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Holiday jobs on upswing

A recent spike in retail sales could also mean a spike in seasonal holiday hiring, a recent national study suggests.Retailers will add 664,300 jobs nationally this season, up from 501,400 in 2009 and 324,900 in... more »

Christmas Shopping Season Already Under Way

Indianapolis, IN -- Halloween isn't even here yet but shoppers in central Indiana are more likely to find snowmen and Santas than ghosts and ghouls on store shelves. Since mid-September, many retailers have been stocking... more »

Broadway Bucks are back at businesses

Fair Lawn — With the holidays fast approaching, shoppers from Fair Lawn and surrounding towns can extend their buying power with Broadway Bucks Gift Certificates.The Broadway Improvement Corporation (BIC) is offering $250 in gift certificates... more »

Ramblin’ Rose lands in Norwood

While the economy is the reason many small businesses have closed shop, it is the very reason Cleo Banks opened hers.At the end of July, Banks opened her flower and gift store Ramblin' Rose with... more »

A Signing for Small Business

President Barack Obama today signed the Small Business Jobs Act into law, calling it "the most significant step on behalf of our small businesses in more than a decade."The legislation also is likely the last... more »

‘Artful gift shop’ aims to widen artists’ reach

Manchester, MA — A new shop that showcases the works of local and other New England-based artists is now planning a series of events designed to widen the reach of those artists — and the... more »

Bo-Dazzled to debut special jewelry and gifts this fall season

Opened earlier this year, Bo- Dazzled Jewelry & Gifts, 5701 Slide Road, has become a creative outlet for many talented locals.Bo-Dazzled Jewelry & Gifts Owner Judy Bowman taught for 30 years in the surrounding communities... more »

Republic of Paws caters to pet lovers, both in town and online

Molly Smith is a pet lover and business owner with two miniature schnauzers and a tiny pet boutique.But she is hoping to grow — her shop, that is, not her dogs.Smith started Republic of Paws,... more »

Wilmington store operated by people with disabilities

In good economic times or bad, people with disabilities can have a hard time finding jobs, according to federal government studies.Tim Corbett doesn't have to look at U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports to know... more »

Flower store ‘Blossoms’ on Main

Galesburg, IL — It's safe to say that business will soon be blooming at Blossoms, 138 E. Main St., the new flower shop opening in the former World Wide Travel building. Jennifer Briggs, manager/designer, and... more »