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Shark Mountain Coffee Co. Swimming Into a New Market

Charlottesville, VA - Shark Mountain Coffee Co., an independent shop that’s been in business less than a year, is swimming into a new market — locally made gourmet chocolate bars.The shop, which is in the... more »

Women Opening New Boutiques in Scranton, Mirroring National Trend

Scranton, PA - Young Northeast Pennsylvania natives with a flare for fashion are bringing their businesses to Scranton, mirroring a national trend where women are increasingly at the forefront of successful businesses."So many people in... more »

Horsfall’s Lansing Variety Has it All, And Then Some

Lansing, IA - Thirty-eight years after he bought the business, Paul Horsfall still works seven days a week at Horsfall’s Lansing Variety, an old-fashioned variety store at 300 Main St. in downtown Lansing.But the number... more »

Small Business Gets Big Surprise

Hernando, MS - When Elaine Fletcher found out that she would be saving $400 on the utility deposit on her start-up business, Bon Von Gifts, and at least 15 percent per month for nearly two... more »

Family Boutique Gets ‘Noticed’ in Downtown Barrington

Barrington, IL - A large, bright selection of clothes and accessories hides behind the tinted windows that line the front of the Notice boutique in downtown Barrington.The tinted windows were installed to protect merchandise from... more »

A Hobby Shop Endures Despite Changes Around It

Astoria, NY - Planes, trains and automobiles — and a colorful assortment of rosary beads.That’s what you’ll find at Rudy’s Hobby & Art, a craft and art supply store in Astoria, Queens, where model car... more »

Chocolate and Cupcakes Collide in Woodstock

Woodstock, GA - The new owner of a cupcake shop in Woodstock has no plans to engage in cupcake wars, but does plan to mix in delicious Belgian chocolate and a hearty helping of ice... more »

Small Businesses Take the Lead in December Hiring

The holiday spirit was in full effect last month, as private companies posted their highest hiring numbers in 2013, according to ADP data.According to December’s ADP National Employment Report, private businesses added 238,000 jobs last... more »

Just Us Chickens Highlights Work of Silk Painter Betty Lathrop

Kittery, ME - Just us Chickens Gallery, an art and craft co-op, has roosted at three locations in its eight years, settling at 16A Shapleigh Road in Kittery, Maine, about mid 2013.The shop features the... more »

Green Roots Collection Opens Store In Evaporator Works

Hudson, OH - A new shopping area is growing on the southeast corner of state Routes 303 and 91.The Green Roots Collection opened Jan. 2 at its new location in the Evaporator Works, 51 S.... more »