Become A Member BusinessWe invite local businesses to join us in helping make Milwaukee a better place! We need your support as we grow in order to help make a bigger impact on our communities and increase awareness of the benefits of buying local. |
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 MemberSwipeWorks, Inc.![]() The name says it all - SwipeWorks! Fact is, we handle everything "swiped". If your business accepts or wants to accept those MasterCard, VISA or the hundreds of other 30mm plastic credit or debit cards, or those sales-building gift or loyalty cards, then we definitely have a solution for you! We are a unique type of card processing company, thoroughly in-tune with the dramatic changes in this fast changing industry: Technology, Security, Rules and Regulations. We service companies large and small with quality care and true professional know-how from day one. With SwipeWorks, you'll discover for yourself just what makes… 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.