New ‘Shop Local’ Program Aims To Boost Pleasanton Business, Shopping

A new program to connect Pleasanton shoppers with local businesses is launching today at ShopPleasanton.com. The new website -- a directory of nearly all businesses in Pleasanton -- features profiles of companies, special offers and... more »

SBA Hawaii Offers Small Business Owners Advanced Training

Leaders of Hawaii small businesses can now enroll in training similar to an executive MBA program – and get the $10,000 program for free.The six-month E200 Leadership Initiative is aimed mostly at minority-owned companies that... more »

Marian Heath Greeting Cards To Move Forward With Rapid Growth Plans

Marian Heath announced today that it's investment partner has committed to an additional round of financing to move the company into a rapid growth mode. Marc Salkovitz has been named the new CEO in an... more »

Toy Story

Jon Capriola's creation, Laser Pegs, a toy now sold in 1,100 stores in every state in the U.S. and in several other countries, has been heralded as one of the top new toys in the... more »

Major Companies To Participate In Debut Of Gourmet Housewares Show

WHITE PLAINS, NY, Scores of leading gourmet products and housewares resources from around the world are planning to participate in the summer 2011 debut of the Gourmet Housewares Show® at the New York International Gift... more »

7 W NEW YORK® Announces Retirement Of Marketing VP, Su Hilty

(New York, NY ) 7 W New York announces that as of June 2011, Su Hilty will retire from her position as VP of Marketing at 7 W 34th Street. With a career spanning more... more »

Douglas Baby’s PlayTivity™ Line Hits Store Shelves

KEENE, NH-New Hampshire-based plush toy company and lifestyle gift creator, Douglas Company is popping loads of color, fun patterns and textures that soothe and stimulate into your baby's world with their PlayTivity™ line. Each toy... more »

Blessings Cottage Cafe And Gift Shop

Do you know what home in Dacula was originally built in 1905, was converted into a café in 2004 and was moved to a new location in 2007? If you guessed Blessings Cottage Café and... more »

Napa-Eat Local? Shop Local? Then Drink Local

I have just finished a week of wine dinners and visiting restaurants in Texas. As I sit on the plane, it dawns on me that I always see more support of Napa wines outside of... more »

Are You In The Market For A Unique Gift? Look To Star Collectibles

MUSCATINE, Iowa - Tom McCleary has turned his boyhood hobby into a new business. McCleary, 45, of Muscatine, opened Star Collectibles, at 1608 Grandview Ave., in late February. "I've collected comic books for 32 years... more »