Entrepreneurship

Doozie’s Ice Cream Place opens for the season

Doozie’s Ice Cream Place opens for the season, returning with its classic treats and a few new flavors.

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Owners of Sleepy Dog Books Riley and Jennifer Justis curate the selection of the bookstore with the community's interests in books that they would like to read.
Sleepy Dog Books prepares for grand opening in downtown Mt. Pleasant

Riley and Jennifer Justis of Sleepy Dog Books prepare for the bookstore’s grand opening on May 6, becoming downtown Mt. Pleasant’s first bookstore.

Father-son duo brings Jose’s Pig Gig back to Shepherd Maple Syrup Festival

The father-son duo of Jose and Justin del Castillo, who both attended Shepherd High School, are once again sharing their food with attendees at the Shepherd Maple Syrup Festival this year.

Couple reflects on over 30 years of volunteerism with Shepherd Maple Syrup Festival

Arnie and Merrie Hammel are two of the many volunteers who help run the Shepherd Sugar Bush Corporation. The couple has been involved with the festival in various capacities for over 30 years; and, they aren’t slowing down as they help prepare for this year’s festival, which will take place from Thursday, April 21-24.

Homemade Christmas in 1986 started new journey to a family business for Moeggenborg Sugar Bush

When a difficult year in 1986 resulted in a homemade Christmas, Mary Moeggenborg had no idea that the very first steps of her journey on a new adventure had begun. It would be another 20 years before she would be a vendor at the Shepherd Maple Syrup Festival, but her journey had begun.

SwoleConnect and TruthMap collaboration bring mental health services to the MMA cage

SwoleConnect and TruthMap are the new owners of Total Warrior Combat MMA, offering personal development and mental health services in the MMA space. 

Yum Baked Goods offers gluten-free goodies

Mt. Pleasant local bakes gluten-free treats to bring options to community members with celiac and gluten sensitivity.

Worthy Health & Fitness to celebrate 10-year anniversary

Owners of Worthy Health & Fitness in Mt. Pleasant, Jeremy and Susie Worthington, discuss their journey to opening the gym and the upcoming celebration recognizing 10 years in business.

Thomas Howell (left), Vanessa Howell, and William Howell stand with Apcom's mascot Brady posing with shovels indicating the start of the new Apcom.
Family-owned Apcom Electric & Power Systems expands business

As a result of an increase in demand for reliable power, one family-owned business is expanding its Mt. Pleasant location helping to meet the need and create jobs in the local community.

Silver Spoon Coffee House to open in Shepherd

Shepherd’s first-ever coffee shop, Silver Spoon Coffee House, is expected to open during the next few weeks.

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