Wisconsin Inventor
Many people think of ideas for products that would fill a need or make life easier or better for consumers. Fewer people have the initiative to act on that idea with research and develop a prototype. Fewer still have the gumption to secure a patent for their idea or the resources to bring it to market. Even then, logistics such as financing, marketing, branding, manufacturing, networking and legal advice become formidable obstacles.
Countertop manufacturer expands customer base
The Kopfmann Co. Inc., a countertop manufacturer, distributor and installer on Milwaukee's north side, started selling directly to developers,...
Just a Minute with Robert Gardenier, President, M.E.Dey & Co. Inc.
Company address:5007 S. Howell Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53237-0080Company Web site:www.medey.comIndustry:Freight forwarding, customs brokerageNumber of employees:43Education:BS in accounting, Marquette University,...
SLIDE SHOW: Health Care Hero’s medal presentation
Sgt. Chris Cook of the Wisconsin Army National Guard recently received the Bronze Star Medal for bravery at a...
SLIDE SHOW: Pfister & Vogel virtual demolition
Milwaukee-based Mandel Group Inc. recently hosted a "virtual demolition" ceremony to celebrate the start of demolition work on the...
SLIDE SHOW: Waukesha Top 10 Businesses of the Year
The Waukesha County Chamber of Commerce and Small Business Times recently honored the Top Ten Small Businesses of the Year. More than 400 people attended the event at the Country Springs Hotel. The award winners were: CSE (Caliendo Savio Enterprises Inc.); Capital Data Inc.; Kolb+Co.; Lakeland Supply Inc.; M&M Office Interiors Corp.; QPS Companies Inc.; Schroeder Solutions; Tailored Label Products Inc.; and World Class Wire & Cable Inc. CEO Scott Mayer of QPS Companies Inc. accepted the award for Small Business of the Year.
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Extreme customer service pays off for World Class Wire & Cable
A focus on customer service and value-added services has helped Waukesha-based World Class Wire & Cable Inc....
Tailored Label needs more space in the Falls
Tailored Label Products Inc., a Menomonee Falls-based label and printing production company, is growing "ridiculously fast," says...
Improvement is a perpetual process at Schroeder
New Berlin-based Schroeder Solutions Inc. has experienced dramatic growth in the last four years since it became a one-stop...
M&M raises the office bar
The pace of doing business today is faster than ever before and shows no signs of slowing...