This month Women magazine visits Green Bay's Broadway for its Women Who Inspire feature. The business district has a distinct style because of the business owners and employees on this street who give it creative appeal. Here's what Jan Oettinger of Cup O Joy had to say:

What do you like about being on Broadway? The Cup O Joy has been on Broadway for 20 years now, so we've benefited from the “new life” that has come to the Broadway District.
It's exciting to see the creative business owners who put their ideas into action here.
There is a sense of partnership that is unique to Broadway and we've watched the evolution and the coming of age of this partnership model.
The Cup O Joy hosts concerts every Friday and Saturday night, so it's our hope that the hundreds of people who attend each weekend will find a unique restaurant or shopping opportunity just down the street from us.

What have you been doing to make it in this economy? Cup O Joy is a perfect fit for people struggling with the poor economy because we do not charge admission for our shows.
It's a smoke- and alcohol-free environment where folks can enjoy all styles of music in a family atmosphere.
Artists come from all over the country and folks come from all over the state to see the shows.
Cup O Joy runs on volunteers and donations, so we understand the financial challenges facing people today.

Who would you love to see walk into your business? I'm always surprised by who shows up for the shows.
An interesting trend has developed over the past years, where guys have been bringing their dates out to see their favorite artist and then using the occasion to make a proposal of marriage.

Jan Oettinger, manager/coordinator
Cup O Joy

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