SURGE CREATE Portage County

Wausau Mama creator Cheryl Wolken elaborates on a book idea that showcases the love we feel for our Central Wisconsin communities. Support Cheryl and find a new set of features to explore in our ruralplex!

Good ideas cultivate good ideas. Surge alumnus Ashley Schroeder, founder of The Garden, generated relationships through her launch that are now responsible for a new event venue in Plover, Wisconsin. Jared Nagel shares the ambience of The Enchanted Woods, an urban escape to mystique.

Some say that great ideas are grown in dark times. Felysity Niles shares the business model for her plant care business that encourages her community to grow through their tough times. Niles Greenery will provide house plants, plant consultations, and a new avenue for healing.

Curt Andres has some serious know-how. Along his career as an auto tech, he pursued plenty of further education, and used his deep tool chest to create several apps to help his industry. Check out how Agri-Energy Research is simplifying work flows for folx!

Angie Cain has stepped up to coordinate the growth of a unique Children's Museum in Mauston - a small city in Juneau County. Her team is flourishing, creating hope and a needed resource for her community.

Jeff Rice, co-owner of Origin Family Homebuilders, is launching a new home care service in North Central Wisconsin. Keeper Uppers will put homeowners at ease knowing that their most valuable investment is well taken care of.