Words of Encouragement

As we rapidly approach springtime, business is in the air. The light snow-pack thus far has many of the local small businesses that draw much of their revenues from summer traffic, wondering what the Detroit Reservoir water draw-down will be like this summer. The tourism dollars that come into the area from water and outdoor recreation are so very important in balancing out the local economy.

I operate two businesses in Mill City. The local laundromat and a small café, both of these are dependent on the mix of local support and the highway traffic. One thing that I feel is so important to all local entrepreneurs is that we must be proactive in drawing tourists into our communities and individual establishments. We cannot simply hang an open sign and expect results! We must have clean and inviting storefronts. Find those advertising dollars and use them wisely, where they can get your business the most exposure.

If you can get the people through your door, give them a great experience, a product or service that you feel passionate about, throw in some good money management, and you’ve got a successful business. As a community, our businesses don’t so much compete, rather they complement each other. We should be as active in local support organizations as time allows, and weather the ebbs and tides of the economy with unity.


Were all in this together!


Tim Kirsch