Small Town Comeback
Go inside the stories of the documentary series Small Town Comeback. This original series, filmed in Vernal, Utah, follows a small town revitalizing its downtown to bring back its Main Street charm. Documentary director, Becca Summers, speaks with locals from the film about what it takes to create a thriving Downtown and diversify their economy. Their stories explore how innovation, grit, and community are crucial for rural success.
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Episodes
Wednesday Jan 10, 2024
Wednesday Jan 10, 2024
Mural Magic on Main Street
Episode Synopsis:
Local artist Jordan Clark (owner of Ninty1 Designs) shares his journey of starting a spray paint mural company. Lesha Coltharp (Uintah County Tourism and Event Director) shares how murals and other local art efforts are elevating the look and feel of their small town.
Watch the Documentary Series
Watch this episode of Small Town Comeback, an original documentary series, at www.smalltowncomeback.org
Show Notes:
Check out Jordan's murals at: ninty1designs.com
Visit the town in Vernal, Utah: dinoland.com
Sponsors
This episode is brought to you by:
Uintah County Travel and Tourism
Uintah County Economic Development
Vernal City
STRATA Networks
Credits:
Produced by Summer Creative Agency and V6 Media. Recorded & edited by Coby Coonradt. Hosted by Becca Summers.
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Wednesday Jan 03, 2024
Wednesday Jan 03, 2024
Market on Main Street
Episode Synopsis:
Trisha Sorensen, creator of a local cookie empire, shares her journey of growing from a home baker to owning a downtown bakery and consignment store. Her dream was only made possible by a new local business pitch competition, Rise and Thrive. We speak with the pitch founder, Sylvia Wilkins, and hear how this competition has helped kickstart an entrepreneurial wave in their small town.
Watch the Documentary Series
Watch this episode of Small Town Comeback, an original documentary series, at www.smalltowncomeback.org
Show Notes:
Shop Local at Market on Main: www.marketonmainvernal.com
Visit the town in Vernal, Utah: dinoland.com
Sponsors
This episode is brought to you by:
Uintah County Travel and Tourism
Uintah County Economic Development
Vernal City
STRATA Networks
Credits:
Produced by Summer Creative Agency and V6 Media. Recorded & edited by Coby Coonradt. Hosted by Becca Summers.
Listen, rate, and subscribe!
Thursday Dec 21, 2023
Thursday Dec 21, 2023
Saving Main Street: Vernal’s Downtown Revitalization (Part 1)
Episode Synopsis:
How do you revitalize a crumbling downtown? Quinn Bennion (Vernal City Manager) and Gabby Hawkes Blackburn (Vernal City Assistant City Manager) share the community’s strategy and journey of bringing back a vibrant Main Street to their small town.
Watch the Documentary Series
Watch this episode of Small Town Comeback, an original documentary series, at www.smalltowncomeback.org
Show Notes:
Visit the town in Vernal, Utah: dinoland.com
Sponsors
This episode is brought to you by:
Uintah County Travel and Tourism
Uintah County Economic Development
Vernal City
STRATA Networks
Credits:
Produced by Summer Creative Agency and V6 Media. Recorded & edited by Coby Coonradt. Hosted by Becca Summers.
Listen, rate, and subscribe!