Stories tagged: "small business"


7 LGBTQ-Owned Businesses in Wisconsin to Support This Pride Month and Beyond

June is Pride Month and the perfect time to highlight some great LGBTQ-owned businesses across the state. Here are a few of our favorites across all industries–including places to stay, eat, and shop.

Credit: Chef Adam Pawlak
Meet the Wisconsin Chef with Multiple TV Competition Shows Under His Belt

You might recognize him from season 19 of Hell's Kitchen. Or maybe you've seen him at his restaurant inside Milwaukee's Crossroads Collective. Simply put: Chef Adam Pawlak is a man worth knowing.

Photo courtesy of Amira White

This Milwaukee Woman Has Made It Her Job to Help You Take Care Of You

Being a queer woman of color with a self-care business on the southside of Milwaukee has been a struggle for 25-year-old Amira White.

Curds from the Curd Girl
10 Wisconsin Food Trucks to Try This Summer

Today, you’ll find food trucks selling everything from pasta and pastries to cheese curds, chicken kabobs, and more in all 72 Wisconsin counties. Many only use locally-sourced ingredients, so your business now only support the truck owner, but a local farmer, too. Here are a few of our favorites to add to your Wisconsin Bucket List.

Photo by Brandon Byrd via Rural Democracy Initiative
Rural Advocates Want to Take on Monopoly Power and Help Family Farmers

Participants of the 2023 Rural Policy Action Summit spoke about how to expand resources for those in rural communities, among other topics.

6 Places to Put on Your Southeastern Wisconsin Bucket List

More than two million people live in the Milwaukee-Racine-Waukesha combined statistical area. With so many people, there's so much to do–great museums, amazing restaurants, and a long list of cultural activities. Whether you live in the area or are visiting from downstate, here are a few ‘can’t miss’ attractions!

Boswell Book Company, Milwaukee
Book It to These 12 Wisconsin Independent Bookstores 

Spend $100 at an independent bookstore, and $68 stays local. That’s just one of the research-backed benefits of supporting your neighborhood bookstore. A great day to do it is this Saturday, April 29.