Lynn Potyen Appointed for Harbor Centre BID Board

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Contact: Rick Grant, 570-497-1026, rick.grant@rga-pr.com

 

Lynn Potyen Appointed for Harbor Centre BID Board

Award-winning Retail Pioneer will help direct important business district.

 

SHEBOYGAN, WI -- February XX, 2025 -- The GameBoard, the innovative game store in Sheboygan, WI, that’s changing the way you think about playing games, is proud to announce that its award-winning owner, Lynn Potyen, has been appointed to be part of the Harbor Centre Business Improvement District’s (BID’s) Board of Directors for 2025.

 

“This is a great group that is doing a real service for downtown retailers and I’m proud to serve alongside them,” Potyen said. “Making the entire Business Improvement District more successful helps all BID businesses, but it also makes Sheboygan a better place for all residents.”

 

Last year, Potyen was singled out by the Game Manufacturers Association (GAMA) and presented with its 2024 Outstanding Contribution to the Games Industry award. This year, her store has been nominated for a GAMA Retailer of the Year award. She has won numerous awards from the Chamber of Commerce over the years.

 

“We're excited to spotlight each of the amazing individuals serving on the Harbor Centre Business Improvement District Board. We’re incredibly grateful for their commitment to supporting local businesses, enhancing community engagement, and driving positive change,” said BID Member Services Director Kristin Bahr on the group’s Facebook page.

 

Since Potyen opened the game store in 2006, she and her team have brought innovative gameplay to the community to stimulate brain development and advance critical thinking.

 

Today, her shop offers more than just the most interesting board games available. She also offers game-based holiday parties, full-day game labs, and corporate team-building and leadership workshops.

 

When in Sheboygan, visit The GameBoard at 621 N. 8th Street in the city’s historic downtown or call (920) 453-4263.

 

About The GameBoard

The GameBoard was founded in 2006 by Lynn Potyen, an award-winning proprietor after her son was diagnosed with a severe speech delay, through his journey she was able to connect his therapy to the games they played at home. Since then, studies have shown that playing games together enhances creativity, fosters communication and socialization, and builds emotional skills and cognitive learning ability. Potyen is an outspoken advocate for using board games in education, therapy, and corporate team building. Her story is archived in the Library of Congress and in the 2023 book “What Board Games Mean to Me,” where she is part of an anthology featuring 28 voices from around the world. For more information about getting Potyen to speak to your organization or to visit the shop, https://the-GameBoard.com.

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