All in the Family: Lao Laan-Xang
byOpening Lao Laan-Xang in 1989 was “a way for us to share our Lao culture and identity, values, traditions, and even our future,” says Christine Inthachith.
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All in the Family: House of Flavas
byIn August 2021, Jodie Jefferson opened House of Flavas, a fast-food restaurant inside a Capitol Petro Mart on the East Side.
Great Expectations
byHow education experts and advocates are addressing the statewide teacher shortage, training future educators and expanding programming for kids
Future Teachers on the Fast Track
byFounded in 2020, Education Academy allows high school juniors and seniors the opportunity to earn dual credits toward both a high school diploma and up to 30 credits of an associate’s degree in the Liberal Arts Transfer Education Pathway from Madison College.
Boosting Centro’s Connections
byCentro Hispano’s expansion of programming for kids is an exciting step forward for the nonprofit, driven by a brand-new building.
Tackling the Teacher Shortage
byWhy are so many educators leaving the field, and what can we do about it?
On the Rise
byMadison’s younger business owners are forging their own paths in food, retail and STEAM fields — growing successful businesses along the way.
Grace Wang: Starting a Business That’s Gone to the Dogs
byGrace Wang, founder and CEO of Petphoria, offers a unique shopping experience “for dogs and their people.”
Shelby Olstad: Whipping Up Sweet Treats
byWhen she was five years old, Shelby Olstad dreamed of opening a bakery in her hometown of Middleton. Fast-forward 21 years, and she is the proud owner of the pink-clad bakery of her dreams
Ashley Slocum: Building a Beautifully Blended Business
byAshley Slocum, owner of Blended in Hilldale, talks about what it took for her to build her beautifully blended business.