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The battle to put small business first has begun. As the U.S. prepares for its 250th anniversary, LiveWorkPlay Media is charging onto the national stage. We’re launching the National Small Business Directory and the Founding 250 initiative to ensure local makers, artists, and heritage partners are the true stars of the 2026 Semiquincentennial. From our collectible Art Cards to our coast-to-coast directory, discover how we’re putting the heart back into the American dream.

Meet Amy Doran of The Doran Group, the "concierge-style" real estate expert serving Philipsburg and Central Pennsylvania. In this Community Spotlight, Amy shares why she puts people over sales and how her deep local roots in Centre and Clearfield Counties help families navigate the emotional journey of buying or selling a home. Discover why she’s a trusted Heritage Partner in the Live Work Play Media National Small Business Directory.

What if your New Year’s resolution was a destination? Join us for the 2026 Resolution Road Trip - a cross-country journey through America’s most optimistically named towns. From the 'Town Without a Frown' in Happy, Texas, to the hidden history of 'Frog Level' in Prosperity, Pennsylvania, we’re exploring the values of Hope, Unity, and Victory. Whether you’re seeking a fresh start or a final destination, the road is waiting. Where will you go first?

Why 90% of the businesses I work with are women-Led (and what that says about small business today) Something interesting happened while I was building my business. I looked up one day and realized that more than 90% of the two hundred businesses and nonprofits I work with are owned and led by women.

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