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It’s widely known that small businesses are economically important. However, their impact on local communities goes so much further, often in ways that can’t be accurately measured or fully appreciated.With…

Tue

Farm-to-table initiatives are reshaping how food moves throughout local communities, offering a direct link between community farms and the restaurants serving their harvest. In Cumberland County, where agriculture is deeply…

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The United States Bureau of Labor Statistics states that only 34.7% of businesses started in March 2013 were still operating by March 2023. This is even lower for certain industries, with the…

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While the international economy becomes increasingly complex through globalization, shifting regulations, and technological innovation, the building blocks of a successful local economy remain the same. These building blocks include collaboration,…