Articles written by Rhea Landholm


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  • Take the time to shop local this holiday season

    RHEA LANDHOLM, Contributor - Center for Rural Affairs|Updated Nov 27, 2019

    Shopping at a locally-owned and operated business is truly a unique experience. The atmosphere surrounds you as soon as you step out of your car. Sometimes, holiday music flows through the main thoroughfares of your small town. Almost always, twinkling snowflakes line the streets. Large storefront windows decorated for the season beam welcoming lights onto the sidewalk. These windows offer a snapshot of what you can expect when you enter the small business. Upon taking that step inside, chances are you’ll get a friendly ...

  • Keep your money at home this holiday season by shopping local

    RHEA LANDHOLM, Contributor Center for Rural Affairs|Updated Nov 21, 2018

    This holiday season, will you be among 83 percent of consumers who plan to do some portion of their holiday shopping at a small, independently owned retailer or restaurant? These types of businesses are what keep our small communities thriving. Up and down rural main streets, shopkeepers are readying their stores for the season. They welcome shoppers from their communities and those who are just visiting. Business owners are even stocking rolls of wrapping paper to provide added value when you spend your money with a local re...