Thursday, June 28, 2007

Something for the businesses

One can't help but get excited when big business does something to recognize small business. Perhaps that CEO had a nostalgic moment remembering the day he or she started up his or her company as a "small business" before it exploded. Or, perhaps that CEO secretely has Main Street in his or her blood. Everyone knows that once you've been a part of a Main Street downtown community, that passion for downtown stays with you for life. Whatever the reason, the excitement only builds when the bottom line is read, and the recognition to that small business comes in the form of recognizing the collaboration between the business and a growing business district community (a.k.a Main Street!).

I stumbled across this incredibly cool opportunity called "Small Business Big Dreams". The company IKEA is recognizing businesses that get the larger picture. Those that not only are focused in on making their own business a success, but also see how they fit in with the greater community. Businesses that not only have a vision and energy about their own company, but also about the growth of their downtown business district. And the best part is that when they collectively come together, IKEA will recognize them with a Main Street Makeover that is just for them.

Check this out and spread the word.
http://business.ikea.com/Ikea/siteshell/startup.html#,en;frontpage
Jump at this chance to get interior renovations for up to 10 businesses in your downtown community, which may even include your business. Sometimes, you just gotta love the passion and that entrepreneurial spirit that makes Main Street just that, Main Street.

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