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What small town businesses can do during events to capitalize on the extra people

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A diverse crowd watches a marching band in a small town parade

Guest post by Jeremy Zeller Do your homework – WHO WILL BE ATTENDING the event? Cater to that audience. Families, College students, Car enthusiasts, Cosplay…yes, even them. If you do not want to keep your store open, set up a SIDEWALK STAND or TABLE and sell there. An assortment of products and swag to just […]

June 9, 2023 Filed Under: economic development, marketing, rural Tagged With: downtown, events, experience economy, guest post, marketing, retail

What challenges do you face in your community and business? Tell us here

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Survey of Rural Challenges

Over 1400 people have shared their rural challenges with us since 2015. With all the change we’ve been through, have your priorities changed? We’d like your help to get an updated view of the challenges to your community and your business, and what’s working well or not so much. The survey is open to rural people […]

November 11, 2022 Filed Under: rural, trends Tagged With: Survey of Rural Challenges

Rural and Small Town Speaker Becky McCray

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Small Town Speaker Becky McCray presents the keynote speech to the North Carolina Rural Conference, organized by the NC Rural Center

Becky McCray is a rural speaker available for in person, hybrid and virtual events. She has spoken at events in the USA, Canada, Australia and UK. I help you shape a brighter future for your town no matter what the negative people do, giving you practical steps you can put into action right away. My […]

July 9, 2022 Filed Under: announcement, economic development, rural Tagged With: Becky McCray, professional speaker, rural speaker, small town speaker

What to do with a building that’s falling down: The roofless Royal Theater in Archer City, Texas

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Archer City, Texas, Royal Theater, side view facade and roofless building behind

A building that is falling down or where the roof has fallen in can still be useful. One example is the Royal Theater, in Archer City, Texas. The Royal Theater was featured in the movie “The Last Picture Show,” and production crews did the work to shore up the facade. The space behind has a […]

January 23, 2022 Filed Under: community, rural, tourism Tagged With: downtown, Sheila Scarborough, tourism

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