Diversity helps New Town survive (Virginia Gazette)
Despite the impending departure of Old Navy next week, Williamsburg’s New Urbanism development called New Town is recovering more quickly than its competitors.
U.S. Economy Began to Grow Again in 3rd Quarter (NY Times)
The nation’s gross domestic product expanded at an annual rate of 3.5 percent in the quarter that ended in September, matching its average growth rate of the last 80 years, according to the Commerce Department. But government programs to encourage consumer spending on things like cars and houses are expiring, and employers remain reluctant to hire more workers, suggesting the recovery may not last, economists say.
They Thought It Was All Over, Too (Slate)
Recalling the green shoots of the Great Depression.
Three Best Ways to Win Community Support (WSJ)
The recession has taken a beating on local businesses, but many consumers still want to support and patronize their neighborhood shops. If you’re a small retailer or service provider, highlighting your local roots can keep the regulars coming in – and even attract new customers seeking to improve their hometowns’ economic health by buying from local merchants. Here are three best ways to showcase your origins – and win community support.
