Announcing the 2025 Backing Small Businesses Grant Recipients
We are thrilled to announce the recipients of the 2025 Backing Small Businesses grant program, supported by American Express.
Still from Salvaged Heirlooms “Biz Vidz” created by the Town of Benson.
This summer, the Town of Benson started a special project to highlight their downtown businesses. Inspired by working with a videographer to produce a new economic development video, they decided to shoot their own in-house creations!
About once a week, a new 1:30-minute to 2-minute “Biz Vidz” highlighting one local business is posted to Benson’s social media accounts. These videos are shot, edited and fully produced in-house by the Benson Media Department at no charge to the businesses.
This is a long-term project with the goal of giving every business the chance to share their unique story and answer one question — “Why Benson?” So far, six videos have been released!
“Biz Vidz” are debuted on the Town of Benson Facebook page and posted on YouTube, Instagram, and Twitter. Check out the individual YouTube links below:
Farmhouse Vintage Treasures
JP’s Pastry
Salvaged Heirlooms
T.N.T. Fitness
Glenda’s Sweet Shoppe and Grille
Deana’s Dog House
Considering filming your Main Street? Check out 7 Ways To Bring Your Main Street On Screen on the Main Street blog first.
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