Comments on: Save the economy three stores at a time http://alwaysupward.com/blog/save-the-economy-three-stores-at-a-time/ Success only runs one direction.... Thu, 11 Mar 2010 14:29:53 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: Gloria http://alwaysupward.com/blog/save-the-economy-three-stores-at-a-time/comment-page-2/#comment-1954 Gloria Sat, 06 Mar 2010 02:38:32 +0000 http://alwaysupward.com/blog/?p=1517#comment-1954 Aint it the truth. Grass Roots at its Brick and Mortar Best. I was in my Hometown of Willoughby, Ohio this past summer and picked up one of your flyers. My Hometown has always been an Idylic little town. Now it's a Hip and trendy downtown spot with a wine Bar and a brewery and antique shops an Irish Pub and a Yoga Studio. Folks from the neighboring towns like to visit, but it's up to the Local Folks to keep it going strong. When I was 14, I remember a very memorable birthday, walking uptown to the local dress shop with my mother, (who didn't drive) to pick out My Birthday Outfit: a Pair of Gauchos! It's memories like those that make me happy to support the local vendors. After all, If you like your local Flavor, keep it there! By showing the merchants you care. Aint it the truth. Grass Roots at its Brick and Mortar Best.
I was in my Hometown of Willoughby, Ohio this past summer and picked up one of your flyers. My Hometown has always been an Idylic little town. Now it’s a Hip and trendy downtown spot with a wine Bar and a brewery and antique shops an Irish Pub and a Yoga Studio. Folks from the neighboring towns like to visit, but it’s up to the Local Folks to keep it going strong. When I was 14, I remember a very memorable birthday, walking uptown to the local dress shop with my mother, (who didn’t drive) to pick out My Birthday Outfit: a Pair of Gauchos! It’s memories like those that make me happy to support the local vendors. After all, If you like your local Flavor, keep it there! By showing the merchants you care.

]]> By: Buy here now. « Smart City Memphis http://alwaysupward.com/blog/save-the-economy-three-stores-at-a-time/comment-page-2/#comment-1728 Buy here now. « Smart City Memphis Thu, 17 Dec 2009 02:28:56 +0000 http://alwaysupward.com/blog/?p=1517#comment-1728 [...] know what you prioritize, follow your money. The 3/50 Project started back in March this year in Cinda Baxter’s blog (inspired from another article) where she mused that making a concerted commitment to spending [...] [...] know what you prioritize, follow your money. The 3/50 Project started back in March this year in Cinda Baxter’s blog (inspired from another article) where she mused that making a concerted commitment to spending [...]

]]> By: TheGreenNW » The 3/50 Project - Saving The Local Brick And Mortars http://alwaysupward.com/blog/save-the-economy-three-stores-at-a-time/comment-page-2/#comment-1622 TheGreenNW » The 3/50 Project - Saving The Local Brick And Mortars Thu, 26 Nov 2009 01:27:56 +0000 http://alwaysupward.com/blog/?p=1517#comment-1622 [...] our support.  There is also a great blog that the founder of The 3/50 Project moderates called AlwaysUpward that has updated info on the project. Think local…eat local…buy local. Tags: always [...] [...] our support.  There is also a great blog that the founder of The 3/50 Project moderates called AlwaysUpward that has updated info on the project. Think local…eat local…buy local. Tags: always [...]

]]> By: Marti @ The Next Fifty Years http://alwaysupward.com/blog/save-the-economy-three-stores-at-a-time/comment-page-2/#comment-1513 Marti @ The Next Fifty Years Tue, 10 Nov 2009 14:17:19 +0000 http://alwaysupward.com/blog/?p=1517#comment-1513 What a great idea and website. I'm in! Now if there was just a website listing the independent businesses. <em>Editor's note: There is--check out the350project.net site, where more than 12,000 Supporters are listed by city and state. We're big on paying it forward, you know....</em> What a great idea and website. I’m in! Now if there was just a website listing the independent businesses.

Editor’s note: There is–check out the350project.net site, where more than 12,000 Supporters are listed by city and state. We’re big on paying it forward, you know….

]]> By: Judy Vanderebck http://alwaysupward.com/blog/save-the-economy-three-stores-at-a-time/comment-page-2/#comment-1493 Judy Vanderebck Thu, 05 Nov 2009 22:08:09 +0000 http://alwaysupward.com/blog/?p=1517#comment-1493 A WONDERFUL IDEA CINDA! I am going to start printing out flyers and find a way to hand out bag stuffers, even though my service does not require that I hand out bags. I will definitely support the project. Judy A WONDERFUL IDEA CINDA! I am going to start printing out flyers and find a way to hand out bag stuffers, even though my service does not require that I hand out bags. I will definitely support the project.
Judy

]]> By: Holly Myers http://alwaysupward.com/blog/save-the-economy-three-stores-at-a-time/comment-page-2/#comment-1446 Holly Myers Thu, 29 Oct 2009 15:28:58 +0000 http://alwaysupward.com/blog/?p=1517#comment-1446 Cinda, As a director of the Greater Willows Improvement League and an Independent Retailer... Wow! Now this is exciting! The 3/50 countertop sign... framed and matted, was displayed immediately on my retail counter. I must say that you have taken the Shop Local Campaign to a much higher level. I hope to bring all of the qualified Independent Retailers of our community into the 3/50 Project. Thank You! Thank You! Thank You! Holly Cinda,
As a director of the Greater Willows Improvement League and an Independent Retailer… Wow!
Now this is exciting!
The 3/50 countertop sign… framed and matted, was displayed immediately on my retail counter. I must say that you have taken the Shop Local Campaign to a much higher level.
I hope to bring all of the qualified Independent Retailers of our community into the 3/50 Project.
Thank You!
Thank You!
Thank You!
Holly

]]> By: City Mix: Sunday * 10am * NYIGF « Steel Magnolia NY http://alwaysupward.com/blog/save-the-economy-three-stores-at-a-time/comment-page-2/#comment-1221 City Mix: Sunday * 10am * NYIGF « Steel Magnolia NY Fri, 14 Aug 2009 14:43:58 +0000 http://alwaysupward.com/blog/?p=1517#comment-1221 [...] excited to hear what Cinda has to [...] [...] excited to hear what Cinda has to [...]

]]> By: Christina - Not A Shopaholic http://alwaysupward.com/blog/save-the-economy-three-stores-at-a-time/comment-page-2/#comment-1179 Christina - Not A Shopaholic Sun, 26 Jul 2009 19:06:52 +0000 http://alwaysupward.com/blog/?p=1517#comment-1179 Hi Cinda Just checked out your blog. Way to take the Retail Challenge to the next level! Looks like you Americans are quick to catch on. Now if only the same could be said for Canada. Keep it going. <em>Editor’s note: Keep your eye on what’s next, Christina. The 3/50 Project has plans to roll out a Canadian version later this year. Gotta share the love with our neighbors to the north!</em> Hi Cinda
Just checked out your blog. Way to take the Retail Challenge to the next level! Looks like you Americans are quick to catch on. Now if only the same could be said for Canada. Keep it going.

Editor’s note: Keep your eye on what’s next, Christina. The 3/50 Project has plans to roll out a Canadian version later this year. Gotta share the love with our neighbors to the north!

]]> By: Mark Krueger http://alwaysupward.com/blog/save-the-economy-three-stores-at-a-time/comment-page-2/#comment-1171 Mark Krueger Tue, 21 Jul 2009 23:15:26 +0000 http://alwaysupward.com/blog/?p=1517#comment-1171 What a fantastic site. I was directed here by another retailer and she spread the information to our ProfitGroup which is comprised of 10 small business owners spread across the country. I am the chairperson of a local organization called KIC! (Kirksville Image Committee) and we are trying to raise the awareness of supporting local business and taking pride in our small community. Thanks for the help and keep it up. What a fantastic site. I was directed here by another retailer and she spread the information to our ProfitGroup which is comprised of 10 small business owners spread across the country. I am the chairperson of a local organization called KIC! (Kirksville Image Committee) and we are trying to raise the awareness of supporting local business and taking pride in our small community. Thanks for the help and keep it up.

]]> By: So Noted: 3/50 Project; Felt and Wire http://alwaysupward.com/blog/save-the-economy-three-stores-at-a-time/comment-page-2/#comment-1072 So Noted: 3/50 Project; Felt and Wire Wed, 17 Jun 2009 13:19:24 +0000 http://alwaysupward.com/blog/?p=1517#comment-1072 [...] how the 3/50 Project started, see who else is supporting this interesting self-help group, and maybe take the pledge. Permalink [...] [...] how the 3/50 Project started, see who else is supporting this interesting self-help group, and maybe take the pledge. Permalink [...]

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