Business Type Sporting Goods, Hobby, and Musical Instrument Stores

NAICS Code 4511

Location 3 Harris Street, Ripon, WI 54971

Nearby Businesses Carley House, A Simpler Time, Tracy Porter, Holly & Ivy, Reflections, Fat Bruce’s Bakery & Eating Kitchen

Owner/Manager Jan Horn

Special Store Activities n/a

Year Opened 1996

Website http://www.goosebearys.com

Phone 920-748-1233

E-mail goosebeary@centurytel.net

Community Profile Ripon (population: 7,484, ten mile radius population: 20,721) is located 18 miles west of Oshkosh and Fond du Lac. Ripon, a small college town with a revitalized central business district, has become an appealing place for local residents to live, work and play, as well as a popular tourist destination. In addition to its distinctive architecture, downtown Ripon features a wide array of retail and service businesses that meet the needs of local and regional residents. Ripon””s diverse business base is anchored by traditional retailers selling apparel, jewelry, home furnishings and unique gifts. The district also has a drug store, a variety of restaurants, a movie theatre, and is the home of the Birthplace of the Republican Party museum

Products Sold & Niche Developed

Goosebeary’s is a charming little shop which provides great coffee along with a nice selection of quilting supplies. Goosebeary’s Quilt Shop specializes in primitive and civil war reproduction fabrics. They have a unique selection of Moda, Marcus Bros, Red Rooster and other prints as well as patterns, books, kits, and notions. If customers need help selecting fabric for a project, or have questions about a project, staff is available for consultation. Customers can also enjoy Espresso drinks, Chai, Blended Iced Coffees, Biscotti, Scones, and Fresh Baked Cookies.

Market Segments Served

Goosebeary’s serves the local community, but their extensive knowledge and service attracts customers from as far away as the Fox Valley to the northeast, Madison and Milwaukee to the south, and the Wautoma, Stevens Point area to the west and north.

Contributions to the Business Community

Goosebeary””s provides coffee connoisseurs with espresso drinks that are thought to be among the best in the area. Open at 8 a.m. daily except Sunday. Products can be made to go, or enjoyed in a comfortable seating area where customers read the daily paper, and meet friends. The Village Quilter serves the needs of area quilters. The store is cozy and inviting. The staff is knowledgeable of quilting and can help with most quilting challenges.