Stories tagged: "small business"

Economy Chippewa Falls resident Sharon Stephens examines a blanket that depicts the Chippewa Valley region while shopping Monday at The Local Store in downtown Eau Claire. The small business and others across Wisconsin report strong recent sales, but many also report continuing to struggle to make up for losses incurred during the coronavirus pandemic. (Photo by Julian Emerson)
Economy ‘Tethers to These Communities’: Wisconsin Shows Up for Small Business Saturday

Wisconsinites patronized their favorite local stores for Small Business Saturday as the nation’s economic recovery from COVID continues.

Julian Emerson Julian Emerson November 29, 2021 4:37 pm CST
Our Wisconsin Margie Siggelkow owns Adorn Janesville, a boutique that sells ethically sourced products. (Photo by JT Cestkowski)
Our Wisconsin Janesville Store ‘Adorns’ Community with Ethical Products

Margie Siggelkow returned to her hometown after living around the country and abroad with a mission to bring an ethically sourced store to Janesville.

JT Cestkowski JT Cestkowski November 12, 2021 5:31 pm CST
Latinos Emanuel Montalvo cuts Aaron Feria's hair on Oct. 12 at The Lounge Barbershop in Arcadia. The barbershop is one of a growing number of Latino-owned businesses in the Trempealeau County city that is home to a fast-growing Latino population. (Photo by Julian Emerson)
Latinos As Latino Populations Increase, Communities Are Also Seeing a Growth in Latino-owned Businesses

The Latino population is the fastest growing in the state, resulting in places like Arcadia — a tiny city in Trempealeau County — seeing a marked increase in Latino-owned businesses, like barbershops and restaurants.

Julian Emerson Julian Emerson October 19, 2021 3:53 pm CDT
Business Benny Tralongo
Business How Opening a Store During a Pandemic ‘Saved’ This Milwaukee Business

Just as Benny Tralongo signed a lease on a storefront, the world ground to a halt. It turned out to be a blessing in disguise for his clothing and collectibles business.

Jonathon Sadowski Jonathon Sadowski June 14, 2021 11:52 am CDT
Business Jon Seybold and Ron Kind speak
Business Wisconsin Restaurant Owners Hungry for More Pandemic Aid

Demand for federal funding far outpaces dollars available for eateries because so much business was lost during the pandemic.

Julian Emerson Julian Emerson June 2, 2021 5:33 pm CDT

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As Wisconsin employers continue to search for workers, a new study has found that the pandemic has hit one portion of the state's workforce especially hard — those over 55. Economy ‘People Don’t Want to Work’? Maybe They Just Retired Rather Than Expose Themselves to COVID.
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Chippewa Falls resident Sharon Stephens examines a blanket that depicts the Chippewa Valley region while shopping Monday at The Local Store in downtown Eau Claire. The small business and others across Wisconsin report strong recent sales, but many also report continuing to struggle to make up for losses incurred during the coronavirus pandemic. (Photo by Julian Emerson) Economy ‘Tethers to These Communities’: Wisconsin Shows Up for Small Business Saturday
Beloit’s ABC Supply Stadium is being heralded by local and state government officials as proof that polluted properties can not only be redeveloped, but also turned pillars of the community. (Photo by JT Cestkowski) Environment Brownfield to Baseball: Beloit Hopes Ballpark Will Revitalize Downtown
Economy Patrick DePula, owners of Salvatore's Tomato Pies, was one of four small business owners who joined the Main Street Alliance and US Rep. Mark Pocan in a Tuesday call supporting President Joe Biden's proposed American Families Plan. (Photo courtesy of Shawn Phetteplace/Main Street Alliance)
Economy Paid Leave, Universal Child Care Help Employers and Employees Alike, WI Business Owners Say

Small-business owners from restaurant owners to childcare providers advocate for provisions in Biden’s American Families Plan.

Jonathon Sadowski Jonathon Sadowski May 5, 2021 1:05 pm CDT
Business Chef David Heide gives a lay of the land at the future home of Little John's Kitchen, a pay-what-you-can restaurant for people at all income levels where he’ll also train and help veterans and provide basic food preparation for nonprofits and meat processing for struggling farmers. (Photo by Christina Lieffring)
Business The Pandemic Hasn’t Stopped These Hard-Hit Restaurants From Giving Back

“It just really helps us to feel like we’re still a part of the community, even when we’re closed down.”

Christina Lieffring Christina Lieffring Jonathon Sadowski Jonathon Sadowski March 24, 2021 2:12 pm CDT