Rural Revival

This week on the podcast we’re taking you to an exciting new destination in downtown Grinnell, Iowa (pop. 9,151) in our interview with Angela Harrington, owner of Hotel Grinnell. Here she has led the charge in converting a former school building into an incredible contemporary boutique hotel. During the interview we found out Angela also happens to have a lot of experience in small town economic development, so this episode is packed with great advice for small towns and business owners!

SHOW NOTES:
Federal Historic Preservation Tax Credit
Bill Menner
Jake Christensen of Christiansen Development
Des Moines East Village
Parachute Home - Bedding and Bath Linens
Chris Conyers - The Design Group
Faulconer Gallery
Grinnell College
Prairie Canary Restaurant & Bar
Spaulding Lofts

This week on the podcast we’re taking you to an exciting new destination in downtown Grinnell, Iowa (pop. 9,151) in our interview with Angela Harrington, owner of Hotel Grinnell. Here she has led the charge in converting a former school building into an incredible contemporary boutique hotel. During the interview we found out Angela also happens to have a lot of experience in small town economic development, so this episode is packed with great advice for small towns and business owners!

Check out more on the blog.

SHOW NOTES:
Federal Historic Preservation Tax Credit
Bill Menner
Jake Christensen of Christiansen Development
Des Moines East Village
Parachute Home - Bedding and Bath Linens
Chris Conyers - The Design Group
Faulconer Gallery
Grinnell College
Prairie Canary Restaurant & Bar
Spaulding Lofts

This week on the podcast we’re taking you to an exciting new destination in downtown Grinnell, Iowa in our interview with Angela Harrington, owner of Hotel Grinnell. Here she has led the charge in converting a former school building into an incredible contemporary boutique hotel. During the interview we found out Angela also happens to have a lot of experience in small town economic development.

Check out more on the blog.

SHOW NOTES:
Federal Historic Preservation Tax Credit
Bill Menner
Jake Christensen of Christiansen Development
Des Moines East Village
Parachute Home - Bedding and Bath Linens
Chris Conyers - The Design Group
Faulconer Gallery
Grinnell College
Prairie Canary Restaurant & Bar
Spaulding Lofts

This week on the podcast we’re taking you to Boaz, Alabama to talk with the girls of The BoxTruck Boutique. From starting with their own individual businesses of shirts, clothes, jewelry, and home goods, they eventually combined to form what is now The BoxTruck Boutique. The business has taken off and they’ve never looked back! They’re also passing on what they’ve learned to their kids, who have now started The BoxTruck Juniors. We had the best time and you'll love hearing their story!

Check out more on the blog.

SHOW NOTES:
Boaz Harvest Festival
The Lion’s Den restaurant
The Pawn Shop
Comment Sold
Natural Life
The BoxTruck Juniors
Christy Farmer, Citizen of the Year
The BoxTruck Boutique Facebook page
The BoxTruck Boutique Facebook Group
The BoxTruck Boutique Instagram
The BoxTruck Boutique Snapchat
The BoxTruck Boutique Website

Emma Hicks is the inspiring entrepreneur behind Iowa Gathering, Main + Second, and Camp Climb. From opening up a storefront to starting an online business to shooting a pilot for a TV show, Emma shares about what it looks like to build a life around what works for you and your family. She also speaks about having pride in your small town and the importance of a supportive community.

Check out more on the blog.

SHOW NOTES:
Main and Second
Small Town, Big Pick
Junk Jubilee
Iowa Gathering
Vintage and Made Fair
Kalona shop
West End Salvage on DIY Network
Ashton Hill Farm
The Barn at Bunker Hill
The Barn at Brophy Creek Farm
Camp Climb
Camp Liberty
Dannie Fountain
Jenna Kutcher
Goal Digger Podcast
Little Lights Events

Alice Pettyjohn is the owner of an art studio and boutique called Alice Circle, which offers everything from art classes and art parties to a variety of creative gifts and clothing. Alice is all about encouraging creativity through her art studio and shop, but you’ll see why this is more than just a creative business to Alice. She shares about how her passion turned into a full time job, the importance of art in schools, and what's behind her love for maps and globes. And you'll learn how she’s fulfilling a unique role to bring art to the community of Rainsville, Alabama.

Check out more on the blog.

SHOW NOTES:
Rainsville, Alabama
Henagar, Alabama
Handwriting class
Sand Mountain
Alice Circle website
Alice Circle Instagram
Alice Circle Facebook