(Pictured: Ashley Fuller, Twin Gables Cafe & Lounge and Terry Stein, Vice President – MBFC)
Celebrating Veteran Entrepreneurship! MBFC is honored to present a $3,000 MBFC VetLoan Advantage Rebate to Ashley Fuller, Twin Gables Cafe & Lounge, Brule, WI.
This rebate reflects Midwest Business Finance Corporation’s (MBFC) long standing and voluntary commitment to the NADCO VetLoan Advantage program, supporting veteran owned businesses since 2014. Unlike most SBA 504 lenders, MBFC is one of the very few Certified Development Companies that actively participate in this program. To date, MBFC has returned more than $235,000 of its own capital directly to veteran owned small businesses through VetLoan rebates — a meaningful financial commitment that goes well beyond standard SBA lending practices and serves as a tangible tribute to the service and dedication of our nation’s military members.
Ashley partnered with MBFC’s Terry Stein and Rick Albrecht – Northeast Entrepreneur Fund to secure a SBA 504 loan for the purchase of Twin Gables Cafe & Lounge in Brule, WI. Since the 1930s, Twin Gables Café has been a cornerstone of the Brule community, serving affordable, homemade meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. In addition to the restaurant, the café features freshly baked desserts and a full-service bar. With few affordable, high-quality family restaurants in the area, Twin Gables has long been a welcoming gathering spot for families, whether they’re hosting special events or enjoying a regular meal. Conveniently located on US Highway 2, Twin Gables is a popular stop for travelers between Ashland and Superior, whether for work or leisure. Its proximity to the Brule River State Trails also draws ATV and snowmobile enthusiasts, while summer vacationers, hunters, and fishermen from across the country rely on the café for their meals.
Ashley Fuller is a veteran in which during her military service she managed teams of 20 soldiers and oversaw $1.5MM worth of equipment including during a deployment to Kuwait. She was in the Minnesota National Guard from 2011-2023 where she worked as a section Sergeant overseeing a team of 5 soldiers.
Thank you, Ashley for your service and congratulations on this exciting new chapter!
For additional information about benefits for veteran business owners, contact your MBFC Business Development Officer today by visiting our website at www.mbfc.org.