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BizCast 36: What Put the Lux in Luxembourg, home of a La Crosse Sister City
Episode 36 What Put the Lux in Luxembourg, Home of a La Crosse Sister City About BizCast Greater La Crosse We bring you news from the business community. From startups to experienced problem solvers, you’ll get in-depth...
BizCast 35: Viterbo Grad Turns Singing Into Millions, Investing in La Crosse Businesses
Episode 35 Viterbo Grad Matt Curtis Turns Singing Into Millions, Investing in La Crosse Businesses About BizCast Greater La Crosse We bring you news from the business community. From startups to experienced problem...
BizCast 34: Jackson Plaza Ready to Celebrate Small Business Block Party
Episode 34 Jackson Plaza Ready the Celebrate Small Business Block Party About BizCast Greater La Crosse We bring you news from the business community. From startups to experienced problem solvers, you’ll get in-depth...
BizCast 33: Ditched Product Leads to Local Superfood Business
Episode 33 Ditched Product Leads to Local Superfood Business About BizCast Greater La Crosse We bring you news from the business community. From startups to experienced problem solvers, you’ll get in-depth insight on the...
BizCast 32: Jenn & Jason Slusser’s new Features Fieldhouse, West Salem
Episode 32 Jenn & Jason Slusser’s new Features Fieldhouse, West Salem About BizCast Greater La Crosse We bring you news from the business community. From startups to experienced problem solvers, you’ll get in-depth...
BizCast 31: Onalaska Mayor Kim Smith on Change in City and Staff
Episode 31 Onalaska Mayor Kim Smith on Change in City and Staff About BizCast Greater La Crosse We bring you news from the business community. From startups to experienced problem solvers, you’ll get in-depth insight on...
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Map: Remote Working Impact Away from Downtown La Crosse
Map: Remote Working's Impact Away from Downtown La Crosse New data generated by the U.S. Census Bureau shows that the farther you get from downtown La Crosse, the more likely people are to work remotely. When the federal...
Holmen: 8,000 single family homes still possible
Holmen: Another 8,000 single family homes still possible Continuing to build 200+ units a year. The Village of Holmen continues to be a leader in Wisconsin for growth. In 2021, it had the highest value of...
BizCast 09: La Crosse County’s Sam Bachmeier on Programs to Help Tear Down Buildings, Help Businesses
Episode 09La Crosse County's Sam Bachmeier on Programs to Help Tear Down Buildings, Help Businesses About BizCast Greater La Crosse We bring you news from the business community. From startups to experienced problem...
Take a Look at the Potential Projects in La Crosse’s River Point District.
Take a Look at the Potential Projects in La Crosse's River Point District. River Point District, once known as the Mobil Oil site, is across the street from Festival Foods on Copeland. It runs from Copeland Street to the...
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Heavy Truck Road Restrictions Begin March 6
Heavy Truck Road Restrictions Begin March 6 in La Crosse County La Crosse County Highway Department announced that seasonal weight restrictions will go into effect on March 6, 2023, on various County Trunk Highways. The...
Best States to Start a Business Report Ranks Ours Low
WalletHub Report Shows Best States to Start a Business. Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Iowa rank in the middle.WalletHub, a credit score reporting company, reviewed economic indicators for 50 states using U.S. Bureau of Labor...
North La Crosse Business Association Develops #WeAre54603
The North La Crosse Business Association (NLBA) wanted to create a rally cry that unites. It looked to build a brand around a hashtag. But what to choose? “Pride of the North Side” pronounces the Logan High School marching...
Five Guys, MattressFIRM, Caribou Coffee Going In Near Chick-fil-A in Onalaska?
Promotional materials >> by Venture Pass Partners LLC shows more than just a Chick-fil-A going into their location at the corner of Highway 16 and South Kinney Coulee Road >> . The Minneapolis-based...
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BizCast 09: La Crosse County’s Sam Bachmeier on Programs to Help Tear Down Buildings, Help Businesses
Episode 09La Crosse County's Sam Bachmeier on Programs to Help Tear Down Buildings, Help Businesses About BizCast Greater La Crosse We bring you news from the business community. From startups to experienced problem...
Take a Look at the Potential Projects in La Crosse’s River Point District.
Take a Look at the Potential Projects in La Crosse's River Point District. River Point District, once known as the Mobil Oil site, is across the street from Festival Foods on Copeland. It runs from Copeland Street to the...
Business News: Who’s Building this Week in City of La Crosse
Business News: Who's Building this Week in La CrosseDevelopment & Construction Highlights Pump House gets an exception New Trail in La Crosse New ARPA Funding for Three Homes in La Crosse Incentives to Build Move to...
BizCast Episode 03 Recession Proofing Your Finances
Episode 03 Recession Proofing Your Fiances with Sheri Miller PKC3 Accounting About BizCast Greater La Crosse We bring you news from the business community. From startups to experienced problem solvers, you’ll get in-depth...
BIZCARES
Nonprofits Hurting Due to Local Businesses Hurting
Impact of Businesses Hurting on NonprofitsHear from local business owners and Jake Erickson at the Boys & Girls Club how it's important to keep supporting locally-owned businesses during the COVID pandemic.
Businesses Launch Get On Living Safely in Greater La Crosse
Get on Living StrongerMore than 60 businesses contributed to this campaign led by the North La Crosse Business Association to remind people that they need to get on living safely to help our small, local businesses keep...
BUY LOCAL: Office Depot Gives 5% to Local Schools
Office Depot Gives 5% of School Supply Orders to Your School Simply make a purchase of qualifying school supplies, provide your school's ID at checkout (in store and online) and your designated school will receive 5% back...
Salvation Army position created to help homeless transition to housing
As greater La Crosse heads into Winter, finding housing for the homeless ramps up. The Salvation Army just secured its last funding needed to hire a dedicates staff member to work with those homeless to identify housing...
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La Crosse County Programs for Businesses
BizNews Greater La Crosse created this resource page after interviewing La Crosse County in our BizCast podcast. Listen to it here >> Programs La Crosse County offers include:Revolving Loan Funds - Participation...
BizCast 09: La Crosse County’s Sam Bachmeier on Programs to Help Tear Down Buildings, Help Businesses
Episode 09La Crosse County's Sam Bachmeier on Programs to Help Tear Down Buildings, Help Businesses About BizCast Greater La Crosse We bring you news from the business community. From startups to experienced problem...
Get Federal $s: Use Your HUBZone Location
Get Federal $s: Use Your HUBZone Location You can get more federal contracts by having a business located in City of La Crosse, Melrose, Downtown Winona, Tomah and now Black River Falls and the rest of Jackson County. The...
WWBIC Releases 2023 Business Classes Catalog
The nonprofit WWBIC offers classes and consulting for business startups, access to capital (financing), and connections to fellow business owners. The organization released its 2023 catalog of classes >>
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Great Harvest During COVID
Great Harvest Bread CoMeet Jennifer Williamson, Owner of the La Crosse, WI Location
North La Crosse Church Sends Message of Support Local
Northside Community ChurchMeet Derek Mueller as he tells his church members why they should support local businesses.
Orange Thumb
Orange ThumbMeet Sarah Cox, owner of Orange Thumb in West Salem who shares space with co-female owner of a floral business called Stems. Cox carries products made by local companies in addition to her clothing selections.
Donna Elsen’s Paper Love
Paper LoveMeet Donna Elsen, one of the scrapiest people around as she creates paper dolls and cards, sold inside the Orange Thumb in West Salem. She is one of several local vendors inside the store.