By Ana Martinez-Ortiz Destiny Williams didn’t always wear makeup, but one day that changed. Her confidence levels were down, so she put on some makeup. At first, she struggled but after a few … [Read more...]
Mike’s COVID-19 Cellphone Cleaning is a Community Focused Start-Up Ready to Sanitize Smartphones
By Dylan Deprey Mike Taylor never considered himself a “tech guy.” He wasn’t the person at the mall kiosk talking about upgrades and data plans and the cellphone business was never his … [Read more...]
Walter Lanier Believes There is Untapped Talent in Milwaukee
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz Milwaukee is a city that knows its faults. Its residents are well aware of the parts of the city and the systems that are lacking, and if by chance they weren’t, someone … [Read more...]
Black History Month: A Bookstore for Milwaukee, Ashley Valentine Gets Ready to Launch Rooted MKE
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz Bedtime at the Valentine household means story time. Almost every night, Ashley Valentine and her husband read to their son from a children’s graphic novel series known as … [Read more...]
Honoring Black Achievement, and Doubling Down on the Work to be Done, During Black History Month and Beyond
February is Black History Month – an annual commemoration of the achievements of Black Americans and their remarkable impact on history. It’s a time to celebrate the cultural heritage shaped by … [Read more...]
Clarke Street Candyland is a Sweet Spot in Milwaukee’s 53206
By Dylan Deprey As a kid, there’s just something about scrounging $1 worth in loose coins, and hitting the corner store for a treat. Sometimes, it’s to settle that sweet tooth, other times its … [Read more...]
Representation Matters: BP Gas Station Passes Ownership from One Black Female Entrepreneur to Another
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz A lot of people believe that people’s lives have seasons, Diane Stowers is one of them. For 31 years, she owned and operated the BP Gas Station located at 807 W. Atkinson … [Read more...]
How Milwaukee’s New Chase Community Manager Can Empower Your Financial Journey
Have you ever worked with your local bank branch team, virtually or in-person? From opening a bank account or line of credit, to exploring mortgage financing options and small business loans, your new … [Read more...]
Journeys: From the Corporate World to Baking Entrepreneur: Alan Goodman’s Story
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service This story was originally published by Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service, where you can find other stories reporting on fifteen city … [Read more...]
Rooted in the Community: Tia Cannon is the New Manager for Marketplace BID 32
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz Growing up, Tia Cannon was immersed in Milwaukee’s North Side. She attended Francis Brock Starms and UW-Milwaukee, volunteered at Milwaukee College Prep, frequented the … [Read more...]
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