Signalfire is proud to announce the launch of an exciting new business on Lake Geneva—Fontana Paddle Company. From initial business concept to complete launch, Fontana Paddle Company is a great success story of Signalfire’s creative branding process and incredible development capabilities.
Seeing the interest skyrocket in kayaks, stand-up paddleboards (SUPs) and rowing sculls, Kevin Kirkland turned the success of one watercraft business, Lake Geneva Marine, into the opportunity for a second. Mr. Kirkland’s passion is being on the lake, and his love of non-motorized watercraft made it clear what was to come next.
Fontana Paddle Company’s mission is providing non-motorized watercraft to enthusiasts on one of Wisconsin’s most premier inland lakes, Lake Geneva. For over a century, Chicago, (more…)

Do you know what they call businesses who don’t engage their interest communities? Closed.
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