Small Town Rules Apply Everywhere, Right?
“Small town businesses are notoriously cheap. We’ll recycle, reuse, scrounge, and do without before we’ll spend money. Some big businesses have been built with a similar frugal ethic…”
Why “Rural Urbanism” is Not an Oxymoron
“To me, the principles of urbanism speak of the community, the sustainability of growing one’s own food and even one’s own fiber for clothing.” – Guest post by Kristen Jeffers, TheBlackUrbanist.com
Gas Hikes & the Future of Micropolitan Business
Rising gasoline prices highlight the evolving economic opportunity & connections between micropolitans + indie business + permaculture… a way forward!
Welcome, “Story” and “Small Biz Survival” Listeners
Honored to be broadcast on two radio programs today—”The Story” with Dick Gordon on American Public Radio, & “Small Biz Survival” podcast with Becky McCray. Hear about the hard realities starting a business and why I’m convinced micropolitans+indie biz is the way forward!
What Makes a Micropolitan?
The “Micropolitan Manifesto” is featured in Forbes, and, Staunton is ranked #1 micropolitan in Virginia…but is this the whole story? McCaskey defines four pillars necessary for a vibrant micropolitan and their inherent capacity.
Beaufort’s “Micropolitan Manifesto”
Beaufort, South Carolina’s collaborative vision is shared in its version of the “Micropolitan Manifesto”.
The Hillville and Appalachia’s Micropolitan Opportunity
A selection of Appalachia’s advantages if entrepreneurs chose to rebuild the micropolitans.
Radically Remaking America…
A call to artists, changemakers, and entrepreneurs to radically remake America’s micropolitans.
