London City Councilman Daniel Carmack, a big advocate for his downtown, talks about the importance of shopping local and supporting those merchants.
A casual conversation over lunch led to Randy Cradic becoming a co-owner of The Abbey Restaurant in London. The downtown restaurant is popular lunch and dinner destination.
Interior design is in Liza Joyner's blood. Her grandmother designed many home interiors that Liza goes into today, and she has been part of the family business since 2003. Liza Joyner Designs is another long-time London business that provides services to the area.
Rock Bottom Soap Company, started by Amy Henson, which uses goat milk to make its soap and other products. The company supports more than 20 small businesses, such as its packaging, showing that shopping small makes a difference.