Our purpose centers on the historical and ongoing importance of small business development and the role they play in virtually any community. We view small business development as the realization of individual dreams and the spirit of ingenuity. It is our hope to highlight the story behind small businesses in our community, bringing spotlight to the owners' visions, dreams, and contributions. By utilizing creative photography to document everyday interactions and writing narrative that focuses on the owners' vision, we aim to show the contribution of local businesses to the larger world they live in.