Yes, you read that right. CNN posted an article online about The 3/50 Project as part of an overview on grassroots stimulus programs. As the youngsters on the block, we’re pretty honored to be among the six buy local movements selected…and the only one with national scope.
A big high five to Tanja von Kluajta Winn, owner of RSVP in Plymouth, Michigan, our point person for The 3/50 Project there. Crazy thing about those yard signs she and her local counterparts have produced…? They aren’t just landing in front of business owners’ homes. Consumers are clamoring for the signs too, making the town look like they’re in the height of a political run-off. Well done, Plymouth…well done.
As someone who’s been a subscriber for more than two decades (thank you, Mom and Dad), a mention of The 3/50 Project from Consumer Reports would have been a high point to begin with.
Being chosen as this week’s Buzzword feature, though…now that’s something to celebrate. My favorite part of the article: [click here to continue…]
Are you an XM/Sirius Radio fan? Tune in to Pete Dominick’s show on the P.O.T.U.S. network at 5:00 eastern/2:00 pacific 3:20 eastern / 12:20 pacific, before the Presidential press conference, to hear me extol the virtues of The 3/50 Project for his national audience.
Should be a lively show; Pete’s got a following inside the D.C. beltway, thanks to his “tell it like it is” approach to politics and how decisions on the Hill trickle down to Main Street America.
I’ve been contacted by a major media outlet looking for a story about the changes a town/city/neighborhood has seen as the result ofThe 3/50 Project. They aren’t looking for interesting promotions, neat ideas, or single-business success stories. They want an entire community where the Project has made a difference.
If you’re a participating business and can report specific widespread impact due to The 3/50 Project in your city or town, email me using the subject line MEDIA/TOWN.
Deadline: ASAP
Only responses including stories about actual community-wide results will be considered. They want the “effect” side of “cause and effect” for this one.
Our fine friends in the Texas panhandle are fighting the same uphill battle as we “city folks,” working to remind consumers of the value their local brick and mortar businesses bring to the community. As a farm kid whose roots are in the plains of Nebraska, I remember the days when Third Street was lined with family owned businesses like Meyer’s Jewelry, Lumbard’s, and The Candy Kitchen. Today, much of that street looks like a ghost town, thanks to the big boxes lining Highway 281. [click here to continue…]
If you missed it, here you go. My favorite line actually came from the teaser, introducing The 3/50 Project just before the commercials preceding our segment:
They just might have the formula that could save some local businesses that might not otherwise survive the recession.
For those of you who were still slumbering in the wee small hours on the west coast, here’s a recording of yesterday’s segment on The Small Business Advocate radio program, hosted by the ever wonderful Jim Blasingame. This is the second appearance for The 3/50 Project on the show, which is in itself an honor.
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Thanks for being such a strong supporter of independent businesses, Jim. You’re an inspiration to us all.
Yes, you read that right. CNN posted an article online about The 3/50 Project as part of an overview on grassroots stimulus programs. As the youngsters on the block, we’re pretty honored to be among the six buy local movements selected…and the only one with national scope. 
As someone who’s been a subscriber for more than two decades (thank you, Mom and Dad), a mention of
Are you an XM/Sirius Radio fan? Tune in to Pete Dominick’s show on the P.O.T.U.S. network at 
I’ve been contacted by a major media outlet looking for a story about the changes a town/city/neighborhood has seen as the result of 
