In the Community

News, stories, tips and tricks about and for the small businesses and organizations around us.



 

As summer comes to an end and everyone is struggling to find their footing with online and distance learning, I find myself longing for days of the past. When the first day of school was celebrated with a supply and clothing shopping trip that resulted in adorable 1st day photos. When I didn’t have to strategically calculate how many times I want to go up and down the stairs of my own home because of the sheer effort it takes. When I could hug my friends and family freely and they would hug and hold me in return. When my bedside table wasn’t overrun with prescription pill bottles. When my kid didn’t hate and judge me for everything I did. When the world was a simpler, happier place.

But these days, everyone is a little extra miserable than usual. The stress between friends and families handling the pandemic differently is destroying relationships. The fear and consideration of losing loved ones over differing political and social climate standings is a daily struggle. As far as I can see, we are all a little more lonely than before.

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Today is Denim Day, but we’re taking a look at a company that does more than just denim. 

Origin USA – Handcrafted in America, Without Compromise. 

That says a lot right there. Even before we had to deal with shipping delays and countries shutting down, they had a vision of bringing manufacturing back to the USA. Starting with an industrial loom that was barely suitable for a museum, they used American ingenuity to build something, literally, from the ground up, using cotton grown in America for their products.

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Businesses are having to close their doors to help prevent the spread of COVID-19, but that doesn’t mean you have to put your business into hibernation. Many businesses have transitioned to work remotely, but what if your business has a hands-on or in-person product/service? 

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Where to Order Personalized Wood Signs

If you’re in the market for a creative way to highlight the branding of your company name, we happen to have a personal recommendation to visit www.CedarRustics.com today to order your personalized wood signs!

Cedar Rustics Personalized Wood Signs is located in Anoka, Minnesota and is a true staple for the community. We have personally worked with Sign Station, who owns and operates Cedar Rustics, for the signage for our office when we moved to the Anoka area. As an online marketing company, the signage offered by Sign Station suited our branding perfectly. However, if you appreciate a more traditional and rustic style, you don’t want to miss out on the custom wood signs they offer.

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