Supporting Entrepreneurs. Empowering Women.
In the La Crosse Region we are proud to support many local female small-business owners and influential leaders.
We are excited to introduce six of the La Crosse Region’s inspiring female entrepreneurs!* Get ready to splurge and support local women!
Curated
Jennifer Hughes
Curated is La Crosse Wisconsin’s full-service interior design studio and retail boutique! This is a place that strives to inspire and bring out the best in each unique style. Jennifer Hughes is the owner who has brought Curated to life. Her team has over 20 years of experience to bring your project and vision to life!
Magnolia Sunset | Kimberly Nimtz & Melanie Tarnow
Magnolia Sunset is the perfect setting for your event. You will find the venue on nearly 5-acres of natural beauty, giving you countless opportunities to make your day an unforgettable experience. With a combined 40+ years of experience in this industry, Kimberly and Melanie understand the importance of your special day.
Meringue Bakery | Jen Barney
Jen Barney’s reputation for creating desserts that look as exquisite as they taste is now known nationwide. The Wisconsin-based pastry chef and owner of Meringue Bakery catapulted to fame and proved her fierce culinary skills by winning two Food Network Baking Championship Titles. Today, Jen is best known for her elegant wedding cakes and unique, custom flavors!
Hungry Peddler/Mirage | Angie Burish
Angie Burish, owner of the Hungry Peddler and Mirage welcome you to great home-cooked food and a great atmosphere. They are a long-running restaurant known for our hamburgers, fish fry and our house beer. With a fun, old-time ambiance, or a sport bar experience at Mirage, with 20 televisions, pool, darts and more, you’ll sure to have a great time!
Relic Road Junk & Vintage | Kari Christenson
Relic Road is your destination for ideal retro, unique vintage, primitives, antique toys, furniture, architectural salvage, petroliana, advertising, and good old fashioned junkin! Kari is a rescuer of rust, a junkyard jezebelle, a flea market fanatic and a vintage soul that believes that repurposed finds can make a day better. Want to relive your youth? Just stop to Relic Road!
Finnottes Nut & Chocolate Shop | Laurie Finn
Finnottes Chocolate shop has the biggest and tastiest selection of nuts, chocolates, and confections in the Coulee Region. For over 35 years, Laurie’s passion has always been to bring joy to people’s lives by offering the best products, the best service, and if she’s lucky, a smile, a hug, and a story. Offering both treats and gift packages, Finnottes has something to relieve any sweet tooth!
*This does not contain the whole list of current women business owners in the La Crosse Region.
Shop Small and Keep It Local
Shopping small makes a difference. From coming across one-of-a-kind merchandise to finding your favorite organic-grown produce, there are a multitude of reasons to support the local, La Crosse Region community and feel great about your purchases.
Shopping In The La Crosse Region
The La Crosse Region is home to the largest shopping district in nine counties. We host big-name shopping centers and if you prefer to support local businesses, Historic Downtown La Crosse has a vibrant shopping district full of the region’s finest specialty shops.