"When you choose to support a local business, it's more than just a decision about which building to walk into. It's about the people and relationships, the familiar faces and iconic places that make your town worth visiting."
Monday, January 27, 2020
Small Business Love | News & Notes (Hello 2020!)
I'm passionate about our independent retailers; dedicated to speaking out and perhaps playing a small role in putting the focus back on locally-owned and operated companies; a fan of businesses with flavor and history. Articles which highlight the success of the people who pour their heart and soul into a dream, along with sometimes, the struggles and sadness, come across news sites and social media with increasing frequency and I feel almost a responsibility to share and pass them along.
Thursday, January 2, 2020
Choices Shape The Future: How The Decisions We Make Affect Our Communities
I recently heard about a small town where the majority of independent businesses have closed as the residents are moving away due to lack of jobs. Included on the list of challenges facing this community is declining tax revenue, lack of events or activities, few dining or shopping options and dwindling membership in civic and local organizations. There are even now so few full-time residents in the town that for the first time in decades, the fire department may be forced to close down.
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