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What Moms *Really* Want for Mother’s Day. No, It’s Not a Calculator or Can Opener

From handmade to store-bought, the Castro Valley Moms Council discuss the do's and don'ts on Mother's Day gifts. And don't forget, Mother's Day this year falls on May 8.Let's face it, finding the right gift... more »

Automobilia Gift Shop Moving

A new owner of the building where Automobilia is at 200 N. Emporia plans offices there, so the automobile gift shop has to move. "I always say, 'Never again,' " owner Gary Carpenter says. He's... more »

Jewelry Artist Brings Independent Touch To Her Pieces

Linnea Saris is a jewelry artist. She believes in Gaudy. When she was young she would sneak through her grandmother's jewelry to ooh and ahh over each and every piece. She was drawn in by... more »

Local Business Focuses On Local Products

Ron Everett has centred his business around the '100-mile diet' concept.Everett understands the value in locally-grown food and at his store, Local Market and Cafe, you will not find anything not produced on Vancouver Island."I'm... more »

Shop For A Cause

SUTTONS BAY – This spring the Suttons Bay Chamber of Commerce and Suttons Bay Schools are combining forces to create a new event, "Suttons Bay Saturday."On April 30, 15 area businesses will donate 10 percent... more »

St. Peter’s Unveils Sweeping Ground-Floor Renovations

St. Peter's University Hospital has completed the final stage of $3.25 million in renovations to its ground-floor public spaces, including the construction of a remodeled and expanded customer lobby, restaurant and hospital gift shop.All areas... more »

Look Ma! No Candy

When filling Easter baskets for the youngsters in your life, don't limit yourself to chocolate bunnies, marshmallow chicks and candy eggs.That's the advice from some Shoals retailers who have been busy the past few weeks... more »

Can Video Help Your Small Business?

Video has become a killer app for small-to-midsized businesses. You can now use live video conferencing and collaboration between remote employees, provide streaming video for websites and social networks, and more."Video is indeed becoming more... more »

Clarion University Small Business Development Center Wins Two Top Honors

CLARION – Clarion University Small Business Development Center recently received the 2010 Small Business Administration Award of Excellence in Training and the Award of Excellence in Capital Formation. These awards are based on a selection... more »

Rachel’s Rumors: Candy, Gift Shop Opening Soon

Last week, I learned about a business coming to downtown that is already gathering a following on Facebook.Nikki Hawks Jones will open Occasions Candy and Gifts in Mountebanq Place on Oak Street. She said she... more »