Shop Small This November | Choose Independently-Owned Businesses

How can you support the mom and pop businesses this holiday season? Think of ways you can make the effort to visit, use and enjoy the best that your town or city has to offer by planning ahead. It's not just ONE time to go out and spend locally, but more importantly it's a series of decision that over time often become a way of life.

"Don't Let The Independent Businesses Fade From Your Town"

They say that by the age of 6 a child can recognize 100 corporate logos. If this is true it's terribly sad, for it reiterates the fact that to the familiar brands, colors and signs the public will gravitate. Here in my town landlords can charge much higher rents to chain stores and I've yet to meet one who would turn down additional income simply to keep a locally owned tradition around - yet these are the people who were built by the tenants they're now seeking to get rid of.

What Are You Waiting For? Support Your Independent Retailers Today!

I'm not sure people realize what they have lost until something is no longer available. Perhaps we wait until we feel a pang of regret or loss, or when a reminder pops up which abruptly brings us back to face reality of that which is gone and lingers now only as a fading memory, and while we might say we understand the importance of preserving certain elements which provide our streets, neighborhoods and downtowns with a distinct atmosphere, does that really motivate us to stop en route to Walmart and consider alternative choices?

Small Business and Father's Day: 11 Fun Ways To Celebrate Locally

It's almost that time of year again to celebrate and thank dear old Dad for everything he does. We are here with a PSA to help you avoid generic gift choices from the big box stores by offering some creative, alternative suggestions instead! (After all, your pop probably doesn't really want something boring from Awful-Mart or the mall, so why not plan something a little more interesting for the weekend?)

      

Family-Friendly Ways To Support Local Businesses this Summer

Did you know that some of the best times of the year are right ahead of us? For many folks, summertime is a season of outdoor fun, togetherness and adventures. With the festivities and celebrations which are sprinkled throughout the warmer months come many opportunities to choose exciting new establishments and attractions to explore.