City-supported ‘multiplex’ childcare centers in commercial spaces and satellite micro-centers in rural areas are creating opportunities for small businesses and offering more flexible, accessible ...

(The Center Square) – Rural activists from over a dozen small communities were recently challenged by Deb Brown, author of “Save Your Small Town,” who gave her advice bluntly: “Kill your committees.

AYER — The town recently welcomed Rachel “Ray” Friedlander as the town’s economic development director, bringing extensive experience in many areas, including operations management, strategic planning ...