Celebrating the small business and entrepreneurial spirit! Join us in promoting your brand!

Celebrating the small business and entrepreneurial spirit! Join us in promoting your brand!

Deb Ammerman

Creative Dir. & Editor in Chief
Deb Ammerman – Founder & Creative Director: Deb Ammerman is the visionary behind Small Business Showcase Digital Magazine, a platform dedicated to spotlighting and supporting small businesses. With a passion for entrepreneurship and a deep appreciation for the hard work and innovation of small business owners, Deb created this digital magazine to provide them with a space to share their stories, connect with their communities, and grow their brands. With a background in advertising and design, Deb brings a unique blend of creativity and strategy to the magazine. She is also a key part of M&D Advertising and oversees the design and layout for Michiana Saver, blending her expertise in marketing with her love for storytelling. Her long-term vision for Small Business Showcase includes expanding its reach, creating interactive content, and offering new opportunities for businesses to gain visibility in an ever-changing digital landscape. Through her work, Deb remains committed to celebrating the entrepreneurial spirit and helping small businesses thrive.
The Light in the Last Window
Inspirational Fiction
Deb Ammerman

The Light in the Last Window

The Light in the Last Window Fictional Short Story by Deb Ammerman Every night at exactly 9:47 p.m., one light stayed on in the row

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The Power of Nostalgia in Advertising
Marketing & Advertising
Deb Ammerman

The Power of Nostalgia in Advertising

Why Throwbacks, Old-School Vibes, and “Remember When?” Moments Work Like MagicBy Small Business Showcase Digital Magazine If you’ve ever caught yourself smiling at the sight

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The Power of Systems - How Streamlining Your Business Frees You to Grow
Entrepreneurship
Deb Ammerman

The Power of Systems

The Power of Systems – How Streamlining Your Business Frees You to Grow If you’re a business owner, you probably wear a dozen hats on

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How to Navigate Small Business Showcase Digital Magazine

How to Navigate Small Business Showcase Digital Magazine

Your Guide to Discovering Local Businesses, Ideas & Opportunities

Welcome to Small Business Showcase Digital Magazine — your digital front door to the incredible entrepreneurs, professionals, and community leaders right here in our region.

If you’re new here (or even if you’ve been reading for a while), this quick guide will show you exactly how to get the most out of every issue.

Start at the Cover

Each issue features a Front Cover Business Owner — a leader in our community who is doing something noteworthy, innovative, or inspiring.

Click on the cover story to:

  • Read their full feature article
  • Learn their business story
  • Discover how they serve clients
  • Connect directly to their website or social media

This is more than a spotlight — it’s a deeper look into the people building our local economy.

How to Navigate Small Business Showcase Digital Magazine

Explore Featured Business Owner Articles

Inside each issue, you’ll find in-depth articles about business owners across a wide variety of industries.

These articles are designed to:

  • Share expertise
  • Highlight services
  • Provide insight into real-world business challenges
  • Offer inspiration to other entrepreneurs

If you’re a fellow business owner, these stories often spark ideas you can apply immediately.

If you’re a consumer, they introduce you to trusted local professionals you may not have discovered otherwise.

How to Navigate Small Business Showcase Digital Magazine

Browse by Topic

We intentionally include a range of content so there’s something for everyone. Depending on the issue, you may find articles about:

  • Marketing & Branding
  • Health & Wellness
  • Financial Planning
  • Home & Real Estate
  • Community Leadership
  • Personal Development
  • Entrepreneurship & Startups

Readers can skim quickly or dive deep — it’s designed to be flexible and user-friendly.

Visit the Advertisers

Every advertiser in Small Business Showcase Digital Magazine has been carefully selected to represent quality local businesses.

You can:

  • Click through to their website
  • Visit their social media pages
  • Call or email directly
  • Share their article with others

Our digital format makes it easy — no searching, no guessing, no flipping through pages hoping to find contact info.

Everything is one click away.

How to Navigate Small Business Showcase Digital Magazine

Use the Magazine as a Resource

This isn’t just a publication — it’s a networking tool, a referral guide, and a marketing platform all in one.

You can:

  • Share articles on social media
  • Forward features to friends or clients
  • Reference business owners when making referrals
  • Revisit past issues anytime online

Because it’s digital, it’s always accessible.

Engage With Us

We love hearing from readers.

Ask yourself:

  • What topics would you like to see more of?
  • What industries are you curious about?
  • What challenges are you facing in business?

Your feedback helps shape future issues.

Final Tip: Don’t Just Read — Connect

Small Business Showcase Digital Magazine exists to build relationships.

When you read an article that resonates, take the next step:

Reach out.
Make the call.
Send the message.
Start the conversation.

That’s how business grows — and that’s how communities thrive.