Small communities often are looking for ways to enhance and expand their local economies. A commonly used tool in this effort is encouraging the building and expansion of local businesses. Communities want jobs and dollars, and they usually want them relatively quickly. Often development plans look towards high-fliers and/or large firms. Yet, the local business […]
Archives for November 2015
Holiday Marketing 5: Share the causes you care about
We’re all using the same marketing theme this year: Shift Your Shopping. When we work together to spread the word, we’ll multiply how many customers we reach. This week, the focus is on the causes you support. Our ultimate goal is to build a stronger community for all your local businesses, and the charities you […]
Brag Basket is the place for conversation
The Brag Basket is open! This one is for November 6-8, 2015. Bring your good news, big or small, to share with everyone. What can you do in the Brag Basket? introduce yourself share some great news from this week congratulate a friend applaud for each other confess your undying love for rural places […]