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Why Local First?
In order to make Milwaukee a more sustainable community, our goal is to build market share for locally-owned, independent businesses by increasing awareness about the personal and community benefits of choosing local. Remember, for every $1 you spend at a locally owned business, more than 68¢, versus 43¢ spent at a national chain, remains in Milwaukee. Featured MemberMaxie\'s Southern Comfort![]() Maxie's Southern Comfort opened its doors on May 5th, 2007, serving Southern Inspired "from-scratch" cooking. Maxie's is located in the old Gerry O'Brien's Meat Market at the corner of 68th St. and Fairview Avenue, immediately north of Interstate 94 and the 68th St. off-ramp. Maxie's offers full-service bars and dining on two levels. Maxie's Southern Inspiration includes the "Low Country" cooking of the Carolinas, Creole and Cajun cooking of Louisiana, traditional slow-smoked southern barbeque, and southern comfort cooking of all kinds. We feature a raw bar serving fresh oysters, clams and shrimp flown in 6 days a week from the… learn more about our member businesses here » |
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Buying from a local business has many positive impacts for our city and its communities. The more support we give to community based businesses the more we get back.