From Howard County Economic Development Authority (MD): The name Novel Refuge is layered with significance. The “novel” part, of course, speaks to books—but also to doing something new and meaningful. But it’s the “refuge” part of Novel Refuge that speaks to the heart of the organization. This bookstore was founded with the goal of supporting refugees—and the store itself has become a kind of refuge in multiple ways.
People often overlook the positive impacts of independent, locally owned (Indie Local) businesses. The local community that an Indie Local serves may understand these impacts, but those located further away may need to be made aware of these success stories. In future posts, with your help, we will feature a few of the top Indie Locals in the nation.
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