“Being a small business in a rural area doesn’t minimize the impact that we have on the economy. We help to sustain the community, the state, and the country.”

LaTeasha Gaither-Davis – Memphis, AR
Therapeutic Focus 

“Thriving rural communities mean that more populated areas can thrive too. If small towns are doing well and our money stays local, we can support and do business with people in bigger cities.” 

Carl Clemetson – Minot, ND
Hometown Elegance Event Catering & Productions

“In rural areas, people embrace you because you’re an involved part of the local community. We do flavors for nonprofits nearby, we’re part of the local festivals, we cater to numerous other businesses. Having that access to our neighborhood and communities is invaluable.”

Sally Mengel – Little Rock, AR
Loblolly Creamery

“We have people working in our space who are developing software specifically for agriculture. There’s a lot of innovation happening in the rural parts of the country. We need to get the internet to everybody and our Governor is working on that.” 

Beth Nodland – Bismarck, ND
Juniper LLC

“I wanted to influence those around me purposefully. I wanted to make a big impact in a big way on the community we serve. Being in a small city like Billings, we are able to be the change we want to see.” 

Jilan Hall-Johnson – Billings, MT
The Sassy Biscuit Co.

“Small business owners are hard workers. They give a lot to their businesses and to the community in general; a lot of small business owners are involved with different organizations. We’re here to support our community and for them to support us.” 

Sara Christianson – Bismarck, ND
Board & Brush