Dane Buy Local

What a session!

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Lunch & Learn: Top HR Solutions for Small to Mid-Size Businesses (Part 2)! Whether you were tuning in for the first time or continuing the conversation from Part 1, we loved having you with us.

A huge thank you to our presenter David Bailey at Community Living Alliance and everyone who made this virtual event possible.

Missed Part 1? Registered attendees have access to recordings, resources, and materials from both sessions — so you can catch up and keep building.

Stay tuned for more events designed to help Dane County businesses grow, connect, and succeed! https://danebuylocal.com/

This made our day! 🎉

We're so proud to grow alongside amazing local businesses like Teddywedgers. Go show them some love — and remember, when you buy local and shop local, everybody wins! https://www.teddywedgers.com/

Visit Dane Buy Local to discover more incredible local businesses and see why it pays to support local businesses! https://danebuylocal.com/

Don't Miss This HR Game-Changer!

Join us Tuesday, June 17th at Noon for Part 2 of "Top HR Solutions for Small to Mid-Size Businesses" — a free virtual Lunch & Learn from Dane Buy Local!

Missed Part 1? No worries — registered attendees get access to the recording, so you won't miss a thing.

Grab your lunch, log in, and walk away with practical HR insights to help your business thrive.

🔗 Register now: https://danebuylocal.com/event/lunch-learn-top-10-hr-solutions-for-small-to-mid-size-businesses-virtual-dane-buy-local/

Want your dollars to ACTUALLY make a difference?

Shop local. Here's why it matters:

Every $1 spent at a locally owned business recirculates through your community 2–4 times more than money spent at a chain or online retailer. That means more local jobs, more charitable giving, more wealth — right where you live.

It's called the Local Multiplier Effect. 🔗 https://amiba.net/local-multiplier/

Your spending is a vote for the community you want to live in. Make it count!
https://danebuylocal.com/member-directory/

Thank You for Keeping Local Alive!

A huge thank you to our most recent members who renewed with Dane Buy Local! We truly rely on your support to keep our mission alive and our community thriving.

When you support local businesses, you're investing in the people and neighborhoods that make Dane County special. So buy local, shop local, and make it a point to visit our members' stores!

👉 Find them at https://danebuylocal.com/member-directory/

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Looking for something to do this Wednesday?

Head to Madison Public Market's "Preview Pop-Up Market" from 3:30–7pm before their July 23rd Grand Opening: https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1382135403963566&set=a.628286372681810

Also coming up — Make Music Madison on June 21st, with several DBL members taking part. It's going to be a great one. Check out our list! https://danebuylocal.com/event/make-music-madison-2026/

These events (and more!) are featured in *Live Local*, our bi-weekly newsletter. Sign up to stay connected with what's happening in our local community: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/AwAVUq3

Mad Gluten Free Fest is BACK for its third year!

Mad Gluten Free Festival returns on Sunday, June 7, 2026 from 3–6PM at Breese Stevens Field in Madison for an afternoon of amazing local gluten free food and good company — and best of all, admission is FREE!

Bring your blanket, grab a table, and enjoy delicious GF eats while connecting with your fellow gluten free community. We'll also have kids' crafts and activities, making it the perfect family outing!

🌟 Want the VIP experience? Snag a VIP Hour ticket ($20) for 2–3PM to get early access and extra special treats before the doors open to the public!

Everyone is welcome — whether you've been eating gluten free for years or are just GF-curious. Come celebrate good food and great community with us!

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A huge THANK YOU to everyone who tuned in to the Dane Buy Local Access Hour on WORT FM 89.9! We loved sharing the stories, needs, and impacts of our incredible locally owned businesses and organizations with you. If you missed it, take a listen!

https://danebuylocal.com/access-hour-with-dane-buy-local-and-wort-89-9-fm/

Special thanks to our guests Delta Beer Lab, Community Living Alliance, and DBL Board Chair & Intentional Purpose Events Manager Zoe Schuler for joining us and making the show so meaningful.

And a reminder — WORT's Summer Pledge Drive is still going! If community-powered radio matters to you, please consider making a pledge at wortfm.org/donate or call 608-256-2001. Every contribution keeps voices like ours on the air.

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🧀 National Cheese Day is Tomorrow🧀

Nobody celebrates cheese like Wisconsin! This June 4th, buy local and visit our amazing "cheesy" members who sell some of the finest cheese in the state.

Shop local, taste the difference, and support local businesses that make Dane County proud!

👉 Visit our member directory for cheesy members near you! https://danebuylocal.com/member-directory/ #!directory/map/tag=cheese

Shop for a cause this June!

Our DBL member Kylee's Gift Cottage has launched the Kylee's Hearts & Paws Fundraiser benefiting fellow DBL member Dane County Humane Society.

This June, purchase a special $15 bracelet in-store and 100% of proceeds go directly to shelter animals in need.

The fundraiser honors Kylee, the beloved Chihuahua who inspired shop owners Colin and Michael's passion for helping animals find their forever homes.

📍 6711 Frank Lloyd Wright Ave, Middleton
🔗 kyleesgiftcottage.com