May 24, 2021

In this issue:
- The Lubar School: An approach to business honed over generations
- Milwaukee Tool a major win for downtown
- Notable Executive Assistants
- Commentary: Vaccines restore normalcy
Swimming with the sharks
During each episode of ABC’s “Shark Tank,” you see budding and experienced entrepreneurs jump into the shark-infested waters looking...
The franchisee: Cream City Ventures, LLC
The Franchise: East Lansing, Michigan-based Biggby Coffee is a gourmet coffee chain that serves scratch-made coffee drinks, teas, smoothies...
On my nightstand: Tony Chiappetta
For those in the shoe business, understanding the supply chain is more important than ever, said Tony Chiappetta, chief...
Coffee break: Tracie Parent
Parent joined Kahler Slater in June 2020 as chief financial officer. During the interview process, she had her last...
Navigating the waters of pandemic transition
In early May 2020, I wrote an article with a similar title, “Navigating the Waters of Pandemic Grief.” We...
Ensuring a smooth transition
Part 2 of 2
Editor’s Note: This is the second of two columns featuring an interview with Bill Goggins, CEO...
Hispanic Collaborative’s mercadoMKE bridges digital divide for small businesses
If you assume the COVID-19 pandemic was tough for every entrepreneur, Monica Semington is at least one business owner...