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New Del Mar Decor Shop Unique in its Fair Trade-Only Values

Del Mar, CA - There's a new home decor shop in downtown Del Mar, and every item in it tells a story — from the handwoven baskets that still smell like the campfire their African... more »

Business Hits Sweet Spot with Customers

Beloit, IL - Beloit's downtown will be a little sweeter thanks to Scott and Teala Lamoreux. The couple opened a candy, chocolate and popcorn shop in Beloit's downtown at 314 State St. on Valentine's Day.... more »

Tadpole: A Modern Mom-and-Pop Shop on Clarendon Street

Boston, MA - If your image of a mom-and-pop shop doesn't quite match Tadpole, then you and David Hauck are of the same mind.Mr. Hauck is half of the husband-and-wife team that owns the "modern... more »

Blanche’s Gifts Opens in Chickasaw

Chickasaw, AL - Teresa Goolsby and her daughter, Shannon Griffin, have opened Blanche's Gifts, a one-stop gift shop, on West Lee Street.The small, bright yellow 1950s-era shop offers customers an opportunity to purchase everything from... more »

Working Wonders With Wood

Bell Buckle, TN - Walnut Wood Works furniture maker Justin Brady, 23, stands inside the door of the showroom he built recently with his father Tomm at the Readyville Mill. Brady makes his furniture at... more »

Retired Teachers Opening Downtown Gift Shop

Middletown, OH - For years, David and Melody Gall's friends told them to take their passion to the next level — to open a business. But life got in the way, so the Galls sold... more »

Two Staten Island Women Entrepreneurs Customize Clothing That Speaks of Community Solidarity

Staten Island, NY - There's nothing "wicked" about native Staten Islanders Nancy Nix and Carolyn Aston-Reese, close friends who share stay-at-home mom status, a passion for creative expression, and a thriving embroidery business named Wicked... more »

Stirring up Sweet Success

Savannah, GA - It began simply enough in 1973 when Georgia Nash and her daughter, Pamela Strickland, decided to open a small gift shop in downtown Savannah.Boldly choosing a River Street location at a time... more »

‘God Gave Me The Opportunity’

Shinnston, WV - For Brian Scott Beverly of Shinnston, opening a new business wasn't a matter of making a buck. Instead, he opened the Sacred Heart Christian Book & Gift Shoppe because he wanted to... more »

Indie Reno Boutique Moves into Wildflower Village With Local Handmade Artisan Treasures

Reno, NV - There's a new co-op in town. Indie Reno Boutique, and artists co-op-slash-boutique-art gallery recently opened in a gallery at the Wildflower Village complex on Fourth Street. The space, which used to offer... more »