Comments on: A community of small businesses in one shared building

By: Becky McCray

Becky McCray — Wed, 30 Mar 2011 22:04:58 +0000

Emily, that is a terrific example! I hope more small towns will try the idea.

By: Emily Schmitt

Emily Schmitt — Wed, 30 Mar 2011 21:58:15 +0000

There has been a very successful business “co-op” of sorts in Grinnell, IA. Marketplace on Main opened a year ago and now houses 21 start-up businesses and a few who could no longer afford their own storefront. It has been very successful and one of the businesses just announced they will be moving into their own storefront soon! It’s been a great incubator for entrepreneurs! http://www.facebook.com/MarketplaceOnMain.Grinnell

By: Becky McCray

Becky McCray — Sun, 09 Jan 2011 20:06:42 +0000

Dolores, thank you so much for sharing a bit about Groton. I hope you’ll continue to share your journey with us!

By: Dolores Hemming

Dolores Hemming — Sun, 09 Jan 2011 18:31:08 +0000

Hello Becky. I am on the ballot to join the board of directors of the Groton Business Association in Groton, New York. We almost disolved, because our business community is slowly going downhill, due to the slow economy. We have empty Main St. properties and I am looking at your site for ideas to present for a real positive turnaround in our village. I know of a few entrepreneurs trying to get a foothold of marketability in our area and love the idea to rent a Main St. property and create a space for multiple entrepreneurs to have a visible presence. I’ve only just logged on your site and will continue to check out all of what you have to offer. Thanks so much! – Dolores Hemming

By: Becky McCray

Becky McCray — Sat, 10 Apr 2010 22:27:36 +0000

No egos allowed. Perfect.

By: Territory Mom

Territory Mom — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 13:26:12 +0000

I saw a group of women on the news after Katrina that did something like this in New Orleans. A great idea, but no egos allowed.