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Small Town Survival; Adapting & Responding

Small Town Survival; Adapting & Responding

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The Thanksgiving weekend has become the kick off to the Christmas shopping rush, both on line and on the ground.
Small businesses, and small towns have to adapt to survive.
Vermillion is located between the larger cities of Sioux Falls, Sioux City and Yankton. Vermillion Area Chamber & Development Corporation Executive Director Nate Welch says they have tried to find their unique, small town spot….

Welch says local shoppers are vital to any small town, and they try to keep them……

Welch says a number of their local stores have adapted to online shopping demands….

Welch says they have seen a number of new and expanded retailers in the past couple of years.

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