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Help Us Spotlight the Next Generation of Entrepreneurs!

You know better than anyone: entrepreneurship starts with an idea — and the courage to try. That’s why we’ve launched Milwaukee Makers, a blog dedicated to celebrating the creativity, hustle, and fresh perspective of local teens and college-age students who are exploring what it means to start something of their own.


Now, we’re asking for your help.


Do you know a student who’s always brainstorming new ideas? Someone who started a side hustle, helps with the family business, or just thinks like an innovator? We’d love to hear their stories.


Milwaukee Makers is looking for original blog posts written by high school and college-age students in the Milwaukee area. Posts should be around 800 words, written in a student’s own voice, and reflect their experience, advice, or entrepreneurial dreams. This isn’t about business plans or formal pitches — it’s about real stories, fresh ideas, and the spirit of making something new.


Topics could include:

·        A business idea they’ve tried or want to try

·        A project, product, or service they’re proud of

·        What leadership, innovation, or risk means to them

·        Lessons they’ve learned from helping in a business

·        What they imagine for their future


Our goal is to give young people a platform and to inspire others in the process. Who better to open that door than you — the business owners who’ve already walked the path?

Please share this opportunity with the young people in your life — children, interns, employees, neighbors, students. Encourage them to write and remind them that their voice matters.

Email submissions to info@smallbizmke.com.

Subject Line: Milwaukee Makers Blog Submission

We’ll publish entries on smallbizmke.com as they are vetted and approved.


Let’s work together to champion the next wave of Milwaukee Makers.

 

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Exploring DBS Therapy for Epilepsy: A Free Seminar


Join us on Wednesday, June 11, for a free seminar at the Milwaukee County Zoo (admission and parking included) to learn more about the benefits and risks of deep brain stimulation (DBS) therapy for Epilepsy.


DBS may help reduce the frequency and severity of seizures. DBS therapy is not for everyone. Results may vary. See risk info: bit.ly/433LKNn.


Wednesday, June 11

Registration & Breakfast: 9:30–10:00 am Presentation: 10 am–12 noon

Four Hot Small Business Topics – Mid-2025

1. AI for Everyday Business Tasks

  • How small businesses are using AI to handle customer service, content creation, and data analysis — without losing the human touch.

2. Tightening Budgets & Smarter Spending

  • With inflation still looming and interest rates high, small business owners are doubling down on ROI-focused spending, low-cost marketing, and lean operations.

3. Social Media Fatigue & What’s Next

  • Many businesses are rethinking how (and if) they use social platforms — especially as organic reach continues to drop. Email marketing (Small Business Milwaukee can help), SMS, and niche platforms are back in the spotlight.

4. Localism & “Shop Small” Momentum

  • Consumers are increasingly valuing local connections and authentic brands — giving small businesses an edge over big-box competitors.

Contact Small Business Milwaukee:


Tracy Champagne, Founder: (414) 931-1033, Tracy@TracyChampagne.com

Kimberly Hand, Senior Writer: (262) 853-7998, kimmunitee@gmail.com

Bill Sargent, Certified Professional Photographer: Bill@Milwaukee-Headshots.com


Small Business Milwaukee Advisors:



John Anderson, AndersonAdvisoryServices@outlook.com

Paula Keene, Synergy123123@gmail.com

William Hand, pc.assistants@gmail.com