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Wednesday, July 29, 2026George Bonniwell Donates Local History Book to Homestead High School
Bonniwell family historian George Bonniwell and his wife Char recently traveled from Plymouth, Minnesota to attend the Friends of Jonathan Clark House Heritage Days celebration. George brought along copies of his book, The Boniwells, 1,000 Years in which he relates the story of the family coming to the Town of Mequon in 1839. As a special surprise he donated a signed copy of his book to Homestead High School through Research and Digital Learning Specialist Suzy Zellmann. Accepting the book on behalf of
Tuesday, July 21, 2026Jewish Food Festival Returns Aug. 2–3 with New Venue, 8th Day Concert & Thousands Expected
Two Weeks Away: Mequon's Jewish Food Festival Returns Bigger Than Ever with New Venue, Sunset Concert & Thousands Expected MEQUON, WI — With just two weeks to go, excitement is building for the 8th Annual Jewish Food Festival, presented by the Peltz Center for Jewish Life. Taking place Sunday and Monday, August 2–3, at its new home, Foxtown Station, this year's festival is expected to welcome more than 7,500 attendees for two days of authentic Jewish cuisine, live entertainment, family activities, and
Tuesday, July 21, 2026News Release: 7/21/2026
THIENSVILLE, Wis. - July 21, 2026 — Downtown Thiensville invites the community to experience one of the Village's most anticipated evenings as tickets for The Village Table 2026 go on sale to the public beginning at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 21. Returning for another unforgettable evening on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, The Village Table transforms Green Bay Road into an elegant open-air dining room where neighbors, friends, and visitors gather around one spectacular community table for an immersive
Monday, July 06, 2026News Release: 7/6/2026 Thiensville GO!
THIENSVILLE, Wis. - July 6, 2026 — Downtown Thiensville is giving visitors a new way to experience the Village as it celebrates 40 years of serving the community with the launch of Thiensville GO!, a new interactive web app debuting during the organization's first-ever Rumbles on Main Street Festival happening this weekend. Created in partnership with FreshCoast One Consulting, Thiensville GO! transforms Downtown Thiensville into an interactive adventure, inviting participants to explore local businesses,
Monday, April 13, 2026Finding and Fixing the Operational Gaps That Quietly Cost Your Business
Most business problems don't announce themselves — they compound quietly until you notice them in your numbers. The good news for business owners in the Mequon-Thiensville area is that the most common operational and financial weak points are identifiable, and most are fixable once you know what to look for. The Federal Reserve's 2024 Small Business Credit Survey found that 75% of small employer firms cited rising costs as their top financial challenge, and 51% reported uneven cash flows as an ongoing
Wednesday, February 25, 2026Turning Market Signals Into Action: A Smarter Approach to Research at Scale
For leaders across the Mequon-Thiensville Chamber of Commerce & Industry, staying ahead of shifting customer needs requires more than an annual survey or a few interviews. As markets evolve, research must scale with them — becoming faster, more iterative, and more practical for day-to-day decision-making. Learn below about: How to transition from occasional research to an ongoing insight engine How to structure research inputs so they’re easier to share and apply A checklist to help you expand your
Wednesday, November 12, 2025How Small Businesses Can Remove Friction From Sales and Make It Easy for Customers to Say “Yes”
Friction: The Silent Deal Killer Every small business knows the pain — a potential customer is interested, but then… silence. Maybe the quote took too long. Maybe signing the agreement required a printer. Maybe the next step just wasn’t clear. Friction doesn’t always scream “problem.” It whispers through confusion, slow responses, or clunky tools. But removing it can dramatically increase close rates without spending more on marketing.TL;DR Simplify every customer interaction — from inquiry to
Wednesday, October 15, 2025Building Your Business: Resources That Support Entrepreneurs from Day One
Starting a business is exciting, but it also brings a flood of responsibilities. From managing finances to building visibility online, first-time founders need reliable tools that simplify complexity and free up time to focus on growth. Below, we’ll cover some of the most valuable resources that support entrepreneurs at every stage of their journey. Essential Planning and Organization Tools Organization and planning are the backbone of a successful venture. New business owners benefit from tools
Tuesday, October 14, 2025Simple Steps to Reduce Legal Risk and Protect Your Business Assets
Legal risks are unavoidable for small businesses — but costly disputes, fines, and losses can be prevented through strategic structure and policy. From contracts and insurance to internal governance, small firms can adopt practical, repeatable systems that protect both cash flow and credibility. Build a Legal Risk-Resilient Foundation Creating a protection-first foundation ensures your company can withstand unexpected challenges like lawsuits, compliance audits, or employee claims.Key
Tuesday, October 07, 2025Highways and Hustles: Building a Trucking Business That Lasts
Launching a trucking business might seem like a straightforward way to tap into America’s ever-churning supply chain, but behind the wheel lies a layered journey. From paperwork to partnerships, what separates the companies that stall from the ones that scale is less about horsepower and more about foresight. The freight industry demands an unshakeable blend of grit, planning, and street-smart strategy. Before a single delivery rolls out, the groundwork has to be laid with care. Structuring the Business
Thursday, July 03, 2025Tools That Quiet the Chaos and Amplify What Works
If you're running a small business today, you're not just managing operations — you're managing overwhelm. Customer expectations don’t just rise — they shift in real time. Every click, every delay, every ignored message chips away at trust and margin. But when your systems hum — when communication flows, tasks align, and friction fades — everything changes. You spend less time reacting and more time delivering. And that’s where momentum starts.Make Feedback So Easy They Can't Ignore You Your customers
Thursday, May 22, 2025How Small Business Owners Can Reduce Admin Chaos
Running a small business is a beautiful kind of chaos. One minute you're solving a customer issue, the next you're sorting out invoices or tracking down a missing tax form. For many owners, administrative tasks chew through hours that could be spent growing the business. Yet the answer isn’t just working harder—it’s working smarter. Simplicity and structure, when intentionally pursued, can dramatically free up energy, focus, and time. Outsource Without Losing Control There’s a common resistance among
