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Local Entrepreneurs Talk Shop in Weekly Classes

Portsmouth, VA - In the middle of the third class of the Hampton Roads Retail Academy, Lynette Burrier made a confession:She'd never liked the name of her store.In 1994, she bought Country Flowers 'N' Things,... more »

If Only … a Fine Store Radiates Uniqueness

Fairbanks, AK - If Only ... a fine store, is celebrating 15 years of selling books, jewelry, bags, candles, scarves and dozens of other items to locals and tourists alike. If Only ... a fine... more »

Positively Philadelphia: The Parlor Shop at the Art Alliance

Philadelphia, PA - The Philadelphia Art Alliance, tucked into a corner of Rittenhouse Square (251 South 18th Street), has added another jewel to its crown.It's called The Parlor Shop, and it's filled with handcrafted goods... more »

AllisoNicole’s Interior Design and Floral Now Offers Clothing

Grand Forks, ND - While many small business owners focus on a niche audience, Allie Comstock, 25 of Grand Forks, has a different business plan.With a degree in interior design, a love for fashion and... more »

Oswald’s is a One-stop Shop for Father’s Day

Naperville, IL - So you thought Oswald's Pharmacy was the city's oldest business for filling prescriptions? Certainly the large vintage photos gracing the walls and the mini-museum encased in the back right corner cabinet provide... more »

Newport Boutique Brings European Fashion With A Flair of Newport Style

Newport, RI - Walking into Long Wharf's breezy new fashion boutique, the traditional bright colors and crisp whites of Newport fashion fuse with the hippest trends from London to offer locals a completely new shopping... more »

Toy store All Things Kids Expanding to The Domain

Austin, TX - Georgetown-based All Things Kids is expanding to Austin, where it will open the company's second location. Owners Karen and Christian Soeffker announced May 30 they will open the specialty toy store in... more »

A Gift That Keeps on Giving

Pekin, IL - Judy Smock has a gift that keeps on giving.The owner of Just Jude's Creations, located at 812 Derby St. in Pekin, the talented 62-year-old freelance instructor for machine embroidery says she loves... more »

Relotto to Open Gift Shop in Red Stable in July

Columbus, OH - Mary B. Relotto is returning to a community -- and a storefront -- she knows well.The local pioneer in women's business networking is taking over the iconic Red Stable site in German... more »

Handmade Crafts to Be on Display

Freehold, NJ - An open house featuring homemade crafts by local artisans will be hosted by Especially For You Florist & Gift Shop, 39 W. Main St., from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 2.This... more »