1. M.O.T Business M.O.T Business M.O.T Business: Casey Nicastro, Donald Wiegner, Courtney Brinsky, Calynn Howard, Domieona Kessleki, Jenna McCready, Carlin Taveras.

2. Our Purpose… Our purpose is to create websites that explain the true purpose of small businesses and why they are so important to the M.O.T area. Our purpose is to create websites that explain the true purpose of small businesses and why they are so important to the M.O.T area. Small businesses make our lives easier. Small businesses make our lives easier.

3. Essential Questions How can Middletown’s small businesses and specialty shops survive with the huge influx of franchises and big businesses moving into Middletown? How can Middletown’s small businesses and specialty shops survive with the huge influx of franchises and big businesses moving into Middletown?

4. INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION There is a lot of small businesses in the MOT area. They help citizens daily but they are becoming overshadowed by bigger businesses. There is a lot of small businesses in the MOT area. They help citizens daily but they are becoming overshadowed by bigger businesses.

5. Lamar’s Barber Shop The owner always wanted to own a business. The owner always wanted to own a business. He’s been in business for 19 years. He saw a profit in one year. He’s been in business for 19 years. He saw a profit in one year. They offer a better haircut, cheaper haircuts, nice conversation. They offer a better haircut, cheaper haircuts, nice conversation. They advertise by word of mouth, and getting a haircut serves as an advertisement too. They advertise by word of mouth, and getting a haircut serves as an advertisement too.

6. The Everett Theater The Everett Theater The Civil War was a fresh memory when Middletown's first stage opened in 1863. Back then it was known as the “Opera House” and it flourished as a performing arts cultural center and community meeting place until falling in a spectacular fire in 1918. It wasn't long however, before a new structure was erected on the site. It too was dedicated to the arts, but with a twist....the focus would be on the recently introduced motion picture. But as fate would have it, that structure went the way of its predecessor, burning to the ground in 1921. The Civil War was a fresh memory when Middletown's first stage opened in 1863. Back then it was known as the “Opera House” and it flourished as a performing arts cultural center and community meeting place until falling in a spectacular fire in 1918. It wasn't long however, before a new structure was erected on the site. It too was dedicated to the arts, but with a twist....the focus would be on the recently introduced motion picture. But as fate would have it, that structure went the way of its predecessor, burning to the ground in 1921.

7. Here are some updates on the latest news: Here are some updates on the latest news: Middletown adopts new FOIA policy The Town of Middletown Mayor and Council adopted a new Freedom of Information Act policy Monday night. Middletown adopts new FOIA policy The Town of Middletown Mayor and Council adopted a new Freedom of Information Act policy Monday night. Middletown adopts new FOIA policy Middletown adopts new FOIA policy Odessa to petition proposed Spring Oakes development New town council member appointed Odessa Mayor Kathy Harvey announced at the May 7 Odessa Town Council meeting that town officials will join the residents of Evergreen Farms in petitioning the proposed Spring Oakes development. Odessa to petition proposed Spring Oakes development New town council member appointed Odessa Mayor Kathy Harvey announced at the May 7 Odessa Town Council meeting that town officials will join the residents of Evergreen Farms in petitioning the proposed Spring Oakes development. Odessa to petition proposed Spring Oakes development New town council member appointed Odessa to petition proposed Spring Oakes development New town council member appointed Townsend council announces park progress, events The Townsend Mayor and Council discussed several upcoming town events and fielded concerns from residents at their council meeting held May 2 at Townsend Elementary School. Townsend council announces park progress, events The Townsend Mayor and Council discussed several upcoming town events and fielded concerns from residents at their council meeting held May 2 at Townsend Elementary School. Townsend council announces park progress, events Townsend council announces park progress, events THERE ARE OTHER UPDATES TO FIND, BUT FOR MORE INFO GO TO http://www.middletowntranscript.com/ THERE ARE OTHER UPDATES TO FIND, BUT FOR MORE INFO GO TO http://www.middletowntranscript.com/

8. Beav’s Comics has a great variety of comics, highly priced antique figures, books based on action-packed topics. Sacred items are kept behind glass. If you’re ever in a need of a comic or something, come to Beav’s Comics located at: Beav’s Comics has a great variety of comics, highly priced antique figures, books based on action-packed topics. Sacred items are kept behind glass. If you’re ever in a need of a comic or something, come to Beav’s Comics located at: They are located at: 124 W Main St Middletown, DE (302) 449-5581 They are located at: 124 W Main St Middletown, DE (302) 449-5581 He started his business because he liked comics before. He said it’s a lot of work to start a business. It took 5 months to get the business up and running. He advertises in local newspapers, and buying a comic serves as an advertisement.

9. It Shows… It Shows… When you love your workout, results come easy. Jazzercise combines elements of jazz dance, resistance training, Pilates, yoga, kickboxing, and more to create truly effective programs for people of every age and fitness level. So find a class and get started today. When you love your workout, results come easy. Jazzercise combines elements of jazz dance, resistance training, Pilates, yoga, kickboxing, and more to create truly effective programs for people of every age and fitness level. So find a class and get started today.find a classfind a class 9 years ago the owner wanted a business to have fun doing. She said it’s very hard work to own a business. She had seen a profit in less then a year. To advertise they mail flyers, ads in the transcript, and the word of mouth.

10. Immediatos This is a small take-out restaurant with the best subs, and water ice in town. There is such a big variety of flavors for water ice and there are many different types of subs and sandwiches that help satisfy M.O.T’s stomachs. The owner works for his family and he likes working with people. Sometimes he doesn’t have to many people to depend on. He saw a profit in 1 week in the year he’s been working. He advertises with church bulletin, radio, news journal, Market carts.

11. Captain Witherspoon’s Pub This is the oldest business in the Middletown area. It’s over 207 years old! Isn’t that amazing. The place is still around and it still serves great food and drinks. You may think that this place is a piece of junk because of how old it is but you may think twice after you visit. This is the oldest business in the Middletown area. It’s over 207 years old! Isn’t that amazing. The place is still around and it still serves great food and drinks. You may think that this place is a piece of junk because of how old it is but you may think twice after you visit.

12. JREAM Styles JREAM stands for: Jesus Rules Everything Around Me. JREAM stands for: Jesus Rules Everything Around Me. The owner’s inspiration came from her son. The owner’s inspiration came from her son. She hasn’t seen a profit in the 3 months she’s been working. She hasn’t seen a profit in the 3 months she’s been working. They offer different brands of clothing than others. They offer different brands of clothing than others. To advertise they send flyers, cards, and have things in the Middletown Transcript. To advertise they send flyers, cards, and have things in the Middletown Transcript.

13. The Country Corner This business is a very decorative place to visit and buy things from. Everywhere you look… candles, lamps, paintings, and other things. The owner is a people person and enjoys people who come and visit her well decorative business.