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Empowering, rebuilding: A mother and daughter have made careers out of their commitment to service

Shaia Bernard has been coaching in one way or another for going on 20 years. Read More...

Enfranchised: Creating new businesses out of existing brands can offer a way into entrepreneurship

She and her family moved to Northeast Wisconsin when her husband, a career military engineer, was named vice president at Fincantierie Marinette Marine in December 2021. Read More...

American football meets the American dream: Packers Protege celebrates 13th graduation tonight

“It’s actually about layering of spices and doing a flavor building process,” says Sara Parthasarathy, co-founder of Madison-based Flavor Temptations. Read More...

“Deep down, I know I can change:” Fatma Letifi looks to diversify the retail sector in Green Bay’s Broadway district

On Broadway, Inc exists to serve and promote the Broadway District as Green Bay’s cultural core for entrepreneurs, creatives, residents, and visitors to engage and succeed in a welcoming environment. Read More...

Dr. Bola Delano-Oriaran joins Forward 48 facutly; registration for spring session open now

St. Norbert College dean and professor Dr. Bola Delano-Oriaran has joined the faculty of the leadership development program Forward 48, New North Inc announced in a press release Tuesday. Read More...

Taste of the world: Black Orchid Catering brings African, Asian flavors to Green Bay

Two sisters bring a fresh taste of Asian and African food to Green Bay, inspired by their upbringing, culture and world travels. Read More...

Changing the narrative: Carvd N Stone focuses on news of the positive

Positivity contrasts the negatives commonly found as a byproduct of news coverage as Carvd N Stone finds the happier moments to cover. Read More...

Tribal Sun Soaps infuses Indigenous culture — and scents — into care for sensitive skin

Healthy skin and Indigenous awareness. Tribal Sun Soap marries its founder’s drive to care for his sensitive skin and uplift Native communities around the United States with all-natural soaps inspired by Indigenous culture. Read More...

Reyes Retail acquires Plymouth-based A&B Embroidery

Custom apparel and merchandise company Reyes Retail of Sheboygan Falls has acquired Plymouth A&B Embroidery. Read More...

“It’s not easy.” Hiram Rabadan pushes through obstacles, eyes expansion

With the support of the community, he was able to find ways around the obstacle of trying to finance a business as an immigrant. Now, after 15 years in business, Hiram Auto Repair has its eyes on expansion. Read More...

Fresh Prints brings affordable fits to Green Bay youth

He does it all for the kids so they don’t have to experience the same struggles he did. Malik Lynch founded Fresh Prints of Green Bay to help future generations dress stylishly and provide a path to succeed in life. Read More...

Twelve entrepreneurial pitch contest winners advance to NEW Launch Alliance regional competition at TitletownTech

Twelve entrepreneurial pitch winners who advanced from local pitch competitions hosted by collaborative local partners will vie for additional prize money at a regional pitch competition hosted by New North Inc. Read More...

“I like raw honesty.” Green Bay-based Go Girl! Life Coaching looks to empower women

Tameika Hughes-Foote is not a therapist. She’s very clear about that. “I’m a self-development, women’s empowerment life coach,” she said. Read More...

Gold Coast Candy brings Ghanaian-style sweet treats to Wisconsin

A sweet treat — Ghana style. Gold Coast Candy brings Ghanaian style brittle to Wisconsin, along with its unique yet simple recipe to capture a taste of home. Read More...

Audio Engagement: Timber Smith uses podcasts to create community

When Claire Klaver started her new job as Community Impact & Diversity Manager at the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center in Appleton, she knew she’d have to find some community connections. Read More...

With Starr Merrie Native Gifts, Eliza Skenandore looks to celebrate Oneida culture

It’s all about the culture as artist, entrepreneur and educator Eliza Skenandore sees her business grow to new heights. Read More...

New North adds three board members

Three regional leaders – Laurie Joyner of St. Norbert College, Brick Murphy of Ruder Ware and Jameson Wilson of the Oneida Nation – have joined the board of directors of New North Inc., the regional economic development corporation for the 18 counties of Northeast Wisconsin. Read More...

New North region to hold local, regional entrepreneurial pitch contests

New North Inc., as part of its efforts to support entrepreneurism in the region, is working with 10 of its local partners to hold pitch events during Startup Week, the in Wisconsin. Read More...

Lawrence University’s Rosa Tapia named national leader of AP Spanish program

Rosa Tapia, a professor of Spanish at Lawrence University in Appleton, has begun a four-year term as the national leader in the evaluation of the College Board’s Advanced Placement (AP) Spanish exam, Lawrence announced in a press release Tuesday. Read More...

Estamos Aqui festival draws far larger crowd than expected in Green Bay

Thousands flooded the campus at UW-Green Bay as Estamos Aqui brought the first ever celebration of Hispanic heritage of this scale for the city. Read More...

Latino Festival set for Sept. 9 in Appleton

Music, art, dance, food and all other areas of Latino culture come to Appleton as Latino Fest makes its return. Read More...

First-ever ¡Estamos Aqui! festival coming to Green Bay Sept.16

In celebration of Hispanic Heritage month this coming September, the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay will host ¡Estamos Aqui! on September 16. Read More...

Dragon Boat Festival this weekend in Oshkosh will be celebration of Chinese culture

After an eight-year hiatus, the Dragon Boat Festival, an outdoor event celebrating diverse communities in Wisconsin, will take place on September 16 on the Fox River at the Leach Amphitheater in Oshkosh. Read More...

“Amazing and creative:” St Norbert College to host The Market, highlight Black-owned businesses

In honor of National Black Business month, St. Norbert College’s Mulva Family Library is hosting The Market, which will feature Black owned-businesses and entrepreneurs from northeast Wisconsin. Read More...

Northeast Wisconsin Dragon Boat Festival set for Sept 16

The Northeast Wisconsin (N.E.W.) Dragon Boat Festival Committee announced Friday the highly anticipated N.E.W. Dragon Boat Festival is set to take place on the Fox River at the Leach Amphitheater in Oshkosh on September 16, 2023. Read More...

NEW BOOST initiative website offers access to basic computer skills

A new website – www.newboost.org – has been launched as part of the NEW BOOST™ for Hidden Talent project, and now is available for quick access to free computer skills information and training for anyone interested in learning or enhancing their digital abilities. Read More...

Justis Tenpenny ramps up LGBTQ+ advocacy in Green Bay

When Justis Tenpenny left Milwaukee after high school to attend the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, he decided he would no longer lie about his identity. Read More...

“It’s all about relationships.” Evan Lin builds Green Bay law practice on trust

It was not initially his goal to become an attorney, and even later open up his own practice, but Green Bay native Evan Lin is happy to find a way to serve the community where he grew up. Read More...

Green Bay farmers market seeks teen entrepreneurs

Teenage entrepreneurs in the Green Bay area will have a chance to give their businesses a big boost in the Mini Boss on Broadway program next month. Read More...

A loss, a brush with death and a dream: Anna Yang builds business, foundation to honor her mother

It was October 2020, the depths of the COVID-19 pandemic. The virus landed Anna Yang, just 26 at the time, in an intensive care unit for six days. Her mother, Xee, had just passed away months earlier from lung cancer; the grief had been difficult to handle. Read More...

Uni Uni Bubble Tea brings immersive Asian cultural experience to Appleton

Commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion usually doesn’t mean quitting your job to open a tea shop. But that’s exactly what Fanni Xie, a behavioral health counselor and Army veteran, did. Read More...

“Everything is art focused.” Latosha Greenleaf’s Urban Cultural Arts Center sparks creativity for Green Bay youth, families

From a mobile operated paint-and-sip to now a community center for the arts, Latosha Greenleaf’s Urban Cultural Art and Event Center is driven by a need to do more for the community. Read More...

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