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Funky Fresh Spring Rolls on The Morning Blend
TMJ4
March 21, 2025
2024
Owner of Funky Fresh Spring Rolls Paying His Success Forward
TMJ4
October 8, 2024
Funky Fresh Spring Rolls Return to 40 Local Grocery Stores, With Plans to Expand Nationally
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
August 27, 2024
Funky Fresh Spring Rolls Readies for Major Retail Launch
Milwaukee Business Journal
August 23, 2024
Funky Fresh Spring Rolls Return to Grocery Stores
BizTimes
August 22, 2024
Entrepreneurial Journey
Money Sense
March 2, 2024
Meet Jeff and Funky Fresh Spring Rolls Founder TrueMan McGee
The Upswing, 620 WTMJ
February 19, 2024
TrueMan McGee, Taking Funky Fresh Spring Rolls From Mom’s Kitchen to National Distribution
Carvd N Stone Podcast
February 6, 2024
2023
From Sherman Park Unrest a Phoenix Rises, Helping Milwaukee’s Black Businesses Thrive
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
November 21, 2023
TrueMan McGee Interview
MATC Communications
November 2023
The True Way
MATC Communications: Alumni Magazine
November 2023
African American Chamber of Commerce Honors Jeanette Mitchell, TrueMan McGee: Slideshow
Milwaukee Business Journal
September 28, 2023
Best of Milwaukee 2023: Our Food Scene
Milwaukee Magazine
September 28, 2023
How Frozen Pizza Giant Palermo’s Plans to Grow Funky Fresh Spring Rolls into a National Brand
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
September 20, 2023
TrueMan McGee (Episode 165)
The Cripescast Podcast with Charlie Berens
August 15, 2023
Funky Fresh Spring Rolls Expansion
WISN 12
May 12, 2023
Funky Fresh Spring Rolls is Leaving Sherman Phoenix So Its Founder Can Focus on Making the Business a National Brand
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
May 10, 2023
Funky Fresh Closing Sherman Phoenix Restaurant, Eyes National Distribution
BizTimes
May 10, 2023
Funky Fresh Transitions to Wholesale
Urban Milwaukee
May 9, 2023
Funky Fresh Spring Rolls to Leave Sherman Phoenix Marketplace
Milwaukee Business Journal
May 9, 2023
Funky Fresh Spring Rolls to Depart Sherman Phoenix Marketplace, Focus on Retail
OnMilwaukee
May 8, 2023
Wisconsin Foodie: Sherman Phoenix Marketplace | Funky Fresh | Palermo’s
PBS
April 20, 2023
Inside the Deal: Palermo’s Acquisition of Funky Fresh Spring Rolls and the Company’s Big Plans to Grow the Brand
BizTimes
April 16, 2023
Celebrating Black-owned Businesses: Funky Fresh Spring Rolls
WISN 12 News
February 6, 2023
10 Black-owned Restaurants to Visit in Milwaukee
NBA.COM
February 2, 2023
Milwaukee is Getting Its Own TV Show, Made by the City’s Tourism Bureau
Wisconsin Public Radio
January 5, 2023
2022
More Than Food: This Successful Entrepreneur is Dedicated to Authenticity and Community Building
Entrepreneur.com
May 8, 2022
40 Under 40: TrueMan McGee, Funky Fresh Spring Rolls
Milwaukee Business Journal
March 23, 2022
We’re Open: Funky Fresh Spring Rolls in Sherman Phoenix
TMJ4
February 22, 2022
From His Parent’s Kitchen to Partnering with a National Powerhouse
The GoGedders Podcast
February 10, 2022
Funky Fresh Spring Rolls Partners with Palermo’s to Expand in Stores Nationwide
CBS 58
January 21, 2022
Funky Fresh Has Partnered with Palermo’s Pizza
88Nine Radio Milwaukee
January 21, 2022
A Bigger Future for Funky Fresh Spring Rolls Arrives, in a Partnership with Palermo
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
January 21, 2022
Palermo Villa Buys Majority of Funky Fresh, Will Expand Distribution of Frozen Spring Rolls
Milwaukee Business Journal
January 19, 2022
Meet Third Group of Milwaukee Business Journal’s 2022 40 Under 40 Winners
Milwaukee Business Journal
January 19, 2022
Palermo’s Acquires Majority Stake in Funky Fresh Spring Rolls
BizTimes
January 18, 2022
Palermo Villa and Funky Fresh Spring Rolls Partner on Frozen Spring Roll Business
OnMilwaukee
January 18, 2022
‘Show Our Gratitude’ Packers, American Family Insurance Give Six Months Rent Relief to Businesses in Milwaukee’s Sherman Phoenix
Milwaukee Business Journal
January 3, 2022
2021
10 Amazing Vendors to Support at the Deer District Market
OnMilwaukee
September 15, 2021
Funky Fresh, A Goodman’s Desserts Chart Growth: Neighborhood Achievers
Milwaukee Business Journal
June 10, 2021
Outpost Natural Foods Focuses On Bringing In More Businesses Owned By People Of Color
WUWM
April 28, 2021
Funky Fresh Spring Rolls, Blossom Candle & Other BIPOC Businesses Partner with Milwaukee Co-Op Outpost Natural Foods
Carvd N Stone
April 23, 2021
Find Funky Fresh Spring Rolls and Red Light Ramen Available in Some Wisconsin Grocery Stores
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
February 16, 2021
2020
Funky Fresh Spring Rolls is giving away air fryers to people in need
88NINE RADIO MILWAUKEE
December 14, 2020
Finding Unity After Unrest: How This Black Business Hub Rose From the Ashes
NBC
September 3, 2020
Quarantine Kitchen: Cooking with Trueman McGee of Funky Fresh Spring Rolls
OnMilwaukee
July 16, 2020
Checking In: How Are You Doing as We Confront the Coronavirus?
Milwaukee NNS
May 13, 2020
Funky Fresh Spring Rolls Adapting Business Model During Pandemic
TMJ4
March 23, 2020
Funky Fresh Spring Rolls Provide Anchor for Sherman Phoenix Revitalization Efforts
CBS58
March 15, 2020
TRUE Skool ‘Pipeline’ Podcast – LIVE Recording with TRUEman McGee
True Skool TV
January 21, 2020
2019
Funky (and Unique) Spring Rolls at Sherman Phoenix
Shepherd Express
October 3, 2019
Bravo! Entrepreneur Award Recipients
BizTimes
May 30, 2019
This Entrepreneur is Combining Spring Rolls with Math to Help Neighborhood Kids
88Nine Radio Milwaukee
May 29, 2019
Funky Fresh Spring Rolls Brings a Tasty Twist to Arithmetic
Milwaukee Courier
April 27, 2019
Local Business Combines Healthy Meals with Math Lessons
TMJ4
March 29, 2019
Fit Fresh Funky | Funky Fresh Spring Rolls
Wisconsin Foodie
February 1, 2019
2018
This Fitness Guru Hopes His Healthy Spring Rolls Can Help Transform a Neighborhood
Milwaukee Magazine
October 27, 2018
Food Entrepreneurship and Resilience – A Funky Fresh Take With Trueman McGee
Edible-Alpha Podcast
October 18, 2018
FaBcap 2: After the Pitches
FaB Wisconsin
August 16, 2018
Funky Fresh Spring Rolls Now Open in The Shops of Grand Avenue
OnMilwaukee
May 15, 2018
Funky Fresh Spring Rolls Founder on How You Too Can Win Business Funding from FedEx
Black Enterprise
March 19, 2018
Project Pitch It: Funky Fresh Spring Rolls
Project Pitch It
February 17, 2018
Funky Fresh Spring Rolls: A Start-Up Scales Up
SBDC
2018
2017
How TrueMan McGee Turned His Fitness Odyssey Into a Funky Fresh Spring Roll Empire
Small Business Trends
December 6, 2017
MKE Food Truck Series: Funky Fresh Spring Rolls
Milwaukee LIVE
August 15, 2017
Unique Flavors Make Funky Fresh Spring Rolls
Shepherd Express
August 15, 2017
Funky Fresh Spring Rolls Serving Small Business Success
CBS 58
June 2, 2017
Funky Fresh Idea Taking Off in Milwaukee
WisBusiness
May 9, 2017
Funky Fresh Wins National FedEx Grant
BizTimes
May 8, 2017
Funky Fresh Spring Rolls Gets a Boost from FedEx Grant
OnMilwaukee
May 4, 2017
2017 FedEx Small Business Grant Contest Bronze Winner
FedEx
April 25, 2017
What Started as a Weight Loss Goal Turned into Funky Fresh Spring Rolls
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
January 27, 2017
2016
Rev Up MKE: A Competition that Encourages Businesses to Think and Grow Locally
WUWM 89.7
September 23, 2016
Rev-Up MKE
Near West Side Partners
September 21, 2016
KIVA Loan: 100% Funded
KIVA
July 8, 2016
Brian Kramp Spends Time in the Kitchen to Learn About Funky Fresh Spring Rolls
FOX 6
May 12, 2016
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