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Merry Christmas 2011

Have a blessed and safe Christmas season … see you in the New Year.

Recommended Holiday Reads

With a little luck, I plan to curl up in a corner with tea and cookies to enjoy some books this Christmas, even though I rarely make it through the list of titles I’ve stacked throughout the year.  Here’s a glimpse of some holiday reading … for yourself, for friends, or just for fun. 
Enjoy! 
For Entrepreneurs
Let My People Go Surfing:  The [...]

Planning a Small Town Seasonal Event

Christmas is coming … with many communities gearing up to host their seasonal events.  What are your goals?   How can you make the most of sponsorships?  Can you afford to market on a shoestring budget?
In small towns, events are as much about entertainment as they are about social interaction.  They are a means of generating pride [...]

2010 Merry Christmas

The holidays are here and I’m off for some well-deserved time with family and friends … thanks for following along and all the best to you this Christmas season!  See you in the New Year.

Give to Your Community This Christmas

With only 12 days left until Christmas, our communities are often inadvertently left off our lists, unless a donation is made to local charities, not-for-profits, or community foundations. 
Shopping locally, though, is a great way to “give back” to your community.
Last year, I posted about how small towns could attract visitors to their communities by creating day-trips … but equally [...]

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