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Small Town Comeback

Small Town Comeback

Written by: V6 Media
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 Go inside the stories of the documentary series Small Town Comeback. This original series, filmed in Vernal, Utah, follows a small town revitalizing its downtown to bring back its Main Street charm. Documentary director, Becca Summers, speaks with locals from the film about what it takes to create a thriving Downtown and diversify their economy. Their stories explore how innovation, grit, and community are crucial for rural success.Copyright 2023 All rights reserved. Political Science Politics & Government
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  • Building Up Rural Tech: Vernal’s Innovation Hub

    Building Up Rural Tech: Vernal’s Innovation Hub
    Feb 21 2025

    Episode Synopsis:

    Watch the Documentary Series

    Watch this episode of Small Town Comeback, an original documentary series, at www.smalltowncomeback.org

    Show Notes & Links:

    Check out Vernal’s Innvation Hub: vernalinnovationhub.com

    Visit Vernal, Utah: dinoland.com

    Sponsors

    This episode is brought to you by:

    • Uintah County Travel and Tourism
    • Uintah County Economic Development
    • Vernal City

    Credits:

    Produced by Summer Creative Agency and V6 Media.

    Recorded & edited by Coby Coonradt. Hosted by Becca Summers.

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    27 mins
  • Saving Mainstreet: Downtown Revitalization Episode Part 2

    Saving Mainstreet: Downtown Revitalization Episode Part 2
    Feb 14 2025

    Episode Synopsis:

    With an ambitious Downtown plan, demolition and construction kick off to revitalize Vernal’s Downtown Main Street. The momentum starts to bring new businesses and new nightlife to Main Street.

    Becca, the documentary series producer of Small Town Comeback, chats with Quinn Bennion, Vernal City Manager, and Gabby Hawkes Blackburn, former Vernal City Assistant Manager/ Planning Director about how this plan is unfolding and what they’re learning along the way.

    Watch the Documentary Series

    Watch this episode of Small Town Comeback, an original documentary series, at www.smalltowncomeback.org

    Show Notes & Links:

    Check out Vernal City’s Downtown Plan: https://www.vernal.gov/471/Vernal-Downtown-Plan

    Visit Vernal, Utah: dinoland.com

    Sponsors

    This episode is brought to you by:

    • Uintah County Travel and Tourism
    • Uintah County Economic Development
    • Vernal City

    Credits:

    Produced by Summer Creative Agency and V6 Media.

    Recorded & edited by Coby Coonradt. Hosted by Becca Summers.

    Listen, rate, and subscribe!
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    29 mins
  • Strengthening Rural Air Travel: Vernal Regional Airport

    Strengthening Rural Air Travel: Vernal Regional Airport
    Feb 7 2025

    Episode Synopsis:

    Rural air travel is growing! Ken Campbell, Vernal Regional Airport, and Quinn Bennion, Vernal City Manager, talk with Becca about the airport's updates, challenges, and future forecasts.

    Watch the Documentary Series

    Watch this episode of Small Town Comeback, an original documentary series, at www.smalltowncomeback.org

    Show Notes & Links:

    Fly to Vernal: flyvernal.com

    Visit Vernal, Utah: dinoland.com

    Sponsors

    This episode is brought to you by:

    • Uintah County Travel and Tourism
    • Uintah County Economic Development
    • Vernal City

    Credits:

    Produced by Summer Creative Agency and V6 Media.

    Recorded & edited by Coby Coonradt. Hosted by Becca Summers.

    Listen, rate, and subscribe!
    Show More Show Less
    29 mins
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