De Pere, Wisconsin, evolved from an Indigenous homeland of the Menominee, Potawatomi, and Ho-Chunk into a prominent industrial center along the Fox River. In the nineteenth century, its strategic location attracted industrialists, leading to significant commercial growth. The city's identity was shaped by industrial development, family enterprises like The C.A. Lawton Company, and community resilience, which continues to influence its business landscape today. The Historical

Emeritus Professors Alan C. Filley and Robert Pricer, who taught entrepreneurship at the Wisconsin School of Business, University of Wisconsin - Madison for many decades, consistently emphasized the critical importance for small businesses and non-profits to identify their "DOMAIN" to increase their chances of success. This blog post will explore the significance of taking the necessary steps to identify, develop, and execute on their domain. "Mastering Your Business Domain":

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