Clink! Wins DCEDC Business Plan Contest

(Left to right) Tara Carr, director of UWGB Small Business Development Center, presents a check to Clink! owners Courtney Janson and Mike Weber for winning the business plan contest. Paige Funkhouser, DCEDC economic development manager, was also in attendance for the presentation. Submitted.

The owners of CLINK!, a new DIY craft studio in Ephraim, won the 17th annual Door County Entrepreneur Training Program business plan contest. The Door County Economic Development Corporation (DCEDC) and UW-Green Bay Small Business Development Center commend CLINK! owners Mike Weber and Courtney Janson on their exceptionally written business plan, which scored 100/100 points. As the 2018 business plan contest winners, Janson and Weber received $1,000 in cash to use on business expenses.

“Courtney and Mike wrote an incredible, well-articulated, thorough plan,” said Paige Funkhouser, DCEDC economic development manager. “Due to their extensive research, strong analysis and professional presentation, Clink!’s plan received the highest scores from all judges.”

Clink! is a do-it-yourself studio, located at 10331 N. Water St., that provides the tools, materials and inspiration customers need to create their own one-of-a-kind crafts. Customers can select from a variety of textile, wood and home decor projects to complete at their own pace using step-by-step instructions.