Episode 17: Alexandra Tamburro owner of Main Street Mercantile in Little Falls, NY joins the show today. Main Street Mercantile is THE place for Local Art & Handmade Goods in the Mohawk Valley. They provide a space to learn more about the arts, more about yourself, and more about each other. Promoting community and connection.
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Show Notes:
(0:00) - Show Intro
(1:00) - Alli's Background & Disaster Relief Projects
(3:45) - AmeriCorps Experience
(5:10) - Returning Home
(7:40) - Origin of Main St. Mercantile
(9:20) - Establishing Roots with the Shop
(10:35) - Leaving Places Better Than You Found Them
(12:30) - Little Falls Downtown Development
(13:50) - Restoring the Space & Feeling of Belonging
(14:45) - MSM Model & Working with Artists
(16:10) - Product Offerings
(18:00) - Mural in the Shop
(18:40) - Seasonal & Regular Inventory
(20:00) - Unique Gifts & Supporting Local
(22:45) - Where to Order Online
(23:30) - Poetry & Open Mic Nights
(25:30) - Rapid Fire Questions Start
(27:00) - Alli's Local Shout Out
(27:30) - Most Rewarding Part of Owning the Store
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Website - https://www.mainstreetmercantilelittlefalls.com/
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