05/16/2026
I try to shop local when I can.. especially if it means supporting small businesses in my hometown.
Recently I gave my business to Portage Community Bank, Print & Sign Express and Kent Garage Door Company. I go to Reed Memorial Library often and I stop at other local places when we are looking for a place to hang out such as Mimi's Cafe, West Main St Winery, Guido's Pizza, White House Tavern, or English Pub & Bistro or if I am looking for a gift for someone, I use the various shops in town.
I want to make it a point to go back to places I have been to such as Books a Go Go, Sandi's Creative Corner, The Odd Collective, The Tinkerbox, and This & That New & Used Goods, Bean and the Baker, Vanceโs Carriage House Creamery, etc., and make it a point to always stop in these places first when looking for something specific. I love supporting our local businesses. I love the folks behind the scenes, and connecting their hard working business to an actual face, talking to them, getting to know them more each time we meet. It gives me joy to know that I am helping to sustain local growth in my community.
Whether you are in Ravenna, like me, or not....seek out your local hometown businesses and make a conscious decision to use them first for your shopping or dining out/entertainment needs. It has a greater impact on them and our community than spending money at big box stores and national chain stores.
Now I have to go check out Montigney Hardware. I just found out about them today! ๐
Have an amazing day and !