How Are Doylestown's Small Businesses Faring?

The County Theater will host a special screening of “Urban Century: America’s Return to Main Street” this Wednesday, Nov. 18.

The documentary film, which starts at 7:30pm, focused on the rise, fall, and rebirth of small town Main Streets across the country.

The screening is organized by the Doylestown Alliance and Discover Doylestown and sponsored by Dtown Tech.

“The purpose of the film is to bring more awareness to the community about the value of supporting our local small businesses, and how towns similar to Doylestown across the country have been affected over the past several decades,” the organizations said in a joint statement.

After the film, there will be a town hall panel discussion in the theater. ”All in attendance will be able to share thoughts, feedback, and ask questions of the Doylestown leadership groups about the correlation between the towns featured in the film to Doylestown,” organizers said.

Complimentary food and drinks will be provided by Chambers 19, Genevieve’s Kitchen, Doylestown Brewing Co., Stephanie’s Doylestown and Quinoa Peruvian Restaurant. Tickets are $5 at www.countytheater.org or at the County Theater box office.

“With Small Business Saturday just 10 days after the screening, Doylestown is making an active push to show why consumers should follow their holiday marketing slogan of ’Sleep In, Shop Small, Discover Doylestown.’

During Small Business Saturday, the Doylestown Alliance and Discover Doylestown will provide free parking. Businesses will be offering specials and sales.