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Emily Peterson: Woman of Impact
Emily Peterson, Owner/Operator Merchants Pub & Plate
As owner/operator of Merchants Pub & Plate on Mass Street, Emily Peterson believes strongly in taking care of the small details and that the overall bigger picture will take care of itself if those details are handled properly. Another driving factor, she says – and this plays into taking care of the details – is making sure the people, i.e., her customers, are well taken care of … that they be seen and heard. Since childhood, she says she was raised with the belief in serving her community and contributing to the greater good, and she keeps that in mind every day as she goes about the business of running one of Lawrence’s most popular eateries.
In her own words:
YOUR MENTOR/ROLE MODEL
Cindy Maude. She as been an incredible model of generosity, service and love, and has made a difference in my life and so many others as a leader in this community.
KNOW ABOUT YOU
Details are just as important as the big picture. In my experience, it’s the details that make people feel seen, heard and cared for.
MAKING AN IMPACT
It’s been organic for me. I was raised with the ethos of serving my communitites, and have always found joy and fulfillment in contributing to the greater good.
LIKE TO SEE CHANGE
For Lawrence, I’d like to see civic priorities for Downtown change. We need an earnest dedication to supporting locally-owned small businesses, and creating a safe and clean environment for Downtown workers and visitors.
