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German “Carlos” Vasquez Hernandez and his wife, Carolina Martinez, knew it would be a challenge to keep their two southwest Wisconsin Los Amigos Mexican restaurants operating when the pandemic hit—just months after one of the restaurants had moved to a bigger, remodeled location.

Chrishella, owner of Vibez Creative Arts Space, had to get creative during the pandemic when it came to finding an alternative to her in-person art sessions.

Thanks to her initiative and networking, Loreen uncorked a new way to stay engaged with her loyal customer base during the pandemic through virtual wine tastings.

A strong Wisconsin support system and recycled wine bottles helped Sascha pivot from wholesale to retail sales for her gourmet oils and vinegars business.