Take the good with the bad

THE 2013 INDEPENDENT BUSINESS SURVEY, which includes responses from 2,377 independent businesses in the U.S., revealed both good news and bad news for local establishments.

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Published May 03, 2013

The Good

The Bad

Source: Institute For Local Self-Reliance

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America in Bloom announces 2026 program launch and celebrates 25 years of growing vibrant communities
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