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Five Local Food Entrepreneurs to Taste for National Entrepreneurship Week
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From Local Business Owners
“After 7 years in federal law enforcement, I decided to follow my passion for cooking!”
Sarah Nicholas
Ladles & Linens Kitchen Shoppe
“My partner and I purchased the children’s book shop Narnia. The owner was going to close if she didn’t have a buyer in the next 10 days. We couldn’t bear to live in a town without a children’s book shop.”
Jill Stefanovich
bbgb books
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Loyal to Local
Our local businesses are what make Richmond, well, Richmond. They give our community character, create vibrancy and bring us unique experiences.
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At its core, shopping local means supporting a community. Behind your favorite Richmond area shops, restaurants, and businesses are people – your own neighbors, friends, and family who work tirelessly to provide goods and services for all of us. These hardworking entrepreneurs have poured their hearts and souls into their businesses while also recognizing the vital role that small businesses have in giving back to their community.