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Trading Treasures

Ocean City, MD - When Treasures By The Sea, "A Trendy Home Decor Store," located in the Decatur Business Center off Route 611 in West Ocean City, celebrated its grand opening Feb. 19, owner Rachael... more »

Local Businesses Take Advantage of Social Media

Starkville, MS - Shane Reed joined Twitter in July 2008 and just started playing around. He didn't expect it to be a part of Strange Brew Coffeehouse's business — he just wanted to engage with... more »

Latin Flavors Lie at the Heart of Casa de Chocolates

Berekley, CA - Two Latinas originally from L.A, with a shared passion for chocolate, Mexico, and social justice, are combining forces to open Casa de Chocolates in The Elmwood today.Amelia Gonzalez, 50, who worked for... more »

Working on the First Coast: Catholic Store Offering Inspiration

Jacksonville, FL - With today being Ash Wednesday, the launch of the Lenten season leading to Easter is here, which means business for Queen of Angels Catholic Store. The shop specializes in religious gifts, books... more »

Mustard Tin opening March 1 in St. Lawrence Centre

Massena, NY - After eight years of traveling around St. Lawrence County trying to find a home for her business, Linda Dalton has returned to Massena and the St. Lawrence Centre mall."I've been in business... more »

Rhinoceros, Where You Can Learn and Play

Haddonfield, NJ - Bernadette May flings open the door of her five-month-old shop on Kings Highway with a greeting you can't refuse: Let's play!That's just what visitors to the Rhinoceros Gamery and Toys will do.... more »

New Toy Store Opens In Westhampton Beach

Westhampton Beach, NY - A new toy store, called Mother Goose Toys, has opened in the former Beach Realty storefront at 87 Main Street in Westhampton Beach. The store is a second for owner Alex... more »

Cooking Up Some Soap in the Factory/Kitchen

St. Anthony, ID - A love of handcrafted soap has morphed into a small business for Amy Grows. With help from her husband, Walt, son, Casey, and a loyal customer base, the Camas Creek Soap... more »

Kenny’s Old Fashioned Candies Brings Back Original Candy Box Spirit

Cantonsville, MD - Back in the good ol' days, the Candy Box, located on Frederick Road across from Seminole Avenue, was a popular place to stop in and get some penny candy, or Bottle Caps,... more »

Buy Local: Buying Local’s Our Sentiment

Grimsby, UK - With retail experts predicting that the Great British high street could soon become a thing of the past unless something is done to preserve it, the message from local business leaders is... more »