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In honor of National Volunteer Week, we’re showcasing the contributions of small business owners to their community. We conducted the Second Annual Independent We Stand Community Support Index, to gauge the level of involvement small businesses have with local charities.
“Buy Local”—you see the decal in the store window, the sign at the farmer’s market, the bright, cheerful logos for Local First Arizona, Think Boise First, Our Milwaukee, and homegrown versions across the states.
There was a time when every town and city in America was home to small businesses run by hard-working and self-sufficient people — people who possessed an entrepreneurial spirit.
A recent article in Forbes suggests that Google Now may level the playing field for independent business.
