The Rhinelander Area Ambassadors recently welcomed Replace-A-Lace, a new business owned by Nancy Brekke-Jones.

Brekke-Jones started designing and engineering her product s in 2014 and opened her online store in 2017. She also sells at a local consignment shop in Rhinelander. Replace-A-Lace is an alternative hook and loop fastener for shoes with laces.

They are removable and adjustable high-strength nylon straps that attach to shoes with eyelets. More information at www.replacealace.com.

Pictured are Jan Leschke, left, Lauren Sackett, Bobbie Keso-Mode, Tarsie Goes, Karen Eckert, Brekke-Jones, Jennie Jaskie, Judy Lundin, Krystal Fochs, Linda Davidson, Melinda Childs, Jenny Kowalczyk, Miranda Gavrilescu, Linda Krebsbach.