Small Businesses Make Better Communities
Small Businesses Are Our Neighbors, and Friends!
Why are we talking about small businesses now?
For over half a century, the first week of May has been declared National Small Business Week – a time designated by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) for honoring America’s entrepreneurs and small business owners. Small businesses help communities thrive. Vested in the interests of their customers, they are passionate promoters of all things local. Look at the town close to you; if it has a vibrant business district with successful small businesses you probably will also find the community overall is successful. Young families choose to raise children here. A better tax base means the town’s water, roads, and other infrastructure are in better shape. Healthcare and other services exist for the betterment of all. And when we support small local businesses, we are keeping dollars local to ensure these things.
To celebrate, we’re highlighting some of the small businesses we’ve had the pleasure of working with over the years and explaining their various roles in our community. Consider the valuable services they offer, and consider using one of them — or another small local business — in the future
Kurt Koegel, owner of Koegel Plumbing & Heating talks about his small business.
Koegel Plumbing & Heating
Service businesses tend to be small and often family-owned, like Koegel Plumbing & Heating. This company, along with others like it, take pride in providing quality service to their customers, and the community.
Kvale Real Estate
Carl Kvale of Kvale Real Estate talks about his business' new location in Downtown Broadway of Alexandria, MN.
Building the value of a community is the ultimate goal of realtors like Carl Kvale. People need a place to live and call home, houses need occupants, and communities need tax paying residents.
Integrity Title
Integrity Title President, Jill Wagner, explains what the business does for its customers and welcomes people to their new location in Alexandria, Minnesota for all of their real estate titling needs.
Protecting the value of real estate investments, Integrity Title is a titling company that works in tandem with realtors and those purchasing homes or land.
Rolling Forks Vineyard
Joe and Melanie Cihlar, owners of Rolling Forks, explain why Glenwood is the perfect place to host their business.
Quality of life sometimes can be served in a glass!
Rolling Forks Vineyard provides a beautiful place to gather, and great wine to enjoy. Check out this video, created as part of the Live Wide Open campaign.
Pike & Pint Grill
Restaurant destinations like Pike & Pint Grill in Alexandria bring life to a community. For travelers and residents, the money they spend at this small business is circulated back into the local economy by way of taxes for community advancements and activities.
Pike & Pint Grill gives guests the opportunity to explore hand-crafted food and regional craft beer.
Dr. Christopher Larson explains his approach to healthcare and the treatments his business provides.
Alexandria Natural Health Center
Small businesses in healthcare are a vital part of every community.
Providing holistic methods to health care, Dr. Christopher Larson’s chiropractic and wellness center offers massages, chiropractic care, and other health/relaxation services.
AMS Digital is a Proud Supporter of Small Businesses Everywhere
Don’t forget the importance of supporting the small businesses in your community!
By shopping local, you contribute to these communities as well as increase their economic growth. And the dollars you spend recirculate within your community, often up to seven times.
And remember - we’re a small business too! If you’re looking to explore options that will help your company thrive, we’d love to work with you on your next project.
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