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Special Announcement 10.09.2020
SMG Launches M The Media Project SMGraves Associates is pleased to announce the start of The Media Project. Some time ago I wanted to take part in solving the issues created by the gradual dissolution of local journalism outlets. A free and vigorous press is not...
SMG’s Destination Business Series I
What Is a Destination Business?What is a destination store We define the concept of the destination business as a retail outlet that chooses to focus on creating a unique set of products and product experiences for its clients. This business usually places a premium...
A Post Pandemic Pattern of Urban Development
A Post Pandemic Pattern of Urban DevelopmentTo continue to promote an out-dated method of development is to demote the value of local business, local culture and local empowerment. As I write this, two businesses have closed down in as many days in the downtown...
Why Us? Why Here? Why Now?
Why Us? Why Here? why now?“This curious world in which we inhabit is more wonderful than convenient; more beautiful than it is useful; it is more to be admired and enjoyed than used.” -Henry David Thoreau There is a disease infecting thousands of cities and towns in...
Why Commonwealth Matters
Why Commonwealth MattersCommonwealth Journal, June 26, 2018Entrepreneurship has lead me down many professional and intellectual paths. Upon reflection I want to share my views on what we are when we are at our best. It is important to all towns large and small,...
On Externalizing
On Externalizing Our issue is one of allocation, not of a scarcity of resources. It’s about how we pay for it and who pays, not whether it’s possible to make real what could be opportunity for all. By externalizing the cost of Education and Healthcare we may create...