http://onmilwaukee.com/rss/rss_market.xml Milwaukee's Daily Magazine Marketplace en-us Sat, 17 May 2008 05:30:37 CST http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://onmilwaukee.com/images/layout/omc_rssfeed_logo.gif http://onmilwaukee.com 204 67 Madison native Phil Hellmuth has done some cool things in his life, but few accomplishments match the thrill of having his face appear on 12 million beer cans. http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/milwbesthellmuth.html http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/milwbesthellmuth.html?15287 Sat, 17 May 2008 05:17:00 CST In the fashion world, green is the new black, and fortunately, many new eco-friendly designers are a lot less crunchy than the shaggy, hemp-based ensembles formerly associated with organic clothing. http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/oliveorganic.html http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/oliveorganic.html?15279 Sat, 17 May 2008 05:04:00 CST Unwanted clothing can easily avoid the landfill if you donate it or, better yet, swap it out for something new. Milwaukee's Swap-O-Rama-Rama event this Saturday is a great way to ditch the unwearables and take home a few free gems. http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/swaporamarama08.html http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/swaporamarama08.html?15245 Fri, 16 May 2008 05:25:00 CST Business is just booming in Canada, eh. That message rang loud and clear at the Milwaukee World Trade Association's 44th annual Wisconsin International Trade Conference Tuesday. http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/ohcanada.html http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/ohcanada.html?15263 Thu, 15 May 2008 07:51:00 CST A few months ago, I blogged about my first homebrewing experience. Despite a peculiar smell, the first batch turned out OK. http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/homebrew2.html http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/homebrew2.html?15258 Wed, 14 May 2008 14:09:00 CST Here are two updates on a pair of greater Downtown housing projects. http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/condoupdates.html http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/condoupdates.html?15234 Tue, 13 May 2008 10:45:00 CST When you've got a runny nose, you probably think of Kleenex. When I say "cola," most people would come back with Coke. And crayons? No doubt, you'd think Crayola. http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/aisforapple.html http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/aisforapple.html?15167 Sat, 10 May 2008 05:27:00 CST As the seamstress behind K Fro Designs, Kristin Froehlich excels in femininity. She's the kind of artist who designs not just women's clothes, but the kind of clothes that make a woman really feel like a woman. http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/kfrodesigns.html http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/kfrodesigns.html?15178 Fri, 9 May 2008 05:03:00 CST Do you ever have one of those moments when you do something pretty stupid, only to realize it an hour later? http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/badideajeans.html http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/badideajeans.html?15196 Thu, 8 May 2008 14:59:00 CST The prevailing perception around these parts is that Milwaukee has no chance of being home to the corporate headquarters of a merged Miller Brewing Co. and Molson Coors Brewing Co. http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/millerhq.html http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/millerhq.html?15183 Thu, 8 May 2008 09:16:00 CST The Balistreri family officially opens its seventh Sendik's Food Market at 7901 W. Layton Ave. on Thursday, May 15 at 10 a.m. http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/sendiksgreenfield.html http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/sendiksgreenfield.html?15176 Wed, 7 May 2008 14:11:00 CST Terry Stuhlmacher, co-owner of Winkie's, says the best part of his job is seeing fathers who grew up shopping at the Whitefish Bay variety store bring in their kids for a toy or treat. http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/winkies.html http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/winkies.html?15168 Wed, 7 May 2008 05:15:00 CST Most of us pay professionals to cut our hair or clean our teeth not because we are physically incapable of doing so ourselves, but for the almost infallible guarantee that these trained individuals can do it better. Why not apply the same theory to shopping? http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/herspersonalshoppers.html http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/herspersonalshoppers.html?15146 Tue, 6 May 2008 05:22:00 CST After four fashionable years on the East Side, Niche Style / Sound, 1922 E. Park Pl., is closing its doors. http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/nicheclosing.html http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/nicheclosing.html?15148 Mon, 5 May 2008 15:26:00 CST Don't let the word "organic" scare you. Bay View's new boutique Chartreuse is as trendy as they come and owner Sarah Szymanski's eco-fashion is just as much about style as it is about saving the planet. http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/chartreuse.html http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/chartreuse.html?15109 Sun, 4 May 2008 05:29:00 CST Kohl's Department Stores chairman Larry Montgomery said that there isn't enough going on Downtown for his company to consider a store there. He should take a trip ... or check his company's own Web site. http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/kohlsdowntown.html http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/kohlsdowntown.html?15130 Fri, 2 May 2008 15:05:00 CST Today, the retailer filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, and announced the closing of 120 of its locations. http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/linensclosing.html http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/linensclosing.html?15122 Fri, 2 May 2008 10:07:00 CST Discovery Clothing Company began in Chicago in 1986 and, like all good fashion trends, it eventually found its way to Milwaukee -- more than 20 years later. http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/discoveryclothingco.html http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/discoveryclothingco.html?15086 Wed, 30 Apr 2008 05:28:00 CST Studies show that the average household contains between three and 10 gallons of material that is potentially hazardous to human health or the environment. The Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage district can help with disposal. http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/householdhazardous.html http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/householdhazardous.html?15094 Wed, 30 Apr 2008 05:10:00 CST It's taken nearly three years of driving our 2005 Toyota Prius, but yesterday I refueled our first complete tank that achieved 51 miles per gallon. http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/prius51mpg.html http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/prius51mpg.html?15085 Tue, 29 Apr 2008 11:53:00 CST Yesterday, the family-owned Dr. Bronner's Magic Soaps filed a lawsuit against some of its competitors in California Superior Court. http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/bronnerlawsuit.html http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/bronnerlawsuit.html?15084 Tue, 29 Apr 2008 10:03:00 CST Habitat for Humanity's new ReStore recycled construction materials store is open in a recycled Sam's Club location at 801 S. 60th St., a few blocks south of I-94. http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/restoreopen.html http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/restoreopen.html?15081 Tue, 29 Apr 2008 08:58:00 CST Joe Pine, the co-author of "Authenticity: What Consumers Really Want," sent an e-mail the other day ... http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/authenticmilw.html http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/authenticmilw.html?15058 Mon, 28 Apr 2008 08:23:00 CST Need a haircut? You might want to consider holding out through the weekend until Monday, April 28, when Beauty hosts its "Grandmothers Beyond Borders" fundraiser from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/grandmasbeyond.html http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/grandmasbeyond.html?15048 Sat, 26 Apr 2008 13:57:00 CST Milwaukee's Pragmatic Construction has grown even greener in the two years it's been since we last talked with the eco-friendly builders. Now, with a total of 10 projects under his belt, and a handful more in progress, co-founder Steve Servais fills us in on the company's growth. http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/pragmaticupdate.html http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/pragmaticupdate.html?15007 Sat, 26 Apr 2008 05:25:00 CST Talk of Best Buy and/or Target coming to the Shops of Grand Avenue is starting to gain some traction. So, here are five ideas to remake the Downtown Milwaukee mall. http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/grandaveideas.html http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/grandaveideas.html?15021 Fri, 25 Apr 2008 07:07:00 CST I caught up with Joe Wilson, executive director for Keep Greater Milwaukee Beautiful, and asked him a few Q’s about rain barrels. http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/rainbarrelsblog.html http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/rainbarrelsblog.html?15024 Wed, 23 Apr 2008 14:49:00 CST Do you have any grandiose business ideas you'd like to bounce off of some of southeastern Wisconsin's brightest and most innovative company leaders? http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/bizexpopreview.html http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/bizexpopreview.html?15019 Wed, 23 Apr 2008 09:07:00 CST OnMilwaukee.com’s "Green Month" isn't complete without reporting on The Outpost, a consumer cooperative with three locations that has been around for 38 years. http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/outpostgreenmonth.html http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/outpostgreenmonth.html?14990 Wed, 23 Apr 2008 05:33:00 CST Here's a great way to judge a retailer, service business or, frankly, any type of customer service operation. http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/closingtime.html http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/closingtime.html?14993 Tue, 22 Apr 2008 11:35:00 CST Tomorrow is Earth Day, and many businesses across the country are gearing up to be extra green this week. But let us not look past the many companies that strive to be environmentally friendly every day of the year. http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/greendryclean.html http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/greendryclean.html?14972 Mon, 21 Apr 2008 05:26:00 CST I'm a stuffy guy by nature. Whether it's seasonal allergies or random congestion in the winter, I've just about surrendered in the war against stuffiness. http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/afrin.html http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/afrin.html?14939 Sun, 20 Apr 2008 13:04:00 CST I’m a landlord. And, currently, a friend and I are also fixing up a home to “flip.” Most people -- including myself -- would consider this home to be in a pretty sketchy neighborhood. I can’t say where exactly, but my wife won’t let me work there alone. http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/crackhead.html http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/crackhead.html?14927 Sat, 19 Apr 2008 11:57:00 CST About two years ago, we installed a bamboo floor in our kitchen. It's looks great, but is it great for the planet? http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/bambooblog.html http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/bambooblog.html?14971 Sat, 19 Apr 2008 07:25:00 CST In our efforts to be greener, owning a vehicle with good gas mileage is an important carbon reducer. But being conscious of your food's mileage can have a pretty large environmental impact, as well. One of the easiest ways to do so is through Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) farms. http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/csafarms.html http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/csafarms.html?14975 Sat, 19 Apr 2008 05:19:00 CST Customers can bring in a toxic cleaner to Whole Foods from 5 to 7:30 p.m. on April 22 and trade it for a free enzyme-based cleaner to replace it. http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/toxiccleaners.html http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/toxiccleaners.html?14943 Fri, 18 Apr 2008 05:24:00 CST The Milwaukee Biodiesel Co-op's recent Value Gathering at Bucketworks was a success, board member Jason Haas tells us. If you missed the last gathering, but have ideas for the betterment of the co-op, another one is scheduled for 12:30 p.m., Sunday, April 20 at Bucketworks, 1340 N. 6th St. http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/biodieselbucketworks.html http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/biodieselbucketworks.html?14960 Thu, 17 Apr 2008 17:35:00 CST In our most recent reader survey, Small Business Times asked readers to identify the topics they are most interested in reading about. Two of the top answers were "Business Growth" and "Leadership." http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/biztechexpo08.html http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/biztechexpo08.html?14945 Thu, 17 Apr 2008 07:57:00 CST Anyone who lives in Riverwest is invited to enter the “I’m hot for Riverwest” T-shirt contest, organized by the Riverwest Neighborhood Association (RNA). http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/hotforriverwest.html http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/hotforriverwest.html?14949 Wed, 16 Apr 2008 17:12:00 CST A visit to a local shelter can be a heartwarming experience. Puppies and kittens are in high demand, but what about the less adoptable dog and cats? That's where the Companion Animal Resource and Adoption Center comes in. http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/companionanimal.html http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/companionanimal.html?14924 Wed, 16 Apr 2008 05:29:00 CST Whether it was created through collaboration and experimentation or panic and necessity, Sportservice's condiment -- a favorite of Bob Costas -- has become part of Milwaukee baseball lore. http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/secretstadiumsauce.html http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/secretstadiumsauce.html?14911 Tue, 15 Apr 2008 05:34:00 CST Is it wrong to expect my cell phone to work in my own house? You wouldn't think so. http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/cellphoneshuffle.html http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/cellphoneshuffle.html?14908 Mon, 14 Apr 2008 13:31:00 CST You don't have to switch over to solar power or grow all your own food to be a member of the green movement. For the most part, greening your home is more about common sense than it is about competing for the Eco-Warrior Award. http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/greenyourhome.html http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/greenyourhome.html?14848 Sun, 13 Apr 2008 05:27:00 CST Professional organizers like Sarah Moore and Jenny Rushizky are ready to tackle your mess. http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/professionalorganizers2.html http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/professionalorganizers2.html?14870 Sat, 12 Apr 2008 05:25:00 CST J. Bird Boutique in Milwaukee's fashion district, the Historic Third Ward, is closing. http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/jbirdclosing.html http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/jbirdclosing.html?14876 Thu, 10 Apr 2008 17:46:00 CST Catrina Clayton's Urban Chic Clothing Co., which officially opens Monday, April 28, predominantly caters to 18-30-year-old women looking for style with more depth than your run-of-the-mill mall teen trends. http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/urbanchic.html http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/urbanchic.html?14843 Wed, 9 Apr 2008 05:20:00 CST While pundits, politicians, scholars, scientists, celebrities and average citizens debate the existence of global warming, a different debate -- one that sparked heated discussion over the past two decades -- has been dormant. Is recycling worthwhile? http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/recyclingdebate.html http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/recyclingdebate.html?14851 Wed, 9 Apr 2008 05:07:00 CST Downtown has been my home for more than 20 years, essentially all of my adult life. It's affordable, vibrant, easy and, like many suburban areas, seemingly ever-growing. http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/downtownhomes.html http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/downtownhomes.html?14834 Tue, 8 Apr 2008 10:01:00 CST It was initially billed as a challenger to the iPhone, but Verizon's flip-screen, multimedia smart phone offers a few features -- like live TV -- that make it stand out in a competitive market. http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/voyagertest.html http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/voyagertest.html?14839 Tue, 8 Apr 2008 05:29:00 CST In a simpler time, the question "bottle or tap" referred only to beer. Now, it's being asked about water, too, and the result can be confusing and controversial. http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/bottledwaterdebate.html http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/bottledwaterdebate.html?14816 Sun, 6 Apr 2008 05:21:00 CST