The 30 days that changed one small-business owner's life

INC. THIS MORNING The 30 days that changed one small-business owner's life Good morning, After all these years, when President Jimmy Carter walks into Manuel's Tavern, everyone still stands. For decades, the unassuming tavern has been the unofficial center of Atlanta's Democratic party. Carter and his wife Rosalynn became regulars following their visit during the 1970 governor's race. Barack Obama and Bill Clinton have been known to drop in unannounced, and the tavern makes most of its money from politics: watch parties, candidate appearances, fundraiser event hosting, and the like. Election Day 2016 was the best financial day in its 64-year history, with 3,000 people packed into the bar and its parking lot, accounting for a week-and-a-half's worth of sales. This year should have been a banner year, with Georgia at the center of the national political consciousness--for the presidential election and two consequential Senate races, both of which are headed to runoffs next month. But as November 3 passed, second-generation owner Brian Maloof had a secret that barely anyone knew. Manuel's was weeks away from going under.  Read our story to learn how the next 30 days--and a devoted customer base--changed this one small-business owner’s life. SPONSORED CONTENT Michigan Business By the Numbers [Infographic] The state's fastest-growing companies see Michigan as an ideal place to do business. Inc.’s Best Workplaces. Apply today! Inc. Best Workplaces awards the company cultures that thrive in the face of adversity. Cultures that in response to a pandemic redefine the workplace and continue to enrich it. Cultures that foster employee growth and advancement at all levels. Apply today to be recognized as a place where people love to work, one that sets the standard for excellence in company culture. Regular rate deadline: January 15, 2020 Apply Now. HERE'S WHAT ELSE I'M READING TODAY: Apparel brand Reformation says it’ll be climate positive by 2025, and hopes your company will be, too. --Inc. They used to throw parties for Shaquille O’Neal and Snoop Dogg. Here’s how they’ve mastered virtual events in the Covid era. --Inc. Bipartisan support for new Paycheck Protection Program loans is gaining momentum in Congress. --The Hill “This is insanity”: Investors are tripping over each other to fund hot tech startups as the year ends. --The New York Times It takes a village: How to make the most of employee contributions. --Inc. Without in-office baristas and ping pong tables, it's time to focus on what employees really want from their place of work. --Inc. --Cameron Albert-Deitch Reporter, Inc. How are we doing? Send me ideas and feedback for Inc. This Morning at calbertdeitch@inc.com or on Twitter, and sign up for daily text messages. Click here to forward to a friend. This email was sent by: Mansueto Ventures 7 World Trade Center, 29th Floor New York, NY, 10007, Unsubscribe • Update Profile • View in Browser • Privacy Policy