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Friday, October 21, 2005
Three Cheers for Small Businesses in S. DeKalb
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
I enjoyed writing this story about the support tiny Peachcrest Elementary enjoys from its business partners.
No Georgia Pacific. No Coke. No BellSouth. Peachcrest Principal Marchell Boston instead signed on a sales rep for Mary Kay, who came to the school to drop off an order. She ended up donating a copier. (I bet teachers heard angels singing!)
John Kwon, owner of Beauty & More, a shop on Columbia Drive near the school, donated $500 worth of gift cards that Boston gives away to parents who come to PTA meetings. Kwon said he was happy to help. “He came by, and I saw how serious Dr. Boston is about education and the children,” Kwon said. “I think small businesses should get more involved. The effort is well worth it.”
Small business owners, what have you done for your local school lately?
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