Category Archives: Thinks and Inks

Keeping Small Businesses in the Places We Love

Behind every little shop is a big commitment. Someone took a chance, invested their savings, painted the walls, unpacked the boxes, and built something they hoped would last. These shops, cafés, and studios bring so much personality to our communities. They’re the places we find something special, learn something new, and get to know the […]

Thirty Days to Leave: What Happened to Nine Clermont Small Businesses

I’ve spent a lot of time thinking about what I wanted to say publicly about what has happened to my business. Nine small businesses in a Clermont marketplace, including mine, were recently given approximately 30 days’ notice that our leases were being terminated. No reason was given. Our leases contain the provision that allows this. […]