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Specialty beer business is booming – and not just for St. Patty’s Day
We have recently been enjoying the art of beer making. Well actually, we’ve just been enjoying the art of beer observing until now – having watched our brewmaster son cook several strong smelling batches in our kitchen. Today however, we received our own beer kits and are excited to begin the first batches of Bavarian Hefe Weizen, and Caribou Slobber Brown. Read the rest of this entry »
Ten Great Reasons to Support Locally Owned Businesses
Local McClellanville restaurant
Shopping online, or visiting the big box stores and chain restaurants might not seem like such a big deal, but over time, our local communities, businesses, and neighborhoods suffer.
Here is a great list of positive reasons to support our local businesses. Visit the American Independent Business Alliance at http://www.amiba.net/ for more discussion on this topic.
1. Locally owned businesses build community well-being by sustaining vibrant town centers, linking neighbors in a web of economic and social relationships, and contributing to local causes.
2. Maintaining unique local communities creates an economic advantage in the local community.
3. Local decision-making by local people who live and work in the community is increased. Read the rest of this entry »