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.
Venmo Challenge: Racine man collects donations for struggling small businesses
A Racine man is collecting donations for struggling small businesses
Venmo Challenge: Racine man collects donations for struggling small businesses
A Racine man is collecting donations for struggling small businesses.
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.
Young Entrepreneur Live Competition offers $10K in scholarships
FOX6 is proud to partner with Junior Achievement for the Young Entrepreneur Live Competition.
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.
Paycheck Protection Program: PPP loan portal reopens amid ongoing COVID-19 pandemic
The U.S. Small Business Administration and the U.S. Treasury Department relaunched the Paycheck Protection Program, or PPP, loan portal Monday.
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.
After 42 years, all Family Video store locations are now closing
After 42 years in business, the last of the Family Video stores will soon be closing.
National Bakery sells donut 'vaccine' kits; may cure hunger pains
National Bakery in Milwaukee says it has the perfect "prescription" to ring in 2021. They are donut "vaccine" kits -- sure to make you feel better.