Wisconsin Main Street hosted its first Downtown Pitch Contest in June, inviting entrepreneurs from more than 100 Main Street and Connect Communities districts to share ideas for business concepts or expansions to meet the needs of local customers, enhance their district, and support and sustain local businesses. The contest received numerous applications from each region of the state, encompassing communities large and small and businesses of all types. From an experiential Jackson Pollock-style art studio in Kenosha to a customizable donut shop in Monroe, the creativity and persistence of entrepreneurs from around the state was impressive.
