Vocal Local - Sue Heim

After deciding to buy locally Susan Heim, Owner of Quali T, Inc., switched her family’s prescriptions over to the Luxemburg Pharmacy. One day when Susan went to pick up her daughter’s inhaler, the staff asked her if she could wait a few minutes because they thought they could find a rebate on the inhaler for $25. After waiting just a few short minutes, it turned out that the inhaler...

Vocal Local - Tia Bellisle

My husband hit black ice on his way to work one morning and was raced to the hospital for stitches. While he received medical attention, Simonar Service in Luxemburg towed our vehicle and assessed the damages. After a very stressful morning, we stopped back in at Simonar Service to determine the necessary repairs for our vehicle. Dave Simonar explained our options clearly and simply, and said to...

Vocal Local – Mario Micheli

I moved from Milwaukee to Kewaunee County three years ago in order to pursue my dream of buying a farm. Growing up in the Milwaukee area, I observed what happened when businesses leave the city, and so I have always been supportive of local businesses and entrepreneurs. Upon moving to Kewaunee County it initially appeared to me that my local shopping options might be somewhat limited, so we...

Vocal Local – Tom Vanden Avond

As a local business person I feel the Buy Local Initiative is a very powerful initiative. Recently, one of my customers realized that businesses in Kewaunee County offer a competitive price, demonstrate high quality customer service, provide volunteer and financial support for local nonprofit organizations, and contribute to the county tax base. Those qualities are hard to come by when you’re...

Featured Business - The Belle Isle Inn

Belle Isle Inn - 617 Fremont Street in Algoma Algoma’s Belle Isle Inn was built in 1910 and once boarded attendees to the local college. Today, Tia and Scott Bellisle welcome guests to share the character of old, comfortable beds, wonderful food and their warm and welcoming atmosphere at the Belle Isle Inn. Guests say the Belle Isle Inn is overflowing with warmth, hospitality and great...