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72 American Business Owners on What Motivated Them To Become Entrepreneurs

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Even though it was right after 9/11 and the economy was dire, we opened the day after Thanksgiving in 2001, just in time for Christmas, and have been in Abilene, Kansas ever since. Edie Ramstad, Owner, Weave Got Maille. We wanted to work for ourselves and have more flexibility with our children’s schedules. Made to connect.

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234 American Business Owners on Starting, Scaling and Staying Inspired

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Even though it was right after 9/11 and the economy was dire, we opened the day after Thanksgiving in 2001, just in time for Christmas, and have been in Abilene, Kansas ever since. – Edie Ramstad, Owner, Weave Got Maille. – Edie Ramstad, Owner, Weave Got Maille. We were gone too much and wanted more time at home.