Alumni in the News
Kavarna is celebrating 10 years! Alumni Linda Galt has been an anchor on Green Bay's award winning "Broadway District." Ten years is a long time in the java and food service industry and Kavarna continues to be a leader. Congratulations!
Sam Abrego of Hat-cetera LLC had a ribbon cutting ceremony and was welcomed to the Broadway District by Green Bay Mayor Jim Schmitt. Hat-cetera offers a unique collection of caps, hats and accessories.
Tina Pierquet of Josephine's Attic Gifts and Decor in Bellevue recently celebrated 5 years in business. Tina was also featured on the front page of the Green Bay Press Gazette's Homestyle section.
Cheri Larson of EarthSAKS recently had her "SammieSAKS" sandwich and snack bags chosen as a giveaway at a celebrity luncheon in Los Angeles.
Jeff Karchinski of Datatech of Wisconsin in Ashwaubenon has moved into a larger location and carries more retail items including toners and inks, laptops, desktops and printers.
The following "E-Hub" businesses participated in downtown Green Bay's Gallery Nite: Weathered Goods, artessence LLC, Photography by Fix, The Attic Books & Coffee
Jennie Beyer of Air Force Gymnastics has added 2,400 square feet to its facility in Howard, which now encompasses 10,000 square feet. The business is in its fourth year and is now home to about 200 gymnasts, including 60 who compete across the country.
Melissa and Bruce Pagel of Trends N' Things have opened a second location at De Pere's Olde School Square. Their business will feature many special Holiday items for gift giving and entertainment.
Jim LaCourt has a new endeavor in addition to his HR business. Helping Hands Caregivers provides in-home, assistance/care with all activities of daily living for seniors and those with disabilities and or special needs.
Amy Eliason is now the owner of Check-N-Account in Green Bay and is a certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor.
Rhonda Richards, CPA of Sobieski does taxes and accounting for small to medium sized businesses. In addition, her business RR & KM Investments LLC does rentals and home improvements.
Launching Businesses
Catalina Taboada of Taboada & Associates is located in the Advance Business Center and provides legal advocacy services to the Hispanic community. Catalina recently took over as editor of Noticias, a Hispanic newspaper. She translates legal and informational articles into Spanish and distributes her edition to 17 counties throughout Wisconsin.
Bernabe Nunez has opened Mi Casa, a great Mexican restaurant located on West Mason Street in downtown Green Bay. Mi Casa was recently featured in the Green Bay Press Gazette.
Cat & Jim Daniels are opening Cat & Jim's Art & Soul Cafe adjacent to the ARTgarage in the Olde Main Street district and offer homemade soul food. They will be featuring Cat's signature ribs and seafood...with a twist.
Cellar on the Fox, David Blood, is a newly launched family restaurant in De Pere.
Carri Horkman, owner of Fox's Pizza Den in Wrightstown, serves specialty sandwiches in addition to their well known pizza.
Bev VanLieshout and Geri Trepanier are now the publishers of Coffee News, a publication provided to restaurants, coffee shops and waiting areas throughout the Green Bay area.
Michelle Madl of Visions2Transitions Consulting is also leading the Center for Business and Community Education at the Nicolet Area Technical College in Rhinelander.