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Boutique Opens Doors on North Broad

Philadelphia, PA - On Saturday, Jan. 21, Greek and Life Boutique, located at 2152 N. Broad St., opened its doors for lettered ladies and Greek guys. Before the grand opening of the Greek and Life... more »

A Giving Gift Shop

Selkirk, MB - The gift shop at the Selkirk and District General Hospital is like no other.Since 1994 the Selkirk Ladies Auxiliary has been running the shop on a volunteer basis about 24 hours per... more »

Lake Bluff Store Capitalizes on Candy’s Ageless Appeal

Lake Bluff, IL - There's something about kids and candy that seems to go together."We enjoy watching kids come in to shop" said Denise Peterson, co-owner of Sweet Things in Lake Bluff. "They get all... more »

Bags are Packed, Ready to Go – Cinda b Hires Executive to Oversee Growth Stage

Fort Wayne, IN - Make no mistake: Art Mandelbaum has goals. Ambitious goals.As the new president of cinda b USA, the 48-year-old attorney hopes to lead the local purse, luggage and accessories manufacturer to record... more »

Shop Locally to Support Your Community

There are several movements nationally to promote locally owned, independent businesses. These are the businesses that support the vast majority of community activities. Consumer dollars spent with these small businesses stay in the communities and... more »

Some with Smaller Businesses Optimistic

Small-business owners are slowly growing more optimistic about the future and could add workers in 2012, several new national surveys suggest.Andrew Lynch says he doesn't need a survey to tell him the economic landscape is... more »

Unique Store to Explore

Casper, WY - Julie Lawrence, owner of Cactus Arts Studio & More in Casper, craves one-of-a kind items of home décor. Sometimes, Lawrence buys new items, which she redesigns by adding details or artistic flair.... more »

Pop-up Store Taken to Extreme

Iowa City, IA - The stunning success of her holiday pop-up store, December, inspired local businesswoman Catherine Champion to take the concept to an ambitious extreme: a new store every month.If one doesn't work out?... more »

It’s My Job: Widman’s Satisfying Sweet Tooths for Four Generations

Fargo, ND - If you see a candy that's shaped like a circle with the letter M on it, that's maple. If you see a candy shaped like a square on it, that's a mint... more »

Michelle Farmer Collaborate Boutique Aims to Help Launch Other Designers, Artists

Palm Beach, FL - It's been jewelry designer Michelle Farmer's dream to have her own boutique, but not one focused solely on her own creations. "I have wanted to do a resort-wear store since 2008,... more »