Stories tagged: "shop small"


One of Wisconsin’s Best Food Trucks is Run By a Grandma and Her 8 Grandchildren

After spending more than a decade doing road repair work, Eau Claire’s Kristine Martin traded in her steel toe boots for a fry basket to follow her dream–and bring her family along for the ride.

7 Places to Put on Your Northwestern Wisconsin Bucket List

Part of our 2023 Bucket List series, we’re sharing where to go and what to see in every part of the Badger State.

Liz (left), Michelle (right)
Located In a Trendy Neighborhood– This Women-Owned Vintage Shop Has Become a Milwaukee Hot Spot

From starting in their own backyard to opening their own Brady Street storefront–meet the best friends putting their retail backgrounds to use!

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!

Photo courtesy of Wildewood
Indoor Plants Not Only Brighten Your Space, But Boost Your Health, According to Science

Suffering from the winter blues? Consider brightening up your space and improving both your mental and physical health with a plant. Check out some of Wisconsin’s best, locally-owned plant shops.

The Groovy Plants
Small Business Spotlight: The Groovy Plants

The Wisconsin Rapids-based nursery just grew from an online store to an in person business– and hopes to continue blossoming with your help.