SURGE

CREATE Portage County
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  • ENTREPRENEURSHIP

Surge leverages the power of community to turn ideas into up-and-running businesses! Four distinct challenges guide participants through the start-up process, earning them the support they need in the next round. Surge is sponsored by Prevail Bank and supported by the Small Business Development Center, CAP Services, and many community partners. Surge: Which idea will prevail?

  1. 05/24/2022

    Surge S2 Ep. 6: Cloudy Books Press

    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!

    16 min

  2. 05/20/2022

    Surge S2 Ep. 5: The Enchanted Woods

    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.

    16 min

  3. 05/12/2022

    Surge S2 Ep. 4: Niles Greenery

    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.

    16 min

  4. 05/11/2022

    Surge S2 Ep. 3: Agri-Energy Research

    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!

    12 min

  5. 05/10/2022

    Surge S2 Ep. 1: Castle Rock Children's Museum

    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.

    17 min

  6. 05/09/2022

    Surge S2 Ep. 1: Keeper Uppers

    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.

    18 min

  7. 04/22/2021

    Surge 2021: Round 2 Finale

    To close out round 2 of Surge 2021, we give a small recap of our participants and release details on the next rounds.

    7 min

  8. 04/05/2021

    Surge 2021: Marion Schneider

    Marion Schneider is courageous and keen on seeking out wondrous experiences. She's combining her love for wonder and joy with her skills and experiences to bring a resource to Central Wisconsin: the Fun-a-Dome

    20 min
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About

Surge leverages the power of community to turn ideas into up-and-running businesses! Four distinct challenges guide participants through the start-up process, earning them the support they need in the next round. Surge is sponsored by Prevail Bank and supported by the Small Business Development Center, CAP Services, and many community partners. Surge: Which idea will prevail?

Information

  • Creator
    CREATE Portage County
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2022
  • Episodes
    28
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Show Website
    SURGE