Monday, November 28, 2011

Because Community Matters


Helping Communities & Local Independent Businesses Thrive!

Supporting local businesses builds a stronger, more self-reliant local economy. We can all be part of the solution!

Think of your favorite shop (Willow Tree and Chelsea come to mind, of course), restaurant (Angelina's Mexican Restaurant, Michaelangelos Italian Bistro, Solero Cafe, Nanna's Kitchen, Lion's Tigers and Beers, Coastal Thai, Stroh's, Joes Hamburgers) or service provider (Dr. Anne Abrahamson/Great Lakes Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation).

It's probably a "homegrown business". Independent locally-owned businesses are essential to a vital local economy and community character. They're where the locals go. They're owned by our friends and neighbors, or maybe even by you (or me)!

Community-serving businesses are the backbone of local economies, civic life, local charities, and financial stability for millions of citizens, as well as a training ground for future generations of entrepreneurs.

Problem: Today, independent businesses face unprecedented competition from larger chain competitors, internet merchants and franchises that enjoy national or international branding power and major economies of scale. As a result, community-based businesses comprise a smaller portion of our economy than ever before. We’ll lose much more than places to shop, dine or do business if we allow current trends to continue.

Let's get educated. Let's continue the "MOVEMENT" in Wyandotte! We have everything you need! Clothing and Accessories, Furniture, Food, Drinks, Gifts, Coffee, Wine. Come let us show you a great HOMETOWN HOLIDAY!