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What started as a hobby for David Consiglio turned into a business this spring when he and his wife, Kelsey, launched Build a Brat, a faith-driven, family-owned wholesale bratwurst business in Shawano. “My brother (Tony Consiglio) and a family friend (Todd Balistriere) made brats for a fun hobby,” David said. “They came up with some…

153 S. Main St., Shawano (715) 853-5808 For nearly three decades, Sheila Landon dedicated her career to caring for others — whether helping critically ill patients in the emergency room, guiding families through diabetes management or volunteering in the community, her passion, she said, has always centered on improving people’s lives. “Now, as the owner…

Benny and Ada Stutzman W4882 Meadow Road, Bonduel • 715-745-2253 The lush vegetable garden visible on Hwy 22 at Lakeview Road between Shawano and Cecil is flourishing and so is the new business called Lakeview Gardens. Owners Benny and Ada Stutzman plant, raise and sell the produce with the help of several of their children.…

116 N. Main Street, Shawano (Located on the second floor at Total Fitness). 715-851-8044 Erica Schmertman always had an interest in aircraft and flying. She also knew she wanted a career where she could make a positive difference in people’s lives. In the end, making a difference won out. “For the past five years, I…

Lavern Hershberger • 920-578-0011 W5366 Willow Ln., Shawano If there is a need he believes he can do, Lavern Hershberger is adding to the offerings of his company, North Woods Handyman. Since he began in mid-March, he has expanded offerings from interior and exterior remodeling and patio roofs to include concrete work to brush and…

155 Eighth St., Clintonville 715-460-3076 For nearly 60 years, the building at 155 Eighth Street in Clintonville, which offers scenic views of Pigeon Lake, has welcomed generations of Clintonville families not only for Friday night fish fries but also for birthdays, anniversaries, celebrations and countless other memorable moments. Today, that tradition continues under a new…

Clintonville • 715-304-8815 After working various jobs since graduating from Gresham High School in 2007, Brent Berkholtz and his wife, Raven, who he met in 2018, decided it was time for a change and started a junk-hauling business in Clintonville in April. “We wanted more personal freedom in life and to be able to spend…

816 E. Green Bay St., Shawano raisingpynes@gmail.com After living in places such as Virginia and Texas with her husband while he was in the service, Rachel Pyne, a Sheboygan native, now calls Shawano home and recently opened Raising Pynes Refillery and Homestead Wares, a business that offers natural health products, eco-friendly everyday products and a…

750 E. Green Bay St., Shawano (715) 701-6419 “I have had many different careers including certified veterinary technician, dialysis technician, corrections officer, management at a clothing retailer, and for the last five years, I have been with Associated Bank in Shawano where I started as an assistant manager,” she said. “Then, I was promoted to…