Stories tagged: "entrepreneur"


6 Steps to Building the Perfect Cheese Board–With the UW Grad Who Does It For a Living

26-year-old Therese Merkel was ahead of the “Charcuterie Curve” when she launched Tricky Foods in 2020. 

Nicia Joyner
How a Wisconsin 20-Something Built Her Company– & Confidence– with the Click of a Button

With every camera flash, the 26-year-old small business owner is empowering herself and her community. “I love being Black, and I love being a woman. I think that comes with a certain strength,” she said.

B. Denae Artistry
What It’s Really Like to Be a Working Black Artist in Wisconsin 

“I never know if I am being asked to be a part of something out of white guilt or because I’ve earned it,” said Brooklyn Doby, owner of B. Denae Artistry and the subject of this Small Business Spotlight.

Small Business Spotlight: URSA

In this Bay View neighborhood shop, “U” stands for unique. Whether you're buying something for someone else, your house, or yourself, this one-stop shop has it all!