Less than 2% of businesses in the Milwaukee area are Black-owned, but they are making an indelible mark in the city.
From restaurants, clothing boutiques, and art studios to the recycling industry, Black-owned businesses have carved out niches in almost every industry, offering unique services, products, and even inventive ways to carry dog poop.
And efforts are underway to grow these businesses with the help of federal, state and philanthropic dollars. Northwestern Mutual is providing $5 million to boost micro-lending through a partnership with two local community development financial institutions. And Gov. Tony Evers is using $86 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to support local chambers of commerce throughout the state to help develop small businesses.
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