4 The Team
If not for a well-rounded education from her mother, 1978 St. Peter High graduate Bridget Blaido never would have begun 4 The Team within the last year in St. Peter.
New Business
Jersey Mike’s Subs
“I grew up everywhere,” said 58-year-old owner Kevin Bores in a telephone interview. “I was born in Anchorage into an Air Force family. I grew up primarily in the South and graduated from high school in Ohio.”
Chez Alia Outlet
While growing up in Amman, Jordan, Alia Bostaji (Bose-tah-gee) enjoyed watching her aunt manage a home-based artwork business. It seemed intriguing. But Alia’s father had other ideas.
Snell Powersports & Equipment
“Snell Powersports & Equipment (Snell PSE) really began the day I was trying to get my (home) lawnmower fixed,” said 48-year-old Todd Snell in a telephone interview.
Images by Drea
When Drea Budahn was age six, her grandfather occasionally took her and her sister to their parent’s apple orchard to be photographed. “And I thought it was the greatest thing ever.”
Wheelock Electric
“When I was growing up, my dad was my biggest influence,” said 28-year-old Jon Wheelock in a Connect Business Magazine telephone interview. He began Wheelock Electric about a year ago.
Compassionate Counseling Services
Michelle Muff began her own counseling business at 505 South State earlier this year. Her family upbringing seems to have played a pivotal role in her personal development and ultimate career choice.
The Lancaster Agency
Independent insurance agent Mark Lancaster opened The Lancaster Agency at 1615 North Riverfront in November 2010.
T&K Event Planners & Decorators
Tammy Buegler’s father was a 3M engineer and her mother a director of nursing for Union Hospital and later, New Ulm Medical Center.