Morkes Chocolates: A Third-Generation Candy Maker Works to Stay Competitive

Palatine, IL - Rhonda Dehn always had a head for figures. Thus, when asked to work Saturdays at the family’s retail candy shop in Palatine, Ill., there were no issues when it came to computing... more »

Miss Behavin’ Boutique Offers ‘Cowgirl Chic’

Spencer, IA - After a complete makeover of the exterior and interior of the former Sweet Repeats consignment store, Miss Behavin' Boutique opened for business. Tahnee Shuck of Spencer owns this new store on the... more »

U.S. Commerce Department Invests $2.8 Million to Foster Innovation in Louisiana and Massachusetts

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker today announced $2.8 million in Economic Development Administration (EDA) investments to support projects that will foster innovation and entrepreneurship in Louisiana and Massachusetts.“The Obama Administration and Commerce Department have... more »

Surya Named Winner of Global Goodness Award

Rug and home accessories provider Surya recently was honored with a Global Goodness Award for its charitable outreach and promotion of sustainable practices. Sponsored by Las Vegas Market, the semi-annual awards program was launched in... more »

Chandler Southwestern Store Sells Uniquely Arizonan Items

Chandler, AZ - When Michelle and John Wolfe opened Sibley's West gift shop in downtown Chandler, they wanted to sell items created by fellow Arizonans.They had about 50 suppliers but wondered how many more they... more »

Biz Buzz: Building a Toy Store Dynasty

Some people, and families, have certain businesses in their blood: multi-generations of doctors or attorneys, or flower shops owners.In the case of Gary and Diane Naumann, it’s toys. And though they weren’t born into the... more »

Greek Olive Oil Shop Opening in Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor, MI - Authentic Greek olive oil is coming to Ann Arbor.Stamatopoulos and Sons Inc. are opening a store that will feature olive oil that has been picked and processed on its family farm... more »

Amazing Finds Brings Story Full Circle

Loganville, GA - Amazing Finds owner Sherry Wise can only describe the opening of her store as a gift from God. After having spent a portion of her life homeless, she now utilizes the store... more »

Mother And Daughter Launch New Manchester Boutique

Manchester, CT - Tucked behind the Manchester Parkade shopping center is Details, a new boutique and salon that offers fair trade and sustainable clothing, massages, and hair styling.Bobbi Hartling, 42, said she has always wanted... more »

Quilting is Cool at Middletown Shop

Middletown, NJ - A lifelong fan of sewing since her days growing up in Staten Island, Donna Painter remembers the stigma associated with the needle arts.“Quilting was old-fashioned, not something you bragged about doing as... more »