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BizNews Greater La Crosse with Vicki Markussen

WIZM News presents the BizNews Greater La Crosse podcast, where we bring you the latest business news impacting our community. Host Vicki Markussen interviews local entrepreneurs and business leaders to provide in-depth insights on the challenges and opportunities of doing business in the La Crosse area. Our show is a collaboration between WIZMNews.com and BizNews Greater La Crosse

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24:10

Mississippi River Regional Planning Commission's Jon...

BizNews Greater La Crosse with Vicki Markussen ·

2023/04/14

Every state has regions recognized by the federal government - the Economic Development Agency (EDA) - to help communities plan and to help businesses grow. On this episode, Jon Bingol, the head of Mississippi River Regional Planning Commission for western Wisconsin’s nine counties, joins. Bingol talks about how plans that impact how cities grow, handle hazardous situations and plan, including recreation. Bingol also helped hand more than 560 businesses a $10,000 check to put them into vacant

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15:17

La Crosse Builders Association on new initiative for...

BizNews Greater La Crosse with Vicki Markussen ·

2023/04/07

The building trades have said for years that they need more workers. Now the shortage is impacting our ability to get service for electrical, plumbing, remodeling and more. The La Crosse Area Builders Association (LABA) is trying something new. On April 18, it is launching “Build My Future,” which is an interactive way for students to engage with their possible career. LABA volunteer Adam Kirschner with Energyline and the Builders Association’s Executive Officer Tena Bailey discussed their work

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15:20

La Crosse publishers Aubrey, McFarland release new...

BizNews Greater La Crosse with Vicki Markussen ·

2023/03/31

Roxanne Aubrey and Rachel McFarland join BizCast Greater La Crosse to talk about their newest in a series of publications, this one called Demystifying City Governments, which was released Thursday. The Ope! Publishing owners started about two years ago, putting out small magazines named Zines. Their newest series tries to help people engage with their government. Aubrey and McFarland sat down with host Vicki Markussen to talk about how they hope to grow these self-published booklets. Find the

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14:00

La Crosse Area Realtors President Damon Olson on...

BizNews Greater La Crosse with Vicki Markussen ·

2023/03/24

The Wall Street Journal named La Crosse an emerging market for affordable housing – not based on what it has – but on the conditions for affordability. This didn’t surprise Damon Olson, President of the La Crosse Area Realtors Association and guest. Olson discusses how the housing market is doing – average sale price and how easy or hard it is to buy right now. He also talks about what’s happening with commercial real estate and how larger markets are leading the way on how space is getting

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17:44

Fun Fur Pets owner Eve Molzhon expanding the business

BizNews Greater La Crosse with Vicki Markussen ·

2023/03/17

Fun Fur Pets owner Eve Molzhon joins, the same week she opened her second location in Greater La Crosse – called Pawsome Pet Country Club. Molzhon is a once cellphone salesperson, turned West Salem print shop owner, who got an idea for opening a doggy daycare. Molzhon listened to customers to keep expanding her services and is still passionate about the rewards of picking up dog, cat, ferret, and even parrot poo all day because it allows her to give back to the community and those pets. See

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13:11

Rivoli Theatre and Pizzeria owners Clara and Jonathan...

BizNews Greater La Crosse with Vicki Markussen ·

2023/03/10

Rivoli owners, Clara and Jonathan Gelatt join Bizcast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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17:29

La Crosse County gives you money to tear down buildings

BizNews Greater La Crosse with Vicki Markussen ·

2023/03/03

Sam Bachmeier, Community & Economic Development Specialist with La Crosse County joins. Sam is in charge of helping businesses and communities grow through programs. The county’s newest program is an acquisition and demolition grant that will pay you money to tear down a building, and use funds to pay for part of the rebuilding, as long as it contains a residential component. Programs include funds for microloans that may cover gaps in financing to get your business going, money available if you

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16:20

Brilliant Bodywork chooses La Crosse to expand

BizNews Greater La Crosse with Vicki Markussen ·

2023/02/24

Brilliant Bodywork Medspa owner Stephanie Andersen-Stevens joins to share why she chose to relocate to La Crosse and how her disability is inspiration for helping others, as she strives to become the area’s premier medspa. Andersen-Stevens talks about creating a culture where people feel safe talking about their imperfections and trust they’re getting the right care. Plus, learn why the Medspa moved to La Crosse — how Andersen-Stevens took it from a side-hustle business, while working a full time

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13:01

State of the La Crosse Regional Airport

BizNews Greater La Crosse with Vicki Markussen ·

2023/02/17

La Crosse Regional Airport director Ian Turner joins. The airport is getting an additional flight to Chicago and Delta is promising larger planes. Turner says this should help with pent-up demand and how this is a bright spot, after numbers in November showed 20,000 fewer people getting on planes in La Crosse. Turner also discusses the pilot shortage and the TSA Precheck service enrollment happening in May. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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14:26

La Crosse's Hunt & Gather owner Emily Boland on startups

BizNews Greater La Crosse with Vicki Markussen ·

2023/02/10

Here's a rare inside look into being an entrepreneur – La Crosse's Hunt & Gather Grazing Boards owner Emily Boland, one of many who started during the pandemic. It started with eating cheese and drinking wine. Boland found inspiration in food. She turned it into a business for friends. Eighteen months later, her meat and cheese boards produce more than 400 a holiday. She’s a hit with UW-La Crosse. She’s networking with fellow businesses. She’s adjusting prices for food increases. She’s donating

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11:41

La Crosse's ARPA funds with Workforce Connections...

BizNews Greater La Crosse with Vicki Markussen ·

2023/02/03

La Crosse ARPA dollars working to upskill workers. Workforce Connections Executive Director Teresa Pierce is the guest to talk about how City of La Crosse ARPA funds as well as state and federal funds are being used to get low-wage employees into more skilled jobs. You’ll have a better understanding of who’s still unemployed and how others can connect with the programs available.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:59

Explore La Crosse's AJ Frels on State of Tourism

BizNews Greater La Crosse with Vicki Markussen ·

2023/01/27

If your goal was to fill hotel rooms and generate tax dollars for the community, how is greater La Crosse doing? AJ Frels, executive director of Explore La Crosse — the county tourism bureau — joins BizCast. Frels talks about the different ways greater La Crosse attracts tourists and how those areas are performing. Plus, learn what cool technology they’re using to track visitors and how the organization is using social media influencers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:08

Onalaska accountant Miller of PKC3 on economy,...

BizNews Greater La Crosse with Vicki Markussen ·

2023/01/20

Sheri Miller, the owner of PKC3 in Onalaska – an accounting firm — joins. PKC3 shares what signs in the economy to watch for to really hold on to your cash. Also discussed were five things you should do to recession proof your finances, plus new and expiring tax credits that could impact how much you pay or get returned on your tax forms. PkC3 also addresses what you can do to make your taxes easier.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:40

Chris Roderique doing more than just bringing back...

BizNews Greater La Crosse with Vicki Markussen ·

2023/01/13

A conversation with Chris Roderique, the owner of Piggy’s Restaurant and Lounge, as well as a Uno Venti, in La Crosse. The restaurant opened its lunch buffet for the first time since the pandemic. Vicki and Chris talk about how the drop in business travelers and remote workforce impact his decision. Plus, Roderique is helping an entrepreneur inside Piggy's and has put his building, not his businesses, on the market. As part of adapting, Roderique is offering a chef the use of his upper restaurant on

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$1.5 million in federal funds for the Boys & Girls...

BizNews Greater La Crosse with Vicki Markussen ·

2022/12/30

Vicki talks with Jake Erickson, Executive Director of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater La Crosse. The B-G-C with Congressman Ron Kind just announced $1.5 million in federal funding to expand the B-G-C’s Erickson Club location to include a Workforce Readiness Center.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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