production technology, and is currently designing a full-scale production plant.

Schmitz Lumber Company: Saving a community favorite

Luke and Elaine Schmitz saved a local favorite in the community from closing when they took over ownership of J&M Building Supply in Highland, Wisconsin, in 2022.

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.

Northwoods Marine: Multi-faceted outdoors shop

Peter Drees started his entrepreneurial journey back in 2014, working with unique fishing products. By 2022, his business had grown so much that he knew he could no longer work out of his home and moved operation of Northwoods Marine to a rented facility instead.  

Forward Thai Boxing: Woman-owned martial arts studio

Woman-Owned Martial Arts Studio Launches in Madison