Think of your favorite shop, restaurant or service provider. It is probably a home town business. Independent locally-owned businesses are essential to a vital local economy and community character. They use the goods and services of other local businesses, serve as community hubs, and are vital components of healthy neighborhoods and strong city centers. They're where the locals go. They're owned by our friends and neighbors, or maybe even by you. This explains why we should build alliances and support each other at local level.
The threat to our communities is real. Dependence on absentee-owned businesses and corporate chains carries many unhealthy consequences. It's not just local businesses who suffer -- our communities are losing social, cultural and economic strength, a place for entrepreneurship, and the ability to determine our own futures. But we have a choice to form alliances to support each other.
Ken Rochon is dedicated to helping and bringing communities together. He uses a proven models and assistance to help prevent the displacement of local independent businesses, ensures ongoing opportunities for entrepreneurs, and advance local residents to engagement in community social, cultural and economic well being. Ken helps local business people succeed through networking to share ideas, developing and sharing resources, and advising on operation and strategy.
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