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Exploring the Quirky World of Troll Dolls at Ohio's Troll Hole Museum
The Troll Doll Museum located in Alliance, Ohio is a whimsical haven for nostalgia lovers and curious visitors alike. Home to the world's...
Feb 26


Consumer Confidence Falls The Most Since 2021
This increase likely reflected a mix of factors, including sticky inflation but also the recent jump in prices of...
Feb 26


Social Media Post Ideas for the Last Week of February: Ignite Audience Engagement with Fresh Content
Why we use a Pineapple for our Weekly Social Media Posts: Be A Pineapple: Stand Tall, Wear a Crown, and Be Sweet on the Inside. Lessons...
Feb 25


How Trump's tariffs on steel and aluminum could hit you at the grocery store
Many everyday grocery items sold in steel and aluminum cans could be in store for a hike...
Feb 20

Old-fashioned Soda Fountain Experience
More than sixty years after it shuttered its doors, a small-town soda fountain lives on underneath the main floor of Kansas City Museum.
Feb 17


What is Small Town Smart Growth? And Why it's Critical!
Smart growth means reinvesting in America’s downtowns and main streets, the economic engines of big cities and rural towns alike.
Feb 17


Dangerous By Design - What Small Towns Should Know
Dangerous by Design finds that 7,522 people were struck and killed while walking in 2022, an average of more than 20 per day.
Feb 17


Fresh Social Media Content Ideas for the Week of February 17, 2025
Why we use a Pineapple for our Weekly Social Media Posts: Be A Pineapple: Stand Tall, Wear a Crown, and Be Sweet on the Inside. Lessons...
Feb 17

Retailers Start Limiting Egg Purchases
Major retailers across the country have begun limiting the number of cartons of eggs shoppers can buy...
Feb 17


Small Town Grant Opportunity- Requires a Match.
$10,000 in funding for resident-driven groups in small cities and towns to start...
Feb 16

Pros and Cons of Tiny Homes
As small towns look for innovative ways to address housing needs and attract new residents, tiny homes have emerged as a compelling...
Feb 16


Gas Prices Climb
Gas prices in the US are rising as refineries begin their seasonal switch to ...
Feb 16


Navigating the Restaurant Scene: Key Consumer Restaurant Trends from the 2024 Survey
As restaurant owners, staying ahead of consumer trends is crucial for success. The 2024 Diner Dispatch survey by US Foods provides...
Feb 16


Webinars & Trainings for Restaurant Owners
According to US Foods website: US Foods® is one of America’s great food companies and a leading foodservice distributor, partnering with...
Feb 16


Smart Growth Self-Assessment for Rural Communities
The Smart Growth Self-Assessment for Rural Communities is a compilation of strategies, organized by 11 common "goal areas," that...
Feb 16


12 Tips for Navigating Tariffs: A Guide for Main Street Businesses
The US government is currently engaged in ongoing negotiations around international tariffs, with a 10% tariff placed on products...
Feb 15


No More Pennies?
Trump announces he has instructed the secretary of the U.S. Treasury to stop making pennies...
Feb 10

Spend the Night in an Airbnb That's Inside An Actual Lighthouse
Escape to the charming Upper Peninsula town of Eagle River for an unforgettable stay at this lighthouse Airbnb in Michigan.
Feb 9

Free Productivity Planner
Discover the Small Town Wow - Productivity Planner, your essential digital download for organized success. This all-in-one solution...
Feb 9

The Complete Branding Planner
Need to elevate your game when it comes to marketing and branding for your small business, but you don't know where to start? The...
Feb 9
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