Marketplace - May 19, 2009
Our Milwaukee Week helps boost our local economy
It was a week just like any other -- until a collection of determined entrepreneurs formed Our Milwaukee, an organization of nearly 100 local, independent businesses aimed at raising awareness about the positive impact of local shopping and showcasing the goods and services that make Milwaukee special.
Tags: our milwaukee, our milwaukee week, buy local, outpost natural foods

Marketplace - Dec. 16, 2008
Go! Spend! Go!
So, here's my plan: I'm starting a major-league-style wave to fix our economy. WHO'S WITH ME?!
Tags: economy, the wave, packers, spending, millionaire, ma jolie, art vs. craft, buy local, mayfair

Dining - Nov. 5, 2008
Chefs embrace seasonal foods for fresh fall feasting
Produce is at its peak when it's ripe, which is why more and more restaurant owners and chefs are steering away from the Syscos of the world and turning to providers in their own regions for fresh, local, seasonal foods. It's a national trend and here in Milwaukee, several restaurateurs are beginning to cook seasonally and shape their menus around what Mother Nature giveth.
Tags: seasonal menus, buy local, la merenda, cafe manna, intercontinental milwaukee, kilawat, robert ash, peter sandroni, robin kasch, thanksgiving