Tuesday, November 25, 2014

Countdown to Small Business Saturday

The final edits have been made and our e-commerce installs are humming along. If you're a local business you're gearing up to do battle with the larger stores for the holiday season.

 SDOC has been an early supporter of Small Business Saturday and Independent We Stand. I'm not against large industries, per se, because they all started out as mom-and-pop operations. But those current mom-and-pops deserve some attention too. That goes for your cafes and other dining establishments you may need when it's time to take a break from shopping!

 80% of Dunwoody's business licenses are issued to companies with fewer than 10 employees. It's easy to support your neighbors and your quality of life this season so see what treasures you can find right in your own backyard.

Business owners - I received a package of materials from American Express to help promote your participation this weekend.  Visit the SDOC Facebook page below and let me set you up with some cool stuff for your customers!

Wednesday, November 19, 2014

Roll With the Changes

Dunwoody Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting, November 18.

It's OK for there to be change.  In some ways, it's its own constant.

I'm used to it with this group.  Starting from the back room of the Crier, to the old Rail Hand House, to Bill Grant's office, to - [censored pending official announcement].

Every year brought a new website theme.  With new features.  Sometimes an all-new back end.  And a branding initiative that landed in my lap with the directive to make this look good without offending anybody and by the way, it's not being received well by the public, so do the best you can.  Joy.

I'm always excited by the new challenges, parameters, personnel, and even frustrations.  There are some Negative Nellies out there who won't be satisfied until Dunwoody is as unhappy as they are.  I'm all for the positive, forward motion from last night and the quality of life we can all enjoy in the future!









Thursday, November 6, 2014

Celebrate Neighborhood Toy Store Day on November 8


I saw this post from Independent We Stand and immediately thought of Dunwoody's own Picayune Toys. Get a jump on your holiday shopping right here in town!

Celebrate Neighborhood Toy Store Day on November 8

Tuesday, November 4, 2014

A Woman For All Seasons

In midterm elections like this, especially in local races, every vote counts.

EVERY.    VOTE.  

Every vote can make a difference in an election.  That means yes, it does matter whether or not you go to the polls today.  No one is predicting a landslide in any of the races, so the decisions are not already made.  God knows no one wants a runoff and another month-and-a-half of robocalls and political ads that intrude on the holidays.

There don't have to be runoffs if everyone registered takes ten minutes to cast their ballots.

I'm heading to the poll myself as soon as I get my last child on the school bus.

That's the general PSA part of the post.

VOTE NANCY JESTER FOR DEKALB DISTRICT 1

There aren't too many people for whom I lend support 100% - not even some friends who I respect in day to day life.  Nancy has earned that support from me and my family for two simple reasons:

1)  She tells the truth.

2)  She's willing to tell the truth even if she has to stand alone and take the slings and arrows while others scurry for cover.

There are too few of these public officials left.  We need every one that we can get.  North DeKalb does not need a representative whose experience was gained via the favor of a now convicted felon.  North DeKalb does not need a representative who can't decide what party he is allied with.  North DeKalb does not need a representative who cannot control his behaviour and spends more time dealing with lawsuits and restraining orders than issues in office.  North DeKalb does not need a representative whose world view is 50 years out of date.

That leaves one option.  If everyone votes for the best candidate, there doesn't have to be a runoff.