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University Daily Kansan
Page 0634 from reel: NP 10154 (2003-01-16 to 2003-07-23)
https://digital.lib.ku.edu/ku-udk/121254

Title: Long Live Local Stores
Summary: Article examines how local consumers in Lawrence support small businesses despite competition from large corporations, featuring interviews with a KU student and local business owners about the economic benefits of shopping locally.
Category: local news
Subjects: local businesses; consumer spending; economic impact; small businesses; community support
Named Entities: Hensley, JJ [staff writer]; Raney, Bret [KU student]; Quinn, Bill [journalist]; Christal, Melodie E. [Downtown Lawrence Inc. co-director]; Martin, Maria S. [Downtown Lawrence Inc. co-director]; Martin, Maria S. [Southwest And More owner]
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