Venture Center at Fox Valley Technical College

☕ Calling all entrepreneurs, small business owners, and startup dreamers!

Join us for Fuel the Founders: Coffee & Connections, an energizing morning of networking, conversation, and practical business insights.

Connect with fellow business owners, share experiences, and gain fresh perspectives from people navigating many of the same challenges you face.

🎤 Featured Speaker: Bryan Stafford, Fava Tea Company
Topic: AI Without the Overwhelm: Practical AI Solutions for Everyday Business Challenges

You'll discover:
✅ When AI is the right tool—and when it isn't
✅ Five practical AI tools for everyday business needs
✅ One simple task you can use AI for this week to save time

Enjoy great coffee from Copper Rock Coffee Company while building valuable connections and momentum for what's next. Learn more & register: https://training.fvtc.edu/training/Course/2394/fuel-the-founders-coffee-conversations

Always awesome to celebrate when grit pays off!

https://fox11online.com/good-day-wi/after-two-years-on-the-road-sonder-coffee-opens-permanent-oshkosh-shop

After two years on the road, Sonder Coffee opens permanent Oshkosh shop A mother and daughter recently took their mobile coffee trailer to the next level by opening a permanent storefront in Oshkosh.

📣 Venture Center is excited to sponsor the 2026 CEC Workshop in Green Lake!

Take a guided tour of downtown Green Lake with Todd Barman from UW Extension and learn how to make your business stand out—inside and out.

You’ll get tips on:
✅ Making your district and business easy to navigate
✅ Keeping customers and employees engaged longer

Want to boost your sales and make your space irresistible? This workshop is perfect for you!

👉 Learn more here: http://go.wisc.edu/cec

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