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Summer in January? New Shop Focuses on the Best Stony Creek Has to Offer

Branford, CT - Enter the recently opened Seaside Home and Gifts next door to Stony Creek Market. Meet co-owners Christine Chiocchio (pronounced key-O-kyo) and Christina Herrick.Peruse the artfully staged, eclectic assortment of tasteful items. There’s... more »

McKinney Shop Puts a Fresh Spin on Home Furnishings

McKinney, TX - Locals know Home & Garden Trading Co. as the fun furnishings shop on the square in downtown McKinney. Open since November 2011, the corner store is located in a historic building built... more »

Select Style Boutique Owner Follows Dreams

Lincoln, NE - The walls of Megan Ehrke’s office are covered with photos and notes to organize Select Style’s future collections.“It’s kind of crazy because it’s fall right now but I’m planning for next fall... more »

After 97 Years, Borden’s Has No Plans to Stop

Point Pleasant Beach, NJ - In 1991, Borden's stationery store had already been part of the fabric of Point Pleasant Beach for nearly three-quarters of a century when owner Edward Slater took his son-in-law, Barry... more »

Wood Art Decor Boutique Takes up Residence in Jenkins

Jenkins, MN - For five months Jenkins has had a business in the making.That was eapproximatly when Melissa Smith and Debbie Emans, future in-laws and both of Breezy Point, first considered starting a business. They... more »

Gift Shop Provides Crafty Outlet

Klamath, OR - The Crafty LaDees Gift Shop, at the Klamath Basin Senior Center, can be pretty quiet in January after its busiest months in November and December, when the annual Christmas bazaar is held.But... more »

Sisters & Co. Offer Inspiration to Their Friends

Sedalio, MO - The philosophy, “the best thing about having a sister is that I always had a friend,” is one of the guiding principles behind Sisters & Co., a new store in Sedalia.The shop,... more »

Kid Couture Boutique Offers Style in Small Sizes

West Nyack, NY - Think luxury brand — only super small — and you get the idea behind one of the Palisades Center's newest stores. Kid Couture Boutique is just that: an adorable little store... more »

ECC Small Business Center Aids Aspiring Entrepreneurs

Tarboro, NC - When James Guilford lost his position as a mental health agency director in Pinetops six years ago, he struggled to find a new job in his field.At the height of the recession,... more »

Sisters Put Twist on Family Farming Tradition

Helena, MT - Sisters Karla Militello and Karrie Meyer are the fourth generation to work on their family’s Helena farm, but they’ve put a new twist on “farm work.”Their earliest ancestors raised crops on the... more »