Murphy Encourages South Main Street Merchants

Washington, PA - U.S. Rep. Tim Murphy, a big man in Washington, D.C., talked small business in Washington, Pa.Murphy entered Rachel Rose’s Coffee House and Gift Shop a little after 11 Monday morning to address... more »

With a Petal, Pop, Stitch and a Feather, a Dynasty Is Born

Seal Beach, CA - A burgeoning Seal Beach Family dynasty is continuing to grow with the opening of Theresa Anderson’s new floral and gift shop, Petal and Pop this week.Theresa is married to John Anderson,... more »

CL Woman Starts Giftware Line After Battle With Breast Cancer

Woodstock, IL - A Crystal Lake woman has launched a giftware line that provides an easy way to give friends and loved ones an extra boost of whatever they need.Michelle Genzlinger introduced her “An Extra... more »

New Downtown Store Offers Olive Oil and More

Spartanburg, SC - A slick, new business concept is headed downtown.Greenville entrepreneurs Sandy and Michael Burn will open Olive and Then Some, a taste-first retailer of premium olive oils and aged balsamic vinegars, in a... more »

Lillie K’s Collection Boutique & Antiques opens in Mullins

Mullins, SC - The Greater Mullins Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting ceremony for Lillie K’s Collection Boutique & Antiques on 218 S. Main Street last week, welcoming another new business to downtown.Owners Tammy... more »

Norfolk Zoo’s Gift Shop Offers Flip-Flop Art at Sneak Peek

Norfolk, VA - It may have been dark and stormy outside but inside a classroom at the Virginia Zoo, it was bright and colorful as members of the community happily purveyed the goods of a... more »

Popo’s Items Add Touch of Flair

Seguin, TX - A new business has opened in Seguin’s Downtown Historic District.PoPo’s Boutique made its debut in July at 105 N. River St.“Basically, it’s the shop in the back,” said owner Shaunette Torres. Her... more »

Meet the Merchant: Simply Vintage by the Sea

Scituate, MA - Tami Lynch, a mom of four, wanted safe, eco-friendly, non-toxic paint around her family as she worked on different projects. She discovered CeCe Caldwell’s line of paints and uses the paint in... more »

Community Cash Mob Saturday: Time to Support Local Businesses

Ahwatukee, AZ - Entrepreneurship fuels Ahwatukee’s economic innovation and prosperity. But did you know that when you shop at locally owned businesses, your money is recirculated over and over? With every $100 that is spent... more »

Old Lyme Chocolate Shop Sweetens its Offerings

Old Lyme, CT - The Chocolate Shell, a Lyme Street sweets shop for more than three decades, has expanded its operations to include desserts and coffee at a newly renovated section in the back of... more »