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Many women dream of opening their own business. Few imagine it and open a brick-and-mortar store in less than 45 days. Natalie Krause and Autumn Hill, both mothers of three young children, each with a thriving handmade maker business, did just that in summer 2022.

The duo founded Beloved Makers and Company in downtown Hudson, Wisconsin, turning a former pizza parlor into a light-filled, stylish maker boutique that features home décor, kitchenware, jewelry, body care and more. Read more about Beloved Makers and Company Curates Connections in Hudson

In the hustle and bustle of downtown Stillwater, visitors can get a cup of Joe or a green juice; shop for a new outfit or decor; stop in for a bite to eat or a sip; or get into conversation and learn of the astonishing things that the area’s female business owners are doing. Read more about Meet the Female Founders of Downtown Stillwater