Business, jobs bounce back in Wisconsin after challenging year

Wisconsin jobs are coming back one year after the COVID-19 shutdown; the state's unemployment rate is close to where it was pre-pandemic.

WI cheesemakers gear up as state's vaccination efforts move forward

Thursday, March 25, people in Wisconsin's cheesemaking industry said they're prepared as vaccination efforts ramp up in the Dairy State.

Bars prep for 2nd St. Patrick's Day weekend amid pandemic

Bars from Milwaukee to Racine and in between are preparing for St. Patrick's Day. Some are hoping for a good turnout, while others are just happy to be open.

Milwaukee DPW extends Active Streets program into November

The DPW program permits restaurants and bars to use sidewalks, parking lanes and travel lanes for expanded outdoor seating accommodations amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

Festa Italiana canceled for 2nd year in a row due to virus concerns

Festa Italiana, Milwaukee's summer ode to Italy, will be canceled for a second year in a row due to coronavirus concerns, the Board of Directors at the Italian Community Center said Friday, Feb. 26.

Third Space Brewing increases beer-making capacity amid pandemic

Third Space Brewing announced on Wednesday, Feb. 24 that it is increasing the four-year-old craft brewery’s brewing capacity to 18,000 barrels per year.

Biden temporarily targets PPP loans to smallest and minority-owned businesses

The Biden administration is readying changes to the PPP aimed at targeting assistance to businesses that employ 20 or fewer workers and those that are minority-owned.

Darick Books of Milwaukee seeks to uplift, teach, create

There are just a handful of Black-owned bookstores in Wisconsin. One of them is Darick Books on Milwaukee's north side.

Riverwest business owner encouraged by President Biden's remarks

In his first major visit since taking office, President Joe Biden took questions from some of Milwaukee's own in a town hall Tuesday.

Bakery struggling in pandemic gets needed boost from customers

A longtime Kenosha bakery is experiencing ups and downs during the coronavirus pandemic. The worry now is -- what to do to stay afloat.

Downtown Dining Week begins, hopes to boost business

Downtown Dining Week has kicked off in Milwaukee, serving up much-needed support for restaurants dealing with a decrease in customers during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Packers playoff game puts apparel printer into overdrive

For the better part of a week, the printers have been going hard at Redwall Screen Printing in Oak Creek.

Starbucks investing $100M in small businesses, community projects

The company will issue funds to small businesses and community development projects that "historically have limited access to capital" by 2025.

Aaron Rodgers donates $500K to small business aid fund

Aaron Rodgers threw an NFL-leading 48 touchdown passes for the Green Bay Packers. But it's what he did off the field that may be his most important play of the season.