BURLINGTON — A welding and manufacturing business has announced its purchase of the property at 120 Industrial Drive.
Creative Welding & Fabrication has been a tenant in the building, but now owns the property and will be able to expand; that will create four new jobs, the business reported.
The sale price was not disclosed, but business owners Roger Baumeister and Jeremy Uhlenhake said they were able to make the purchase with a U.S. Small Business Administration loan.
The business owners said that the SBA’s Business Lending Partners program created “an opportunity for us to grow our business, and also allowed us to keep enough working capital for everyday expenses.”
Baumeister and Uhlenhake supplied a 10% down payment, while Town Bank provided 50% of the needed funding and the SBA program covered the remaining 40%.
“I am excited to see what Jeremy and Roger are able to accomplish with this expansion,” Town Bank Vice President Josh Sopczak said in a statement.
Creative Welding & Fabrication, formed in 2006, does frame welding and assembly, manufacturing of job-site trailers, and general contract welding projects.
In photos: Ice carving in Burlington
Cold as ice
Paul Laabs carves a block of ice during the Burlington Ice Festival-Wisconsin State Ice Carving Championship Saturday, Dec. 11, in Wehmhoff Square Park, 355 N. Pine Street, Burlington. The festival also featured a Kris Kringle Market and other activities included the Burlington High School A Cappella Choir, Santa in the Chalet, and Bonfire and s’mores.
Looking through
Kate Rambo Fons works on her ice carving during the Burlington Ice Festival-Wisconsin State Ice Carving Championship Saturday in Wehmhoff Square Park, 355 N. Pine Street, Burlington. The festival also featured a Kris Kringle Market and other activities included the Burlington High School A Cappella Choir, Santa in the Chalet, and Bonfire and s’mores.
Eye on the ice
Paul Laabs takes a closer look as he carves a block of ice during the Burlington Ice Festival-Wisconsin State Ice Carving Championship Saturday, afternoon, Dec. 11, 2021, in Wehmhoff Square Park, 355 N. Pine Street, Burlington. The festival also featured a Kris Kringle Market and other activities included the Burlington High School A Cappella Choir, Santa in the Chalet, and Bonfire and s’mores.
Warm in the cold
Gregg Pavlick and his mother, Dede Obuch, stay warm by a fire as they volunteer at the Music Matters s\more station during the Burlington Ice Festival-Wisconsin State Ice Carving Championship Saturday, afternoon, Dec. 11, 2021, in Wehmhoff Square Park, 355 N. Pine Street, Burlington. The festival also featured a Kris Kringle Market and other activities included the Burlington High School A Cappella Choir, Santa in the Chalet, and Bonfire and s’mores.
Chipping away
Mike Lectenberg works on his ice carving during the Burlington Ice Festival-Wisconsin State Ice Carving Championship Saturday, afternoon, Dec. 11, 2021, in Wehmhoff Square Park, 355 N. Pine Street, Burlington. The festival also featured a Kris Kringle Market and other activities included the Burlington High School A Cappella Choir, Santa in the Chalet, and Bonfire and s’mores.
First, you roast the ‘mallow
Alex Madsen, left, and Chris Stewart roast marshmallows during the Burlington Ice Festival-Wisconsin State Ice Carving Championship Saturday, afternoon, Dec. 11, 2021, in Wehmhoff Square Park, 355 N. Pine Street, Burlington. The festival also featured a Kris Kringle Market and other activities included the Burlington High School A Cappella Choir, Santa in the Chalet, and Bonfire and s’mores.
Sun and ice
Ice is carved during the Burlington Ice Festival-Wisconsin State Ice Carving Championship Saturday, afternoon, Dec. 11, 2021, in Wehmhoff Square Park, 355 N. Pine Street, Burlington. The festival also featured a Kris Kringle Market and other activities included the Burlington High School A Cappella Choir, Santa in the Chalet, and Bonfire and s’mores.
Ornaments of love for pets
Ornaments made by Rob Goodwin for sale in the Kris Kringle Market during the Burlington Ice Festival-Wisconsin State Ice Carving Championship Saturday, afternoon, Dec. 11, 2021, in Wehmhoff Square Park, 355 N. Pine Street, Burlington. The festival also featured a Kris Kringle Market and other activities included the Burlington High School A Cappella Choir, Santa in the Chalet, and Bonfire and s’mores.
First, you roast the ‘mallow
Marshmallows are roasted by during the Burlington Ice Festival-Wisconsin State Ice Carving Championship Saturday, afternoon, Dec. 11, 2021, in Wehmhoff Square Park, 355 N. Pine Street, Burlington. The festival also featured a Kris Kringle Market and other activities included the Burlington High School A Cappella Choir, Santa in the Chalet, and Bonfire and s’mores.
Keeping it cool
Mike Austin explains why his ice sculpture is covered to protect it from the sun during the Burlington Ice Festival-Wisconsin State Ice Carving Championship Saturday, afternoon, Dec. 11, 2021, in Wehmhoff Square Park, 355 N. Pine Street, Burlington. The festival also featured a Kris Kringle Market and other activities included the Burlington High School A Cappella Choir, Santa in the Chalet, and Bonfire and s’mores.
First place by Joshua Jakobowski
Second place by Neal Vogt
Third place by Gina Diligarti
See ice carving live in Burlington Saturday, Dec. 11
BURLINGTON — The Burlington Ice Festival-Wisconsin State Ice Carving Championship is Saturday, Dec. 11 at Wehmhoff Square Park, 355 N. Pine Street, Burlington.
The competition begins at 10 a.m. and completes at 3 p.m., when the judging will begin.
This year we are excited that the Kris Kringle Market will also be at the park on both Saturday and Sunday! Other activities include:
Saturday, Dec. 11, Activities:
- Ice carving competition — 10 a.m. to 3 pm
- Kris Kringle Market — 10 a.m. to 4 pm
- BHS A Cappella Choir — 10 a.m. to 12 pm
- Santa in the Chalet — 2 p.m. to 4 pm
- Bonfire and s’mores — noon to 2 pm
- Carving will finish at 3 p.m.
- Awards ceremony at 4 p.m. at the Runaway Micropub & Nanobrewery, 109 E. Chestnut St
- View the sculptures lit up! — After dark
Sunday, Dec. 12, Activities:
- Horse wagon rides — noon to 3 p.m.
- Reindeer — 12 p.m. to 3 p.m.
- Kris Kringle Market — 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Santa in the Chalet — 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
- Bonfire and s’mores — 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.
- View the sculptures lit up! — After dark
Photos: Ice carvers get the frost flying at 2020 Burlington Ice Festival
Burlington Ice Festival – 1
Paul Laabs of Waukesha works Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, on his ice carving, entitled “My Hope,” during the Wisconsin State Ice Carving Championship at the Burlington Ice Festival in Wehmhoff Square Park in Burlington.
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Burlington Ice Festival – 2
Ice carver Kate Rambo-Fons of Milwaukee concentrates Saturday while chiseling away at her entry, entitled “Santa’s Sleigh,” in the Wisconsin State Ice Carving Championship at the Burlington Ice Festival.
Burlington Ice Festival – 3
Finn Brandow, 6, left, and his sister, Rosie Brandow, 4, of Waukesha, clutch their hot chocolates Saturday while enjoying the sights at the Burlington Ice Festival, featuring the Wisconsin State Ice Carving Championship.
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Neal Vogt of Pewaukee leans into his sculpture, entitled “Abstraction Action,” during the Wisconsin State Ice Carving Championship held Saturday at Wehmhoff Square Park in Burlington during the Burlington Ice Festival.
Burlington Ice Festival – 5
Paul Szwalkiewicz of Milwaukee works Saturday on his sculpture, entitled “Modern Snowman,” during the Wisconsin State Ice Carving Championship at the Burlington Ice Festival in Wehmhoff Square Park in Burlington.
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Ice carvers work side by side Saturday at Wehmhoff Square Park in Burlington, with cash prizes including $1,000 for first place on the line during the Wisconsin State Ice Carving Championship during the 5th annual Burlington Ice Festival.
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Joshua Jakubowski of Port Washington, a former champion five years ago, sculpts his entry, “Eternal Flame,” on Saturday during the Wisconsin State Ice Carving Championship at the Burlington Ice Festival.
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Chiseling away at her piece, entitled “Playful Spirit,” sculptor Gina Diliberti of Fox Point works Saturday during the Wisconsin State Ice Carving Championship held at Wehmhoff Square Park in Burlington during the Burlington Ice Festival.
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To combat the spread of COVID-19, a sign in Wehmhoff Square Park in Burlington directs spectators Saturday to keep their distance during the Wisconsin State Ice Carving Championship at the Burlington Ice Festival.
Burlington Ice Festival – 10
Competitor Mike Austin of Burlington chips away at his entry, entitled “Crystal Ball,” during the Wisconsin State Ice Carving Championship held Saturday at Wehmhoff Square Park in Burlington.
Burlington Ice Festival – 11
The frost is flying Saturday at the Wisconsin State Ice Carving Championship in Burlington, as competitor Dick Emmerich of Jefferson works on his entry, entitled “Get Lost,” during the Burlington Ice Festival.
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Ice carver Paul Laabs of Waukesha performs meticulous work Saturday on his sculpture, entitled “My Hope,” during the Wisconsin State Ice Carving Championship at the Burlington Ice Festival in Burlington.
See-through ice
Jimy Dennis works on his sculpture.
Joshua Jakubowski
Artist Joshua Jakubowski finds the right angle for carving his abstract ice sculpture, which he said was just “based on a sketch” he did and figured out from there.
Neal Vogt’s array of tools
An eye for ice
Ice carver Greg Moerner uses his artist’s “eye” when carving on Saturday.
Paul Laabs at 2020 Burlington Ice Festival
Mike Iechtenburg
This artist repurposed a floor chisel for his ice carving.
Paul Szwalkiewicz of Milwaukee chips away
Paul Szwalkiewicz of Milwaukee works Saturday on his sculpture, entitled “Modern Snowman,” during the Wisconsin State Ice Carving Championship at the Burlington Ice Festival in Wehmhoff Square Park in Burlington.
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