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Mother-Daughter Duos Collaborate to Open Stylish Stores

Brentwood, TN - Most mothers cherish a homemade card to celebrate Mother's Day. But a pair of mother-daughter friends seem to celebrate the familial bond every day as they design, collaborate and create at stores... more »

Fort Orange General Store

Albany, NY - Friends Caroline Corrigan and Katy Smith planned for years to open a business in downtown Albany. They had a couple different ideas -- including an urban grocery. But they ultimately ended up... more »

Northfield’s ‘Cocoa Bean Toys & Sweets’ a New Take on Traditional Downtown Business

Northfield, MN - For the past couple of weeks, Felicia Crosby has been like a kid in a candy store. Her own candy store.While she might not be considered a kid anymore, one of her... more »

Huntsville Chamber Kicks off Small Business Week With ‘I Shop Local’ Button Campaign

Huntsville, AL - Heavy rain across the Valley this morning didn't stop the Chamber of Commerce of Huntsville/Madison County from gathering at Village of Providence to kick off National Small Business Week.The five-day small business... more »

Rustic Hearts Gift Shop to Open in Webster

Webster, WI - Webster, Wisconsin, is a place where dreams come true. First, a new library, then a new coffee shop, then a discount store, and now, its very own charming little gift shop.That charming... more »

Cayman Turtle Farm’s Splash Gift Shop Unique Items for Everyone

Grand Cayman - Whether you’re a visitor to Grand Cayman who wants to take a little piece of the island back home, or a local resident looking for a special occasion gift item, there is... more »

New Business Sets Up in Former Glass Onion Spot

Appleton, WI - Reader question: Do you know who bought the Glass Onion? That was my favorite store. I see someone working on the place, and I’m hoping it’s another bead store.Answer: The incoming shop,... more »

Brooklyn Shop Offers Locally Made Clothes and Goods

Brooklyn, NY - “We try to support local designers as well as manufacturers,” Natasha Samoylenko told me when I went to visit her shop. Trunk is an airy storefront on Jay Street in the Dumbo... more »

Barrington Flower Shop Owner Shares Lifetime of Expertise

Barrington, IL - Built in the 1870s, the oldest commercial building in Barrington has been expertly spruced up with roses, orchids, sunflowers, mums and garden decor.That is because Glen and Mary Cay Egeland have been... more »

A New High-Fashion Boutique Comes to Sebring

Sebring, FL - A young entrepreneur opened a new jewelry boutique recently just off The Circle in the heart of downtown Sebring, but her story is one of hard work and determination, and actually began... more »