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It’s Not Just Small Business Week, It’s a Movement

Philadelphia, PA - There is nothing small about the giant impact small businesses have on our region. Small businesses are the lifeblood of Greater Philadelphia's local economy, and play an instrumental role in our region's... more »

Mole Hole Glad to Be Back in Spotlight

Charlotte, NC - Marty Medlin was stunned: The notice said she had three months to vacate the space.She'd run her specialty gift shop franchise, The Mole Hole, for 25 years in that spot, beside the... more »

A Pembroke Boutique Store With an Artistic Twist

Pembroke, MA - Boston's South End, Newbury Street and Harvard Square were just a few of the shopping hot spots Gretchen Jones frequented while living in Boston during her 20s and 30s. Though her taste... more »

Unique Gifts to Be Found at Two Blessings

Montgomery, AL - The creator of the Faceless Angels line has opened Two Blessings Gift Boutique in the PepperTree shopping center in east Montgomery.Donnie Sasser offers not only the Faceless Angels items available in more... more »

Years of Beads and Things: Ann Goessel Celebrates More Than a Quarter Century in Business

Fairbanks, AK - Many people would likely miss Beads and Things on Second Avenue, but in July Athabascan store owner Ann Goessel is celebrating her store's 26th year in business. Goessel and her clerk and... more »

New Gift Shop Opens in Blue Hill

Blue Hill, ME - Two Blue Hill women have opened a gift shop called Three Wishes in the Stavola House, which overlooks the harbor.Three Wishes carries home goods, jewelry and accessories."We have a little bit... more »

Social Media and Shopping: New Event Focuses on Promoting Small Businesses

New York, NY - With May being National Small Business Month, the social and shopping network OpenSky and several partners have launched The Small Business Breakthrough, a national movement to celebrate, recognize and promote small... more »

Decor Shop Finds New Home

Iowa City, IA - An Iowa City graphic designer is looking to give her business — and old furniture — a second chance on the market.Leigh Bradford opened A. Marvel Home Decor, 511 Iowa Ave.,... more »

New Chocolate and Candy Shop Opens in Beverly

Beverly, IL - Freshly made chocolate creations fill the shelves of a new sweet shop where a Beverly couple hopes to build a thriving business.Katie and Pat Murphy opened Sweet Freaks, 9915 S. Walden Parkway,... more »

New Shop, Purple Frog, Opens on Bailey Avenue in Ridgefield

Ridgefield, CT - Recently, I had the pleasure of visiting Purple Frog, the newest addition to Bailey Avenue, and a treat to the senses! The white walls and cabinets along with a few touches of... more »