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Storm’s Aftermath: Businesses Struggle to Reconnect | Milwaukee News
Fourth of July in Lake Geneva was festive on the surface, but behind the scenes, businesses were still recovering from a deadly storm that hit just a day prior. With internet out and credit card machines failing, shops like Olympic Family Restaurant lost thousands in sales and turned away hundreds of customers. Others, like Lake-Aire Restaurant, pulled off daring workarounds—handwriting credit card info to process later—with only one charge failing. Some pivoted to cash, others kept power and outdoor seating intact. It was a raw reminder of how fragile our digital infrastructure is—and how…
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