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Madison’s Becoming a ‘Handmade’ Destination

Madison, IL - I'm writing this from Seattle, Wash., one of my favorite cities to visit. One of the things I love most about Seattle is the vast number of local artists and local shops.... more »

Mahaska Health Partnership Hospital Auxiliary Opens New Gift Shop

Oskaloosa, IA - The Mahaska Health Partnership Hospital Auxiliary is pleased to announce the opening of Whispering Tree Gifts on the MHP campus. "We are so excited to introduce this new gift shop to the... more »

Small Business Q&A: Chocolate Jewels Candy

East Cobb, GA - Walk into Chocolate Jewels Candy on Sandy Plains Road and get a serotonin uplift just by looking at the 28 feet of candy cases filled with truffles, caramel-oozing fudge and chocolate-covered... more »

NoHo Boutique Owners Expand Clothing Empire with Fourth Shop

NoHo, NY - It's just a year since clothing and lingerie designer Julie Erinc and her husband opened their first boutique on Lafayette Street at Bond Street, but they're already building a clothing empire soon... more »

New ‘Cynthia L.’ Boutique Wows Customers

Redwood City, CA - One might say, Redwood City's new Cynthia L. boutique is where "ugly duckling" fashions go to be transformed into beautiful swans.That's because Cynthia Webb, the boutique's owner, is fast developing a... more »

Cash Mobs Come to the Rescue of Small Businesses

Kingston, WA - Stacy Patrick hasn't heard her cash register ring like this in months.A group of about 20 customers calling themselves the Kitsap County Cash Mob came all at once Saturday to Patrick's Clever... more »

Expectant Couple Opens Baby Clothing Boutique in N.L.

North Liberty, IA - For North Liberty residents Nic and Kelly Mercer, opening a baby clothing boutique in their town just seemed like common sense."There just really seems to be kids everywhere in North Liberty,"... more »

O.C.’s First ‘Cash Mob’ Strikes

Fountain Valley, CA - At 11:23 a.m. Saturday, Bonnie Tucker was on her cell phone. Tucker, a life-long Fountain Valley resident, was getting ready to mob the T-Shirt Wholesale Outlet on Talbert Avenue with 43... more »

Sherry’s Gifts Hosting Re-Opening Saturday

Palestine, TX - Sherry and PW Cotton love not only what they do, but the fact that they get to give back to others.The Cottons own the local retail shop, Sherry's Gifts.Starting 15 years ago... more »

Local Boutique Expands, Moves To Route 19

Peters, PA - Are you searching for that perfect gift? Perhaps something for mom? Mother's Day is coming soon!Trunk Shows Boutique in Upper St. Clair may have exactly what you're looking for.The store moved into... more »