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‘I Just Wanted it to Taste Good’: Milwaukee Baker Sells Allergen-Free Cookie and Brownie Mixes Nationwide

June 24, 2022

By PrincessSafiya Byers This story was originally published by Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service, where you can find other stories reporting on fifteen city neighborhoods in Milwaukee. Visit … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Entrepreneurship, Nubian Simmons, PrincessSafiya Byers, The Pink Bakery

Wisconsin Democrats Discuss the Struggles and Successes of Being a Black Business Owner

June 3, 2022

By Karen Stokes On Thursday, May 26, Wisconsin Democrats (Wisdems) hosted a Black -owned small business roundtable event at Sam’s Place, 3338 N. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr, Dr. Their goal, to … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Black Owned Businesses, Entrepreneurship, Karen Stokes, Roundtable Discussion, Wisconsin Democrats

Starting and Scaling a Small Business as a Minority Entrepreneur

May 21, 2022

Ever dreamed of owning your own business? If so, you’re not alone. In fact, you’re among more than 60% of Americans with the same aspiration. There are plenty of resources to support you in making … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Entrepreneurship, JPMorgan Chase

Kennita Hickman Named Radio Milwaukee’s Music Ambassador of the Year

December 25, 2021

By Ana Martinez-Ortiz Six months ago, Kennita Hickman decided to take a chance on herself. For years, her brand management and strategy company, Catera, had been more of a side hustle, but in … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Ana Martinez-Ortiz, Entrepreneurship, Kennita Hickman, Music Ambassador of the Year, Radio Milwaukee

Milwaukee Native Launches ‘Hair Dope’ A New Color Line

December 18, 2021

By Ana Martinez-Ortiz Hair plays a big role when it comes to achieving a certain look. For many people, achieving the right hair style is as important as picking the right outfit. While … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Ana Martinez-Ortiz, Entrepreneurship, Hair Care Products, Hair Dope, Quinton Maurice, SuperDope Q

5 Little Lites Homemade Candles Illuminates Love and Life During the Darkest of Times

November 27, 2021

By Dylan Deprey If COVID-19 was a shadow, Cheresse Jennings felt like she was in complete darkness. The pandemic was made extra difficult, when her mother was diagnosed with stage 4 stomach … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: 5 Little Lites Homemade Candles, Cheresse Jennings, Dylan Deprey, Entrepreneurship

Starting and Scaling a Small Business as a Minority Entrepreneur

November 13, 2021

Ever dreamed of owning your own business? If so, you’re not alone. In fact, you’re among more than 60% of Americans with the same aspiration. There are plenty of resources to support you in making … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Commercial Lending, Entrepreneurship, JPMorgan Chase

The Sandwich God is Bringing Back Flavor with Aroma6 Restaurants, after Almost Hanging up His Apron Forever

October 29, 2021

By Dylan Deprey When Bigg Mike the “Sandwich God” took a pandemic hiatus, people were genuinely pissed at him. It's no surprise that his supporters missed his meals so much. He built his … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Aroma6 Restaurants, Bigg Mike, Dylan Deprey, Entrepreneurship, Sandiwch God

Rick Smith’s Braiding Thinggamajigg Saves Hair Braiders Hands Plus a Little Extra

October 16, 2021

By Dylan Deprey When it comes to woodworking, Rick Smith can literally build whatever he wants. A new bed stand for the neighbor? Check! Speaker boxes for his cousin’s car? … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Entrepreneurship, Hair Braiding, Rick Smith, Thinggamajigg

17 Small Businesses Receive Greater Milwaukee Foundation Loans

September 25, 2021

Investment helping build back jobs, economy in Black and Brown neighborhoods For the 17 recipients of ThriveOn Small Business Loans from the Greater Milwaukee Foundation, access to new capital is … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Entrepreneurship, Greater Milwaukee Foundation, ThriveOn Collaboration, ThriveOn Small Business Loans

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