Independents Week Kick-off

press release: Dane Buy Local and member businesses are declaring June 25 to July 4, 2021, Independents Week and are encouraging the public to buy local to help celebrate hardworking local entrepreneurs. Members of the press and public are invited to an Independents Week Kick-Off press conference at 12:00 p.m. on June 25, at the new JNJ Gifts and More location: 201-A East Verona Avenue in Verona. Featured speakers include County Executive Joe Parisi, Verona Mayor Luke Diaz, and JNJ Gifts and More owner Jerina Vincent. In addition, Dane County and Dane Buy Local will provide an update on the Dane County Small Business Pandemic Support Grant program, which has received over 3,000 applications and $59,447,075 in requested funds.