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Category: Shop Local

Shopping at Black-owned businesses

September 11, 2020September 11, 2020 ~ sailmadison ~ Leave a comment

As we continue through this unprecedented year, I know I've been reflecting on the importance of diverse communities and how I can help. We all want to rebuild our communities to be safe and inclusive for Black people as well as Indigenous people and people of color.* *Black, Indigenous, and people of color as a … Continue reading Shopping at Black-owned businesses

Supporting small, local businesses

July 10, 2020 ~ sailmadison ~ 1 Comment

When SAIL Member Janice Durand started The Puzzlebox in 1979, her State Street location and line of one-of-a-kind specialty toys made the store a success. The store’s unique products and local flare were so popular that Janice expanded the business to two stores in Milwaukee and one in St. Louis. Then came the 1980s, when … Continue reading Supporting small, local businesses

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