El Dorado Springs downtown revitalization begins as dream

Four years ago Jack Tough did not think much about why so many downtown El Dorado Springs buildings were boarded up or used for storage.The sight had become commonplace.Tough said Kimball Long, El Dorado Springs... more »

A Troy tradition: businesswomen

Troy — Dana Rudolph remembers applying for a bank loan to open her first business in 1977. The form asked for the owner's name and then for the wife's name. "But I don't have a... more »

Gift-giving made even more fun

Muscatine, Iowa — There's a different kind of gift shop in downtown Muscatine and the owner hopes to make make buying presents a fun, local experience.Muscatine's Tricia Brockert recently opened Second Thoughts Gifts and More... more »

Use of NYIGF online catalog skyrockets

WHITE PLAINS, NY - Taking advantage of a sophisticated new Internet planning tool, more than 2,500 qualified leads have been generated from the New York International Gift Fair (NYIGF) Online Catalog Gallery in advance of... more »

Minimal impact

On Thursday, the federal minimum wage will be bumped up by 70 cents, but that won't have much impact on many area businesses that already are paying well above the lowest rate, according to some... more »

Historic downtown center seeking new business

Huntington -- It's been about three weeks since Boston Beanery closed at Heritage Village in downtown Huntington. So far, there's been interest expressed in the facility but no takers."Most people think it needs some updating... more »

Call It Puppy Love

Seffner - Finding a good dog groomer who can also photograph your pup and bake him nutritious treats is like finding a good doctor you can trust, says Sandra Simpson, who has found such a... more »

Rochfort Bridge: Around the World

If you're looking for something fun to do with your family that is affordable and not far from home, you might consider a trip to Rochfort Bridge.Just left off Highway 43 about 40 minutes from... more »

Closing ‘bittersweet’ for downtown business owner

As customers mill about the Twigs gift shop to say goodbye and check out the sales, owner Christi Bounds said she is both happy and sad to know her popular downtown business will be closing... more »

Ivystone Launches Eco-Friendly Division

Exton, Penn. -- Ivystone Group, the leading professional sales agency covering the Upper Midwest, the Ohio Valley and the New York/Mid-Atlantic region, has launched a new division of the company focusing on green, eco-friendly products,... more »