By Lauri Lee
Northside Economic Development Coalition

The Fifth Annual Dane Buy Local Biz Awards held Thursday, Oct. 3, at Promega was a night of celebration to honor locally owned businesses with a hors d’oeuvres reception, art show, wine pull, raffle and dessert after party. Dane Buy Local recognized the award winning businesses and nonprofits with a ceremony to honor them for their inspiration, involvement, achievement and leadership in their neighborhoods and communities and with Dane Buy Local. 

The 2019 Award winners were: 

• Body and Soul: The Healthy Place
• Business Expert: WWBIC
• Community: Northside Planning Council
• Family Wellbeing: Willy Street Co-op
• Home & Pet: Chads Design Build
• Local Legacy: Metcalfe’s Market
• Provisions & Potables: Rosie’s Coffee Bar & Bakery
• Rest & Relaxation: JnJ Craftworks
• Staff Pick: Summit Credit Union 
• Sustainable Partner: Home Savings Bank
• Tech & Media: City of Madison Metro Transit