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How local businesses give back to their communities Small businesses are booming. Information from the Small Business Administration and the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of Entrepreneurs says that small businesses, or firms with fewer than 500 workers, accounted for 99.7% of businesses in 2016, the most recent year for data. Firms with fewer than 100 workers accounted for 98.2% of companies. Thanks to their influence and reach, small businesses have the potential to impact local communities in numerous ways. Advocacy, small businesses accounted for 61.8% of net new jobs in the United States between 1993 and 2016.
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The SBA notes that small businesses represent about 96% of employer firms in high-patenting manufacturing industries. That suggests that small businesses are full of new ideas. charities. Many local businesses give
to charity, particularly local charities. Some donate money while others may offer their professional services or event spaces, each of which can be particularly helpful to local communities. munity identity. Small businesses contribute to the charm and character of a town or city. Many local businesses make up the fabric of Main Street, and towns are known and loved for the businesses that have endured. ment. Shopping locally means consumers do not have to travel far to get their goods and services. The United States Environmental Protection Agency’s research report on walkable downtown centers found small businesses encourage walking and cycling, helping to reduce air pollution from vehicles.
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schools, roads and municipal services. Local small businesses are the life force that keeps cities and towns prosperous and humming along. Such establishments help build a sense of community and forge lasting relationships.
communities. Local businesses keep disposable income and tax money within their communities. Business tax money remains local and can support
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Statistics show just how big small business is Small businesses have such a big impact on their communities, and the world at large, that it might be time to reconsider refering to them as “small.” According to the World Bank, small businesses have a major impact on the world economy, especially in emerging countries. In such nations, small and medium enterprises contribute up to 60% of total employment and up to 40% of national income. Small businesses figure to frame their economies in emerging countries in the coming
decades, and they’re already doing so in developed nations, such as the United States and Canada. The following statistics show just how big small businesses have become. istration notes that small businesses make up 99.7% of all employers in the United States. businesses are started each month, with Yahoo! reporting that about 543,000 entrepreneurs open a busi-
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er, as small businesses often outsource services to other small businesses. a small business. In fact, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics noted that microbusinesses, which are defined as firms that employ between one and nine employees, accounted for 75% of all private-sector employers as recently as 2013.
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might be linked. A 2019 survey from Guidant Financial and the online lending marketplace LendingClub found that 78% of small business owners rated their level of happiness as an average of eight on a scale of one to 10 (10 being the happiest). rise. A 2017 report from American Express found that female entrepreneurship grew by 114% between 1997 and 2017.
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Still AVAILABLE! harmony’s own real estate trading game! This limited-edition board game features Harmony businesses and organizations. Custom pewter game pieces. Includes music note, Amish buggy, golf clubs & more! Games available for $32 each (tax included, cash or check only)
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“Shop Local” in Mabel This Holiday Season! Mabel is inviting you to “Shop Small” at their local stores this holiday season - especially on Small Business Saturday, November 30.
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LANESBORO SMALL BUSINESS. BIG HEART.
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Special guest Dane Stauffer joins Dan Chouinard and local Lanesboro talent at the 13th Annual Holiday Sing-along Twin Cities-based accompanist, writer and vocalist Dan Chouinard is leading the 13th annual Old-Fashioned Holiday Sing-along on Friday, December 20, 2019, at 7:30 p.m. at the St. Mane Theatre in downtown Lanesboro. Dan will host the evening, an annual Lanesboro institution, with his fantastic piano and accordion playing, gentle spirit and genuine appreciation for sharing stories and songs with the audience. As a treat for the audience, Dan has invited special guest Dane Stauffer, a laugh out loud musical theatre star, to perform on stage as well. The pair started working and performing together nearly 30 years ago and have logged some miles since then, with shows together across the country and as far afield as Hawaii and Edinburgh, Scotland. With a career spanning cabaret, theater, film, television, radio, and flat bed trucks, Dane Stauffer is triple threat actor, singer and writer making his
debut on the St. Mane stage. Based in Minneapolis, Dane recently sang in Brand New Day: Breaking Barriers/ A Cabaret at the Ordway, where he also recently starred as Scrooge in Dolly Parton’s Smokey Mountain Christmas Carol. Dane has starred as Roger Caldwell in the IVEY award winning musical Glensheen at the History Theatre. In Los Angeles, he became a staple singing at Sunset Strip’s House of Blues, at the Cafe Was with Jeff Goldblum on the keys, and Yoshi’s with Estaire Godinez. He sings regularly at Crooners Lounge in the Twin Cities, and recently performed in an indie short based on Lorna Landvik’s Oh My Stars. He is currently directing Annie Jr. at Steppingstone Theatre for Youth, and he continues to teach empowerment through the arts to children and adults in all settings. As Chouinard told the Star Tribune in 2017, “Among the things that give me joy is the element of participation.”
Lanesboro Holiday Dinner Dance December 7 The 39th Annual Holiday Dinner Dance will be Saturday, December 7, 2019, at the Lanesboro Community Center. The evening will begin with complimentary appetizers and wine served at 6 p.m. Catered dinner of beef burgundy and chicken
cordon bleu will begin at 7 p.m. Entertainment will be provided by DJ Dewy. Door prizes as well! Tickets may be purchased at Granny’s Liquor by December 2, 2019, for $35.00 per person. Advanced purchase only. Join us for an enjoyable evening!!
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As such, Chouinard will welcome local talent to the stage during the Holiday Sing-along! The 2018 show featured Tom Schramm and Walter Bradley, Bertram Boyum, Damon and Peighton Prestemon, Julie Kiehne and Carolyn Freese, the Ekstrom Trio, and Bebe Keith, Laura Nelson, Peter Sholtz and Bill Swanson. Interested in participating on stage at the 2019 event? Contact Program Director Adam Wiltgen via
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e-mail at adam@lanesboroarts.org or by phone at (507) 467-2446 x4. The Holiday Sing-along is presented by Lanesboro Arts and sponsored by Wisconsin Public Radio, Commonweal Theatre, Inspire(d) Magazine, High Court Pub and Granny’s Liquors. Tickets are going fast! The cost is $15, or $12 LA members, and they are sold online at www.lanesboroarts.org; at the Lanesboro Arts Gallery and (507) 4672446. If the event sells out, a wait list will begin at 6:30 p.m. in the St. Mane Theatre lobby the night of the event. The St. Mane Theatre is located at 206 Parkway Avenue North in Lanesboro.
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LANESBORO SMALL BUSINESS. BIG HEART.
One Moment, Please... You hold the key
By Jason Sethre Publisher Fillmore County Journal jason@fillmorecountyjournal.com This coming week can be a game changer for some area businesses, but also for our communities. And, our local residents hold the key. You’ve probably heard that when locals spend money with a locallyowned business, they keep the majority of those dollars local and that money
circulates throughout the community multiple times. I’ve heard numbers such as 67 cents of every dollar spent with a local family-owned business stays in Jason Sethre that community. Let’s take this a step further. For example, let’s say you live in Fillmore or Houston County and work
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in Rochester, Winona, Decorah, or La Crosse. Your kids attend school at one of the local school districts: Chatfield, Fillmore Central, Houston, Kingsland, Lanesboro, Mabel-Canton, or Rushford-Peterson. Your kids participate in sports, theatre, band, or FFA. I feel all of our children in our local schools are blessed with so many opportunities. Another benefit of living in our small rural communities. And, as with many programs, funding can be a challenge. So, one of these programs coordinates a fundraiser. The local businesses are always approached for their support. And, so many businesses generously donate as much as they can afford. I recall, recently, a day in which we received four donation requests in one single day. And, we always support as much as we can. All of the business owners in this area do as much as they can. They support churches, schools, booster clubs, art programs, class trips, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, and so much
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more. So, when you shop local, whether for Small Business Saturday, or any day of the year, you are indirectly supporting all of these other local organizations. When you spend money in Rochester, Decorah, Winona, or La Crosse, how much of that money comes back to these local organizations? Think about it. And, if that doesn’t convince you to shop local, here’s my last pitch. As I have shopped around at each of these local businesses, I have encountered so many opportunities to purchase something you can’t find in any big box store or even on the Internet. You can literally purchase customized gifts and experiences in this area that you can’t find anywhere else. So, if you want to give somebody something unique, look no further than small town America.
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P R E S TO N SMALL BUSINESS. BIG HEART.
Shopping small matters
The FCJ reaches over 13,000 households each week.
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As we begin the holiday shopping season, the Preston Area Chamber of Commerce encourages everyone to think outside the box this year and find unique gifts at our small businesses. From gift cards to local honey to hand crafted home décor, there is something for everyone on your list! Small businesses give back BIG to the community and are the key to our success and future growth! Let’s show up BIG for them. To add to the Shop Small excitement, the Preston Area Chamber of Commerce has added a fun NEW Shop Small Punch Card to their Small Business Saturday festivities! Our goal is to
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get more customers through the doors of our businesses this holiday season. You can pick cards up at Preston Floral & Gift or Trout City Brewing on Small Business Saturday. There are multiple businesses on the card and we encourage you to check out what each business has to offer. Once you visit each location (no purchase necessary) you can turn in your completed punch card to Preston Floral & Gift or Preston City Hall by Friday, December 6. All cards will be entered in to a drawing for a grand prize of $100 in Preston Bucks, sponsored by the Preston Area Chamber of Commerce! See PRESTON Page 11 ➤ s at u r d ay, n o v e m b e r 3 0 t h
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Once you complete your punch card you can drop them off at Preston Floral or Preston City Hall. (No purchase necessary) all cards will be put in to a drawing for $100 in Preston Bucks given by the Preston area Chamber of Commerce!
Preston Bucks are available for purchase at F&M Community Bank! They are a great way to keep money local this Holiday Season! Business Hours Monday – Saturday 8 A.M. – 6 P.M.
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We’re not asking much when we say shop local. We hope you’ll shop locally year-round, as well as Small Business
Saturday on November 30. And while you visit these businesses, don’t forget to thank them for keeping their doors open in our small communities. After all, small businesses are what built America, one neighborhood at a time.
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RUSHFORD SMALL BUSINESS. BIG HEART.
How to sustain a small business Opening a small business can be an exciting time in the life of an entrepreneur. Part of that excitement no doubt stems from the financial risks associated with opening a new business. Keeping that business growing and thriving takes effort, but the results can be rewarding. It is reasonable to feel nervous when starting a business. Information from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics indicates that about 20% of small businesses fail within a year of opening. That number climbs to 50% after five years and 70% by year 10. While it’s essential for small business owners to focus on getting their businesses off the ground, it is equally important to consider the strategies necessary to keep that business afloat for the long haul. Find an industry with staying power Statistics indicate that health care and social assistance businesses have longevity. The BLS indicates businesses in the construction, transportation and warehousing industries do not enjoy the same staying power. After the fifth year in business, about 35 to 40% of these industries will survive. Opening a business in an industry where the stats
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are on your side can be a savvy move. Access capital Quite often businesses fail because of lack of access to cash to sustain their operations. Fundera, a small business lending marketplace, advises that a large percentage of small business owners who apply for bank loans from big banks get rejected. In addition to raising capital through daily operations, businesses may have to turn to alternative lenders. Alternative lenders are typically companies, but not banks, that operate primarily online to quickly approve and distribute funds. Many are comprised of peer-to-peer lenders. According to a study by Harvard Business School, most major alternative lenders offer full loan applications online on desktop or mobile that take 30 minutes to complete. Keep in mind that interests rates typically are higher with these lenders than with traditional banks. Stay efficient Small businesses can grow by maximizing operational efficiency and eliminating unnecessary duties. Efficient business owners delegate tasks to employees so they can keep their own management and business-growing priorities in order. Build a strong brand and emphasize customer service Whether a large company or a momand-pop business, building a trustworthy and reputable brand can help sustain a business for years to come. It is key to keep a business fresh in the minds of consumers. This can be
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a product or service better can ensure repeat business. Small business success comes down to recognizing that it takes continued work to keep operations afloat. Knowing what supports a business is essential to its longevity.
THINK OF US OVER THE HOLIDAYS FOR FAMILY GATHERINGS We have gift cards available!
the creamery Pizza & ice cream
407 S. Mill Street • Rushford, MN • (507) 864-7214 • www.thecreamery.com
NORDIC LANES & LOUNGE 403 S. Mill Street, Rushford (507) 864-7799 www.nordiclanes.com
{ We Live Where We Work } Jana is the Creative Director and Graphic Designer for the Fillmore County Journal, Perfect Glossy, and Visit Bluff Country magazine. With a passion for design, technology, art, and illustration, she enjoys each new project.
Jana grew up on a 5th generation dairy farm near Rushford where she still milks Brown Swiss with her parents and older brother, Jarad. Her sister, Brittany, works as an engineer at Raytheon in Los Angeles, California. Jana comes from a Norwegian family with grandparents and many aunts, uncles and cousins in the area.
Happy Holidays from your local merchants
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GET A HEADSTART ON THE NEW YEAR Free T-shirt with the Purchase of a New Gym Membership
For all ages!! Gift Certificates make great holiday gifts!
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“I love my job because it gives me the opportunity to express and explore my own ideas. Living in a small community and helping businesses succeed through our hard work and design is a wonderful thing.” - Jana
Joining 4-H when she was just seven years old, Jana became involved in almost every single project area at the great Fillmore County Fair. It was here that she discovered she had a love and talent for art, design and photography. Jana pursued a degree in Graphic Design and graduated from Winona State University in May 2013. While in college she enjoyed competing on the Track and Field team as a pole vaulter. When she isn’t working at the Fillmore County Journal she is busy farming, running, hunting, raising Dobermans, taking photos, coaching for the Lanesboro/Fillmore Central Mabel-Canton Track and Field Team, or doing anything in the great outdoors. Jana couldn’t imagine a better place to live and work. She loves the rural lifestyle, the people and the beauty of Bluff Country.
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Monday, November 25, 2019
RUSHFORD SMALL BUSINESS. BIG HEART.
M E T Z ' S H A RT- L A N D C R E A M E RY
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Small Business
S AT U R DAY
2019
studio-N-gallery opens in Rushford
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OPEN: 10am to 2pm Located 5 miles north of rushford www.metzhartland.com metzcreamery@goacentek.net 507-864-2627
Get your orders in early for Christmas for Lefse and Holiday Baked Goods
Rosettes
Sweet Soup mpa Fruit Cake Yulebake
Rommegrot gman Sandbakkelse Call for Information:
Check our Daily Specials and grab some Lefse!
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Steven Halvorson, Jennifer Hengel, Jerad Brown. Front, Beth Tudahl, Lesser, and Sally Ryman. The business at 305 S. Elm Street offers Lesser’s original art for sale, portrait painting, art workshops, and window space for area artists. Photo submitted
We support small business saturday
50 7 -86 4 -2323
210 W. Jessie St., Rushford, MN
The Rushford Peterson Valley Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting on November 13 to welcome new business “studio-N-gallery” in Rushford. Owner Nan Lesser cut the ceremonial red ribbon surrounded by Chamber representatives. Pictured left to right, back, Kathy Riley, Angela Colbenson,
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For more information call the Fillmore County Journal at (507) 765-2151 or visit www.fillmorecountyjournal.com
R U S H F O R D Gary Marcoux, DDS D E N TA L 507-864-7773 C L I N I C 208 S. Elm Street • Rushford, MN
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Monday, November 25, 2019
SPRING VALLEY SMALL BUSINESS. BIG HEART.
FILLMORE COUNTY JOURNAL
Small Business
S AT U R DAY
Shop small businesses to improve the holiday experience
Jenn Slifka of Chateau de Chic offers a unique shopping experience. Photo by Mary Whalen
Doers Welcome.™
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Specific events are geared to direct shopping traffic to local businesses during the holiday season. It’s the time of year when newspapers thicken with sales circulars and holiday advertisements. Consumers looking to beat the hustle and bustle and steer clear of the crowds this year may want to pay attention to local businesses in lieu of trekking to nearby shopping malls. Every time consumers visit local coffee shops to grab a latte, pick up a dress at a nearby boutique or patronize a farmer’s market down the street, they are supporting a small business. The Friday and Saturday after Thanksgiving are some of the busiest shopping days of the season, and they also can be some of the friendliest to small businesses. Plaid Friday was conceptualized in Oakland. It may have been born in the Golden State, but the movement soon spread across the country. Plaid Friday is an alternative to big box stores’ Black Friday bonanzas. It is designed to promote both local and independentlyowned businesses during the holiday season. The name Plaid Friday was used to help people visualize the various threads of small businesses coming together to create a strong community fabric that was diverse and creativity. Shoppers can continue their small business patronage with Small Business Saturday. This, too, is a counterpart to Black Friday and Cyber Monday. The first event was created by American Express in conjunction with the nonprofit National Trust for Historic
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Preservation. Since its inception, many small business groups, merchants and politicians have touted the event and the Shop Small® mantra. The idea is that when small businesses thrive, communities and individuals thrive along with them. The Small Business Administration says that, since 1995, small businesses have generated 66% of all new jobs in the United States. There are a number of big reasons to shop small. One can start around the holidays and then continue all year long. give back to the community directly. According to Civic Economics, a strategic planning business, on average 48% of each purchase made at independent businesses is recirculated locally through tax money and other support. to provide personalized, hands-on customer service. Repeat business is key to their survival, so they want to ensure shoppers are happy. not beholden to corporate oversight in terms of what they sell, have greater flexibility. That allows them to offer a diverse product selection. nearby, and they’re the people you see in town, schools and elsewhere in the local community. Many consumers are comforted to know they’re supporting their neighbors, especially during the holiday season. Supporting local businesses is easy. And shoppers who like what they see can share the good news with others on social media.
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