Recognizing the need for strong, quality coffee in Milwaukee, Alterra opened its first café in 1994. Now with nine locations in the Milwaukee area, Alterra provides high-quality coffee, tea, baked goods, brewing equipment and accessories to a range of coffee lovers. The company roasts beans for over 400 wholesale customers as well as its own cafes, keeping the vintage Probat roasters that serve as a café backdrop running almost constantly.
Come in and watch the coffee-making process at our Riverwest café - from beans to brew - while sipping the results of relentless attention to strength, consistency, and quality.
Beans & Barley is an institution on Milwaukee's East Side. The 35-year old business is known both as a social hub and a seller of wholesome, homemade food.
As a neighborhood "specialty" grocery store for the East Side and greater Milwaukee, they offer everything from fresh produce to "fresh" greeting cards. From its beginnings as a Hippie health food store, it has carried full lines of vitamins and supplements, as well as homeopathies, books, and body care.
The "all-homemade" deli, with a large selection of hot and cold foods to go, includes a full menu of carry-out food from the restaurant menu.
The restaurant itself seats eighty-five people indoors, in addition to summer patio seating, and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner seven days a week. The menu includes vegetarian and non-vegetarian specialties, beer and wine.
Comet’s mission is to make good, basic food from scratch. We hope our food will remind you of mom’s home cooking. Today we live our lives fast: we eat fast, and we’re surrounded by the same fast food—in every place, on every highway, in every city. So we make our food from the ground up! We take a lot of care in making our food and we use fresh, seasonal ingredients characteristic of the Midwest and purchased from as many local purveyors, farms and businesses as possible. With a simple menu and daily specials, we hope to bring back homemade comfort food with character. We serve breakfast, lunch, brunch, dinner, homemade desserts and we have loads of vegetarian and vegan options. We also have an extensive beer list featuring over 130 carefully brewed craft beers as we believe good food deserves good beer!
The common thread in all things Devilishly Red, is that each place transcends its physical surrounds to provide customers with an amazing environment in which to eat, drink, and socialize. Diablos Rojos as a group seeks to create a unique experience for its customers by really concentrating on the ambiance.
The fact that our buildings are rehabilitated gems of local history is no accident. We strongly believe in breathing new life into buildings of great character to help bridge the gap between the places our food and atmosphere take people-- to the place where the buildings have been sitting for over 100 years!
We are proud of Milwaukee's heritage and excited about its future. We embrace all things urban and feel that strong neighborhoods make great cities possible. We are active in the community, in building relationships with our neighbors, and with helping to raise awareness of how great urban lifestyles can be. That said, we strongly value locations in high density, mixed use neighborhoods. We encourage living where you work and play. Our hope at each restaurant is that many of our employees are actually our neighbors and customers!
Purveyors of handmade truffles and other fine chocolate delicacies to the Milwaukee area and beyond. When planning a wedding, Bar/Bat Mitzvah, corporate event or other special occasion, consider treating your guests to something sweet with chocolate catering or event favors by Indulgence Chocolatiers. For gift giving, our elegant truffle gift boxes are the perfect way to make a memorable impression. Order one for someone special, or as a little indulgence all your own!
Indulgence Chocolatiers views each of its chocolate creations as a work of art that just happens to be delectable. We are dedicated to exceptional quality, taste and presentation. Using only the freshest ingredients, every morsel of chocolate offered by Indulgence Chocolatiers is meticulously handcrafted by our artisans. Our use of the finest imported Belgian chocolate gives our delicacies their rich flavor and smooth texture. As delicious as they are beautiful, our chocolates are sure to impress even the most sophisticated palate. Truly exceptional chocolate is one of life’s most pleasurable little rewards. We invite you to treat yourself and others to the fine chocolate creations of Indulgence Chocolatiers.
If you’re from Milwaukee, chances are you know good beer and that Lakefront Brewery brews it!
Located along the Milwaukee River near downtown Milwaukee, Lakefront Brewery began in 1987 with only sixty barrels of production sold exclusively to taverns within rolling distance of the brewery.
Maxie's Southern Comfort opened its doors on May 5th, 2007, serving Southern Inspired "from-scratch" cooking. Maxie's is located in the old Gerry O'Brien's Meat Market at the corner of 68th St. and Fairview Avenue, immediately north of Interstate 94 and the 68th St. off-ramp. Maxie's offers full-service bars and dining on two levels.
Maxie's Southern Inspiration includes the "Low Country" cooking of the Carolinas, Creole and Cajun cooking of Louisiana, traditional slow-smoked southern barbeque, and southern comfort cooking of all kinds. We feature a raw bar serving fresh oysters, clams and shrimp flown in 6 days a week from the some of the best fish purveyors on the east coast. Our bar offers a hand picked selection of quality wines, micro-brewed and imported beers, and top-shelf liquors. Maxie's opens 7 days a week at 4pm featuring Milwaukee's Happiest Happy Hour!
Take-out food and drink are available at all times. Maxie's has a second parking lot directly across 68th Street to accommodate our guests. Additional on-street parking is available in our surrounding neighborhood. Maxie's second level, which is completely handicap accessible can accommodate private groups of up to 80 people and our team can create a variety of catered events both on and off property.
Dinner is served late with the kitchen staying open until 11pm Monday-Thursday, until Midnight on Friday & Saturday, and 9pm on Sunday. Because of our dedication to great food, beverages, and a comfortable atmosphere for all, Maxie's is a smoke free restaurant.
We are neither a franchise nor any kind of corporate operation. We are independently owned and operated with love. Our goal is to provide hospitality, vision and a slice of community everyday. We look forward to serving you and getting to know you in the months and years to come. Come Get some South in yo' Mouth.
If you’re a lover of naturally delicious foods and you’re in the greater Milwaukee area then Outpost is the place for you!
Our conveniently located eco-friendly stores offer a unique and pleasing shopping experience bursting with fresh, natural and organic foods and hard to find items.
You'll find what you need at Outpost from fresh produce, meats, dairy, bakery and made-from-scratch deli items to a full line of grocery and personal care products, gifts, cards, garden and yard care, magazines and more!
We’re a locally owned cooperative where diversity is celebrated and education is part of everything we sell. Co-owned by over 13,000 individuals from Southeastern Wisconsin, Outpost employs over 300 people, as well as publishes a free monthly food and wellness magazine, The Exchange. Outpost is the fourth largest cooperatively owned natural foods grocer in the nation. But the best part… shopping in our stores is fun!
Proudly part of the local Milwaukee scene since 1970.
Rishi Tea was founded on the commitment to set the standard for quality and expand the awareness of tea and its rich, inspirational tradition. We offer superb loose-leaf tea imported directly from tea gardens across Asia, made according to artisanal, ancient practices using organic cultivation techniques and Fair Trade standards. From our modest beginnings over ten years ago to becoming an established leader in the specialty tea market, our mission has never wavered.
Rishi Tea began in 1997 when Joshua Kaiser, founder and tea buyer, recognized that the traditional handcrafted teas he grew so fond of during his travels in Asia were rarely available elsewhere. Joshua felt that North American consumers would embrace artisan tea as they did single origin coffee and fine varietal wine if they were given access to it at reasonable prices. He believed the same gourmet consumer who was willing to learn the difference between a Costa Rican coffee and an Indonesian coffee, as well as develop a refined palate for wine, was also ready to appreciate the natural complexity and flavors of premium tea.
Stone Creek Coffee was founded in 1993 by Eric Resch for one main reason – he loved Amazing Coffee and wanted to share it with others. We currently serve customers at our 8 retail stores and share our coffee and barista knowledge with our wholesale customers. Stone Creek Coffee has grown to employ over 100 people in our stores and at our roasting facility in a reclaimed building in downtown Milwaukee.
Stone Creek Coffee has always been focused on the idea that a company has a social responsibility to promote the interdependence of a company and its community. This value dictates how all employees treat one another and our customers. It also extends to how we source our green coffee. We strive to support our global community by forming direct and equitable relationships with the farmers who so carefully grow and harvest our beans.
Whenever you find yourself drinking some Stone Creek Coffee – whether you’re drinking it while waking up with the morning paper or while sharing conversation with a friend – we hope that you Sip Slowly and enjoy the experience.
The National Cafe and Takeaway is our neighborhood cafe. The space is fresh, the food is flavorful, the coffee is rich, and the staff really loves what they do.
We offer organic food and have adopted earth-friendly, try to buy as local as possible, sustainable practices, including composting, growing our own vegetables, and bicycle delivery services (coming this summer).
In warmer months, we offer an urban getaway backyard patio. We're open Monday through Friday from 7:30am-4:30pm, and Saturday and Sunday from 8-4:30pm.
Welcome to Thief Wine! We’re a value-oriented boutique wine shop and wine bar, offering an exceptional selection of distinctive and eclectic fine wines from around the world at all price ranges. The retail store stocks approximately 500 different wines from both classic and emerging regions, while the wine bar offers a frequently changing list of 30-35 wines by the glass, taste, or flight.
We're independently owned and operated by Aimee Murphy and Phil Bilodeau, wine industry veterans who migrated here from California because we believed in Milwaukee and its potential. We're both the owners and primary staff / glass washers - this is our baby, and we're always here to share our enthusiasm and wines with you.
Located inside the Milwaukee Public Market, Thief Wine's artisanal focus is an ideal complement to the market's vendors and a convenient destination for downtown Milwaukee and the Historic Third Ward district.
Founded by the Brewery Workers Union in 1934 Brewery Credit union has evolved into a community development financial cooperative serving anyone living or working in southeastern Wisconsin.
Brewery Credit union offers a full range of financial services including small business loans, mortgage banking and a payday loan alternative. In addition the credit union offers the convenience of a full service branch with extended hours inside Outpost Natural Foods located in Bay view.
Distance Software, based in Bay View, is a unique software consulting company who focuses on overcoming difficult technical challenges, debugging unusual and complex problems, and cleaning up messes that others leave behind. They bring a powerful blend of formal computer science education, real-world experience, and a significant depth and breadth of general technical knowledge to any project. Since its inception in 2007, the company has created and repaired a wide variety of systems for clients in the greater Milwaukee area, and around the US.
The founder, Elias Holman, grew up on Milwaukee's west side and is an MPS graduate. After a decade away, he returned home to begin a business and raise a family, and he feels strongly that Milwaukee is a fabulous place to do both. For more information about Distance Software or to inquire about services, please visit http://distancesoftware.com.
Elite Racquet and Fitness Clubs is a locally owned organization consisting of four multi-purpose athletic clubs in suburban Milwaukee: 2 clubes are located in Brookfield, 1 in Glendale and our newest facility is in Mequon. All of our clubs have a heavy tennis influence; our 32 indoor courts and comprehensive instructional format make us arguably the biggest tennis program in the state of Wisconsin.
Our clubs also have an emphasis on serving families, and we are program intensive. We have great fitness centers, group exercise programs, gymnasiums and athletics in addition to indoor and outdoor aquatics at our East Brookfield location, known as Highlander.
The club we have in Mequon is currently undergoing a major renovation which will include a new entrance and lobby area, the addition of new group exercise, spinning and mind-body spaces, and new indoor and outdoor aquatics facilities.
Facilities and pleasing spaces will only take an organization like ours so far: what makes us truly unique is our emphasis on our relationships with our members, many of whom have been with us for more than one generation. Our staff are also a major source of pride for us, many of our key people have been part of Elite for 10 years or more.
Flynn Fleming LLP is a boutique law firm founded and run by two siblings. It represents individuals, families and businesses in the areas of (1) the legal needs of the LGBT community; (2) family mediation and collaborative divorce; (3) litigation; (4) wills and estate planning; and (5) intellectual property rights.
Flynn Fleming LLP combines the best aspects of a small firm with big firm experience. Annaliese F. Fleming is a graduate of Northwestern University School of Law and UW-Madison. The National Association of Women Lawyers named her the Outstanding Woman Law Graduate in 1999. Annaliese has represented individuals and businesses for ten years in a variety of litigation and pre-litigation matters in the areas of intellectual property, contract disputes, franchise and distribution, real estate, fiduciary duty, stock appraisal, and insurance coverage. Annaliese is a member of the Association of Women Lawyers, the Wisconsin Association of Mediators, the Collaborative Family Law Council of Wisconsin, and the National Association of Professional Women.
Jonathon C. Flynn is a graduate of Marquette Law School and has a Masters degree in Aerospace Engineering: Astronautics from the University of Southern California. Jonathon' has worked at an intellectual property firm and he also worked as a engineer and a computer programmer prior to law school. His background enables Flynn Fleming LLP to use technology to be both cutting edge and efficient. Jonathon is active in the gay community and volunteers at the Aids Resource Center of Wisconsin and Pridefest. He recently joined the board of Center Advocates.
INK Designs is a full-service screen printer that specializes in sourcing products that are organic cotton, sweatshop free, made in the U.S.A. and fair trade. We strongly believe in supporting companies that pay employees an honest living wage, and we do our part by ordering from sustainable sources.
INK Designs operates its business as eco-friendly as possible, while also delivering a high-quality product at a fair price. Each of INK Designs’ custom orders is individually screen printed by hand to ensure craftsmanship and quality.
In addition, INK Designs is committed to reducing waste by using only soy- and citrus-based cleaners, water-based adhesives, cleaning with rags made from recycled t-shirts and filtering all of the company’s waste water. INK Designs is also a proud participant in We Energies’ renewable energy program – Energy for Tomorrow.
INK Designs’ newest addition is the introduction of a uniquely designed line of art wear, available through thINK Conscious Apparel, a division of INK Designs.
We are proud of our hard working Wisconsin heritage and we're happy to be a contributing small business to our local community.
Karen Cooks It, Personal Chef Service, would love to give you back 12 hours a week. Yes, that is the amount of time required to plan, shop and cook your daily meals. Imagine coming home to meals cooked just for you. Imagine what you can do with the extra time you acquire from not cooking. Imagine how you will feel eating healthy, home cooked meals. Stop imaging! Karen Gill is the chef and owner of Karen Cooks It LLC. Moving into her fifth year of business, Karen cooks customized meals in her clients’ homes, in addition to cooking for dinner parties, romantic dinners, business breakfasts, and other special events. She can also help with cooking lessons and pantry organization. Supplementing her home cooking experience, Karen has taken courses at the Marcel Biro Culinary School and elsewhere and has received the Professional Food Handler Certification from the State of Wisconsin. Karen is a member of the American Personal & Private Chef Association, the Wisconsin Personal Chef Alliance, The Networking Community, Brookfield Farmer's Market and The Starfish Foundation.
A full-service web development company based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Our mission is to deliver the highest quality of service to our clients; our mandate is to change the way our clients think about the web. Our goals are simple and our processes straightforward: we translate our clients' ideas into workable interactive solutions that maximize the benefits of a great user experience and comply with the latest standards in technology, accessibility and design.
Lightburn was founded in 1998 by two brothers who shared the vision of building an organization where people truly loved coming to work. Since 1998, Lightburn has grown from a humble development shop into a well respected firm that works with some of the most recognized organizations in the region. By keeping the focus on producing consistently exceptional work and building lasting relationships with local companies, Lightburn continues to grow and is poised for further success.
At Mid-State Insurance and Investment Services, our focus is to serve the small to medium sized businesses in the Metro Milwaukee Area. We specialize in helping companies protect their assets and capital with flexible insurance and financial planning programs that meet their specific needs. Since 1986 we've partnered with our clients to implement and administer their many different insurance needs including: Full range of employee benefit plans, including employee educational meetings, Business and Commercial Insurance, Financial Planning Services, and personal Home, Life, and Auto Insurance.
As an Independent Insurance Agency, Mid-State is not limited to a single provider or product line. We offer multiple options from multiple carriers and investment companies to give our clients choices in there Insurance and Employee Benefit Designs.
Our broad-based expertise and product knowledge will save you time and money, and offer you the convenience of a single source supplier. Over 80% of all of our new clients are referred from our current satisfied customers.
Mr. Ice Company, Inc. founded in 1977 is Wisconsin's oldest and largest independent packaged ice manufacturer and distributor. Family owned and operated, Mr. Ice has been proudly committed to its customers and the communities they serve for over 30 years.
At Mr. Ice we recognize that packaged ice is our product and service is our business. We believe we have the ultimate purification process that enables us to produce healthy "bottled water" quality packaged ice. With our continued focus on the needs and satisfaction of our customers, always remember Mr. Ice Company, "It's the Clink that Makes the Drink.
New Local Media specializes in building websites with web-based open source software, principally web content management systems (W/CMS) for individuals, businesses, political campaigns, and non-governmental organizations. Integrally related services include search engine optimization (SEO), research, writing, editing, and media relations. New Local Media can also advise you on hosting providers and packages, including green hosting, or set you up with turnkey hosted solutions, from white label social networks to eCommerce storefronts.
Perspective Design, Inc. is a medium-size, commercial, architectural firm conducting business in the upper Midwest. We are a full service firm with design and construction experience in virtually every project size from small office or tenant improvements to large new construction projects. Our experience includes office, retail, industrial, restaurant, recreational, educational, religious and multi-family residential including apartments, condos and assisted-living. No project is too big or too small; satisfying your current need is what matters. We pride ourselves on being excellent communicators and we produce accurate documentation to eliminate surprises during the project. Our goal is to complete your current project on time and within budget so that you will select our firm for your next project - we can only achieve these goals by conducting our business with honesty and integrity. We bring a unique set of skills to the project; we are creative but yet always have your budget in mind. We are detail oriented, while still being extremely price competitive. If you are looking for a refreshingly new approach to customer service and professionals with expertise, then partner with Perspective Design for your next project - you will be impressed.
Recognizing that many pest control companies offer essentially the same program under different names, Pest Management Solutions broke from the pack in 2005 by focusing on personal, customized services.
Some might call it old fashioned, but we believe in respecting your time, property and family. We're on time for appointments, treat your home like our own, and are always acutely aware of all your health and safety concerns. Our continued success is due to our conviction that if we take care of our customers, they will take care of us.
As we ask and answer a variety of questions, your input will empower us to create a customized plan to meet your specific needs. We offer a wide variety of pest management options from traditional integrated pest management systems to "green" techniques featuring EcoSmart products.
Owner Mike Werner believes strongly in responsibility and accountability within the pest control industry. He is one of just a few Wisconsin Pest Control Association Master Technicians, as well as a member of their Board of Directors. Mike is also a member of the National Pest Management Association and has over 16 years of experience finding the right solution for each, individual client. Guaranteed.
Troy Freund has been a Milwaukee-based, on-location editorial/commercial photographer since 2001. Though he primarily works for editorial clients (trade magazines, magazines and other publications), Troy also photographs commercial assignments and weddings. No matter the nature of his client--magazine, commercial business or a wedding day--Troy manages to come away from the job with strong, sincere and honest photographs.
Regano's Roman Coin has been a family owned and operated neighborhood tavern since it was established in 1966. It is housed in an historic Pabst Brewery tavern that was built in 1890 and designed by Pabst Theater architect, Otto Strack. Owner/operator Teri Regano is a founding member of the Brady Street Area Association (1988) and a resident of the Brady Street Area.
Family owned and operated with outstanding personal service, A.J. Ugent Furs & Fashions features a complete and extensive collection of furs, leathers, shearlings, woolens, specialty and accessories for men and women. A.J. Ugent Furs and Fashions is the best place to purchase your furs and have them expertly serviced, repaired, restyled, conditioned and appraised by our renowned master furriers. Knowledgeable fashion consultants and on site alterations are always at your disposal. Distinctive apparel and complete support services have been the trademark of the Ugent family. Customer complete satisfaction has always been our goal. To stand behind this promise we are ever diligent in our search for furs of only the highest quality and value. Our customers' loyal patronage is a constant measure of our success.
Fair Trade For All is a local, family-owned gift shop committed to supporting and encouraging small-scale, independent artisans from developing countries.
Born out of the vision of Alice Foley, who spent the past 20 years planting the seeds of fair trade in Southeastern Wisconsin, we are dedicated to socially responsible business practices and committed to consumer education about the importance of fair trade and economic sustainability.
Fair Trade For All has Milwaukee’s largest selection of unique fairly traded, eco-friendly handicrafts from around the world. You will find beautiful hand-made clothing, jewelry, carvings, masks, musical instruments, wall hangings, mobiles, ornaments, and many other unique gift items along with fair trade coffee and chocolate.
We are active members of the Milwaukee Fair Trade Coalition, working with other like-minded organizations to promote fair trade in Milwaukee. We also actively cooperate with other local businesses in an effort to revitalize the area of West North Avenue in Milwaukee.
When you shop fair trade you are making a positive difference in the world. When you shop local, you are making a positive difference in your community! It’s a win-win for all!
freckle face boutique was founded by Deanna Inniss, who after re-locating to Milwaukee, Wisconsin from New York City recognized a need for a childrenswear shop that offered unique items that are usually only found in larger cities. Combining her industry experience, love of childrenswear, and creative sensibility, freckle face was born.
Inspired by vintage fabrics, fashion, and décor freckle face aims to offer customers products that are sophisticated, classic, and fun! Lines offered are chosen carefully, carrying well recognized names in the business as well as smaller emerging designers.
freckle face is located in the Historic Third Ward in Milwaukee, among many other fine boutiques, galleries, restaurants, and theaters.
Waxing philosophic, Howard Watts used to say that every home should have at least one piece of art that family and friends could gather around and talk about. It made the home a place of energy and learning; about how to be civil, how to place art at the center of our lives, enriching our children, passing on the traditions of beauty and handicraft. Watts is really so much more than selling “pretty things”! We sell the world’s rarest goods, each with a glorious story of history and artistry and pride. Setting a table weaves all of these stories together to create a mood of cheer in celebrating all of Life’s special occasions… both the magnificent and the simple.
We are often told, by our very well-traveled friends, that Watts is like no other store on the planet. Our emporium, (still thriving after 138 years!) Boasts the very rare mix of a family-owned entrepreneurial spirit with an exceptional historic edifice, one of Milwaukee’s treasures. We have simply the smartest salespeople and staff in our industry and objects that inspire you with their diversity and beauty. The results, which we’ve tried to convey in the store offer temptations of every sort for living graciously.
The Watts Teashop, Milwaukee’s most historic tea room, is perched atop our prestigious china and crystal store, serving homemade soups, salads, sandwiches and desserts, as well as seafood, chicken and special entrees. New chef Jason Stevens has added some exciting changes to the menu, while continuing to maintain a level of excellence with traditional menu classics our customers have come to cherish over the years; including our legendary Sunshine Cake and the famous Chicken Salad!
While others bury their heads during tough economic times, Watts has now chosen to take the opportunity to evolve our business! Subtle design and decor changes have taken place in the Teashop, the website is in the process of being completely revamped, and Watts recently welcomed the DeLind Gallery into our Stone & Steel Room, located at the south end of the main floor of the store, with good window exposure to Mason Street. Watts has been family owned and operated for over five generations and has come to be an important aspect in the local community.
Playful, functional and elegant for special occasions everyday. Grotta & Co. creates exciting textiles with design, print and dyes.
Artist Laura Goldstein works with silks, linens, and cottons for their elegance and durability. The dramatic transformation to our cloth begins with weeks of repeated dyeing to create rich hues and deep patinas. Imagery and depth are further enhanced with layers of hand screening.
Our designs are crafted to be reversible, multifunctional and playful.
In 1844, Wisconsin was still a territory. Milwaukee had one of the best harbors on the Great Lakes and the confluence of three navigable rivers. The emerging city of 1,700 people was growing and so was lake commerce. Greenleaf D. Norris, an early settler, opened a ship's chandlery and sail loft at the corner of Water and Erie Streets.
It was an era of ship building supported by dense forests of near by oak. Norris and his employee, Andrew M. Joys, supplied cordage, covers, oars, tackle blocks, fittings, oils, paints, pitch and provisions for the commercial sailing vessels. One of the ships built in the Davidson Shipyard at the foot of Greenfield Avenue was the Alice B. Norris, a three mast 189 ft. schooner named for Norris' wife. It was first commanded by Captain John Joys. The Joys brothers assumed ownership of the company in 1875.
The R. Laacke Co. was founded in 1887 by Richard T. Laacke, an 18 year old steeplejack, sign hanger and awning manufacturer. Tent making led to the R. Laacke Company's growth as a camping outfitter. For many years the company was located at 1025 W. Walnut. The firms merged in 1957 and moved to the present site at 1433 N. Water Street in 1961. H.C. Woehr, son-in-law of Richard Laacke, was president and principal owner for twenty-two years.
In 1982, Laacke & Joys was purchased by Ralph J. Wollmer, a long time Laacke employee, and Sargeant E. Joys, the fourth generation member of the Joys family in the firm. In 1996 the company changed ownership and is still locally owned and operated by the managing partner, Marsha K. Mather. Laacke & Joys continues to be Milwaukee's oldest manufacturer and retailer in Milwaukee. Our retail store features camping, canoeing, kayaking, ski & snowboard equipment, clothing & accessories along with casual living furniture.
Laacke & Joys precedes most present firms and organizations of any kind in Wisconsin. Quality continues to be the mainstay of our business, both in the merchandise we sell in the stores and the products we make in our factory.
Our loyal customers have been the most important factor in our longevity.
Olive Fine Organic Living is the only retailer in the Midwest to go purely organic, inside and out. A boutique specializing in casual and tailored organic apparel for women, men and children, Olive also features linens and personal products made purely from sustainable materials and provided by some of the world's most luxurious fashion ecobrands. Everything in Olive has been consciously crafted with a strong environmental ethic. Besides organic products, even the store itself is built with sustainability in mind - from the interior design and lead-free painted walls to the recycled product hang tags printed with soy inks. Our sustainable practices take into consideration all parts of the process, from raw materials and manufacturing ethics to end-of-life use. All Olive products, design and business decisions are driven by a desire to be environmentally and socially responsible.
Rohr Jewelers has been independently owned and operated in Milwaukee since 1933. We are a full service jeweler, specializing in pearls from around the world. We have a wide assortment of white and golden South Sea, black Tahitians, Akoyas, and the rare pink and purple Kasumiga pearls from Japan. We can also help you with any engagement ring or wedding band that might be in your future. Our colored gemstone jewelry, and designer items are sure to please. If you can't find what you are looking for, let owner Samuel Hill, a GIA graduate gemologist, work with you to create that one of a kind piece you've been dreaming of. Our service and quality has made Rohr Jewelers a Milwaukee destination for the last 75 years.
(shoo) is the definition of footwear: Unusual, hand-crafted, well-made, funky footwear for men & women.
Coming from a background in fashion merchandising, buying, & wholesale, Kate Blake created the cool shoe boutique that is (shoo). Realizing that there was a big need for different, hard to find, funky footwear, Kate decided to open up, in November 2005, literally in her own backyard, Milwaukee's Historic Third Ward. Combining her vast knowledge of the footwear industry, where she worked as a buyer, retailer & wholesaler, with her love of fashion and her own unique sense of style, Kate has brought a much needed shoe boutique to the heart of Milwaukee.
“Look good wherever you go” is the promise SHOP, your local go-to source for updated classics in quality fabrics, makes to you. Stop in and check out our well-edited collection of items for women that move seamlessly from day to night, weekday to weekend and season to season. SHOP is the Shepherd Express Best of Milwaukee 2008 Women's Clothing Store winner.
Spring City Flowers is the only full-service flower shop located inside a spa (that we know of) in the Milwaukee area. The shop is owned and operated by Robin and Kevin Sharping. Robin has over 12 years of retail and floral design experience, and Kevin is the much-needed "left brain" half of the duo. We share space with L Spa in New Berlin and offer fresh flowers and plants for all occasions. We deliver throughout the entire Milwaukee Metro area. We use a variety of suppliers, including local greenhouses as well as organic and sustainably-grown flowers.
The Tool Shed Erotic Boutique is Milwaukee’s only locally-owned sex toy store that exclusively sells non-toxic, body-safe products. We’re woman-owned, but not woman-only – people of all genders and sexual orientations love to shop in our sex-positive, fun environment. Our friendly and knowledgeable staff can help you find the perfect lube, condoms, vibe, dildo, restraints, DVD or book. We offer a wide variety of in-store educational programs and also facilitate private parties at the Tool Shed or at a location of your choosing. We feature Wisconsin-made items like Brew City Botanicals body products, Anna O lingerie, Hex chainmail jewelry, Milwaukee Beersoap, KatanaWorks leather, Party In My Pants menstrual pads, and Black Sheep Photography and Tiara cards, The Tool Shed is located on Milwaukee’s East Side near the intersection of North and Farwell. Founded in 2004 by Eilis O’Herlihy and Molly Cassidy, the Tool Shed was purchased in 2008 by Laura Anne Stuart, MPH, a sexuality educator who writes SEXpress, a weekly sex advice column in the Shepherd Express.
Gloss Photography Studios is Shorewood's premier fine art portrait studio & WISN/ABC awarded Gloss 'One of Milwaukee's Best Photographers'. Gloss has also received numerous awards from the prestigious PPA, of which Gloss is a certified member. Clients from all over the United States have commissioned Gloss for their signature fine art portraiture. Gloss accommodates any type of client from baby & family to high school graduation & weddings to commercial & events. Session experiences are in-studio or on-location. The 1000 sq. ft. studio, with two shooting areas, has been designed with a contemporary decor to reflect the portrait style offered within it's doors.
Jaci, their artist, has an eye for finding perfection & producing everlasting memories, is energetic & high spirited, & enjoys every second of what she does. Jaci loves to incorporate natural environments & the many personalities you have to offer. Her creative & unique fine art portraiture has definitely got Milwaukee talkin'. Sam is in charge of the commercial arm of the business. From events & product shoots to architecture & head shots, Sam provides a great photographic experience for your business needs with a quick turnaround.
Whatever your photography needs might be, Gloss Photography Studios will exceed your expectations in quality, style and customer service. Life is art. Capture every moment.
Founded in 1997, Murray Hill Pottery Works is a unique environment dedicated to learning, fun, and the appreciation of clay art. Owner Geralyn Flick has made it her mission to share the joy of creating or purchasing pots you can use – to eat out of, drink out of, and gaze at lovingly. The working studio accommodates students of all levels, as well as established members, in a 2000+ square foot space on Milwaukee’s East Side. Murray Hill also houses an intimate, well-stocked gallery showing work from seven in-house potters and other favorite ceramic artists. Engage in the creative process or delight in the finished product – Made at Murray Hill — not china!
The Pabst Theater, built in 1895, was restored to its original splendor in 2001 and presents a wide variety of live concerts and entertainment events featuring local, national and international artists. The Pabst Theater believes Milwaukee and its surrounding communities deserve premiere entertainment experiences at an affordable price – right here in Milwaukee. The Pabst Theater actively partners with locally owned businesses and organizations.
The Pabst Theater is the 4th oldest continuous operating theater in the United States. The theater has been designated as a City of Milwaukee Landmark, a State of Wisconsin Historical Site and is listed as A National Historic Landmark with The U.S. Department of Interior.
The Pabst Theater management also manages The Riverside Theater, as well as the historic Turner Hall Ballroom.
Photography feeds my curious nature, keeps me playful and challenges my creativity. While I strive to create a beautiful keepsake, making meaningful connections with my subject is equally important. I shoot primarily in black and white because its richness accentuates emotional and personality critical to a successful portrait.
My favorite subjects respond to belly rubs, ear scratching and squeaky toys. Why dogs? Why not? Prior to the shoot I ask a lot of questions in order to gain insight into my subject's personality: Does your pooch like playing in water or have a favorite toy? Would your child like to dress up as a super hero or make a mud pie? Do you have a special hang-out or want to skinny dip for your shoot? You know, the usual questions.
I shoot on location rather tan in a studio because it relaxes my subject(s) and creates a stimulating environment. I have found myself Photography feeds my curious nature, keeps me playful and challenges my creativity. While I strive to create a beautiful keepsake, making meaningful connections with my subject is equally important. I shoot primarily in black and white because its richness accentuates emotional and personality critical to a successful portrait.
My favorite subjects respond to belly rubs, ear scratching and squeaky toys. Why dogs? Why not? Prior to the shoot I ask a lot of questions in order to gain insight into my subject's personality: Does your pooch like playing in water or have a favorite toy? Would your child like to dress up as a super hero or make a mud pie? Do you have a special hang-out or want to skinny dip for your shoot? You know, the usual questions.
I shoot on location rather tan in a studio because it relaxes my subject(s) and creates a stimulating environment. I have found myself cruising in a '68 Cadillac and balancing precariously on a raft in a lake as a gleeful yellow lab splashed towards me. At Villa Terrace I huddled in the branches of a bush to capture a surprise marriage proposal. She said YES!
A photo shoot should be a helluva lot of fun, so be ready to laugh and roll with it.
During a time when most of the country's prominent alternative weekly newspapers have been consolidated and streamlined by corporations, the Shepherd Express has beat the odds, remaining locally owned. The paper has emerged from its unlikely beginning as a satirical UWM newspaper - 25 years ago - to become one of Milwaukee's most respected sources of local news, politics, arts and music coverage, and has used its status to champion other local causes. Publisher Louis Fortis and arts editor Dave Luhrssen are the founders of the city's thriving Milwaukee International Film Festival, now in its 6th year, and the paper was an early supporter of the Our Milwaukee campaign, covering the organization's launch on a front-page story in November of 2007.
This year, the Shepherd Express expanded its coverage of the Milwaukee area even further, launching ExpressMilwaukee.com, an interactive source for expanded news, arts, sports and music coverage, as well as exclusive blogs, articles and interviews. Between the print product and the website, the Shepherd Express now reaches nearly 300,000 readers, and is available free of charge at over 1,100 locations every Wednesday - and fresh daily at ExpressMilwaukee.com.
88Nine Radio Milwaukee is a new approach and music mix that doesn't exist anywhere else in radio. It's hand-built, designed for Milwaukee and we think it can welcome a lot of people into the world of non-commercial, listener supported radio. Every hour of every day, we play Milwaukee music alongside national recording artists. 88Nine Radio Milwaukee is diverse music, for a diverse city. Every day, you'll hear the ideas, aspirations and opinions of people who care about their community and are doing something to make it better.
91.7 WMSE-FM is a non-profit, listener-supported radio service educationally licensed to the Milwaukee School of Engineering.
WMSE's on-air staff is made up of dedicated community volunteers who specialize in the genre that is featured on their respective programs. WMSE broadcasts from the downtown campus of the Milwaukee School of Engineering in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Funding for WMSE Radio is provided by the WMSE listening community through membership contributions and by area businesses through program underwriting. 91.7FM WMSE is financially independent of the Milwaukee School of Engineering.
80 year old, 4th generation family business. We are now celebrating our 2nd anniversary in our 65,000 square foot showroom, easily accessible off I-894, 7 minutes west of the airport. We carry medium to medium-high quality furniture from 50+ different vendors. Our goal is always to search out as many North American manufacturers. We offer same or next day delivery on bedding as a convenient service.
Kashou Carpets has been Milwaukee's most trusted name in carpeting and oriental rugs since 1910. A third generation family business that has built a name that represents quality and integrity. Owned now by Robert Kashou, Kashou Carpets has become the premier luxury floor covering dealer in the state, with an unparalleled collection of today's most sought after designs in hand knotted rugs, in traditional, contemporary and transitional patterns. Kashou is a proud member of the International Design Guild, a division of CCA global, focused on the luxury flooring market. The Guild is an alliance of over one hundred high end showrooms throughout the United States and Canada, which benefit from exclusive product selections, huge buying power, and the coveted Louis A. Dabbieri collection.
WASCO Windows began life in 1957 as Wisconsin Aluminum Supply Company, a manufacturer of aluminum siding and storm windows. In 1893 David Paulus, Sr. purchased the business from the original three partners. In 1986, WASCO began in-house production of replacement windows, as the market was shifting away from storm windows. In 2005, David Paulus Jr. (who holds PhD. In engineering from Marquette University) left an academic position in Germany in order to modernize the factory. Under his direction, WASCO has since invested several hundred thousand dollars in state-of-the-art machinery, demonstrating its dedication to producing top-of-the-line windows right here in Milwaukee. WASCO is also dedicated to its employees, and was one of the first Wisconsin companies to achieve SHARPS certification from OSHA for workplace safety.
WASCO builds windows in Wisconsin for Wisconsin. We strive to find the best balance between energy efficiency and cost for our customers. We offer traditional double-hung windows, slider windows, casement windows and in 2008 began producing extremely high quality European Tit & Turn windows. We warrant our windows, including the glass, for life. As a service to our customers, we also carry carefully-selected third-party lines of entry doors, patio doors and storm doors.
We install what we sell; our professional carpenters are employees of WASCO and not subcontractors.
We invite anyone interested to stop by our 124th Street location for a factory tour.
Headquartered in Milwaukee, Davis & Kuelthau is a full-service law firm with nearly 80 attorneys practicing from six offices across Wisconsin. At Davis & Kuelthau our attorneys have national experience, community ties and Wisconsin values. We offer an array of legal services to assist corporate, public, private and individual clients ranging from small and mid-sized institutions to multi-billion dollar organizations. Whether you are a business looking for corporate consultation, a 501(c)(3) navigating the legal issues of non-profit entities, an employer facing an employment discrimination claim, or an individual seeking estate planning advice, we can help you solve problems in these and other areas. For decades we have provided responsive, cost effective legal services to thousands of clients nationally, across Wisconsin, and right here in Milwaukee. The number one goal of our firm is to maintain and grow our client relationships through a keen understanding of their business goals.
My goal in business has been to provide a high level of accounting and tax services to small businesses and individuals at a reasonable cost. I work with a variety of businesses to fulfill there accounting needs and have over 30 years experience in accounting and tax preparation.
Get Sexy Boot Camp is Milwaukee's premier fitness boot camp for men and women. Get Sexy Boot Camps was founded in April 2008 by BJ and Naomi Gaddour. They were seeking an affordable way for men and women to get the best, most comprehensive fitness and nutrition program without paying the ridiculous cost of one-on-one personal training. They found the answer in creating Get Sexy Boot Camps, a lifestyle fitness program. They were able to deliver better results than personal training for one-third of the cost by delivering their services - which include exercise, nutrition workshops, special perks to local businesses and customized menus- in a group format. Within a year Get Sexy Boot Camps has risen to become one of the most in-demand fitness programs in Milwaukee. They have been featured several times on local television ad newspaper as well as national outlets such as American Public Media's: The Story and Brides Magazine. Get Sexy Boot Camps hopes to continue to grow its client base and spread the culture of health and fitness throughout Milwaukee and the rest of the nation.
