CAMPBELLSPORT C.A.B. PROGRAM ROLLING ALONG

CAMPBELLSPORT, (WI)-  Another business is benefiting from the innovative efforts of the Campbellsport Area Chamber of Commerce (CACC). The Bean Street Cafe has recently received a $2500 grant from the CACC and supporting Campbellsport businesses for their new business venture on118 West Main Street in Campbellsport.  Using the C.A.B. Project the CACC is moving Campbellsport forward. 

            Cheri Stoffel, founder of Bean Street Café, mission is to provide the highest quality coffee, tea, and food with exceptional customer service, creating a positive, memorable experience for every customer.  She is serving a menu of sandwiches, home made quality soups, and bakery.  Numerous Ice cream flavors are also available.  Customers are able to dine in a quaint, comfortable atmosphere.  Carry outs are also available.   They are open Monday, Wednesday and Saturday from 5:30am-2pm.  On Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday they are open from 5:30am-7pm.  Sundays they are closed.    

What is the “C.A.B. project?”  The C.A.B. project stands for Campbellsport Attracting Businesses.  The CACC mission with the project is to improve the business climate in the Village of Campbellsport,  to improve the facade of existing businesses and create more retail, service and light industrial businesses in general. This mission will also enhance the quality of life in the Campbellsport Area.

To entice entrepreneurs that are looking to move their business from out of town into the village of Campbellsport, expand locations into Campbellsport, or begin a new adventure the CACC is offering a free grant for pre-approved businesses that open their doors within the Campbellsport village limits. With the help of National Exchange Bank, Campbellsport Building Supply, and Dr. Dean Uelmen the CACC will offer new businesses $2,500 in start up money.

The grant program is based on a first come first served basis.  If you are thinking about beginning a business in Campbellsport do not delay.  Available properties are available now.  “With the Eisenbahn trail, our new subdivisions, the Kettle Moraine, great access to urban areas with our expanded highway systems, as well as our great quality of life, Campbellsport is already a great place to start a business,” explains Tom Krueger CACC president.  “We are using the CAB program to enhance our great village even more.  Our goal is to change the culture of Main Street Campbellsport and the Village as a whole.  For example, the CACC started a successful village market as well as placing flower pots throughout town.  It brings people into Campbellsport on Saturday mornings and the pots help to make Campbellsport more attractive.  These are small things but the change is noticeable.  Cultural changes take time, although we at do believe the CACC is helping already.”    

The CAB program also offers a matching grant program for existing businesses to improve their façade.  So far three local businesses have received $500 each for their improvements, as well as another has been approved.  "We are very excited for both programs," said Tom.  "With a lot of help from the Fond du Lac County Economic Development Corporation we were able to develop an aggressive program to help the business climate in Campbellsport."

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C.A.B. PROJECT ROLLS INTO CAMPBELLSPORT

Thanks to the Campbellsport Area Chamber of Commerce (CACC) two new vehicles for business opportunities have rolled into Campbellsport. The C.A.B. (Campbellsport Assisting Business) program will work to improve the business climate in the Village of Campbellsport. Improve the facade of existing businesses and create more retail, service and light industrial businesses in general. This mission will also enhance the quality of life in the Campbellsport Area.

To entice entrepreneurs that are looking to expand their current business into a new location, move their business, or begin a new adventure the CACC is offering a free grant for pre-approved businesses that open their doors within the Campbellsport village limits. With the help of National Exchange Bank and Campbellsport Building Supply the CACC will offer new businesses $2,000 in start up money.

The CAB program will also be offering a matching grant program for existing businesses to improve their façade. "We are very excited for both programs," explains the business and development co-chair Larry Koffman, of Koffman Auto Body. "With a lot of help from the Fond du Lac County Economic Development Corporation we were able to develop an aggressive program to help the business climate in Campbellsport."

Much more information, including applications for the grant programs and reasons to believe in the opportunities in Campbellsport, visit their website at http://www.campbellsport.org. Or contact Joel Fleischman, of Campbellsport Building Supply, at 920-533-4412 or Larry Koffman at 920-533-5930 for more information.