100 Episodes of Small Town Spirit: Celebrating Community, Growth, and Local Success

🎉 Welcome to the 100th Episode of the Small Town Big Business Podcast! 🎉 In this milestone episode, we’re celebrating the incredible journey of Small Town Big Business! Host Russ Williams is joined by co-creators and co-hosts past and present, including Allison Hassler, Jennifer Olson, Deb Barnett, and guest host Joe, for a live event filled with laughs, stories, and the inspiring voices of Southern Illinois. This special episode takes us behind the scenes of how the podcast was born over a cup of coffee at Crown Brew, the stories of 100+ local businesses who made it possible, and a look at what’s next for this growing community of entrepreneurs and small-town champions. Tune in for: 📖 The origin story of Small Town Big Business and how it grew to highlight over 100 businesses. 🎤 Highlights and memories from favorite episodes and the inspiring entrepreneurs we’ve met along the way. 😂 Funny bloopers and candid moments. 🚀 What’s next for the podcast and our vision for the future of small-town businesses. A huge THANK YOU to our listeners, guests, and sponsors who have been with us on this journey! And special thanks to So IL Cinema for capturing this memorable event with their photography. 📸 👉 Don’t forget to subscribe, like, and share to support local businesses and stay updated on future episodes! Here’s to celebrating the heart and soul of small towns, and to the next 100 episodes of showcasing the incredible community of Southern Illinois! 🏘️❤️ #SmallTownBigBusiness #100Episodes #SupportLocal #CommunityFirst