Acknowledging Small Businesses

At The Princeton Senior Living, we love small businesses. And honestly, if we’re being real, most large businesses started out as a small business at some point. Even Arrow Senior Living, our management company, began as a small business called Turn-Around Solutions. The original vision was simple: step into a community for 6–12 months, get everything running smoothly, and then move on to the next. The rest of that story is for another time, but it’s a powerful reminder of how something small can grow into something incredible. So, when we say we LOVE small businesses, we truly mean it. Behind every small business is someone’s dream, someone’s risk, and someone’s hard work. That’s something we’re passionate about supporting.

Showing Up for Small Businesses

This Small Business Day, our teams hit the streets in a big way through Creative Follow-Ups and support. Each department head selected a local business to support. Collectively, as a company, we showed up for over 350 small businesses. Even saying that out loud feels incredible! What may seem like a small act can make a big impact.

Our teams didn’t just stop in. They intentionally supported each business by making a purchase or leaving a gift, writing a Google review, and sharing their experience on social media. It was a simple but meaningful way to give back to the communities that support us every day.

Supporting local businesses remains a personal priority, especially in a community like Lee’s Summit. Small businesses are a vital part of the local identity. Downtown Lee’s Summit is filled with locally owned storefronts. Choosing to shop small directly supports the people who help the community thrive.

Local Businesses That Inspire Connection

The team at The Princeton Senior Living highlighted several local businesses. Dough’pamine Queens was selected for its quality treats and the inspiring story behind its owner’s resilience. DeVaney and Co was also recognized as a locally owned business built on passion and tradition. Their peanut brittle comes from a recipe perfected over more than 30 years.

The team actively looks for ways to partner with local businesses. Residents have participated in a baking day hosted by Dough’pamine Queens. They have also attended local theatre performances and enjoyed outings like a high school basketball game.

These experiences strengthen community connections. They also create meaningful and engaging opportunities for residents. Supporting small businesses remains a daily commitment, not just a one-day effort.

Supporting small businesses isn’t just something we do one day a year. It’s part of how we show up in the greater community every day. These businesses are the heart of our neighborhoods. Building those relationships creates a deeper sense of connection for our residents, our teams, and the people we serve.

As you read through the highlights from our community, I hope you feel the same excitement and pride we do. When we support local, we’re not just making a purchase. We’re investing in people, in dreams, and in the place we call home.