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Community Stories

Real stories from the entrepreneurs, farmers, and community members who are building a more resilient local economy.

Woman entrepreneur at her local business Entrepreneur

From Kitchen Table to Farmers Market

How Maria Chen turned her family recipes into a thriving prepared foods business with support from our incubator program.

Maria Chen December 2024
Local farmer in the field Farmer

Regenerative Farming, Community Roots

The Johnson family transitioned to regenerative practices and found a new market through our local food network.

Tom Johnson November 2024
People gathering at outdoor community event Community

Main Street Revival

When three storefronts sat empty, our community came together to create a small business collective that's now thriving.

Sarah Williams October 2024
Local artisan crafting handmade goods Entrepreneur

Where Craft Meets Code

A local artisan learned digital marketing through our workshops and now ships handmade goods nationwide.

James Rodriguez September 2024
Shoppers browsing at farmers market Farmer

Urban Roots, Community Fruits

An abandoned lot became a thriving urban farm that now supplies fresh produce to three local restaurants.

Angela Morris August 2024
Volunteers and mentors working together Mentor

Paying It Forward

A retired business owner finds new purpose mentoring the next generation of local entrepreneurs.

Robert Kim July 2024

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