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Sure, July is packed with BBQs, fireworks, and family vacations – but it’s also Independent Retailer Month, a global initiative with a powerful local impact. This month-long celebration is all about recognizing the small businesses that bring heart, soul and unique character to our communities.
From the cozy corner bookstore where they know your name to the family-run gift basket shop, independent retailers are the heartbeat of every town. These aren’t just shops. They’re dreams that took courage. They’re families pouring their hearts into every product. They’re the faces you recognize at your kid’s ball games, and oftentimes, they’re even your neighbors.
Read the full story here.
– Staff report, The Houston 100