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The Sweet Success of Small Town Business

ENTREPRENEUR STORY

The Sweet Success of Small Town Business

For more than a century, Bryan, Ohio has been sending its candies into homes, schools, doctor’s offices, and Halloween bags across America. It’s a place where generations of entrepreneurs have not only preserved what they inherited but sought to ensure that beloved products remain available for new generations to enjoy. Hall of Giants exists to celebrate towns like Bryan and companies like Spangler.

The Summer I Mowed Lawns

FROM THE TEAM

The Summer I Mowed Lawns

Not so long ago, almost every teenager had a summer job. Perhaps it was in a fast-food joint, or at a gas station, or at a movie theater. Today, it’s very different. The Wall Street Journal and the New York Times have each recently reported that fewer American teens are working today. You probably don’t need a paper to confirm what your own eyes tell you. Summers are more structured, and schedules fill up earlier. It’s a rare kid who spends their afternoons knocking on doors and asking if there’s work to be done.