January 28, 2008 - Despite all the hoopla about globalization, the future belongs to all things local, according to Specialty Coffee Association of America (SCAA) keynote presenter, Michael Shuman, author of The Small-Mart Revolution: How Local Businesses Are Beating the Global Competition. — read more 

January 21, 2008 - Radio Curious host Barry Vogel interviewed Michael Shuman regarding how a corporation comes into being. Mr. Vogel was hoping to understand, in his words, "some of the problems of locally-owned businesses in competition with the big box stores." — read more 

October 5, 2007 - At the 2007 Outdoor Industry Association’s 2007 Rendevous in October, The Small-Mart Revolution was featured as a break-out session led by Michael Shuman. The conference, an annual leadership gathering of outdoor industry executives and strategic staff, was held October 3-5, 2007 in Vancouver, Washington. — read more 

September 8, 2007 - Under the theme, "Partnering for Sustainability, Enabling a Diverse Future," Ball State University hosted its 7th annual Greening of the Campus conference September 6-8, the continuation of a conference series that dates from 1996.

Michael Shuman gave the plenary talk on Thursday, September 7, entitled "The Small-Mart Revolution: The Growing Power of Campus Economies." Mr. Shuman was introduced by Stan Keil, Associate Professor of Economics. — read more 

June 19, 2007 - The Fair Food Foundation announced today the release of a study of the economic impact of local food purchases in Detroit and surrounding area. — read more 

May 12, 2007 - The Small-Mart Revolution was awarded a 2007 Independent Publisher Book Award today. The award for the book, also known as an "Ippy Award," is a Bronze Medal in the business category. — read more