One of the few writers left worth reading is the young and talented, Justin Ellis, who writes the weekly edgy, hip, NXT: The Next Generation. Ellis, who I know from personal experience has impeccable musical tastes, and knows his way around a turntable, has an interesting column in yesterday's PPH, about young entrepreneurs in Portland, particularly those not encumbered by small spaces.
Ellis features Z-Fabrics, located in the tiniest of storefronts. Not hindred by close quarters, owner Mary Zarate utilizes her "personal touch, good humor and strong sense of style"to create a place that according to the article, has "become Portland's favorite source for hip fabrics."
[Z-Fabrics; Congress Street & Franklin Avenue, Portland]
Reading Ellis' article reminded me how important it is not to overlook entrepreneurship, and the encouragement of small business options for those who have the requisite skills to succeed. In fact, the most vibrant communities in Maine, economically, have a healthy mix of entrepreneurs, young, and not so young.
