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Hanna Nuss
Oct 26, 20242 min read
Embracing Small Business Success: Redefining Entrepreneurship on Our Own Terms
In a world that often glorifies rapid growth and massive success, it’s easy to forget the beauty and importance of small,...
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Hanna Nuss
Aug 24, 20242 min read
Building the Future: How Local. Supports Rural Entrepreneurs
In the heart of every thriving community, especially in rural areas, lies a network of passionate entrepreneurs eager to bring their...
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Hanna Nuss
Aug 10, 20242 min read
Empowering Iowa: Local. to Uplift Creatives, Authors, and Communities
In the heart of Iowa, where the rolling fields meet tight-knit rural communities, Hanna Nuss felt a deep connection to the place she...
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Hanna Nuss
Jul 27, 20242 min read
Weathering the Storm Together: Building Resilience Through Shared Experience
In the face of challenges, it's natural to seek solutions that can make things better. At our core, we are driven by the belief that...
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Hanna Nuss
Jul 20, 20242 min read
Breaking Free: Building a New System of Empowerment for Small Businesses in Iowa
If the system is broken, the only hope is to create a new one. There was a time when I stood in the shadows, shortly after leaving the...
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Hanna Nuss
Jun 17, 20243 min read
How a Pop-Up Shop Made Me a True Entrepreneur: Celebrating Two Years of Local. Love
Two years ago today, I officially became an entrepreneur. I had been exploring the entrepreneurial space for about a year prior, playing...
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Hanna Nuss
Jun 1, 20242 min read
Are You Supporting Local Businesses Before Asking for Sponsorship?
I am undeniably and proudly pro-local, and I have a million and one reasons why. I could talk at length about the critical importance of...
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Hanna Nuss
May 26, 20241 min read
The Unconventional Journey of Hanna Nuss: From Corporate Strategist to Aligned Entrepreneur
Hanna Nuss ventured into entrepreneurship in a way few would recommend. Leaving behind her corporate job as a business strategist, she...
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Hanna Nuss
May 18, 20242 min read
The Grace to Grow: Supporting Small Businesses to Rebuild Rural Communities
The essence of community lies in grace, feedback, and the opportunities for growth that arise from them. I feel incredibly grateful for...
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Hanna Nuss
May 8, 20243 min read
Closing the Entrepreneurship Funding Gap: Challenges Faced by Legacy Businesses in Rural Iowa
There's a gap in entrepreneurship that I've talked about before, but never quite in this way. The other day, I was on a survey with two...
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Hanna Nuss
May 5, 20242 min read
Fulfilling Dreams: My Journey from Passion to Entrepreneurship
Have you ever felt that spark, that relentless pull towards something that seems like a distant dream? For me, that dream was helping...
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Hanna Nuss
Apr 28, 20245 min read
Embracing Authentic Entrepreneurship in Rural Iowa
As the founder of Local., Hanna Nuss, I've been on this journey for nearly two years now. The first half of my inaugural year was a...
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Hanna Nuss
Apr 14, 20242 min read
Investing in Our Communities: Every Dollar Counts
In the hustle and bustle of our daily lives, it's easy to overlook the power we hold with each purchase we make. Yet, every day presents...
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Hanna Nuss
Mar 24, 20241 min read
Celebrating Community: The Birth of Local.
Every great idea has its own story—a journey of inspiration, dedication, and a heartfelt desire to make a difference. Local. is no...
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Hanna Nuss
Mar 23, 20242 min read
Empowering Iowa: A Story of Possibility and Community Strength
Recently, I had the incredible opportunity to stand before a room filled with powerful women from Iowa. It was a moment of honor, a...
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Hanna Nuss
Mar 19, 20241 min read
Redefining Entrepreneurship Incubation: Minimal Guidance, Maximum Opportunity
In the journey of nurturing Local. brands within our community, we've stumbled upon a revelation: traditional mentorship isn't always the...
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Hanna Nuss
Mar 18, 20242 min read
Embracing the Power of Local.: A Journey from Pop-Up to Brick-and-Mortar
When I first embarked on the journey to grow the concept of Local., I encountered skepticism at every turn. From pop-up t-shirt sales to...
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Hanna Nuss
Mar 1, 20242 min read
Embracing Failure: The Path to Soaring as Entrepreneurs
In the world of entrepreneurship, failure is often seen as the end of the road. But what if I told you that failure could be the catalyst...
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Hanna Nuss
Feb 28, 20241 min read
Gravel Roads & Silos by Hanna Nuss
In the heart of Iowa's embrace, Where silos kiss the sky with grace, I found my truth, a quiet space, Amidst the gravel roads, a sacred...
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Hanna Nuss
Feb 27, 20242 min read
Bridging Gaps: The Birth of Local.
In the heart of the Cedar Valley, amidst the bustling energy of entrepreneurship, I embarked on a journey to connect with fellow...
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