Back to School Boosts Business

School is back in session and Toppers is putting its focus on greeting students with the very best pizza in town. Recently, WKBT in La Crosse, did a story on how students coming back to school makes a huge impact on local business. Check out the story here:

Back to School Boosts Business
Reported by Kristen Elicerio

Each fall thousands of college students return to the Coulee Region. With all three of La Crosse's colleges back in session, the local economy should see some benefits.

Knowing the impact that college students have on La Crosse businesses, last December Toppers Pizza moved it's location from The Village Plaza to the campus area.

"The students are walking by. It's a high-traffic area. There's more visibility, easier access to campus. And since we've moved it's been great," said owner Denise Downing.

Students say when they return to town they're eager to reconnect with friends.

"Definitely a lot of our friends are back in town and we love to get together and hang out," said UW-La Crosse senior Katie Rhodes. (Read More)