Outlook Magazine - Fall 2025

A New Resource for Entrepreneur s WiSys VentureHome is a network of startup hubs that provide entrepreneurs with statewide resources and community initiatives to foster innovation and economic development. Learn more about VentureHome Menomonie, a partnership among WiSys, UW-Stout, the Fab Lab and Office on Main, at venturehome.org.

TCS Studio Roller-skating is liberating and is a great return on investment that can give back over an entire lifetime. Bringing the hobby and performance art back to the heart of their city, James and Jenna Adams (’11) co-own TCS Studio in Uptown Minneapolis. TCS Studio is the home of Twin Cities Skat ers, founded by James, and is a unique bou tique roller rink and skate training facility with a modernized touch and nostalgic qual ities. It serves all demographics of people within the community, with services like roller-skate classes, private parties, themed public skate sessions, personal training, pro gramming for youth, merchandise, music and more. Five steps to build your confidence to roll er-skate: 1. Focus on your balance, stability and core strength. 2. Practice frequently to build muscle memory. 3. Be mindful of your body movement patterns and posture. 4. Bend your knees and look up and level as you transfer your weight side to side. 5. Find good vibes to allow your spirit to move and express freely. Bonus tip: Having your own pair of wheels allows you to grow and fit to your leather, practice more frequently, and custom ize your skate style and appearance.

KUL MOCKS With health and wellness in mind, Danielle Goss (’13) is redefining the social drinking experience with her award-winning canned craft mocktails, KUL MOCKS. KUL MOCKS are low-calorie, low-sugar, mixed with coconut water, and infused with spirit notes for a classic cocktail vibe. They’re the No. 1 fastest growing mocktail in the U.S. at Walmart and are available from several other retailers across the country. What’s her favorite mocktail recipe, perfect for any occasion? “It depends on my mood,” said Goss, KUL MOCKS founder and CEO. “But if it’s Taco Tuesday, I immediately grab our Classic Mar garita and pour it over ice in a margarita glass with a salted rim. So easy, so good and only 25 calories. It never fails me.” Goss, a registered dietitian, received UW-Stout’s inaugural Trailblazer Alumni Award in 2023.

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