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Cash Mob Launches Local Business Support in Crown Point

Crown Point, IN - Liz Messing almost didn't come in to her business, The Artful Garden, on Saturday morning, but she needed to unpack some new shipments of art pieces while her sales associates worked... more »

Ridgefielder Opens Fairfield Gift Boutique

Fairfield, CT - When deciding where to open the physical storefront for Lion's Paw & Company, it was Fairfield's "openness and sense of community" that drew Ridgefield resident Anna Nowak to a space on Donnelly... more »

The Starving Artist Offers Handmade Pieces by More Than 50 Artists

St. Augustine, FL - Brought together by their love for the arts, Joyce Hayes and Hester Longstreet opened The Starving Artist in late 2012 to give local up-and-coming creative minds an opportunity to both showcase... more »

Cash Mob Mobs Lisa-Marie’s in Bath

Bath, ME - Lisa-Marie's Made In Maine in Bath just got a swarm of business, thanks to a "cash mob" on Jan. 17.The mob numbered about 20 people. Participants in the cash mob showed up... more »

Something for Everyone at New Gift Shop

Fairfield, TX - The new shop on the Courthouse Square, Finders Keepers Boutique, with its hot pink sign, catches one's eye immediately, and shoppers will not be disappointed when they venture in.Five different vendors and... more »

Gift Shop Godsend for Filberg Park in Comox

Comox, BC - Occupying a small space on the upper floor of Filberg Lodge, the Filberg Heritage Lodge Gift Shop has grown from a startup store in spring 2011 to become the second-largest fundraiser for... more »

Shop Local Initiative Brings $45,000 to Lincoln Square Businesses

Lincoln Square, IL - Christmas isn't over for several small businesses as a new shop local initiative put more than $45,000 back in the community this holiday season.The Lincoln Square Ravenswood Chamber of Commerce sponsored... more »

Dammit Doll, Novelty Anger-Release Tool, is One Hot Item Around the Country

Got anger and feel like slamming something against the wall? Or perhaps you're just expressing a light, quirky sense of humor? Either way, the Dammit Doll, a 12-inch, stuffed fabric doll marketed as a novelty... more »

President’s Petoskey Stone Hails from Petoskey Gem Shop

Petoskey, MI - A photo of President Barack Obama tapping his finger on a Petoskey stone while speaking on the phone went viral this week after the White House photographer sent the image out in... more »

Sharon’s Sweethearts Three Overflows With Homemade Candies

Sharon, MA - With Valentines Day just around the corner, Sweethearts Three, owned by Karen Schwab, is a busy place.The Sharon chocolate shop which specializes in hand made chocolates with the finest of ingredients opened... more »