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June 24, 2009
Who Killed Small-Business Credit Card Protection?

Often, when legislation dies on the Senate floor, you know who did it in. But when Senator Mary Landrieu, Democrat of Louisiana and chairman of the Senate Small Business Committee, tried, and failed, to get... more »

June 24, 2009
Is Entrepreneurship Really That Easy?

Today, I received an e-mail message from the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation announcing White House support for the Kauffman Foundation-New Economy Initiative to revitalize Detroit. The message made me wonder if the White House has... more »

June 24, 2009
Café d’Vine Wine-Infused Gourmet Coffee Launches in the USA

Imagine the rich flavors of estate-grown Arabica and Tipica coffee infused with the aromatics and smooth, round flavors from vintage red wines – this is Café d'Vine. This unique line of wine-infused coffee has re-energized... more »

June 23, 2009
Aurora Launches Interactive Website Based on Characters from its Top Selling Line YooHoo & Friends

Pico Rivera, CA – Aurora World Inc. announced today that it has launched an online virtual world inspired by Aurora's best selling plush line of YooHoo & Friends geared to kids from five to 12... more »

June 22, 2009
Area business dresses for success

Want Cinderella or Snow White as guests for your child's party? It's possible with themed parties for children, such as those offered by Next Generation Children's Store in Brighton.The boutique clothing and gift store at... more »

June 22, 2009
Pies and Plates owner winner of retail award

Pies and Plates is a gourmet specialty store/restaurant. On Thursday, owner Cindee Murphy will receive the Florida Retail Federation's 2009 Retailer of the Year Award in Leadership."Every year they give three awards. We're in the... more »

June 22, 2009
North End businesses go fashion forward

While some retail districts are increasingly dotted with empty storefronts, the North End is seeing a burgeoning number of boutiques that sell everything from designer dresses to high-end handbags. It's a big change for a... more »

June 22, 2009
Four Companies Form New Independent Sales Organization

In an effort to achieve product line sales focus and enhance in-field customer service, four separate gift companies have joined forces to develop and maintain a national independent sales organization. Participating companies are Precious Moments,... more »

June 21, 2009
Historic Village Park gets gift shop

Fans of Westland Historic Village Park can show their support with shirts, mugs and other items at the new gift shop inside the Octagon House.The commemorative items are all contained in a glass display case... more »

June 21, 2009
Downtowns spruce up to boost business

Main Streets in Morris County are innovating behind the scenes to retain the businesses they have and recruit new ones as the recession plays out in reduced store sales and rising office vacancy rates.An informal... more »

June 21, 2009
Sports gear, gift cards popular presents for local dads

Father's Day for 19-year-old Stephen Brown is important because it allows him and his siblings to show why Dad is one of the people he admires."We get to celebrate the person we all look up... more »

June 21, 2009
Small businesses struggle in downturn

Although the fate of certain large industries such as banking and automotive has drawn much attention over the course of the recession so far, about half of all private sector employees in the nation work... more »

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