The 1766 Shop

The Omni Homestead Resort offers southern charm for season-long salesAre you looking for something special for someone at home? Do you want to cap off a relaxing resort experience by buying yourself something nice? The... more »

The 9/11 Memorial Museum Store

Providing a link to the past with hope for the futureWe all remember where we were on Sept. 11, 2001. It's a day that no one will ever forget.Opened in May 2014, The National September... more »

Artist Spotlight: Ocean Sole

Cleaning beaches, creating masterpiecesAs a bizarre and, yet, very real phenomenon, thousands and thousands of flip-flops are washed up onto the East African coast creating an environmental disaster. Not only do they spoil the natural... more »

Editor’s Letter: Hungry for Profits

I came across a story on the Huffington Post about how fast food joints make people want to eat at their restaurants. Considering nearly 30 percent of Americans report eating at fast food establishments on... more »

Hiring Teens

Tips you can't ignore and pointers you won't want to dismissWith many retailers hiring more part-time workers versus full time, it's important to consider the rules, regulations and unique attributions that apply to this part... more »

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Candle Crest Owners to Open Their First Store and Manufacturing Operation in Rockford

Rockford, IL - Dave and Judy Bieck are set to open their first Candle Crest store and manufacturing operation Sept. 20. Beloved for their all-natural, environmentally friendly candles — which include the Rockford Candle, a... more »

“Shop Local” Campaign Ideas for Your Small Business

With Small Business Saturday coming up again in just two months (November 29th in the United States, but there are movements in other countries as well), there has been a growing momentum over the last... more »

Performance Meets Design in MaxLite’s New LED PAR and BR Lamps

MaxLite introduces LED PAR and BR lamps, with increased efficacy and smoother design, as energy-efficient replacements for incandescent bulbs in architectural, commercial and high-end residential applications.Both lamp lines offer ENERGY STAR qualified models, while some... more »

The Backyard Naturalist Celebrates 25 Years in Olney

Olney, MD - It was 1989 when Debi and Mike Klein opened The Backyard Naturalist in Olney — a time when Olney, and life in general, were much different from today.“We were two young kids... more »