Something Special from Wisconsin

Which of these is your favorite Wisconsin phrase?

“Wow” react to vote for “ope” and “Care” react to vote for “you betcha!

The 2024 Summer Olympics are just over one week away! Olympians and Paralympians are arriving in Paris to leave it all out there as they represent their countries and show off their talents. Be sure to grab all your Something Special from Wisconsin goodies ahead of watching your favorite competitions for all of your snacking needs!

Which events are you planning to tune in to?

Congrats, Fox Bros. Piggly Wiggly on your new store!

According to you all, this lake sure was named correctly! Thanks for participating, what do you want to see paired against each other next?

This match-up is a great one for these dog days of summer!

“Wow” react to vote for Lake Michigan and “Care” react to vote for Lake Superior!

Very exciting update from Hi-Ho Soda!!

What's that you ask? Just a few thousand cans of Hi-Ho ready to go to customers!

First time in 50+ years that soda has been produced under the Hi-Ho name and we're proud to carry the legacy forward.

Burgers are the big winner! Whether burgers, brats, hot dogs, corn, or another grilling favorite, you can find just what you're looking for at somethingspecialwi.com!

Fresh off the grill, which are you going for first?

“Wow” react to vote for a Burger or “Care” react to vote for a brat and share your favorite sides in the comments!

Happy 4th of July, everyone! How are you celebrating?

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Wisconsinites seem to agree, the longer route is worth it for the views!

It’s almost the end of renewal season!

Did you know our more than 500 Something Special from Wisconsin members have provided an average program rating of 4.1 out of 5?

This is your final weekend to ensure you retain access to all of the benefits available to members. Logo usage, an online business profile, promotional opportunities, connection to other Wisconsin business owners, and so much more will remain available to you as an SSfW member. Tomorrow, June 30 is your deadline to renew at SomethingSpecialWI.com

If you’re yet to be a member, now is the perfect time to join! Visit SomethingSpecialWI.com or contact us at [email protected] for more information and to join

If time is not a limiting factor, which route are you taking?

“Wow” react to vote for the direct route or “Care” react to vote for the scenic route and share your favorite road/route in the comments!

*Scenic Route photo courtesy of Discover Wisconsin

As we close in on the end of June Dairy Month, we want to give a big shoutout to those that recently took home awards in the 2024 Wisconsin State Fair Dairy Products Contest! Several of our members had strong showings, placing in the top three for their categories.

Crave Brothers Farmstead Cheese
Dairyland Old Fashioned Hamburgers
LaClare Creamery
Pine River Cheese Spread
Ron's Wisconsin Cheese, LLC
Two Guernsey Girls Creamery
Widmer's Cheese Cellars
Weyauwega Star Dairy
Westby Cooperative Creamery

Be sure to check out all the award winners and stay tuned for the announcement of several Grand Champion products, as well as the 2024 Grand Master Cheesemaker at this year's Blue Ribbon Dairy Products Auction on Thursday, August eight.

Some places are getting into their last few days, you don't want to miss this year's crop!

Wisconsin is entering strawberry season! Do you have strawberries ready (or almost ready) to harvest? What's your favorite way to enjoy them?

It’s renewal season!

Active members in the Something Special from Wisconsin program are eligible for exclusive marketing opportunities, such as the SSfW Holiday Campaign with Alice in Dairyland or the SSfW Pavilion at the Food and Hospitality Expo. The Holiday Campaign reached more than 130,000 people on social media and more than 10 million people through traditional media last year alone!

If you’re a current member, be sure to renew your membership at SomethingSpecialWI.com by June 30, 2024 to ensure you have access to these promotional events.

If you’re not currently a member but would like to be, contact us at [email protected] or join at SomethingSpecialWI.com!

Frozen Custard is the big winner after a close match all weekend!

Whether custard or ice cream, where's your favorite local place to stop for a sweet treat? You can find all of your Wisconsin made needs, including plenty of delicious dessert options for the summer, at SomethingSpecialWI.com

When you’re ready for a refreshing treat after a long day outside, which do you go for?

“Wow” react to vote for Ice Cream or “Care” react to vote for custard and share your favorite flavor in the comments!

The votes have been counted and the Madison Mallards are your favorite team to watch!

Whether you're out at the Duck Pond or at Fox Cities stadium, be sure to cheer loud and enjoy some delicious Wisconsin goodies at your tailgate. Visit SomethingSpecialWI.com to find all you could need 🥨🌭🍔🍻

It's hard to believe National Dairy Month is already half over and we want to know - how have you or how are you planning to celebrate the month?

If you need another excuse to try some dairy products this June (and all year long), visit SomethingSpecialWI.com to find delicious cheese curds, milk, ice cream, and more, made right here in Wisconsin!

Which team do you like to watch play America’s favorite pastime?

“Wow” react to vote for the Timber Rattlers or “Care” react to vote for the Madison Mallards and share your ballpark memories in the comments!

Happy anniversary, College Dawgs!

Happy National Beef Jerky Day and the four year anniversary of the start of College Dawgs.

Something Special from Wisconsin

It’s renewal season!

SomethingSpecialWI.com was visited more than 75,000 times in the past year, with 11,000 of those visits resulting in a direct link out to a member’s individual website! Members are able to add to or update their own business profiles through our member area, allowing changes with the seasons, new products, or even rebranding entirely!

If you’re a current member, be sure to renew your membership at SomethingSpecialWI.com by June 30, 2024 to keep your online business profile.

If you’re not currently a member but would like to be, contact us at [email protected] or join at SomethingSpecialWI.com!

Both of these non-profit organizations are working to build and support our communities through their work every day!

Visit somethingspecialwi.com to learn more!

By a landslide!

Help us welcome our newest members!

Whether your hometown has one or one hundred, what do you call it?

“Wow” react to vote for Stop and Go Light and “Care” react to vote for Stop Light

Wisconsin is entering strawberry season! Do you have strawberries ready (or almost ready) to harvest? What's your favorite way to enjoy them?

UW-Milwaukee’s Lubar Entrepreneurship Center has been presenting the TV show “Project Pitch-It” since 2021. Each week, entrepreneurs pitch their businesses or products to business moguls for their chance at one of three awards, including workshops, programming and support services including investment guidance and mentoring.

Member Chris Wysong, and his product Bucket of Bread LLC, were on a recent episode, sharing the story behind his baking meal prep kit and his hopes for the future. Watch Chris’ pitch directly at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cZHeVjnAUSE. Chris and his Bucket of Bread even took home the top prize from the show, the Peg Ann & David Gruber Project Pitch It Award!

Earlier this season, Mark Knudsen of Pop's Kettle Corn also made his pitch to the moguls, sharing how their family-owned and operated business is dedicated to bringing you the most delicious and diverse array of popcorn flavors imaginable. Our commitment to quality, community, and customer satisfaction. You can watch their entire pitch at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fy_OmvWij4k

In looking through Project Pitch It’s website for more information, I found these other Something Special members that have pitched their products in previous seasons. Visit projectpitchit.com to watch their pitches.

Favoryt Brand (Season 7, Ep 6)
Gold Coast Candy (Sharay’s Ghana Style Brittle) (Season 6, Ep 1)
Tortilleria Zepeda (Season 5, Ep 1)
Ketchup Please (Season 4, Ep 7)

How did you celebrate National Cheese Day??

It’s National Cheese Day! As a Wisconsin potato farmer, it’s only natural to pair Wisconsin’s 600 varieties, types, and styles of award-winning cheese with Wisconsin potatoes!

Combine two Wisconsin favorites in these Campfire Cheesy Chorizo Loaded Potato Skins for an easy appetizer, snack, or side dish. https://alsum.com/recipe-page/campfire-cheesy-chorizo-loaded-potato-skins/

Wisconsin Cheese

It’s renewal season!

“I really appreciate all of the opportunities that you help me with to expand my advertising and get my product better known,” Tammy – Moose Lake Mustard.

While the Something Special from Wisconsin program can’t be everything for everyone, we try our best to provide something for everyone. Whether looking for wholesale, trying to earn more media attention, looking for industry resources or connection, or something else, SSfW works to help you meet your business goals.

If you’re a current member, be sure to renew your membership at SomethingSpecialWI.com by June 30, 2024 to keep access to this strong community of Wisconsin businesses.

If you’re not currently a member but would like to be, contact us at [email protected] or join at SomethingSpecialWI.com!