Annette Heide-Jessen: Small Business Owner, Kaffeeklatsch
Coffee shop owner and entrepreneur Annette Heide-Jessen speaks to the role of a small business owner in civic life. In addition to providing a community gathering space in her coffee shop and bakery, Heide-Jessen provides connections for neighbors and support for others who aspire to start their own businesses. In particular, she speaks to the importance of listening, using your voice, and developing “the courage to go out there and talk to people.”
Coffee and Connections – Civic Skills
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- What are some types of things that small business owners need to do?
- What is an important skill for small business ownership?
- How does Jessen build community in her work?
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