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Hoping for an Obama economic boost on Vineyard
Chilmark — Carolyn Minner is hoping — not expecting, but hoping nonetheless — for a visit from the president.The road that runs past Gossamer Gallery, where Minner works, leads to the property at which President... more »
Gift industry hopes flexibility will boost sales
New York — Wholesale and retail gift sellers hope a mix of personal attention and understanding will entice recession-battered buyers to spend this holiday season, vendors at a top trade show said Monday.Flexibility and innovation... more »
June was gloomy month for economy
Retail and home sales were as dampened as the weather during June.Retail sales for the Midcoast totaled $41.5 million, down 15 percent from June 2008. Local retailers took in nearly $7.3 million less in income... more »
Soy Candle Company Creates Jobs for Mentally Challenged Adults
Vineland, NJ — A Cheerful Giver is best known for their decadent selection of fragranced candles and gifts ranging from pillar candles, soy candles, and jar candles to home fragrance gifts like potpourri and diffusers.... more »
AngelStar’s New Platinum Angel Series Takes “Flight”
Morgan Hill, CA – AngelStar®, a leading inspirational gift company recognized for its distinctive ivory colored inspirational products and Worry Stones™, introduces its new Platinum Series Angel Figurine Collection. The new collection boasts elegant angel... more »
INSPIREDESIGN to Debut at World Market Center Las Vegas in Feburary 2010
LAS VEGAS — World Market Center Las Vegas today announced the launch of a new show, INSPIREDESIGN, an exclusive event that will focus on the latest interior and architectural design solutions for the hospitality, senior... more »
Talk of the downtown: In the heart of Wisconsin Dells, business owners take steps to convince waterpark customers to slide on over
Wisconsin Dells -- The downtown here is taking its turn at change.The waterpark resorts in this city of 2,474 people and in the adjacent village of Lake Delton have spent hundreds of millions of dollars... more »
Local chocolatier wows Seattle trade show
Deadwood -- People in the Seattle area liked what they tasted when they experienced Chubby Chipmunk truffles for the first time during a July 12 show.The Deadwood chocolate shop, owned by Mary "Chip" Tautkus, brought... more »
A post-recession prosperity plan
Americans have put themselves on a budget. In the first quarter of 2009, the personal savings rate hit to 5.2 percent. And in a recent National Foundation for Credit Counseling survey, 57 percent of Americans... more »
#1 Wall Street Journal and New York Times Bestseller to Present Keynote at GHTA Conference
Grand Rapids, Mich.: The Gift and Home Trade Association (GHTA), the industry's non-profit professional trade association, announced that #1 Wall Street Journal and New York Times Bestseller, Keith McFarland will present the keynote address at... more »
Where lefties are always right
New York -- President Obama and his fellow southpaws have cause for celebration this week: Thursday marks the 18th annual International Left-Handers Day. But for entrepreneur Margaret Majua, founder of Lefty's San Francisco, every day... more »
Ateliers d’Art de France brings French talents to Accent on Design® at the New York International Gift Fair
Paris – Ateliers d'Art de France, the French federation for craft professionals, unites six design-driven French manufacturers to showcase their collections at the CreatedinFrance® pavilion in the Accent on Design® division of the New York... more »
