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In these tough economic times, are you looking for a way to buy local? Find holiday presents that keep your dollars circulating in our local economy.Well, Chicago’s Ravenswood community is home to a unique enterprise that produces high quality natural soaps while helping women achieve economic independence.The Enterprising Kitchen manufactures spa products, while helping lower-income women who have been unemployed move into sustainable employment. Using the finest ingredients and purest essential oils, the Enterprising Kitchen manufactures its products in small batches for laocal and national distribution.On this episode of Community, Media and You, to hear more about this unique social enterprise are sales manager Janet Sweitzer and program participant Chaquitta Reed. I’m Thom Clark of the Community Media Workshop.

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