Sunday, July 4, 2010

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60,000 fans make this “Independents” Weekend

by Cinda Baxter on July 4, 2010

in Facebook, Holidays, The 3/50 Project

There’s something about holidays and The 3/50 Project.

On New Year’s Day, we welcomed the 30,000th fan to our Facebook page. Yesterday morning, Dan Marx, a top drawer line rep in the floral and gift industry (and über-supporter of our cause) posted a comment: “Hey Cinda—you’re closing in on 60,000 fans. I can definitely see fireworks going off on the 4th!!!”

Sorry to disappoint, Dan. We actually hit it a day early ,on the 3rd. (grin)

Thanks to everyone who continues to share the message of The 3/50 Project, reminding us all to keep those special, locally owned, independent brick and mortars businesses in our day-to-day lives. Without you, everyone loses out.

Here’s to an especially sweet Independence Independents Weekend!

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The Independent Hero

by Cinda Baxter on July 4, 2010

in Business, Holidays, Independent Retailers, The 3/50 Project

The History Channel has been airing an extraordinary series titled “America: The History of Us” for several weeks now. It traces, in a remarkably entertaining manner, how the United States grew from a handful of bold settlers to the nation we enjoy today. Whether you’re into history or not, the installments are addictive; I find myself anxiously awaiting the next hour as the previous one concludes. [click here to continue…]

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