by Jim Hinkley | Mar 16, 2019 | Bath Treats, Route 66, small business, Uncategorized
In towns large and small there is a movement afoot that is transforming once moribund or faded business districts into thriving, vibrant hubs of commerce. The driving force behind this movement are passionate young entrepreneurs, visionaries that see building a...
by Jim Hinkley | Sep 15, 2018 | craft stores, small business, Uncategorized
It is a small unassuming little shop. A whimsical mural on one side and a welcoming bench out front shaded by a tree give it an inviting appearance that is enhanced by the alluring aromas that waft from the front door. This is Savon Bath Treats in Kingman, Arizona, a...
by Jim Hinkley | Apr 20, 2018 | craft stores, Route 66, small business, Uncategorized
A few short years ago the historic business district in Kingman, Arizona, as with small rural towns throughout the United States, was littered with empty store fronts, overgrown empty lots strewn with trash, pawn shops, and vintage motels that catered to people with...