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Rising costs throttling small businesses

Pittsburgh - Small business is risky business these days. Costs are rising, profits are shrinking and the ability of the big guys to keep prices relatively lower is drawing away customers. Things are so bad... more »

Couple seek rezoning for wine shop in Hubbard

Hubbard — Should a wine shop be allowed on a residential road? That was the topic of a public hearing Thursday evening by the Hubbard Township Zoning Commission. Residents had the opportunity to discuss the... more »

Downtown Milford shops and restaurants are open on Thursday evenings

Milford — Grab a piece of diner pie, shop for jewelry, and pick up some paperbacks for beach reading. Where? Downtown Milford on Thursday evenings this summer. Tracy Bardsley, director of the Main Street/Downtown Improvement... more »

Closing Up Shop

Cherry Creek — With the rap of the auctioneer's gavel on Saturday morning, Jerry and Elaine Bentham will say goodbye to the business they have owned and operated for 39 years, as the Cherry Creek... more »

OneCoast Triples Size of Vegas Presence

OneCoast, the largest and only national provider of sales and marketing services to vendors and retailers of home decor, gift and collegiate products, is expanding its Las Vegas presence by opening a new showroom in... more »

Bring your BFF and Favorite Shoes: Midwest hosts first Girls’ Night Out

(Cannon Falls, MN) - BYO BFF (Best Friend Forever)! Midwest announces it will host the industry's first Girls' Night Out designed for independent retailers (and their BFFs) in select showrooms this summer. Mixing education and... more »

DMC Exhibitors Offer Floor Events during June Home & Gift Market

DALLAS, TEXAS - Dallas Market Center, the world's largest wholesale merchandise resource, announced its exhibitors will host a wide range of floor events during the upcoming June Total Home & Gift Market to be held... more »

Rock Legend Rod Stewart to Headline Grand Opening of WMC Building C

(LAS VEGAS) — Rock legend Rod Stewart will headline the industry's biggest night of the year at World Market Center Las Vegas Monday, July 28, which officially kicks off the 2008 Summer Las Vegas Market.The... more »

Send a Card, Send a Recipe, Send a Tune

Sharon O'Connor's new Celebration Cards bring her renowned passion for food and music to the gift card industry.Celebration Cards — stylishly crafted to celebrate all the right occasions such as birthdays, anniversaries, and more —... more »

High Intencity Ventures to the World of Hair

Fair Lawn, NJ - High IntenCity, known leader in the girls' accessories industry, ventures into the world of hair. The company unveils hair collections and adds the new segment to an established assortment of jewelry... more »