What is the best way to generate brand awareness for your company in 2022? There are probably many different answers in marketing that you could hear, from social media initiatives to artificial intelligence to traditional advertising like television or radio. It all depends on the specific industry and business niche that a brand occupies. One […]
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Local news deserves a break today
In recent years, the news business in Wisconsin has seen a lot of bad news. Dozens of newspapers have closed. Revenues are way down. Staffs are being trimmed. And “vulture” hedge funds are circling, threatening to pick clean the bones of this once robust industry. But there is at least one piece of good news: […]
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5 Ways To Celebrate Small Business Week
It’s National Small Business Week. Small businesses keep the wheels turning in Racine and Kenosha County. From the Downtown area to the county lines, various local shops contribute to our community’s success. The COVID-19 pandemic poses challenges for small businesses. Storefronts shut their doors, restaurants face staff shortages and owners struggle to make ends meet. It’s critical to support […]
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Gov. Evers Announces Application Dates for $420 Million in Wisconsin Tomorrow Small Business Recovery Grants
MADISON — Applications for up to $420 million in new Wisconsin Tomorrow Small Business Recovery Grants for small businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic will open at 8 a.m. Monday, May 24 through 4:30 p.m. Monday, June 7, Governor Tony Evers announced today. The Wisconsin Tomorrow Small Business Recovery Grants program is a collaboration between […]
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Gov. Evers Announces $420 Million in Wisconsin Tomorrow Small Business Recovery Grants
On Tuesday, Gov. Tony Evers announced the state will award up to $420 million to small businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic through the new Wisconsin Tomorrow Small Business Recovery Grant program, a collaboration between the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) and the Department of Revenue (DOR). The effort, funded by the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA), has the potential to help approximately 84,000 Wisconsin small businesses that have an […]
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State Announces $46 Million grant program to Benefit Small Businesses
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) and the Department of Revenue (DOR), announced Tuesday that more than $46 million to support an estimated 9,300 small businesses across Wisconsin. The grants – $5,000 per business – are an extension of last year’s successful “We’re All In” grant program. The […]
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New Grant Funding to Support Racine County Local Small Businesses
Racine County, in partnership with the Racine County Economic Development Corporation (RCEDC), has received a $500,000 grant from the Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA) to help local small businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. “So many small businesses in Racine County have been hit hard by COVID-19,” County Executive Jonathan Delagrave said. “I’m thankful this […]
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Business Spotlight: Manda Martinez Designs
During Women’s History Month, Amanda Martinez decided to follow her passion and launch her own small business. She left a corporate Graphic Design role at Uline, 12575 Uline Dr, to become her own boss. Manda Martinez Designs is a business striving to create brands, events, and spaces with soul. Martinez says, “my main objective is […]
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Charter Communications announces initiative to expand broadband availability in WI
MILWAUKEE – Charter Communications, Inc. today announced plans to deliver gigabit high-speed broadband to approximately 143,000 unserved Wisconsin homes and small businesses, as estimated by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). As part of this effort, more than $668 million will be invested in Wisconsin. Which includes an expected private investment of at least $500 million by Charter and […]
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Governor’s budget proposal includes small business support, workforce development, venture capital
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced his 2021-23 biennial budget would target more than $200 million in assisting small businesses. Further, investing more than $29 million in workforce development initiatives and a new $100 million venture capital program. “Over the past year, our small businesses have seen the effects of this pandemic firsthand. I am […]
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Business Spotlight: Chit Chaat
The talk of the town is that Chit Chaat, 550 State Street. Pakistani dishes aren’t always easy to find in Southeastern Wisconsin, but now that Chit Chaat is on the map, you don’t have to look any further. Owners Junaid and Angela Shafique are sharing a piece of their life with those who are looking to […]
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Business Spotlight: TaejaVu’s on Main
TaejaVu’s on Main, 240 Main Street, is located in the soul of Racine. They’ve paired the perfect location with scrumptious soul food and seafood. The owner, Tasia White has a passion for people and good food. During a global pandemic, White persisted and is building a wonderful establishment. This former educator is also a natural-born […]
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Business Spotlight: Orange Thread Collection
Kristyn Bartlett purchased Orange Thread Collection in May of 2020 with hopes to end fast fashion by providing Racine with a resale shop. The reopening of Orange Thread Collection, 302 Main Street, was an unexpected but pleasant surprise. In the winter of 2019, the shop was not active on social media or open regularly. Now, […]
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Gov. Evers Announces $45 Million in Targeted Assistance for Restaurants Impacted by the COVID-19 Pandemic
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today with the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) that restaurants and other targeted small businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic will receive $45 million in assistance, bringing the total assistance distributed to Wisconsin businesses this year to more than $220 million. The program, We’re All In For Restaurants, is […]
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Gov. Evers Invests $120 Million to Support Small Businesses as COVID-19 Cases Surge
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today an additional $70 million in the second round of “We’re All In” grants, bringing the second-round total to $120 million to be invested in Wisconsin small businesses. Today’s announcement brings the total investments in the “We’re All In” grant program to $185 million. “There’s no business that hasn’t […]