Stories tagged: "small businesses"


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.

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!

20 Wisconsin Legislators Share the Best Restaurant Dishes in Their District

Wisconsin is home to 13,000 unique restaurants, diners, bars, and taverns. With so many choices, it can be hard to decide where to eat! So we asked local lawmakers their "must-order" meals. These are their picks.

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.

Putting the “Fat” in Tuesday: The Story Behind Pulaski’s Pączki

“It’s not just another jelly donut. It’s a pączki,” Greg Smurawa explained, sharing the mantra of his namesake bakery in Pulaski, Wisconsin. And Feb. 21 isn't just another Tuesday. It’s Pączki Day!

Chocolate Creations by Kylie
Small Business Spotlight: Chocolate Creations by Kylie

After outgrowing her home kitchen thanks to an abundance of orders, this entrepreneur wasn’t afraid to take a risk and open her own storefront– and she’s only 19!

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!