Small towns, Business, Two-lane Travel, Rural life & Humor
According to Webster’s Dictionary (yes, I have one on my desk) Community is ‘people living in the same area - an interacting population of various individuals in a single location’ A community can be your town, your street, your church, school, your coffee klatch, your business, rodeo family.. Whatever. Community = people. But what does... Continue Reading →
We often talk about businesses working TOGETHER instead of against each other. Here's a perfect example of small town businesses working TOGETHER for mutual benefit. Ault, Colorado's Main Street is only a few blocks long. Both sides are lined with businesses. However, this community does not have an Economic Developer or a Chamber of... Continue Reading →
A handshake. Such a simple gesture, and yet it can say so much. Beginning as a symbol of peace in the 5th century BC, the handshake quickly evolved to mean a greeting or parting, good sportsmanship, a business deal, trust, respect and so much more. Sadly I have noticed a lack of handshakes (or... Continue Reading →
Who says small towns don't have anything to offer? Certainly not us! For years, we have championed small towns across North Dakota and beyond. We had nominated Regan- pop 44- as a Main Street Community over a year ago. (Regan is where part of our farm is) And... Drum Roll.... The Governors office called and said they would LIKE... Continue Reading →
Ever heard the old adage, “One to start it, one to grow it, one to lose it”? We’re guessing it was meant to represent the generations of a family business. Normally “succession planning” means having a buy-in (or maybe a buy-out, sweat equity, inheriting or whatever) plan. But along with the plan comes the... Continue Reading →
Ahhhh- Sharkndao.... That ultra riveting, undeniably fake monster shark series of movies... It's like an accident, once you see it, you can't look away. You have to continue watching just to see what craziness comes next. Yes. I dig cheezie sci-fi movies. The cheezier the better. And yes- I watched ALL the Sharkndo's … multiple times. There... Continue Reading →
One of the 'new' buzzwords is "Walkability". What does that mean exactly? Basically it means the ease of getting around on foot, or how pedestrian friendly is your town. There is a nifty site you can use to determine your own towns score- Walkscore The scoring is 0-100. Remember back when - when folks walked to the market? Or to the pool?... Continue Reading →
Are You a Bad Boss?? Would you know if you were? Would anyone tell you? Or are you the kind of boss people want to work for? Bad Bosses are bigger problem in small towns than one would think. I was a Horrible Boss. I didn't know I was. At least not until a 16 yr old told with... Continue Reading →
Let’s say people want to visit your town. Or maybe it’s a special holiday and folks have family who want to come. Your town has a gift shop and café and other interesting things to do, but zero lodging. What do most folks do? If they aren’t already staying at friends or relatives, they will... Continue Reading →
