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In this episode, Matt and James explore the unique journey of starting a business during the pandemic, the challenges of running a small-town café, and the importance of community connection.
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In this episode, Matt and James explore the unique journey of starting a business during the pandemic, the challenges of running a small-town café, and the importance of community connection.
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In this episode, host Matt Wagner sits down with Dottie Lange and Dottie McQuade of The Monogram Shoppe in Woodbury, New Jersey to discuss the process and considerations that come with selling a small business.
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The Main Street Movement has earned a reputation as one of the most powerful economic development tools in the nation.
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In this episode, host Matt Wagner provides practical guidance for small business owners facing the challenges of new and potential international tariffs.
Main Street America recognizes exceptional Main Street communities whose successes serve as a model for comprehensive, preservation-based commercial district revitalization with the Great American Main Street Award (GAMSA).
NewTown Macon is recognized for leading a community-driven effort that nurtures local talent, fosters sustainable development, and promotes inclusivity.