by Jim Hinkley | May 19, 2019 | Bath Treats, craft stores, Route 66, small business, Uncategorized
In communities large and small young entrepreneurs are transforming once moribund historic districts into thriving, vibrant centers of commerce. They are breathing new life into the historic hearts of small town America, and they are doing it with passion, vision, and...
by Jim Hinkley | May 15, 2018 | craft stores, Route 66, small business, Uncategorized
With the almost daily announcements that another chain is closing stores or simply going out of business, the focus is often misplaced. Yes, the traditional brick and mortar chain store is being threatened by on line retailers such as Amazon. There is, however, an...