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Ryan Stone
Twin Siblings, Twin Businesses
Rachel and Luke Higginbotham went all the way through school together and, at 25, are now at work running their own coffee shop and their own hutch-manufacturing business. more »
Aug 27, 2012 by Ryan Stone, Sandra Brown Kelly in Local Businesses
David Hungate
Five Cool Small Businesses to Keep an Eye On
They range from two employees to nearly 50. What they have in common is a good idea, hard work and a measure of success, even against the headwinds of a stubborn economy. more »
Jul 1, 2012 by Beth Jones, David Hungate in Local Businesses
Jim Markey
Small Business Success, One Careful Step at a Time
Area business owners and the economic development organizations that support and nurture them agree that the keys to success are careful planning, taking advantage of advice and moving slowly. more »
Jul 1, 2012 by Beth Jones in Local Businesses
Beth Jones
Full Health Care, Free Exercise: Bennies Can Be Key for Small Biz
Despite a (slowish) recovery, this isn’t the economy where you charge into the boss’ office to demand a better health care policy, the freedom to work from home or Cheetos in the vending machine... more »
Jul 1, 2012 by Beth Jones in Local Businesses
What’s Your Parking Beef? (Or Non-Beef?)
It’s an economic development tool and an emotionally explosive topic; it’s “easy and fast” and it keeps you “driving around the block till hell freezes over.” more »
May 1, 2012 by Dan Smith in Local Businesses (8 Comments)
