Gift Shop Supports Glace Bay Heritage Museum

Glace Bay, NS - A facility that showcases a community's unique history is also home to unique gifts that allow the ongoing operation of the historic setting.The place in question is the Glace Bay Heritage... more »

The Ugly Duckling Offers One-of-a-Kind Furniture

Salisbury, NC - Shane and Laura Benfield named their new business after a fairy tale.“The name The Ugly Duckling comes from the children’s story about the ugly duck that went on to become a beautiful... more »

The Little Yarn Shop That Could: Threadbender Celebrates 30 Years in Business

Wyoming, MI - On the first day of May, Juliane Anderson did what she has done for the last 30 years. She went to work.For three decades, Julie, as she’s known to her customers, has... more »

Shop Finds Success Through Faith, Fair Trade

Fort Myers, FL - Operating out of 120 square feet behind a florist on Cleveland Avenue near downtown Fort Myers, He, she & me was a pipe dream started by two teachers in 2006. The... more »

NY NOW Debuts “Maker Project” at Summer Market

A new three-pronged initiative, connected with the nation’s growing “Maker Movement,” will debut at the summer edition of NY NOW™, the Market for Home + Lifestyle (formerly NYIGF®). NY NOW’s “Maker Project” will include showcases... more »

Lifestyle Resources Grow By 50% on C10 at Summer Las Vegas Market

Las Vegas Market’s lifestyle brands will expand by 50% on the 10th Floor of Building C this July with the addition of four new showrooms—sales agencies Aesthetic Movement and Keena and manufacturers K. Hall Designs... more »

Mother-Daughter Duos Collaborate to Open Stylish Stores

Brentwood, TN - Most mothers cherish a homemade card to celebrate Mother's Day. But a pair of mother-daughter friends seem to celebrate the familial bond every day as they design, collaborate and create at stores... more »

Fort Orange General Store

Albany, NY - Friends Caroline Corrigan and Katy Smith planned for years to open a business in downtown Albany. They had a couple different ideas -- including an urban grocery. But they ultimately ended up... more »

Northfield’s ‘Cocoa Bean Toys & Sweets’ a New Take on Traditional Downtown Business

Northfield, MN - For the past couple of weeks, Felicia Crosby has been like a kid in a candy store. Her own candy store.While she might not be considered a kid anymore, one of her... more »

Huntsville Chamber Kicks off Small Business Week With ‘I Shop Local’ Button Campaign

Huntsville, AL - Heavy rain across the Valley this morning didn't stop the Chamber of Commerce of Huntsville/Madison County from gathering at Village of Providence to kick off National Small Business Week.The five-day small business... more »