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Counties and parishes with a greater concentration of small, locally-owned businesses have healthier populations—with lower rates of mortality, obesity and diabetes—than do those that rely on large companies with “absentee” owners, according to a national study by sociologists at LSU and Baylor University.
“What stands out about this research is that we often think of the economic benefits and job growth that small business generates, but we don’t think of the social benefits…
I’m sure you know by now how important and beneficial building a website can be for your business. As more and more people use the internet as part of their daily activities, it only becomes more critical that businesses adapt and create a web presence.
However, we know that many small businesses are on tight budgets and feel that they cannot afford to hire a professional web design firm. What you may not know…
Villane’s Jewelry and Accessories recently donated 10% of a week’s worth of sales to the Georgia College Chapter of Kappa Delta Sorority to support Prevent Child Abuse America.
Along with this donation, co-owners Villane Waldhauer and Susan Renfroe hosted an after-hours event for the ladies of KD.
“Kappa Delta has had a few events at Villane’s recently, and I think this fact testifies to how much of a success they are within our chapter,” KD…
Milledgeville, GA. Nov. 2, 2011—As colder weather approaches the streets of Middle
GA, Villaneʼs Jewelry & Accessories provides options for updating wardrobes and
aspiring fashionistas.
Recently, Villaneʼs has started carrying a multitude of items that are perfect for a savvy
studentʼs budget. Among these are $4 bracelets, $3 headbands, $14 necklaces, $4
earrings and $5 sunglasses. They are happy to provide options for women that want to
stay chic on…
To celebrate their 125th(!) year doing business in Milledgeville, J.C. Grant Co. will be having an amazing 50% off everything in the store sale next Wednesday, November 23rd from 4:55pm-7:00pm!
Harrold’s Formal Wear is now under new ownership and business owners Michael and Danielle Fields are proud to add the business to their existing photography and framing work. The business will relocate Oct. 1 to 122 S. Wayne St. and will continue to offer men’s formal wear including tuxedo rentals, tuxedo and accessories. The couple said they are pleased to build on the foundation of business built by Harold and Nathalie Goodrich.
1.Buy Local—Support yourself: Several studies have shown that when you buy from an independent, locally owned business, rather than a nationally owned businesses, significantly more of your money is used to make purchases from other local businesses, service providers and farms—continuing to strengthen the economic base of the community These include case studies showing that locally-owned businesses generate a premium in enhanced economic impact to the community and our tax base.
2.Support community groups: Non-profit…
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MILLEDGEVILLE — MILLEDGEVILLE — A former food and beverage manager at the Ritz-Carleton Hotel, Jason Medders wanted Milledgeville to have a taste of fine dining close to home. He started a franchise of Quiznos in Milledgeville six years ago, and decided in 2009 to open a restaurant to cater to a different set of tastes.
The sauces are made from scratch with the freshest ingredients,…
