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Thanks to Gov. Evers’ bold leadership, more than 6,200 small businesses have opened their doors or expanded during his first term and more than 20,000 farmers have received direct support to help them pay bills and invest in equipment. In his second term, Gov. Evers is committed to doing even more to support Wisconsin’s small businesses, farmers, and agriculture industries. 

  • Expand Wisconsin’s Main Street Bounceback Program: The Main Street Bounceback Program has transformed downtowns in cities and towns across Wisconsin.  This program provides grants to small businesses who open or expand into vacant storefronts, helping entrepreneurs make their dreams a reality and helping to revitalize our communities. Gov. Evers will continue to invest in this program and work to make Wisconsin the small business powerhouse of the midwest.
  • Support Wisconsin Farmers and Producers: Gov. Evers has signed historic legislation to support Wisconsin’s agriculture industry by expanding dairy exports and strengthening meat processors across the state. In his second term, he will continue to find innovative ways to connect Wisconsin’s agriculture industry with new markets and strengthen the state’s agriculture supply chain.
  • Growing Wisconsin’s Workforce and Filling Jobs: With near record-low unemployment, it’s critical to expand Wisconsin’s workforce to fill jobs and give small businesses the workers they need to operate and grow. That’s why Gov. Evers supports a regional approach that tackles specific challenges – like access to childcare, quality education for our kids, apprenticeship and job training programs, and more. He’ll continue to work with local partners and employers to find solutions that work.
  • Repeal the Personal Property Tax: The personal property tax is an unfair, costly tax that is levied on small businesses for their equipment and furniture. This tax also overburdens small businesses with compliance costs. Gov. Evers supports complete repeal of the personal property tax in a way that ensures local governments would receive inflationary increases in state aid to cover their revenue losses and, unlike the version previously vetoed, does not include new, extravagant tax breaks for utility companies.
  • Expanding Access to Capital: With interest rates on the rise and business costs increasing, small businesses need access to capital and financing options. Governor Evers supports expanding state tax credit programs and opportunities for loan guarantees when businesses make investments or commit to creating jobs here in Wisconsin.
  • Made in Wisconsin: Gov. Evers will work with small businesses and family farms to create new local markets for Wisconsin-made and Wisconsin-grown products. By strengthening our supply chain and growing local markets, Wisconsin small businesses will have even greater opportunity to succeed.
  • Expand High-Speed Internet to Small Businesses: Small businesses need to have high-speed internet to keep up with the world. During his first term, Gov. Evers expanded reliable high-speed internet access to 387,000 homes and businesses. In his second term, he will continue to make investments to give even more businesses and entrepreneurs the affordable and high-speed internet access they need to be competitive.

Over 100 Wisconsin small business owners have endorsed Gov. Tony Evers’ re-election because they know he’ll continue to do the right thing for small businesses and Main Streets across the state:

  • Becky Clancy, Bounce Milwaukee

  • Ryan Clancy, Bounce Milwaukee

  • Travis Lembrecht, Dino’s Pizza

  • Ashley Prange, Au Naturale Cosmetics

  • Paul Scharfman, Specialty Cheese Co.

  • Baboonie Tatum, Rise and Grind Cafe

  • Ben Cadman, Voyageurs Bakehouse

  • Celeste Parins, Voyageurs Bakehouse

  • Don Greengrass, Greengrass Cafe

  • Tonda Thompson, Valor Creative Collective

  • Keith Streicher, Re-Imagine Ed

  • Chris Daly, Woodland Ridge Retreat

  • Jack Janson, Urban Evolutions

  • Robin Janson, Urban Evolutions

  • Tia Sanders, A Mother First LLC

  • Sharda N Walker, Bella Luxe Showroom LLC

  • Atiyah Nichols, Cache James Better Living LLC

  • Allan Goodman, A Goodman’s Dessert

  • Chia Lor, Unicorn Eclipse

  • Hleeda Lor, Unicorn Eclipse

  • Clare Stoner Fehsenfeld, Quince & Apple

  • William (Bill) Penzey, Penzeys Spices

  • Manuel Corona Sr., Kherpa Jewelers

  • Gaulien “Gee” Smith, Gee’s Clippers

  • Sam Belton, Sam’s Place Jazz Cafe

  • Mikel R Mcgee, 414loral

  • Dipak Thapa, Mt Everest Petro Inc

  • Janis Casey, Hot Head Salons

  • Adija Greer-Smith, Confectionately Yours

  • Keith Schmitz, KRPR Inc

  • Bridget Maniaci, Goodland Home & Goods

  • David Sneed, 211 Martini

  • Tomas Matos, Grand Studio Photography Inc.

  • Enrique Rodriguez, Maranta Plant Shop

  • Michelle Alfaro, Maranta Plant Shop

  • Ann Patrice (Wychor)-Hall, Table 65

  • Lukas Janaky, LSJ Music Company

  • Lydia Sobol, Sobie’s

  • Elena Gildemeister, The SweetSpot Café & The SweetSpot Bakehouse

  • Mitchel Craig, Craigs Popcorn Corner

  • Tamela Greene, Moxie Food + Drink

  • Anne Marie Arroyo, Moxie Food + Drink

  • Brian Exner, B.C. Exner LLC

  • Lester Grace, Backyard Barbeque

  • Heidi Grace, Backyard Barbeque

  • Abdelrahman Farag, AZAR Auto LLC

  • Aline Plawman, Antou Beauty Town

  • Dr. Marthe Dika, M. Dika Dermatology

  • Patrick Flynn, 5Kevents.org, LLC

  • Cheryl Farrand, The Pine Blossom

  • Kimberly Braun, Lucille’s

  • Justin Terbeest, Hop and Barrel Brewing

  • Sandra Scott, Longbranch Gallery

  • Amanda Cosgrove Paffrath, Hot Shop Glass

  • Joan Roehre, Social on Sixth

  • Terrence Halfen, Halfen Garden Center

  • Renee Sommer, At the Roots LLC

  • Mike Sommer, At the Roots LLC

  • Steve Knauss, The Thirsty Pagan

  • Deb Emery, The Thirsty Pagan

  • Angie Roloff, Strictly Discs

  • Tim Piotrowski, Delta Beer Lab

  • Carol Schroeder, Orange Tree Imports

  • Dean Schroeder, Orange Tree Imports

  • Linea Anthony, Racine Merchandise Mart

  • Steve Kennedy, Burr Oak Winery

  • Matt Stengl, Framing by Stengl

  • Patrick DePula, Salvatore’s Tomato Pies, Dark Horse Art Bar

  • Jykeeia Snow, Madam Mozelle’s

  • Joseph Smith, Elmwood Plaza Jewelers

  • Jean Smith, Elmwood Plaza Jewelers

  • Gregory León, Amilinda

  • Corrine Hendrickson, Corrine’s Little Explorers

  • Kehaulani Jones, Rowley Creek Farm

  • Jerina Vincent, JNJ Gifts

  • Ty Don, Old Towne Strings

  • Corey Matthew Hart, Hart House Guitars

  • Maggie Skarich Joos, The Real Good Life

  • Matt Raboin, Brix Cider

  • Robin Pharo, The Sugar Troll, The Grumpy Troll

  • Evan Dannells, Cadre Restaurant

  • Lars A. Johnson, Al Johnson’s Swedish Restaurant

  • Demaris Brinton & Theron O’Connor, Apostle Islands Booksellers

  • Ming Tao Jiang, Marathon Ginseng International

  • Mike Tarr, Mike’s Art Supply

  • Glenda Mitchell, GM. Creative Photography

  • David Butler, Greatmats.com

  • Dr. Bashir Easter, Melanin Minded LLC

  • Todd Larson, Larson Farm

  • James Olson, Olson Funeral Home & Cremation Service

  • Thor Thorson, Thorson Funeral Home

  • Cameryne Roberts, Lulu Cafe and Bar

  • Sarah Jonas, Lulu Cafe and Bar

  • Bill Summer, Webster Cog and Sprocket

  • John R. Hopkins, Artists Squared Gallery and Artists on the Byway Gallery

  • Susan A. Lince, Artists Squared Gallery and Artists on the Byway Gallery

  • Rick Woodham, Hypnotic Eye Tattoo

  • Jose Lopez, San Miguel de Allende

  • Shannon Goodman, Inmoxicated

  • Tennisha Loggins, Snacks and Stuff Truck

  • David P. Vance, RiverTime

  • Robert Brox, Fit4You MKE

  • Jolie Brox, Fit4You MKE

  • Aaron Rosko, Press Waffles

  • Kenny Harper, Harper Tax and Financial Literacy Group

  • Delicia Evans, Big City Brims

  • Jamie Swenson, Willow Way Counseling Center

  • Royal Palmer, Driftless Market

  • Tony Palmer, Driftless Market

  • Robin Cline, Driftless Market

  • Chad Cline, Driftless Market

  • Blayne and Kayla Midthun, Ramone’s Old Fashioned Ice Cream Parlor

  • Erin Klaus, Tangled Up in Hue

  • Meg Knoll and Jared Bilhorn, 3rd & Vine LLC

  • Meredith Blankenheim, Forage

  • David Carlson, CC We Adapt

  • Tomira White, Delicious Bites

  • Deshaun Foster, BLAK Coffee Kenosha

  • Sheila Long, MalamaDoe

  • Bart Bartos, BTB Innovations LLC

  • Kristin Ellis, Farwell Gallery

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