Entrepreneurship
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
Entrepreneurship Food+Drink Environment
RED FERN CAFE: A Greener Hit of Caffeine in Fall Creek
Red Fern Cafe introduces not only delicious coffee, but a unique partnership offering compostable cups
Expansion Entrepreneurship Food+Drink
SPILLING THE BEANS: Hikers Brew Coffee Expands in E.C.
local coffee roaster company grows with new warehouse, equipment
Entrepreneurship Home Cooking sweets
TASTE THE LOVE: Ty’s Bakery is as Sweet as Its Backstory
local retailer runs home-based bakery, hopes to grow with community support
FROM COLAB TO COVEN: Minnesota-Based Co-Working Space Expanding to Eau Claire
Twin Cities franchise to open in downtown E.C., take over CoLab's current location
Bridge Street Brew Serves Up Delish Drinks and Eats in Chippewa Falls
for the last six and a half years, Bridge Street Brew has been a local coffee shop gem
Dressed to Kill: Black Kettle Tea Shoppe Launches Alt Thrift Section
if you love thrifting and alternative fashion, look no further
Visual Art Women Entrepreneurship
Fillmore Spaces Studio: Local Metalworker and Designer Opens Studio
an exciting new chapter for the woman-owned small business is here
THEY SEE ME ROLLIN’: Rollin’ Smoke BBQ Food Truck Serves Up Southern-Style BBQ
BBQ-on-wheels is the specialty, Southern flair is the recipe
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