Entrepreneurship
SCENTS OF COMMUNITY: Brent Douglas Flowers Celebrates 20th Year
the shop's two-decade milestone offers space to reflect on growth, change, and art-centric passion
Five Entrepreneurs Named Finalists in Annual Idea Challenge
Chippewa Valley businesses will compete for $5,000 grand prize on Dec. 14
Entrepreneurship Food+Drink sweets
Cottage Forged Baking Joins Forces with Local Mexican Eatery
the gluten- and dairy-free bakery items are now available at Silly Serrano
Red Letter Grant Expands into More Counties, Announces Fall Winners
women entrepreneurs in eight more counties can now apply for upcoming grant cycles
VERDANT CURIOSITIES: Nursery & Gardening Store Opens in Downtown E.C.
new plant store also offers plant accessories and classes
Visual Art Entrepreneurship Holidays
Meet the Makers: Rhonda Willers’ Pottery
the art of living a life led by curiosity
Entrepreneurship Food+Drink Holidays
Meet the Makers: Kaiserson Bee Co.
producing buzzworthy bottles of honey and more here in the Valley
Meet the Makers: LameMaker
creating crochet items for everyone in your life
Entrepreneurship Economy Holidays
Chippewa Valley Small Businesses Stressed But Eager for Holiday Shopping Season
Valley business boosters plan promotions, contend for customers’ dollars
Entrepreneurship New Restaurants Food+Drink
Nigerian Kitchen Eau Claire Brings the Flavor to Forage
new Nigerian restaurant operates out of downtown E.C. space
WHO’S NEW? Spots to Put on Your Small Biz Shopping List!
in the spirit of shopping local, here are some of the Valley retailers that opened up this year
Heart & Sole: Harry’s Shoe Repair Has Served Menomonie for More Than 70 Years
‘It keeps us young’ says 80-year-old couple that owns shop
LET’S GET IT STARTED IN HERE: Entrepreneurs Invited to Startup Chippewa Valley Week
more than a dozen local events focus on building new businesses
Got an Entrepreneurial Idea? Check Out the Jump-Start Downtown Business Competition
grand prize includes $5,000 in start-up funds
CHERISHING THE LITTLE MOMENTS: Local Photographer Captures Memories
Michelle Monson enjoys taking photos that showcase every important milestone, starting with childhood memories
AN INVITE TO ALL: Local’s Board Game Plucks Success
Billy Strings-inspired board game, which began as a campaign on Kickstarter, is now available for purchase
The Skate Ranch: California Transplant Renews Menomonie’s Roller-Skating Rink
Sarah Young, a competitive ice and roller skater, rolls forward with her biz dream
Entrepreneurship Agriculture Food+Drink
Rolo’s Hot Sauce: Heating Up the Chippewa Valley
Osseo local spices up tables around the Valley
Community Orgs Entrepreneurship Cocktails
CHEERS TO VICTORY: Mocktail Business Proposal Wins Startup 48 Competition
winners beat out four other teams, now advance to statewide competition
TAKING THE DRIVER’S SEAT: Truckers Union Under New Ownership
after 53 years, spunky new owners steer Water Street biz
Eau Claire, WI 54703
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