Friday, June 28, 2013

Lone Eagle Initiative Picnic - July 10th

Are you working from home in the Village of Waunakee?  If so, please consider joining us for a picnic on Wednesday, July 10th from 4:00-6:00 PM at the Village Park shelter.  The Village will be providing catered food from Bunky's Cafe.  There is no charge to attend.  This picnic is part of the Lone Eagle Initiative--an ongoing Village economic development effort to engage and serve home office professionals.  You can learn more about the Initiative by clicking on the following link: http://www.waunakee-ed.com/loneeagles.

Tuesday, June 18, 2013

Lone Eagle Profile - Becky Olson


Becky Olson is the owner of Clutter Confidant, a professional organizing business based in Waunakee, WI. In addition to my management experience in the business world I spent over ten years in ministry. This brings a unique insight to my organizing business as I work alongside clients, teaching them to bring their homes, offices and lives from chaos to calm. De-cluttering your environment contributes to your health and wellbeing by lowering your stress levels. Clutter Confidant services include the organization of all living and storage areas of the home and office including downsizing, and home staging. Being a part of Lone Eagle Initiative has certainly been a beneficial networking opportunity but more than that it has brought me an increased sense of community. Living and doing business in Waunakee gives you the best of both worlds. We are a relatively small town but we have a wide variety of demographics and close access to a multitude of cultural experiences. Working as a Lone Eagle also gives me the flexibility to enjoy my kids and grandkids, church life, travel, and music.

Clutter Confidant
Bringing Calm to Chaos

Thursday, June 13, 2013

Tormach Progress Update


As you'll see in the pictures above, progress is coming along nicely on Tormach's new 19,000 square foot headquarter facility in Waunakee.  The new facility represents a major expansion in training and R&D space, as well as office space to accommodate 42 staff members.

Tormach, a manufacturer that specializes in Personal CNC mills and accessories, was founded in 2002 by Greg Jackson and Ed Korn.  Tormach is currently operating out of leased space in the Waunakee Business Park.

The Village of Waunakee is proud to be the home of Tormach, and we look forward to the exciting opportunities associated with the new facility.

Tuesday, June 4, 2013

Lone Eagle Profile - Rena Ripp


Rena Ripp is a Lone Eagle who started working out of her home August 2011. At that time Hummingbird Social Media, LLC was born, a small business that works with other small and medium size business setting up their online presence. Rena received her Certified Social Media Strategist certification from the Social Media Academy. No LinkedIn account, Rena can assist with setting one up for you. As a Lone Eagle it is important to connect with other professionals.  Rena not only helps business with their social media needs, she also assists our older generation in learning how to stay connected with their family and friends. She travels to various senior and assisted living communities to assist with basic computer training. She also makes house calls.

Hummingbird Social Media have ventured into assisting business with those one off projects or administrative tasks that are not large enough to warrant hiring additional staff.

Rena worked in the corporate world for 27 years, being a Lone Eagle provides her with the flexibility to have a flexible work schedule. The flexible time allows Rena the opportunity to be one of the Board members for the Waunakee Chamber of Commerce, the Social Media Breakfast of Madison and participate in the Wauktoberfest and the Creative Economy Initiative for Waunakee. This also allows her to assist with her six grandchildren, four that live within a 15 mile radius. Rena enjoys gardening, going to the Amish Auction, and while not a wine expert, does enjoy sharing a glass every now and then.

Follow Rena on Twitter, Like her on Facebook, connect with her on LinkedIn, or check out her website.

https://www.facebook.com/hummingbirdsocialmedia

https://twitter.com/renaripp

http://www.linkedin.com/in/renabevarsripp

http://www.hummingbirdsocial media.com