Wes Gilbert
Photo: Jonathan Smith Wes Gilbert, Mankato Computer Technology Information technology, or IT as it is commonly known, is not what […]
Chris Willaert Insurance Agency
Photo: Jonathan Smith Chris Willaert Insurance Agency He’s taken a few detours along the way, but Chris Willaert knows all
Flexibility4All
Photo: Jonathan Smith Flexibility4All Theresa Sedivy knows her strengths and weaknesses. A trained educator with several certifications and licensures attached
Kato CBD
Photo: Jonathan Smith Kato CBD A little over six months after opening a CBD business, Ty Homan and Jake Schrom
AMPI’s Sheryl Meshke and Donn DeVelder
Co-CEOs Donn DeVelder and Sheryl Meshke in their New Ulm headquarters with an AMPI logo sculpture created and donated by
Farmamerica
Jessica Rollins is executive director of Farmamerica near Waseca. (Photo by Kris Kathmann) Growing Ag Awareness Farmamerica is telling the
Aqualogical Resources
Photo by Kris Kathmann Aqua Man Seth Yokum takes care of business, by taking care of the environment. Seth Yocum
Maggie Knier, 2True Headbands
Even though she has not yet graduated college, Minnesota State University, Mankato student Maggie Knier is a veteran business owner. She started 2True Headbands when she was just 14 years old. Now a junior in college she has had some success in online sales of her headbands. But, with college graduation looming, she feels ready to take the next step. “I’ve had a desire to make it big and be successful since I was young, but always felt like it was unachievable from my current position. I would dream these big dreams, but then just wait for them to happen on their own instead of making them happen.” says Maggie Knier.
Shane Nelson, Genesis Construction Group
In the 1700s the word entrepreneur entered our vocabulary, meaning adventurer. While the meaning has been honed over the centuries and is now widely regarded as one who launches and runs a new business. However, entrepreneurs remain adventurers at heart. Taking on great risks based on an idea or expertise one has developed in hopes of making a profit. In this issue, we feature a Lake Crystal entrepreneur whose “adventure” started very early in life.