Reviving Main Street: two New England case studies

For 25 years, the Main Street program of the National Trust for Historic Preservation has been revitalizing town centers and rejuvenating downtown commercial districts. This article takes a look at the Main Street strategy and examines its success in Boston, Massachusetts, and Littleton, New Hampshire.Community development - Massachusetts ; Community development - New Hampshire ; Small business - Massachusetts ; Small business - New Hampshire

International remittances: information for New England financial institutions

Each year, individuals in the United States send billions of dollars abroad. Most of these remittances are sent by immigrants to their home countries, and the majority of them flow through a handful of service providers who dominate this highly profitable business. As the immigrant population in the United States continues to grow, the volume of remittances climbs each year, reaching nearly $35 billion in 2004. Bankers and other financial professionals are taking notice, and financial institutions around the country are investigating ways to enter the market and capture a share of this growing source of revenue. To aid New England's financial institutions in their exploration of the remittance market, the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston has developed this report, intended to enhance the overall understanding of remittances and to highlight the potential costs and benefits of establishing a remittance program.Emigrant remittances ; Banks and banking - New England

Are small businesses concerned about credit?

In a recent survey of small businesses, concerns over credit fell low on a long list of pressing problems. Why? This article examines how the recent economic environment and changes in the credit industry have affected small businesses owners' anxiety over financing.Small business

Made in Vermont: protecting the rural working landscape

Like maple syrup and milk, farms are part of Vermont’s identity. Mamie Marcuss examines the impact of agriculture on the state’s economy and the ways in which Vermonters are working to sustain their rural heritage.Rural areas ; Farm income - Vermont ; Farm produce - Vermont ; Agriculture - Vermont

A look at household bankruptcies

In recent years, a record number of U.S. households have declared bankruptcy. This article explores the possible causes and potential effects of the rising rate of insolvent households.Bankruptcy ; Finance, Personal

The new community anthology: digital storytelling as a community development strategy

Telling their tale through digital media, digital storytellers harness technology to share their experiences and communicate their values. Three community groups in Massachusetts are employing this concept and using digital stories to support their larger community building efforts.Community development - Massachusetts ; Education - Massachusetts ; Autobiography ; Storytelling

Who are New England's immigrants?

Foreign immigration is driving New England's population growth and shaping the region's economic and demographic character. Who are the region's immigrants? Where do they live? How are they doing? An analysis by the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston answers some of these questions.Immigrants - New England

1950, May 4

Series 1.5.7: Fay Webb Gardner Personal Papers: Desk Contents, Cleveland County Early Days Contents of Series 1.5 are items from Fay Webb Gardner\u27s personal desk at her home in Shelby, NC at the time of her death on January 16, 1969

The Nose Knows 香氣撲鼻

With scent being one of the most important factors in distinguishing different flavours in food and drinks, the world\u27s top chefs and bartenders have learnt how to use aroma to enhance, intensify and even have fun with their creations. 頂級名廚和調酒師深明氣味對分辨食物和飲品味道的重要性，因此紛紛利用香味來提升和加強菜式和飲品的吸引力，以至為自己的創作增添趣味