Local Businesses Are Alive and Well

A New Era for Local Businesses

As major brands and retailers (and shopping malls) struggle with the so-called ldquo;retail apocalypse, rdquo; local businesses and retailers, although not entirely invulnerable to the chaos, are benefiting, and discovering new paths to growth and profitability.

In some places, Main Street USA is still rebounding from the recession, but local businesses may be entering a new era in which they can leverage localized products and personalized services against big brands and retailers.

This Special Report from Media Group Online shares local business owners rsquo; widely-shared optimism, enthusiasm and an increasing embrace of the emerging technologies that will propel their businesses throughout the 21st century.