Someone needs to tell Caitlin Brotz that she could get a lot more than $12 for the anti-aging face serum she developed from pomegranate, blackberry and carrot seed oil.
After all, the big guns -- the Lancomes, the Crème de la Mers and the La Prairies -- charge up to hundreds of dollars per ounce for their anti-wrinkle creams.
"I always have to chuckle at their prices," says the 30 year-old creator of Olivu 426, an all-natural beauty products business she runs from a small storefront in Sheboygan, Wis. "I know exactly what goes into their products and the mark-up is insane. And I know we could get a lot more for our products, but I chose not to go that route."
But don't let the meager price tag fool you.
"The reason our anti-aging products make up a good 30 percent of our business is because they work," Brotz says. "We make everything fresh daily and use nothing but all-natural products."
OLIVÜ 426 FEATURED ON DISCOVER WISCONSIN'S "HOW DO YOU SHEBOYGAN?" EPISODE
MARCH 17, 2012 - SHEBOYGAN Emmy Fink and the Discover Wisconsin crew visit Olivü 426 as part of their "How do you Shebogyan" episode featuring just a few of the amazing things that the Harbor Centre area of Sheboygan offers to tourists both near and far.
"We were honored to have new Discover Wisconsin host Emmy Fink into the shop where we showed her how to make Lip Balm, Hand-Poured Soap and all sorts of other all-natural Olivü 426 goodies! We had a really fun time and are thankful to everyone on the Discover Wisconsin staff for their time and help with the segment," said Caitlin Brotz, Owner and Founder of Olivü 426. "For those of you who may not be familiar with program or from the Wisconsin area, Discover Wisconsin, is a television program devoted to highlighting great treasures and things to do throughout the state. Each episode showcases different Wisconsin favorites, and this weekend they'll be taking a look at Olivü 426's wonderful hometown—Sheboygan."
Here's a quick look at what this episode has in store: You may have heard that Sheboygan is the Brat Capital of the World, but we’re guessing that we’ll surprise you with a few things we discovered in Sheboygan. Being on Lake Michigan, sailing is a great way to spend time on the water; but did you know Sheboygan helped bring a new event to the Summer Olympics? If you want to sample Italy, we found the restaurant for you. Ever make your own soap? We’ll show you where. And when’s the best time to surf in Sheboygan – yep, we said surf.
Be sure to join us ON-AIR this weekend (See your local listings for further details):
WITI TV 6 (Fox) Milwaukee Sunday, March 18 at 10:00am
FSN - Wisconsin Statewide Saturday, March 17 at 10am
WFRV Channel 5 (CBS) Green Bay Sunday, March 18 at 5:30am Sunday, April 15 at 5:30pm
If you aren't able to catch the show on your local station, no worries! You can also check out webisodes, pictures and other exclusive content on discoverwisconsin.com, or you can view the full "How do you Sheboygan?" episode online here after the official air date.
OLIVÜ 426 NOMINATED TWO YEARS RUNNING FOR CHAMBER AWARD
FEBRUARY 20, 2012 - SHEBOYGAN Olivü 426 has been nominated for Retailer of the Year by the Sheboygan County Chamber. “We are honored to be nominated this year alongside other esteemed local retailers including Miesfeld’s Meat Market, TLC Casuals and U.S. Cellular,” said Caitlin Brotz, Owner.
As 2010 Business of the Year, Brotz added “In addition to being in great company with this year’s nominees, everyone at Olivü is absolutely thrilled to be recognized for the second year in a row by the Chamber Champions Awards Gala. We are delighted to celebrate our neighbors’ successes, as well as have some fun at the event!”
The 2012 Chamber Champions Awards Gala formally recognizes local business leadership, and will be held at The American Club on February 22. Awards to be presented are: Manufacturing, Hospitality, Services, Retail, Non-Profit and Community Volunteer of the Year awards in addition to the Working Together and Safety Leader awards. The Chamber Superstar award is also recognized, along with the Ambassador of the Year
As a nominee Brotz will not only be attending the Awards Gala, but will also act as Master of Ceremonies alongside Trent Rammer of Community Bank & Trust. Due to the event’s popularity, the chamber officials will be streaming the event live at www.wscssheboygan.com.
Olivü 426 is located at 511 N. 8th St., in Downtown Sheboygan or online at Olivu426.com. Devoted to improving the well-being of customers and the world around us every day, Olivü believes in creating all-natural personal care products that are truly healing, non-harmful and affordable for everyday use.
For more information regarding the Awards Gala, call the Sheboygan County Chamber office at 920-457-9491.
Road America, Olivu named Businesses of the Year
Marks first time Chamber and its members formally recognize peers
One of the area's biggest tourist draws and a retailer that's become a huge success in downtown Sheboygan received top honors from the Sheboygan County Chamber of Commerce during an awards ceremony Wednesday night.
Road America in Elkhart Lake and Olivu 426 in Sheboygan were each named 2010 Business of the Year during the chamber's inaugural "Chamber Champions" dinner and awards gala at the Blue Harbor Resort and Conference Center.
A crowd of 352 people was on hand as Road America was recognized in the large business category, while Olivu was honored in the small business category.
Chamber officials said the companies were selected for exemplifying the highest principles in doing business.
"They make a commitment to their employees, have grown their businesses even in the depths of the recession and they each strive to make a difference in their communities," said Dave Gass, of Rohde Dales LLC, who presented the awards.
Road America hosted the enormously successful NASCAR Nationwide Series Bucyrus 200 in June, which attracted more than 100,000 spectators and had a TV audience of 1.3 million people. NASCAR has since committed to hold the event at Road America this summer.
"Our staff really dug in deep, and put in a lot of time. We were over-prepared, and we over-performed, and that's why we got them back," said George Bruggenthies, Road America's executive director, after accepting the award.Meanwhile, Olivu sells soap, sugar scrub and other natural cosmetic products at its downtown Sheboygan store. It also does a substantial amount of business online. At night, the store hosts popular gatherings where customers make their own health products under the guidance of Olivu staff.
Caitlin Brotz, Olivu's owner, told the audience that she was thrilled to receive the award.
"I truly am speechless," Brotz said during her acceptance speech. "I'm going to be jumping up and down for the next week."The event marked the first time the chamber and its members formally recognized their peers for exceptional achievements in the business and non-profit areas of Sheboygan County.
Other award winners were: Sheboygan & Plymouth Area United Way (Nonprofit of the Year), Top Chef Elkhart Lake and IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program (Working Together Awards), Faith Technologies (Safety Leader), Sandy Livermore, Bookworm Gardens (Community Volunteer), Road America (Hospitality Star) and Jim Maxon, M&I Bank (Chamber Super Star).
I have seen Caitlin start from the ground with a vision and hope in mind and this is truly well deserved on her behalf. She has worked her tail off since high school to attain such achievement and the award could'nt go to a more deserving person ! Great job. Same wishes for Road america who provides great racing, community and family events. Would love to see snowmobile activities at your grounds!!
SHEBOYGAN, Wis. (WHBL) - Valentine’s Day is tomorrow, but it’s not too late to get a meaningful gift for that special someone in your life.
Good news for those of you waiting until the last minute…that time has come. But if you’re looking for a special gift that shows you care, you might want to venture to downtown Sheboygan and pay a visit to Olivu 426. The charming boutique offers a variety of products ranging from lotions to bath soaps shaped as cupcakes. And the best part? You can customize each product with the color, fragrance and even texture of your choice. Olivu owner Caitlin Brotz says that extra effort will go a long way.
Olivu 426 is located at 511 North 8th Street in downtown Sheboygan and the store will be open from 11 A.M. to 3 P.M. Saturday.
Olivu owner Caitlin Brotz says making a gift is a satisfying experience.
ivu 426 Owner Caitlin Brotz
SHEBOYGAN, Wis. (WHBL) - Valentine’s Day is tomorrow, but it’s not too late to get a meaningful gift for that special someone in your life.
Good news for those of you waiting until the last minute…that time has come. But if you’re looking for a special gift that shows you care, you might want to venture to downtown Sheboygan and pay a visit to Olivu 426. The charming boutique offers a variety of products ranging from lotions to bath soaps shaped as cupcakes. And the best part? You can customize each product with the color, fragrance and even texture of your choice. Olivu owner Caitlin Brotz says that extra effort will go a long way.
Olivu 426 is located at 511 North 8th Street in downtown Sheboygan and the store will be open from 11 A.M. to 3 P.M. Saturday.
Olivu owner Caitlin Brotz says making a gift is a satisfying experience.
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I have seen Caitlin start from the ground with a vision and hope in mind and this is truly well deserved on her behalf. She has worked her tail off since high school to attain such achievement and the award could'nt go to a more deserving person !
Great job.
Same wishes for Road america who provides great racing, community and family events. Would love to see snowmobile activities at your grounds!!