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Dream Business Opens in Glade Spring

Glade Spring, VA - Tracey Stanley used to sit and dream about moving her shop into a larger vacant building across the street from her downtown Glade Spring business.When she closed her eyes, Stanley, who... more »

A Business is Launched, Founded on Friendship

Albany, NY - Caroline Corrigan and Katy Smith had wanted to start a business together since when they had met as freshmen at The College of Saint Rose a decade ago.So when they spotted an... more »

Popcorn from Mars Theater is Out of this World

Murfreesboro, TN - With its galactic-themed snack names, Popcorn From Mars Theater, you might say, is “out of this world.”Located at 115 W. Vine St., the gourmet popcorn shop features the flavorful creations of owner... more »

New Shopping Destination as Mums Set up Gift Store in Woolhampton

Woolhampton, UK - SHOPPERS looking for unique, handmade and bespoke gifts have a new place to head after two local mums spotted a niche in the local retail market.Formerly a craft shop, the store in... more »

Practical Art Gallery and Boutique Celebrates 6th Anniversary With Free Art Demonstrations

Phoenix, AZ - The gallery and boutique Practical Art reminded the neighborhood to shop local and give back to the community by celebrating its sixth year on Saturday.Owners Lisa Olson and Kara Roschi invited Phoenix... more »

Main Street Gift Shop Aims for ‘Interesting’ Feel

Stoughton, WI - The building at 193 W. Main St. was nothing more than a storage facility for the almost six years since Smith Photography had moved to its new location at 401 5th St.The... more »

From the Top: Donna Smith, Owner of Occasions

Naperville, IL - Businesses that give back to the community here in Naperville aren’t that hard to find, and one proprietor who has been actively making a difference is Donna Smith, owner of Occasions —... more »

Businesses Look for Innovative Ways to Attract Customers

Tulsa, OK - Shelley Brander recently wanted to show appreciation for the employees who work in her Loops yarn stores in Tulsa.She declared a "Loop Troops" appreciation week and invited customers through social media such... more »

Customers Crazy for Half Nuts

West Allis, WI - For 24 years, Mary and William Ziegler have owned and operated candy and nut shop, Half Nuts, 9617 W. Greenfield Ave., in West Allis. Over the decades, they have seen a... more »

La Rencontre Gift Shop Hoping For Good Encounters in Grafton

Grafton, IL - Translated from the French language, “rencontre” roughly means a casual encounter or meeting with a friend. It’s something the owners of Grafton’s newest gift and antique shop, La Rencontre, hope to experience... more »