Brookfield/Elm Grove Monthly

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The TIF is scheduled to be paid off in 2036, said to Gary Lake, Town of Brookfield Develop- ment Services adminis- trator. Four years after the TIF is paid off tax revenue from The Cor- ners will pay for all of the taxes the town did not collect for the previ- ous 20 years. "The revenue will be, by my estimation, roughly six times what regular Bluemound Road development would have returned, per year, after 20 years," Lake said. Back on your feet By Christopher Bennett Special to The Freeman BROOKFIELD — A labor force of women working to get back on their feet pro- duces the handbags of Kin- dred Spirits. The bead products sold by 31 Bits benefit the Ugandan women who craft the jewel- ry. Lenny & Eva is a compa- ny that produces leather cuff bracelets with inspira- tional messages. The list of new products being carried by Stan's Fit For Your Feet share the common touch of an inter- esting story and impecca- ble quality, or they likely wouldn't be in the store. "We like to find brands that are quality and that have a story or mean some- thing to the consumer," said Megan Sajdak, market- ing director for Stan's Fit For Your Feet/New Balance Milwaukee. "Some of them are really well-known, quality brands, and that's why they're in our stores." The expansion of the product line at Stan's is in response to the demands of consumers. "The big driver is we are already bringing quality footwear," Sajdak said. "Our buyers are already going out and bringing quality footwear products to our store." Sajdak said women are looking for accessories to pair with the footwear offerings available at Stan's three metro Milwaukee locations, and men and women alike are always seeking gift items. Stan's is celebrating its 65th year as a retail footwear option in the Mil- waukee area. Stan's Fit For Your Feet stores are located in The Plaza at the corner of Bluemound and Calhoun roads in Brookfield; in Glendale at 505 W. Silver Spring Drive; and in Green- field in Layton Plaza at 7405 W. Layton Ave. Sajdak said Stan's tested various products in stores and came to a better sense of what consumers want in addition to footwear. "Women are looking for that gift-giving item, or that item that can acces- sorize their outfit," Sajdak said. "We're bringing in quality items to accessorize your apparel or wardrobe." Sajdak said the buyers at Stan's go to markets sever- al times each year and peruse products. In this instance, Stan's is the buyer, and is purchasing items from the manufactur- er or sometimes a distribu- tor. Sajdak said Stan's buyers attended markets in Atlanta and Chicago in search of accessories they felt would fit consumer demand and Stan's existing product line. Sajdak said the expansion in product line is driven by a desire to be known for more than shoes. "We are really developing our business and making sure we are more than just a shoe store," Sajdak said. "Yes, you can get your shoes, but you can also buy great gifts for your girl- friend or your wife." The new products are from 13 distinct retailers and craftsmen. Shupaca is a line of scarves and hats made from alpaca. Leaders in Leather features handbags hand- made with traditional Paraguayan techniques. World Finds is fair-trade, original jewelry. Espe spe- cializes in animal-friendly, vegan fashion and Lotus Jewelry makes handcrafted jewelry in sterling silver or 14 karat gold for the every- day woman. Luca + Danni make inspi- rational jewelry. Chicago- based Shiraleah makes vegan leathers and leather handbags with interesting interpretations on color and embellishment. Baggallini is the brain- child of two flight atten- dants who wanted better bags for travelers, and Hobo is a well-known brand of handcrafted leather bags and wallets. Woolflower is best described as a meeting of art and hand-crafted items made of wool. "We're really excited for the holidays," Sajdak said. "You'll be able to get footwear for yourself and a gift." Sajdak said the new prod- uct line is not a one-off being stocked specifically for the holidays, and said many of the items, which are available now, would make excellent gifts for Mother's Day, graduations or birthdays. Submitted photo Shupaca makes scarves and hats from alpaca. The family business uses all fair trade practices and works directly with Ecuadorian artisans to handweave products. Stan's Fit for Your Feet expands product offerings Brookfield Central's Red Kettle Club is ringing in the season BROOKFIELD — A group of Brookfield Central High School students stood outside the entrances of their school every day for a week recently, wearing red aprons and ringing bells. It was the latest ini- tiative of the school's Red Kettle Club, a 1- year-old club that pro- vides service opportu- nities to students through the Salvation Army. Launched last fall, Central's was the fifth school-based club in the nation and the only one in Wisconsin. Since then, participa- tion has grown, with 115 students in the club this year. The students host fundraisers, including one that raised $2,000 for the Salvation Ar my's Emergency Lodge, and have made caramel apples for the Emergency Lodge resi- dents, Christmas cards for the Christmas fami- ly feast, and snack bags for children in need. The club members also implemented a "Pay it Forward Chal- lenge," which raised more than $1,500 to support Salvation Ar my children's pro- grams in Milwaukee County. With bell-ringing being a key club activi- ty, students have raised more than $1,000 to date. — Freeman Staff Submitted photo Brookfield Central students Sami Somers and Kajal Khatri ring bells to collect Salvation Army donations at school.

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