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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 percent of total employment and up to 40 percent 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.

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Gold Sponsors

Ramsey Constructors

Robert H. Glover & Associates, Inc

Sarah (Roberts) Welch

Silver Sponsors

Mary Ann Holden

Accent Printing

St. George-Forsythe Funeral Home

Barry Haywood

Dansville Chevrolet

John & Sue Keysaw

Dansville Chamber of Commerce

Perry’s Market Place

Basic Sponsors

Dansville Chrysler Dodge Jeep

Brad & Donna Murphy omas P Wamp Real Estate

James & Kathi Culbertson

Peter & Renee Bacon

Jim & Walt & Roxanne MacDonald Putney

Dogwood Floral Company

Justine Fox

Dansville Collision e Brushafer Family

Muchler Family Foundation

Bill & Lorri Welch

Matt & Cami Henrich

Julie Oas-Howard Hanna Real Estate Agent

Tony’s Pizzeria

Core Realty

Hole in One Sponsors

LMC

David & Donna Cole e Jon Shay Family

Michael & Mary Ann Allen Volunteers

Katie Infantino

Rich Monroe

Sherry Kramer

Kevin Sick

Peggy Seeley

Donna Nagle

Paul & Nicole Alioto

Chuck & Sue Mettler

Amy Englert

Emily Crowell

Kelly Rounsville

Kelly Hoag

Lorri Welch

Sarah Welch

Alise Rounsville

Marilyn Robin

Sue Sylor

Tom Frazier

Donna Didas

Joan Brydges

Carol Jones

Kim Derrenbacher

Clare VanDurme

Jim Miller

Chuck Infantino

Joan Hart

Chris Gillard

Raffle & Auction Donations

B & B Liquor

Deb (White) Buchinger

Class of 1981

Dansville Granola Company

John Day

Kim Derrenbacher

Jay Gregorious/Next Level Autoworks, LLC

Joan Hart

Beth (Hart) & Dave Dixon

David & Beverly (Hurlburt) Hart

Sharon Hartman

Debbie (Mavro) Holbrook

Mary Ann Holden

Michelle Frazer/Homegrown Co ee Bar

Kelly (Shay) Hoag

Kaleb Kenney

Jack’s Place Gaslight Grill

Janice (Lent) Infantino

Katie (Gillard) Infantino

Sherry (Waltman) Kramer

Alison (Black) Knights

Betsy Black

Amanda (Black) Schuster

Lori (George) Lemmon

Jenni (White) Leuzzi/Millcreek Optical MacFadden Co ee Co

Sue (Sweet) & Chuck Mettler

Ashton Muchler/Cotton Vinyl Co

Robin (Sahrle) & Terry Muchler

Pam (Kemp) & Howard Perry

Kevin Potter

Pizza King

Judy Ann (Morris) & Tom Rauber

Alise (Johantgen) & Kent Rounsville

Mary Beth (Bacon) Sartorelli

Denise (Rauber) Smyder

Star eatre

Tony’s Pizzeria

Sherrie Reilly

Clare VanDurme

Bill & Lorri (Rittenhouse) Welch

Sarah (Roberts) Welch

Dansville YMCA

Amy (Roberts) Enlgert

Marie (Kelly) Sullivan

Patty Gonyea

Mary Yvonne Bryant

May 23, 2023

Wayland, NY – Petersham, MA: Mary Yvonne Bryant died peacefully at home after a long life and short illness surrounded by her children on May 23, 2023 at the spry age of 94.

Yvonne was a devoted and supportive mother who always knew just what to say in any circumstance. Her family, friends and anyone who met her will miss her warmth and charm. She worked at the former UTD where she met and fell for Stuart Bryant. ey were married July 26, 1952 in Athol, MA and celebrated over 41 years together prior to Stuart passing away in May of 1993. While raising her family she waitressed for many years at the Fox Run Restaurant.Later she owned and operated “Bryant Realty”while caring for her ailing husband. She was a devout Catholic, talented artisan and an enthusiastic card shark!

Yvonne lived most of her life in Massachusetts and in 2014 she moved to Wayland. Her children would like to thank the special ladies from the Wayland area who welcomed her with open arms at the age of 86. While in Wayland she was very active at the Wayland Free Library and their di erent programs that included Bone Builders, Book Club and Trust in the Lives of Older Women. She enjoyed exercising, reading and sewing.

Yvonne was predeceased by her parents, Alexander and Roseanna (Arsenault) Labrie; her husband, Stuart Bryant; her siblings, Paul, Zenon, Romeo and Edgar Labrie, Emelda Luippold and Bernadette Chaisson.

Yvonne was Mom to Mary (Scott) Brown, Michael (Marlise) Bryant, Joan Dubrule (David Stiles) and Patricia (Daniel) Stephens; Gramma to Kevin Dubrule (Jaime Page), Alex (Katie) Bryant, Kyle (Jamie) Stephens, Leah (Lance) Ratchford, Makela Brown (Alex DeLorenzo) and Parker Brown; GiGi to Bentley, Indie, Nola Yvonne, Jalen and Jordan; Sister to Joseph (Ruth) Labrie; Sister-in-law to Ann Mayers and Marilyn Richardson; along with many many nieces and nephews.

A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated for Yvonne Friday, May 26, 2023 at 11am at St. Joseph’s Church, 206 Fremont St., Wayland. Interment took place at East Street Cemetery in Petersham, MA on Saturday, June 10, 2023 at 11am. Contributions in Mary Yvonne Bryant’s memory may be made to a charity that was very important to her, St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or to a hospice facility in your area.

St. George - Forsythe Funeral Home andM uments

109 West Naples St. • Wayland, NY 14572 (585) 728-2100 had been suffering from an illness. Close friends and family honor the memories of their deceased loved ones in different ways. Charitable giving can be a great way to honor a loved one’s memory while helping others. Survivors often find comfort in the knowledge that they can do good in the name of a loved one. Tributes or memorial gifts can be approached in different ways and serve as an ongoing reminder of a deceased loved one. Create a charitable foundation: Those who have the time and resources can establish their own charitable groups in the decedent’s name. This method of charity requires the most time and effort, but can prove to be quite an impactful memorial. Individuals who would like to go this route can consult with financial and tax professionals about the best way to establish a charitable group.

Community foundation: Families can focus on something their loved one cared deeply about, such as animal rescue, children, the arts, or even particular places in a community - such as a local park. According to CarePages, a company that produces free patient websites and offers community support for those coping with illness, families can choose to have their donations funneled to specific charities or nonprofit groups. Otherwise, funds can be allocated to a third party community fund that will distribute money to various organizations no matter where they are located.

Medical tribute: Memorial gifts that assist medical associations or groups working to find cures or offer treatments for diseases are quite popular. If a loved one passed away due to a specific illness, it is common to ask for donations to a specific organization that specializes in information and services pertaining to that illness. Many such groups have a “donate in memory” option on their websites. Oftentimes families are notified regarding who made memorial donations in their loved ones’ names, but the amount of the donation need not be revealed.

Personal intentions: Those who would like to make a donation but cannot think of a charity to associate with their deceased loved one have a host of options at their disposal. Consider donating to a school or library, requesting materials be purchased in the decedent’s name. Otherwise, donate to a general scholarship fund, possibly at the decedent’s alma mater.

Finish their work: If the decedent was engaged in a charitable project prior to their death, volunteer to help complete that project.

Giving back after the death of a loved one is a great way to keep the memory of that person alive.

How Consumers Can Show Their Support For Local Businesses

Continue to be loyal: A recent study from researchers at the Harvard Business School found that a customer’s eighth purchase was an average of 80 percent higher than his or her first purchase. That highlights just how valuable repeat customers are to small businesses. Consumers who have had positive experiences with small businesses in their communities in the past can continue to support those companies by looking to them first when they need new products or services. Doing so not only helps small businesses retain more customers, but it increases the likelihood that consumers will again have positive buying experiences.