Hello, It’s us! Shop local on Black Friday
I went for a walk in my old neighborhood the other day. I lived in Chicago’s Lakeview for about ten years. It’s a fun place with plenty of foot traffic, all kinds of shops, ethnic eateries and lots of cafes. It’s a prime destination for Black Friday. I was heartened to see so many shops
Twitter’s Claire Diaz Ortiz on small business for good
I connect deeply with the mission of organizations like BALLE that promote the idea of building strong economies through local businesses. That’s because to my mind there is no greater good than contributing to a great neighborhood shopping area or a vibrant, employed local community. To be sure, neighborhood businesses are learning they can easily