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‘Moonpies N Dragonflies’ Announces Grand Opening of Permanent Showroom in Atlanta

Atlanta, GA - MoonPies N Dragonflies, a partnership that combines the creative vision and entrepreneurial savvy of five business-owning moms, announces the grand opening of its permanent showroom in Atlanta's Americasmart, January 10 - 16,... more »

Innovative Bilingual Greeting Card Company Partners with Hispanic Comedian Jade Esteban Estrada

Nos VemosTM Greetings ("See you later" Greetings) announces a partnership with Hispanic comedian Jade Esteban Estrada. In January 2008 Nos VemosTM Greetings will launch Jade Esteban Estrada for Nos VemosTM Greetings, an all new designer... more »

Homespice Decor Celebrates 10 Years as a Leader in the Rug Industry

Tucker, Ga. - Ten years ago, when most people associated braided rugs with their grandmothers, a 24-year-old entrepreneur had a vision of changing how braided rugs are designed and produced - and who buys them.... more »

Tulani Rose: Collective economics, selective gifts

Detroit—Another holiday season has come and gone —for those determined to buy from independent retailers, an extra pat on the back is deserved since even a well prepared and dedicated proponent of local spending can... more »

Branding label promotes items from Delta region

Chance Williams wants you to do your shopping in Tyronza instead of the mall. Buy a painting from Marianna, find honey in Osceola or a get a wirewrapped gemstone pendant made in Piggott."If you have... more »

Cafe happily grounded in Lakeville

Lakeville -- The sun shone through the bay window at Outer Grounds, lighting two stained-glass items hanging in front of it.With soft folk music playing in the background, it was hard to imagine it really... more »

Saving mom and pop; Downtown business owners work to stay in business

The bell rang at Ye Ole General Store in Florence, signaling the arrival of a customer.Owner Gordon Glasscock looked up to see who it was and his eyes immediately lit up.It was one of his... more »

Hop the train to Hingham chic and cuisine

Hingham - Since Greenbush rail service got rolling from Hingham this fall, residents have had easy access to Boston. Yet the reverse commute is also possible. City dwellers should consider hopping the train to this... more »

Man finds artistic inspiration in wood

Most people throw tree limbs to the curb to be hauled to a landfill or reduce them to ashes in a burn pile.But those same old tree limbs inspire Kirt Dunlap. By the time he's... more »

Business is booming in Manitou Springs

Manitou Springs seems to be a sweet spot amid a generally sour economy. Certainly it appears to be doing better than its bigger neighbor to the east. While Colorado Springs' budget was plagued by largely... more »